Podcasts about Sporting Kansas City

For the Glory KC is back with the 187th episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City returned to action in Major League Soccer after a seven-week break and it didn't go great. They were on the road, for some reason playing a rivalry game midweek, against St. Louis City SC. They fell behind 2-0 before tying it up and giving up a penalty late to lose it.We break down the biggest moments from the game, if there was progress and of course, we have to talk about the questionable officiating. At least games are close enough for the officials to influence for a change?In other Sporting KC news, David Lee gave a press conference last week where he touched on a wide range of subjects. He didn't want to speak about any player specifically (Mo Salah, Andre Luiz, Yann Gboho, etc.). But he did talk about how the budget has changed and they are chasing big fees and big salaries. The team is targeting two to four more signings, including one more defender and the rest being focused in the attack. Plus, the team made a couple trades this week that will facilitate a future move.In KC Current news, their perfect home record evaporated in the 90th minute against the San Diego Wave. I quickly break down the game as Sheena's best friend was in town and they did not watch. Plus, Debinha signs a new deal, Temwa Chawinga is going to miss a bunch of games and Desiree Scott is bringing an expansion team to Canadian women's soccer.And for one last week, "we're a World Cup podcast." The semifinals, third place and championship games all went down since we last spoke and we've got some thoughts!In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics:Mauricio Pochettino may be returning to the USMNTMLS ads are suddenly running during the World CupAnd MLS is getting a new commissionerPlus, SKC II and KC Current II updatesHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Sporting KC - 4:03KC Current - 43:30World Cup - 52:05Digital Crawl - 1:10:41Upcoming GamesSporting KC vs. Minnesota United, WED, July 22nd at 7:30PM CSTKC Current @ Boston Legacy, SAT, July 25th at 4:00PMSporting KC @ LAFC, SAT, July 25th at 9:30PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

Daniel Sperry, of the KC Star, joined The Drive to recap all the moves that Sporting KC had made recently in hopes to improve the roster.

Jen Siess, CITY Broadcaster for Y98 joins to discus CITY continuing unbeaten streak after beating Sporting Kansas City last night in the first game after the World Cup break and the World Cup final is this weekend with Spain and Argentina.

In this hour Chris and Amy are joined by, Gabrielle Lindemann, Writer for St. Louis Magazine to talk about immigrations restrictions could slow the economic growth and how 80 percent more immigrants are likely to start a business than a native-born American. Jen Siess, CITY Broadcaster for Y98 joins to discus CITY continuing unbeaten streak after beating Sporting Kansas City last night in the first game after the World Cup break and the World Cup final is this weekend with Spain and Argentina. Also we talk about the air quality in Chicago and Did you See This.

Today on the Chris and Amy Show; Hancock and Kelley discuss President Trump speech last night, poopy lettuce, Adam Wainwright defends Cardinals fans and Hancock knows everything. Gabrielle Lindemann, Writer for St. Louis Magazine joins the show to talk about immigrations restrictions could slow the economic growth and how 80 percent more immigrants are likely to start a business than a native-born American. Jen Siess, CITY Broadcaster for Y98 joins to discus CITY continuing unbeaten streak after beating Sporting Kansas City last night in the first game after the World Cup break and the World Cup final is this weekend with Spain and Argentina. Major Garrett, CBS Chief Washington Correspondent and Host of The Takeout talks about Trump's speech and election vulnerabilities.

The World Cup final is set, and do you know what that means?  MLS is Back, baby!  After inundating yourselves with game after game filled with the most talented players on earth, we bring you the only matchup that can satiate your desires for quality football:  Marcel Hartel vs. Wyatt Meyer.  Jokes aside, this dumb league we love so much is back in play in less than 24 hours as we record this podcast, and while I have enjoyed every minute of the World Cup, I am actually excited to get back to business and “take it from here” as it were.Sporting Kansas City remain in the news as the secondary transfer window officially opens and new signings can be registered.  They've already been linked to high priced winger Yann Gboho, but things did not stop there.  They apparently have multiple targets including one Liverpool legend that will have the other member of this podcast duo running straight to the Sporting Style store shouting shut up and take my money for a jersey should that move come to fruition.  It's fun to be part of the hot stove discussion, and new majority owner Peter Mallouk is ensuring that the team has whatever resources necessary to make a splash and improve the talent on the roster.David Lee plus a cadre of folks sat with the media for almost an hour yesterday, the first time since early June that such a forum was made available, and there was a lot to glean from that conversation, and we will do our best to cover all those potential details.In Potpourri, we will discuss those captivating world cup semifinal matches and how they went down, as well as the Kansas City Current's concerning road form continuing(as well as what might be causing it), including some injury and availability issues that could cause results to be harder to attain for the next several weeks.Finally we will preview the beginning of the 2nd half( ⅔'s?) of the season opener vs the scum in scumville.  SKC have signed reinforcements since they last took the field, and it will be fascinating to see how those integrate and if they can raise the competitive floor of the club.

For the Glory KC is back with the 186th episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City had a massive week, and they haven't even started playing soccer (officially) yet. The headlines are all around Egyptian and former Liverpool star, Mo Salah, potentially coming to Sporting KC. Sheena and I give our thoughts.But that wasn't the only rumor of the week. Another "$18-20 million" signing was rumored for Brazilian winger Andre Luiz. That's the second player with a fee around $20m tied to Kansas City and the third very expensive move that has been rumored.We talk about the possibility of one of those moves happening, how much Sporting KC have already spent and how long they have to get things done this summer. The team also played a scrimmage against Atlanta United that was live streamed and a few other updates, like the visa status of Emir Karic and Moises Mosquera.In KC Current news, it was one step forward and two steps back. They team faltered badly on the road again. This time against the Orlando Pride. They were short-handed with Michelle Cooper likely being out a few weeks and Temwa Chawinga suffering from an illness that limited her effectiveness. But hey, at least Vanessa DiBernardo is back!Also, if you missed it, Michelle Cooper was fined by the NWSL for wearing New Balance cleats. It's a must-read story from the Athletic (gift link). And the World Cup is over in Kansas City and a week away from crowning a world champion. Four games to go, but let's discuss how we got there. Mostly it was a focus on Argentina and Switzerland (and that Breel Embolo red card), as well as Norway versus England. Sheena also promised you an article about how Norway develops their youth athletes to set them up to be professionals.And here is Sheena embarrassing herself with her USMNT roster knowledge. Sargento? Ricardo Peepee?? Baltano? Chris Williams? Chris Robinson? (How do you think Sheena would do with Sporting KC players?)In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics:The KS Astras are moving to MissouriSKC II get dominatedHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Sporting KC - 9:55KC Current - 56:24Kansas City and the World Cup - 1:08:32Digital Crawl - 1:40:43Upcoming GamesFrance vs. Spain, TUES, July 14th at 2:00PM CSTEngland vs. Argentina, WED, July 15th at 2:00PMSporting KC @ St. Louis City, THUR, July 16th at 7:30PMKC Current vs. San Diego Wave, FRI, July 17th at 7:00PM (back home finally!)WC 3rd place, SAT, July 18th at 4:00PMWorld Cup Final, SUN, July 19th at 2:00PMSKC II vs. MNUFC2, SUN, July 19th at 7:00PM (back home!)As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

Mike Claiborne is joined by St. Louis CITY SC Chief Experience Officer Matt Sebek to discuss the club's return from the World Cup break, soccer's growing popularity in St. Louis, and Thursday's rivalry match against Sporting Kansas City. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom breaks down the organization's draft philosophy, player evaluation process, and the team's mindset heading into the All-Star break, while Bernie Miklasz discusses the Cardinals' resilience, the critical stretch before the trade deadline, and how Bloom could approach improving the roster without sacrificing the club's future.

St. Louis CITY SC Chief Experience Officer Matt Sebek joins Mike Claiborne to discuss the club's return from the World Cup break, how the tournament has grown soccer's popularity in St. Louis, the fan experience at Energizer Park, and Thursday's rivalry match against Sporting Kansas City as CITY SC begins the second half of the MLS season.

Mike Claiborne hosts Sports on a Sunday Morning with a look at the latest national and local headlines before discussing the FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer, and the Cardinals heading into the All-Star break. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom explains the club's draft philosophy, scouting process, and the team's progress this season, while Bernie Miklasz breaks down the Cardinals' resilience, the upcoming stretch before the trade deadline, and what roster moves could be ahead. Bob Ramsey joins to discuss the excitement surrounding Saint Louis University basketball and the Billikens' momentum under Josh Schertz, Chris Kerber previews the Blues' offseason and expectations for training camp, and St. Louis CITY SC Chief Experience Officer Matt Sebek talks about the club's return from the World Cup break and Thursday's rivalry match against Sporting Kansas City.

For the Glory KC is back with the 185th episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City have less going on, so we quickly cover their streamed scrimmage and signing for the future, but mostly focus on how the World Cup may impact the future of Sporting KC.In KC Current news, they bounced back from their bad Challenge Cup loss to win the first ever meeting against the Denver Summit. We also get into our thoughts on the potential stadium expansion to 18,000 seats.But For the Glory KC is a "World Cup podcast" now according to Sheena. So, we spend a lot of time on the disappointing results of the USMNT vs Belgium game from Monday night (including a watch party review of Current Landing).We ask a lot of questions of this team and it's future. Can the United States ever win anything at the World Cup? Is this a success? Did the President's involvement in the Balogun red card situation taint the games? Does it ruin all the goodwill of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?Plus, we talk about our favorite games of the tournament, many of which happened in the last few days. Cape Verde magic coming up short. England going into the Azteca and pulling off a victory over Mexico. So much soccer and so little time. What will we do with our lives when the World Cup is over in just 12 days? There are no games today, so listen to our nearly two hour podcast instead!Here is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro & a New Puppy - 0:00Sporting KC - 7:06KC Current - 27:46USMNT, Kansas City and the World Cup - 41:08Upcoming GamesSporting KC vs. Atlanta United (scrimmage), THUR, July 9th at 8:30AM CSTKC Current @ Orlando Pride, FRI, July 10th at 7:00PMArgentina vs. Switzerland, SAT, July 11th at 8:00PMSporting KC vs. St. Louis City, THUR, July 16th at 7:30PMKC Current vs. San Diego Wave, FRI, July 17th at 7:00PMFull World Cup ScheduleAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

For the Glory KC is back with the 184th episode of the show!The podcast returns after its longest hiatus in nearly four years after an unexpected tragedy in the Smith household a few weeks ago. So much has happened, so it's a plus-sized podcast this week.Sporting Kansas City signed not one, but two players during our absence. The backline rebuild may be complete with the additions of left back Emir Karic and center back Moises Mosquera. That's two of the four to seven rumored signings coming for Sporting KC during this summer transfer window.We also talk about the Sporting KC friendlies against England and the Des Moines Menace, Logan Ndenbe's new club and an all-star team for Luca Antongirolami from the SKC Academy and SKC II.In KC Current news, they return to play in the NWSL Challenge Cup and left a lot to be desired. Their form away from home continued to suffer in a 2-0 loss to defending NWSL Champions, Gotham FC. It was a tale of missed chances for the Current, and unforced errors on the other end of the pitch.That wasn't the only Kansas City Current news though, as the team made a series of roster moves in the last few weeks. Ally Sentnor has been traded, Temwa Chawinga is sticking around longer, and seven other players find themselves as free agents.But no soccer podcast would be complete without talking about the World Cup. We've been all over the city taking in watch parties and we even talk a little soccer, including the red card discussion for Folarin Balogun in the USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.This article doesn't do it justice; you'll just need to listen to the pod to get into the multitude of topics we discuss!In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:Neymar not going to FC Cincinnati but maybe going to another MLS teamRobert Lewandowski going to the Chicago FireHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro, Absence Update and Watch Parties - 0:00Sporting KC - 11:03KC Current - 30:52USMNT, Kansas City and the World Cup - 54:45Digital Crawl - 1:38:55Upcoming GamesColombia vs. Ghana, FRI, July 3rd at 8:30PM CST (in KC)KC Current @ Denver Summit, FRI, July 3rd at 8:30PMUSMNT vs Belgium, MON, July 6th at 7:00PMFull World Cup ScheduleAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze the US Men's National Team's recent performances, tactical decisions, and player signings for Sporting Kansas City. They also delve into World Cup stories, fan experiences, and coaching insights, providing a comprehensive look at current soccer developments. In this episode, Drew and Cody discuss the latest in soccer, including World Cup highlights, fan culture, coaching insights, and MLS updates. They explore how passion and organization elevate the game and share their thoughts on the US Men's National Team's performance and future prospects.Music by The Spin Wires

John Dale, the longtime public address announcer for Sporting Kansas City, the Kansas City Mavericks and countless local sporting events, is now bringing his voice to World Cup matches at the stadium in Monterrey, Mexico.

For the Glory KC is back with the 183rd episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City made news this week, despite being on their extended World Cup break. The Athletic reported that Sporting KC are interested in future Ivory Coast and current Toulouse winger, Yann Gboho. The French club is asking for $20 million for the left winger. We grind tape (for real this time) and learn more about Gboho. Plus, get into the newfound ambition of Sporting KC under new majority owner Peter Mallouk who confirmed the team is "doing everything [they] possible can during the break."Most of the rest of the podcast is dedicated to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From the United States Men's National Team and their outstanding performance against Paraguay to all things Kansas City and the World Cup. We went to the Fan Fest, the Plaza, Crown Center, Union Station and a Netherlands watch party.The short version: go out and experience it! There is so much to do and see, even beyond the games. Make some new soccer friends! It was all beautifully run and organized.We also get into our play-by-play of the Kansas City World Cup Fan Fest. We have some tips for travel and to stay hydrated (for free), as well as other things you can do for cheap or free to take in this experience.In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:The KC Current are looking to expand their stadiumHB Køge Women win another trophymore World Cup fever!Here is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro, World Cup and Meeting Listeners - 0:00Sporting KC - 13:04USMNT - 30:02Kansas City and the World Cup - 49:51Digital Crawl - 1:29:33Upcoming GamesArgentina vs. Algeria, TUE, June 16 at 8:00PM CST (in KC)England vs. Croatia, WED, Jun 17 at 3:00PMUSMNT vs Australia, FRI, June 19 at 2:00PMScotland vs. Morocco, FRI, June 19 at 5:00PMNetherlands vs. Sweden, SAT, June 20 at 12:00PMEcuador vs. Curacao, SAT, June 20 at 7:00PM (in KC)Full World Cup ScheduleAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

For the Glory KC is back with the 182nd episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City and the KC Current didn't play matches this week because of the World Cup break, but we're doing something new for us. We interviewed Nate Bukaty on this week's podcast! It's our first ever interview and Nate was a great first ever guest.He was on to promote his new book that he co-authored with Rustin Dodd, "Perfect Pitch: How Kansas City became the Heart of American Soccer and Landed the World Cup."Nate was a delightful interview as we learned about how he got to the job he has today. He talked about the 70+ interviews he did and how he has caught the bug of writing and wants to keep writing. It sounds like he has the material for 10 books considering the folks he interviewed that didn't make it in.I got the chance to talk to Nate about being friends with a bunch of Sporting KC legends and future legends like Matt Besler, Benny Feilhaber, Graham Zusi (aka Uncle Graham - you've gotta listen to get that story), Roger Espinoza and more!We learned about Kansas City nearly as much as we learned about soccer. Go follow Nate on Twitter and Instagram. He's also on a mission to find everyone on the cover of his book and give out a copy, so if you recognize anyone above hit us or Nate up!Speaking of free copies of the book, we're going to give away a copy here in the coming weeks if you aren't lucky enough to be able to buy one on your own. Otherwise, hit up your local bookstore or anywhere books are sold and buy "Perfect Pitch" today! Or join the waitlist at the library!Here is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Nate Bukaty Interview - 2:55After Dark Nonsense - 50:00Upcoming GamesThe World Cup starts Thursday! (Full Schedule)As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

For the Glory KC is back with the 181st episode of the show!Before we got to the regularly scheduled podcast content, we had to talk about the KC Soccer Journal's collab with the Olathe Indian Creek Library. That also led into Sheena's impromptu review of Nate Bukaty's new book, "Perfect Pitch" about Kansas City bidding and getting the World Cup in 2026. Nate will be a guest on a future For the Glory KC!But before then, back to our regularly scheduled content.Sporting Kansas City aren't playing matches since it's the World Cup break, but that doesn't mean there wasn't news. David Lee made waves with rumors of "four to seven, starter-level" additions being his goal for the secondary transfer window. Not only did Lee weigh in, but new majority owner Peter Mallouk chimed in as well.We talk about our thoughts on their statements then where the additions should be made. According to reports, Lee said three defenders, three attackers and a midfielder. I tried to get specific with my needs and pushed my co-host to do the same. There are so many possibilities, despite the uptick in results recently. Sporting KC are still only one spot up from the bottom of the whole league, so almost no position is safe.Beyond the roster, there was plenty of international call-up news, including the unfortunate news that no Sporting KC players made a World Cup roster. Also, SKC II won again, in a wild one against the Real Monarchs.The KC Current did play soccer this week and gutted out at 1-0 win over expansion side Boston Legacy FC. It wasn't always pretty and it was downright violent, but Kansas City found a way. Not without some injuries along the way. We talked about Kayla Sharples and Ally Sentnor's injuries, some up and down performances and of course, Temwa Chawinga's game winning goal that had plenty of players (Bethune, LaBonta, Izzy) pitching in.In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:The USMNT's win over Senegal in a World Cup tune-upand the arrival of Argentina in Kansas CityHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro, Our Library Event and a Book Review - 0:00Sporting KC - 18:56KC Current - 52:17Digital Crawl - 1:10:38Upcoming GamesUSMNT vs Germany - SAT, June 6th @ 1:30PM CSTSKC II vs. MNUFC2 - MON, June 8th @ 7:00PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

Host Caitlin Barrar discusses New York's recent match against Sporting Kansas City, strong suits and weaknesses of the Red Bulls, and a player to count on the rest of the season alongside co-host Ryder Nuesell.

For the Glory KC is back with the 180th episode of the show!Before we get to the podcast, the KC Soccer Journal is having a free event at the Indian Creek Library in Olathe. Tickets are free and you can get them here!Sporting Kansas City couldn't string together three wins in a row for the first time since 2022. Perhaps after MLS returns from the 2026 FIFA World Cup break. Sporting KC nearly pulled off the comeback after a slow start against Red Bull New York on Saturday night.It was Star Wars night at Sporting Park and Sheena and I talk our off the field escapades, in addition to what happened on the pitch. After New York's quick start, Sporting KC generated numerous opportunities and nearly doubled RBNY's expected goal (xG) output, according to Fotmob (1.69 to 0.88).Though they had the greater chances, they failed to finish too consistently. Additionally, their mistakes were punished more readily. That doesn't even account for all the chances that didn't lead to a shot when a player took one too many touches or made a poor pass to kill an attack. Despite that, Kansas City remained in the game until the dying minutes. A welcome change after 5-0 and 6-0 blowouts just a few weeks back.We talk through all the highs and lows, as well as time spent on Capita, Berg Johnsen, Manu Garcia, Taylor Calheira, Shapi, Jake Davis and others. Sheena even breaks out a top-ranking list for SKC and the Current.In addition to the game, we talk through Austin FC firing their coach and Sporting Director after losing to Sporting KC, Or Blorian leaving his last club on a high, Zorhan Bassong's shot at a World Cup roster and Zamir Loyo Reynaga scoring in his latest international endeavor.The KC Current were up and down this week. They ended the week on a high, beating the then first place Portland Thorns. But their midweek road loss to Angel City FC soured the week a bit. Temwa Chawinga continued her Golden Boot climb and the ongoing Ally Sentnor/Haley Hopkins debate gets another chapter.In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:SKC II resultsMessi injured?USMNT roster for the World Cup!Here is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Sporting KC - 1:59KC Current - 54:18Digital Crawl - 1:14:41Upcoming GamesSKC II @ Real Monarchs, FRI, May 29th at 9:00PM CSTKC Current vs Boston Legacy, SAT, May 30th at 12:30PM As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

The boys recap Austin FC's tough home defeat to Sporting Kansas City. After taking the lead in the first half, Austin concede twice and fall 2-1 in front of a packed crowd at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. We break down what caused the match to slip away, preview the final MLS match before the World Cup break, and discuss the growing possibility of coach Nico being let go after a disappointing start to the season. All that and more!

For the Glory KC is back with the 179th episode of the show!Before we get to the podcast, the KC Soccer Journal is having a free event at the Indian Creek Library in Olathe. Tickets are free and you can get them here!Sporting Kansas City went from one of their worst performances ever to an incredible bounce-back week. After losing to the Portland Timbers last weekend by an abysmal 6-0 scoreline, Sporting KC put together back-to-back MLS wins for the first time since the summer of 2024! First, they hosted the LA Galaxy and beat them 3-1 in a relatively dominant performance. Sheena was in attendance for the first time this season, so clearly, she and her friends are good luck. Or was it the atrocious media game I played in? Either way, the Galaxy are, for one reason or another, terrible against SKC. That was the second time they've played and at the time SKC's 2nd win of the season. We talk through all the events around the game, the media game and of course, the main event of Sporting KC putting up three for the first time this year and winning at home for the first time this year. Then, KC did the unlikely and won again three days later on the road against Austin FC. They were the better team for most of the game. Despite going down late in the first half, they fought back to tie and eventually win the game and break Austin's verde hearts. Overall, four players scored their first goal of the season this week. Sporting KC had their first comeback win of the season. And things generally went really well over that jam-packed week.Sheena and I also had to discuss the Sporting KC salary release from this week, including all the new player wages and salary changes. I also had to knock down some of those rants from folks I respect around the team when it came to how low the payroll is. The KC Current had an amazing couple of weeks too, with two, 3-0 wins. First over a pretty awful Chicago Stars team that had somehow managed to beat KC once and then against a Houston Dash side that made a series of gaffs early to let KC run away with things. In the process Temwa Chawinga went from zero goals to five in two games and moved into second in the Golden Boot race. Watch out Barbara Banda!In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:SKC II resultsMLS Next Pro schedule changesUS Soccer's new competition between NWSL, USL SL and WPSL ProHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Sporting KC - 1:24KC Current - 1:27:04Digital Crawl - 1:34:24Upcoming GamesKC Current @ Angel City FC - WED, May 20th at 9:00PM CSTSKC II vs. Austin FC II - FRI, May 22nd at 7:00PMSporting KC vs. NY Red Bulls - SAT, May 23rd at 7:30PM KC Current vs. Portland Thorns - SUN, May 24th at Noon As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

We're back to discuss the MNUFC and SDFC matches, and a preview of the Sporting Kansas City match with our friends Sheena and Chad from For The Glory KC, KC Eco Girl, and The KC Soccer Journal. We'll get to:Travel PhotosMatch MoodsCelly RatingsSocial StandoutsAnd of course, the Man of Steph's Jersey! We also promised to include a link to the Kansas City Public Library that Steph freaked about on the show, so here it is: https://kclibrary.org/news/2024-04/here%E2%80%99s-story-behind-kansas-city-public-library%E2%80%99s-giant-community-bookshelf Support the show

This episode analyzes Sporting Kansas City's recent performances, focusing on tactical adjustments, player impacts, and coaching decisions. The hosts discuss the significance of Zorhan Bassong's return, the team's defensive struggles, and potential future strategies to improve results. In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze recent MLS matches, team strategies, player performances, and the ongoing challenges faced by Sporting Kansas City. They delve into tactical decisions, roster issues, league comparisons, and the upcoming transfer window, providing insights for dedicated soccer fans.Music by The Spin Wires

Hosts Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris discuss the Timbers' massive win over Sporting Kansas City as well as the news about Diego Chara being named the Grand Marshal of the Rose Festival Grand Floral Starlight Parade. Plus, a discussion on the challenge of a double-game week and the strong play of Kevin Kelsy. We also hear an interview with midfielder Cole Bassett and get a preview of the road games against Montréal and Miami.

This week, Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's draw in Minnesota, then preview the upcoming matches against San Diego and Sporting Kansas City. Other questions and topics include:- Could have won, not should have won- Time to question the medical staff?- Penalty drama- Lots to like in the 1st half- Why the game changed in the 2nd half- Sometimes you eat the bar...- Substitution predicament- Lack of urgency on MIN's 2nd goal- San Diego Preview- Sporting Kansas City Preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

James Rodríguez shines again for Minnesota United before a possible summer exit, while Sporting Kansas City hit a new low after a brutal loss in Portland. David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle break down another chaotic MLS weekend, including Vancouver's rise in the Western Conference, Nashville's comeback draw, and the latest USMNT discussion ahead of the 2026 World Cup.00:00 Intro 06:40 James Rodríguez & Minnesota United Future19:36 FC Dallas, Sam Sarver & Petar Musa26:30 Sporting Kansas City Disaster36:28 What Do We Make of Portland?40:03 Evander, Cincinnati & Charlotte Talk47:00 Nashville's Comeback Draw50:53 New England Revolution Discussion58:25 Vancouver vs. San Jose Breakdown1:04:00 Midweek MLS Preview1:08:34 Gio Reyna & USMNT Discussion

Hosts Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris discuss the loss in Utah before chatting with Apple TV announcer Nate Bukaty who will be on the call this weekend for the Timbers' home match against Sporting Kansas City.

For the Glory KC is back with the 178th episode of the show!Before we get to the podcast, the KC Soccer Journal is having a free event at the Indian Creek Library in Olathe. Tickets are free and you can get them here!Sporting Kansas City showed signs of life this past weekend. After dropping six straight results and falling to a .500 team historically for the first time in years, they surprised everyone and battled back for a draw against the Seattle Sounders. It's a sliver of the progress we've all been waiting for this season after a string of very bad results.There was lots to like but also lots to still improve on in the game. One of the biggest changes was Stefan Cleveland at goalkeeper, a job he'll apparently have for the foreseeable future. Sheena and I weigh in on Cleveland and what was differ and Sheena copes with John Pulskamp heading to the bench.We also talk through the other moments from the game, including other changes, Dejan Joveljic's clutch goal, Shapi Suleymanov's performance and more. We also chime in on the retirements of Kei Kamara and Krisztian Nemeth as well as some good news for former Sporting KC Homegrown, Gianluca Busio.The KC Current did one better and went ahead and won their game over the North Carolina Courage. It was an uneven performance against a team on short rest but there were a lot of 2026 firsts. It was the first time the KC Current didn't allow the first goal. And more importantly, it was their first road win of the season.In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:SKC II resultsLas Vegas trying to steal the Vancouver Whitecaps (#SaveTheCaps)MLS Next Pro may be relocating and rebranding teamsUSL and the USLPA may have found labor peaceHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro & a Free Library KC Soccer Journal event - 0:00Sporting KC - 6:45KC Current - 45:10Digital Crawl - 58:27Upcoming GamesSKC II vs. Ventura County, WED, May 6th at 7:00PM CSTSporting KC @ Portland Timbers, SAT, May 9th at 9:30PMKC Current vs. Chicago Stars, SUN, May 10th at 11:30AM (Mother's Day)SKC II @ Rapids 2, SUN, May 10th at 7:00PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

We react and take calls following Seattle's Matchday 11 clash at Sporting Kansas City.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORS☕️ Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff is presented by QED Coffee a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site: https://www.lobbingscorchers.com/coffeeHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2026 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

Hey, soccer fans! Do you belive in deja vu? The Chicago Fire's latest match - a loss to FC Cincinnati - sure felt like their prior outing against FCC just much worse. The Men in Red blew two one-goal leads, missed a PK in stoppage time, and conceded the game-winning PK just minutes later. Tune in as Nick vents his frustration with the lack of player execution and coaching failures. He focuses on a concerning trend of player rotation and substitutions from Gregg Berhalter and his staff. They appeared to be rotating players around their US Open Cup match vs. St. Louis City and their match against a bad Sporting Kansas City team, but then make no proactive subs to preserve the wins against Cincinnati in both matches. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Ostlund-Foss joins Jeremiah for WWLTW this week to share what Tim viewed at training, which is mostly that a few of the injured players are looking like they are getting close to returning. The guys discuss Jordan Morris, his very good play as of late, and how he fits into this roster. The two then break down the upcoming match away at Sporting Kansas City of which we're definitely not calling a trap game a trap game.Follow Tim Ostlund-Foss on BlueSky.Sponsor

Tim Ostlund-Foss joins Jeremiah for WWLTW this week to share what Tim viewed at training, which is mostly that a few of the injured players are looking like they are getting close to returning. The guys discuss Jordan Morris, his very good play as of late, and how he fits into this roster. The two then break down the upcoming match away at Sporting Kansas City of which we're definitely not calling a trap game a trap game.Follow Tim Ostlund-Foss on BlueSky.Sponsor

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The 2026 season is almost three months old, yet FC Cincinnati has already closed the regular-season booklet on two teams. After positive results against Toronto and Red Bull New York, the Orange & Blue look to improve their numbers against a much-improved Chicago squad. While Chicago stumbled in the U.S. Open Cup, Gregg Berhalter's guys put a hurt on Sporting Kansas City last weekend. However, we've seen what happens when this Fire defense takes their mind off the task at hand. Can Cincinnati march into Soldier Field and steal points again? We sit down with Alex from the CHGO Fire podcast to get a second primer on this Chicago attack. Is Hugo Cuypers ready to claim an MVP crown? Does the Chicago defense have the holes FCC exposed the last time around? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

Russell and Gavin recap the last week of MLS action, both mid-week and weekend actionTimestamps00:00 Intro01:22 Vancouver Whitecaps Relocation Controversy12:18 Midweek Matchday Highlights26:01 San Jose's Dominance in the League31:23 Philadelphia Union's Struggles39:49 Reflections on Refereeing Decisions50:18 San Diego's Current Challenges55:45 Miami's Struggles and New England's Resurgence57:39 Vancouver's Dominance and Key Player Performances01:00:39 Sporting Kansas City's Struggles01:04:05 League Dynamics: Weaknesses and Strengths01:11:15 Listener Comments and Community Insights

Hey, soccer fans! It was a wild night on the lakefront as the Chicago Fire torched Sporting Kansas City 5-0. Despite controlling the match, the scoreline remained 0-0 at halftime, and the fans were a little anxious. However, the Men in Red kept their focus and their composure and dominated their opponent in the second half. Hugo Cuypers and Philip Zinckernagel each put up a brace, while Maren Haile-Selassie added to the score sheet. Tune in as Nick breaks down the performance, addresses some dumb internet comments, and highlights the play of Puso Dithejane in his first MLS start. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your favorite foursome is back together again as Tom Bogert, Matt Doyle, David Gass, and Andrew Wiebe talk about a big upcoming week for Major League Soccer with the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals and U.S. Open Cup. The gang also takes a quick look back at the best of the weekend from MLS, with an eye on the West Coast.7:50 - Vancouver is flying, so ‘Save the Caps!'19:46 - What's up with Sporting Kansas City?28:22 - Chicago on “Fire”. We have Hugo Cuypers!30:07 - Atlanta and Austin back in the winning column36:35 - Who are the top scorers in CF Montreal history?39:05 - Doyle has CCL fever - I believe in LAFC and Nashville.46:37 - Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinals Preview - Nashville takes on Tigers, LAFC battles Toluca59:25 - MLS Weekend Notes - Best in the West.1:07:00 - U.S. Open Cup Fever - We Love One Knox!1:13:28 - USMNT Nuggets - 16-year-old Mathis Albert, The statue of Cobi Jones

In this episode, we'll discuss the Seattle Sounders' big win over FC Dallas in Matchday 10, then preview this weekend's trip to Children's Mercy Park to face Sporting Kansas City aka the “Club of Professional Enthusiasts” who happen to be the actual worst team in Major League Soccer at the moment. We'll take a look at the Wrestling Enthusiasts' roster and see if we can figure out why they're so bad. How do you approach a match against bad opposition without getting complacent? Can the Seattle Sounders Road Show keep their attacking form rolling in KC? Later on we'll jump around the league and discuss some of the other results and headlines from around MLS.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORS☕️ Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff is presented by QED Coffee a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site: https://www.lobbingscorchers.com/coffeeHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2026 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

It took a while for them to get started, but by the end, the Fire smoked Sporting Kansas City 5-0. John and Tim break down the first five goal win in front of home fans for the Fire this decade, and talk about what they liked about a game that saw four goal contributions from Maren and a brace of braces from Hugo and Zinck... but they've got one eye on this Wednesday's Open Cup matchup against St. Louis City, the team from across the state for both the Fire and Kansas City.

For the Glory KC is back with the 177th episode of the show! And it's an after dark special. Nothing too spicy, though Sheena does some mild cursing, but it's mainly that we recorded in the middle of the night.Sporting Kansas City showed a half of something to build on before the floor fell out from beneath them. After making it to halftime with a 0-0 score against the Chicago Fire, a first for the season in not giving up a first half goal, the second half was off the rails.It started with a penalty call that head coach Rapha Wicky said seemed "harsh." We break down the entire sequence, but we also have videos, gifs and stills if you need to watch it.That moment certainly changed the game. But who is to say it wouldn't have gone badly anyways? Most of the season has. In addition to the spiral, Sheena and I discuss Capita, some post-game quotes from Wicky and Jake Davis, the lineup, tactical choices and much more.The KC Current did nothing to lift KC soccer fan's hearts up with a brutal defeat of their own. They fell 4-0 to the Washington Spirit on Friday night in a game that showed early promise. Kansas City missed some chances, and the Spirit absolutely didn't miss most of theirs.Lorena had a particularly off night and had us wondering if she's hurt, which coach Chris Armas dispelled that rumor. What Armas wasn't able to quell was the calls for his job. With the team already having allowed as many goals as all of last season and having lost more games in far less tries, the outcry from the fans continues to grow. Armas said he isn't spending any energy on it though.We talk about our thoughts on that as well as another rant from me on Ally Sentnor as this team's starting striker.In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:SKC II winningSheena Remembers to do her Hair TakesUSWNT friendliesNWSL expanding to ColumbusHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro & Early Hair Commentary - 0:00Sporting KC - 3:18KC Current (w/ SKC mixed in) - 54:01Digital Crawl - 1:44:43Upcoming GamesSKC II vs. Houston Dynamo 2, SUN, April 26th at 1:00PM CTSporting KC vs. Seattle Sounders, SAT, May 2nd at 1:30PM KC Current @ North Carolina Courage, SAT, May 2nd at 5:30PMSKC II vs. Tacoma Defiance, SUN, May 3rd at 7:00PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire are back home to welcome Sporting Kansas City to Solider Field. How will the Men in Red fare against the current worst team in Major League Soccer? This should be a victory for the home side, but there will be extra incentive for former Fire manager and current SKC coach Rafa Wickey to play well. The Fire also welcome back Justin Reynolds, who has become a begun to look like a starter for the struggling club. Tune in as Nick gives you the players to watch, stats to know, and how the Fire can secure another win. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fire set to host Sporting Kansas City, a team featuring familiar faces in Raphaël Wicky and Justin Reynolds on Saturday. That's not all that's familiar about this year's SKC team: Like the Fire in so many years past, they're on the outside of the postseason looking in, as everything seems to have gone wrong in Kansas City, with little hope on the horizon. The Fire, meanwhile, are now a team with something unfamiliar from years past — expectations, including expectations of a win against bottom-of-table opponents. John and Tim talk about what that means, and what counts as success when the expectation is already three points.

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. On the pitch, the Whitecaps are flying high, off it, things are starting to get more concerning about the club's future in Vancouver. Murmurs about the team being relocated are gathering pace to the extent that supporters have launched a #SaveTheCaps campaign. We chat about why everyone needs to get behind this at this point in time and look at the issues at the forefront that has added some urgency to everything. The Whitecaps dominated the visiting Sporting Kansas City on Friday night to stay top of both the MLS West and the Supporters Shield. We pick over the main talking points coming out of the match, hear from Andres Cubas about the club's goal-free record when he's on the pitch this season, and get some thoughts from Jesper Sorensen about getting Rayan Elloumi the development minutes he's needing right now. Plus Thomas Müller chats about the Whitecaps start to the season and packing out BC Place. All of this plus we round up the weekend action in MLS and the CPL, move onto the letter Q in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Inspiral Carpets continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, Big Flame are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we've got another new Scottish World Cup song in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro chat - it's been an odd weekend 04.20: #SaveTheCaps campaign launched amid concerning relocation rumours 31.35: Canadian Soccer A to Z - Q 49.00: Whitecaps destroy KC to stay top of MLS 89.20: Thomas Müller chats about the Whitecaps season so far 103.20: MLS round-up 116.20: The Battle for the Canadian Number One 127.47: CPL round-up and more Football Video Support drama 156.30: Wavelength - Bucks' Bravehearts - Scotland's On The Way

For the Glory KC is back with the 176th episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City had what was potentially the lowest moment on the field in club history. At the very least, in recent memory. So, a week after talking about expectations, Sheena and I are trying to align on the state of the team. Fans are rightfully upset with the performances of the week, particularly the showing in the US Open Cup against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks.Fans are calling for Raphel Wicky's job, David Lee's job, Peter Mallouk to (already) sell the team, and for the release or purge of almost every player on the roster. What is rational and what is irrational? We try to break it all down.Plus, we weave through the moments in the USOC game as well as the loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday night. We knew this season would start slow and have some lows, but I'm not sure anyone thought it would be quite this low. We also talk about quite the remarkable stat when it comes to losing and SKC in recent seasons and where it sits in history. Outside of the events on the field, there were also a couple notable moments off the field. Cavan Sullivan was apparently inquired about by Lee and Alan Pulido is out at Chivas.The KC Current lifted up the week with their Teal Rising Cup win last weekend over Palmeiras, but that feels like an eternity ago. We briefly relive that game, and I talk about Haley Hopkins ascent up the roster and perhaps into the starting lineup in an NWSL game.In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:World Cup Fan Fest Lineup, Parking and BusesUSWNT resultsNWSL calendar flip -- Fall to Spring?Javier Mascherano out in MiamiHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro & World Cup Trophy - 0:00Sporting KC - 6:30KC Current - 1:08:08Digital Crawl - 1:14:04Upcoming GamesKC Current @ Washington Spirit, FRI, April 24th at 7:00PM CSTSporting KC @ Chicago Fire, SAT, April 25th at 7:30PMSKC II vs. Houston Dynamo 2, SUN, April 26th at 7:00PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

Find Zone14 Coaching   Quick recap Tyler interviewed Ike Opara, a former professional soccer player and current coach, for the Elevate podcast. Ike shared his journey from starting soccer at age three to playing in the MLS and eventually transitioning to coaching. They discussed the importance of intentional coaching, reflective journaling for athletes and coaches, and the challenges of balancing results with process-oriented development in youth sports. Ike emphasized the value of individual freedom for players' development and stressed the significance of self-awareness and journaling for both players and coaches. They also touched on managing stress and off-field influences in sports and the importance of maintaining a love for the game. The conversation concluded with Ike advising his teenage self to focus on enjoying the sport rather than just pursuing professional goals. Next steps Tyler: Edit the podcast episode and include Zone 14 Coaching website/link in the show notes, then send links to Ike when the episode is published (by the weekend). Ike: Join the scheduled webinar call on Friday later in the month. Tyler: See KC next week and coordinate potential in-person meeting/dinner with Ike in Kansas City. Summary Ike Opara Soccer Career Interview Tyler interviewed Ike Opara for the Elevate podcast, discussing his soccer journey from starting at age 3 to playing professionally and then transitioning into coaching. Ike shared his background playing for various teams including San Jose Earthquakes, Kansas City, and Minnesota, before moving into coaching roles with Sporting Kansas City's second team and as interim head coach. He explained his recent transition to creating planners for coaches focused on intentional coaching and player development, driven by his desire to give back to the sport while balancing family life with young children. Intentional Coaching and Athlete Development Ike discussed the concept of intentional coaching, emphasizing the importance of deliberate actions and creating a positive environment for both coaches and players. He explained the benefits of reflective journaling for athletes, highlighting how it can help them process emotions, identify patterns, and maintain a growth mindset. Ike also shared insights from his experience as both a player and coach, stressing the need for athletes to focus on the process rather than just results to achieve long-term success and development. Athletic Self-Awareness and Journaling Tyler and Ike discussed the importance of self-narrative and self-awareness in athletic performance. Ike explained how journaling can help athletes develop better self-awareness and objective evaluation of their performance, particularly in subjective team sports. Ike shared that his college coach Jay Vitovich at Wake Forest significantly influenced his development through intentional coaching that effectively challenged and built him up as a player. Professional Team Accountability Characteristics Ike discussed the characteristics of best teammates at the professional level, emphasizing that self-driven accountability is crucial due to the focus on results and winning. He noted that coaches at that level typically don't have time for extensive development, making accountability from players essential. When asked about the transition from playing to coaching, Ike shared that he enjoyed coaching more than expected, particularly the development aspect, and found managing different player motivations challenging. Youth Soccer Development Coaching Insights Ike shared his experience as an assistant coach with a second team focused on player development from ages 14 to 23. He noted that players on the team were motivated to improve and reach higher levels, which was an enjoyable experience for him. In discussing American soccer, Ike identified a need to balance coaching with individual player freedom, particularly in youth development, as he observed that current coaching systems focus too heavily on pattern play at the expense of players developing their own problem-solving skills. Athlete Journaling and Performance Reflection Ike advised starting with simple daily journaling to build a sustainable habit, emphasizing the importance of reflecting on both on-field performance and personal life balance. He explained that journaling helps athletes and coaches see progress over time and understand how personal life affects performance on the field. The discussion touched on the challenges of navigating social aspects in competitive sports, particularly when moving from youth to collegiate levels, though the specific details about NIL and contract pressures were not fully completed in the transcript.

For the Glory KC is back with the 175th episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City have climbed to a three-game losing streak after their 3-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. And that's after being up 1-0 early in the game off of Jacob Bartlett's first career goal.The joy on his face of scoring was quickly replaced with disappointed looks as Sporting were on the back foot for much of the last 15+ minutes of the half before finally conceding. But really, what should Sporting KC and their fans expect from this team?Sheena and I debate all the reasons things may be the way they are. From roster building to youthful inexperience and down to specific players and of course coaching and the front office.We also get into a few other SKC related stories, including Zorhan Bassong's new/old injury, Matt Besler and Cliff Illig being honored (and a Heart and Goal Podcast side conversation), SKC Academy news and the announcement of the "Soccer Capital Summer" watch parties at Sporting Park. Plus, I make the case Sporting KC should go for it with the US Open Cup on Tuesday.The KC Current are on an extended international break, but that just means it's Teal Rising Week. The Current attempted to defend the Teal Rising Cup with a victory over Corinthians to earn a spot in the finals. We also got an injury update on Lorena and Rocky Rodriguez earned another call-up and went ahead and scored a hat trick in the process.In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:KC Comets playoffs endUSWNT winKansas City World Cup 2026 news and financialsNeymar to FC Cincinnati?CF Montreal has already fired another coachHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Sporting KC - 8:10KC Current - 1:00:40Digital Crawl - 1:03:23Upcoming GamesSporting KC @ Colorado Springs Switchbacks, TUES, April 14 @ 7:00PM CTUSWNT vs. Japan, TUES, April 14 @ 9:00PMUSWNT vs. Japan, FRI, April 17 @ 8:00PMSporting KC @ Vancouver Whitecaps, FRI, April 17 @ 9:30PMSporting KC II vs. Whitecaps 2, SUN, April 19th at 7:00PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.

Real Salt Lake dominate Sporting Kansas City at home in a 3-1 win. Sergi Solans and Zavier Gozo continue to impress. Real Salt Lake head into another bye week following the rescheduling of the Seattle game. Josh Clark, Alex Napoles, and Carson Lantz break down all this and more in the latest edition of the RSL Show.  Follow the RSL Show on KSL Sports on all social media platforms, @rslshow

Hey, soccer fans! Chicago Fire FC defeated Nashville SC 1-0 over the weekend. Since joining Major League Soccer, Nashville has gotten the best of the Men in Red, winning 9 of 10 matches. But the Fire put together a legendary performance with Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Jack Elliott, Maren Haile-Selassie, and Chris Brady deliverying highlights that will be talked about for years to come. And that's not to mention Philip Zinckernagel scoring the fastest goal in club history! Tune in as Nick gives you a recap of mythical proportions. We also take a brief look ahead to the Fire's next few matches against Atlanta United, Detroit City FC, FC Cincinnati, and Sporting Kansas City. The Chicago Fire could find themselves in a great spot  in the standings as they approach the World Cup Break. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we gear up for a massive home clash as Sporting Kansas City visits America First Field this Saturday, April 4. Fresh off the international break, RSL is looking to extend a four-game unbeaten streak against a rival they've historically stifled in Sandy. We'll break down the latest news from the past week, including the injury report featuring updates on stars like Emeka Eneli and DeAndre Yedlin, and discuss how the squad plans to maintain its "next man up" mentality. Most importantly, we pay tribute to Royal Riot legend as we celebrate "Mattey's Farewell," reflecting and looking forward on his impact on sports reporting in SLC.