KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast
The longest running Sporting KC podcast, Shades of Blue! A wide range of voices and opinions from the fan perspective to professional journalists. The KC Soccer Journal network covers ALL forms of men's & women's soccer with dedicated shows covering the KC Current and KC Comets. Hosted by Cody Bradley & Thad Bell.
Bay Bounced by KC - Keeping Current
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
The Current beat Bay FC in Kansas City on the back of a Debinha hat trick. What does this mean for playoff positioning?
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SKC loss, Current win and Tres a Cero - Shades of Blue
Back at it again with Cody, Robert, Carrie, and Thad. We three games to discuss
In the first segment, we talk about Sporting KC falling in Seattle.
In the second segment, we talk about the Current's win over Bay FC and USMNT's in over Mexico.
In the last segment, we talk about the spoon watch and more.
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Current take out Denver - Keeping Current
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
The Current beat Denver at home with a Hopkins hat trick. We discus the win, the upcoming game with Bay and the US rosters.
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A Clean Sheet! - Shades of Blue
A full pod with Cody, Robert, Carrie, David, and Thad. We get back together to discuss a good day in KC soccer.
In the first segment, we talk about SKC's win on the road at Houston and their first clean sheet of the season.
In the second segment, we talk about the Current's win over Denver.
In the last segment we talk the US Men's Nstional team and more.
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Current drop to eighth - Keeping Current
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
The Current fell in San Diego. Kansas City did not look themselves and a Current player had a bad day.
What does this mean for the playoffs?
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Second half collapse - Shades of Blue
Carrie, Robert, and Thad get back together. In the first segment, we break down thoughts and feelings from that epic second-half collapse by Sporting KC.
In the second segment, we chat about the KC Current, Vlatko and the top ranked UMKC Roos.
In the last segment we talk about our frustrations from both teams.
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UMKC keeps getting results - Across the KC Pyramid
Thad Bell and Joseph Reina recorded the second episode of a new pod series for the KC Soccer Journal. This pod is focused on grassroots, college and lower-division soccer.
The college season is hitting the conference game portion, and the UMKC men have been making waves. Coach Pore has had his squad facing ranked opponents all over the place and we just saw them take on a top-ranked team in KC this week. We discuss that in the first segment.
In the second segment we go through some of the other Div...
Checking in with nationally ranked UMKC head coach Ryan Pore
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal talks with Ryan Pore, the head coach of the UMKC Men's team. The Roos are nationally ranked and have been getting results against tough competition on the road and at home.
The Roos have missed some key players and are still getting the results in a difficult non-conference schedule. After a hard-fought draw on the road, the Roos return home to face San Diego, another top-ranked team.
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A draw, a trade and the Wave are next - Keeping Current
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
The Current had to come from behind to earn a draw at home versus Orlando. We discuss.
Current trade Paul to North Carolina. Will they use that money?
Current head to San Diego for a water-themed match. S6:E19
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A Banger for Andre - Shades of Blue
Cody, Carrie, David, and Thad get back together. In the first segment, we take a look at Sporting KC's win over LAFC. Andre Luiz scored a banger for his first SKC goal and Calheira is on a roll.
In the second segment, we chat about the KC Current, Vlatko and the UMKC Roos.
In the last segment we talk about the Or Blorian news and the next match.
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Shocking Announcement - Keeping Current
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson. A shocking announcement was made by the Kansas City Current. The "mutual" parting of ways was the small part of the surprise. We discuss the lack of recognition for someone who led the team to so much success was disappointing at best.
We also discuss the last and next games and the other news, which was noted by Kansas City.
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Better after the window? - Shades of Blue
Cody, Robert, Carrie, David, and Thad get back together.
In the first segment, we take a look at Sporting KC's match in Dallas.
In the second segment, we chat about Andres Luiz and the KC Current.
In the last segment, we grade the transfer window and play a game.
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Strong first half - Keeping Current
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
It has been a while but the Current earned a win at home over the visiting North Carolina Courage. Temwa came back and made a second half appearance.
We discuss the goals, the referee decisions and more.
Next up is Bay FC and some former Current players.
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Two new players for SKC - Shades of Bliue
Robert, Carrie, and Thad get back together. We are joined by resident Kansas City soccer historian and stat keeper Mike Kuhn.
In the first segment, we discuss the recent transfers in and out for Sporting KC.
In the second segment, we talk about the end of the transfer window.
In the third segment, we talk about the Current and various news aroud the NWSL and the world.
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Temwa needed! - Keeping Current
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-host Daniel Sperry. Carrie Robinson was absent but will be back soon. The KC Current are fresh off a draw against Seattle at home.
Kansas City dominated stats but an own goal and a lot of woodwork kept the Current from a win.
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UMKC and KU talk - Across the KC Pyramid
Thad Bell and Joseph Reina recorded the first episode of a new pod series for the KC Soccer Journal. We plan to take a look at teams across the soccer pyramid that do not always receive as much attention as they should.
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Checkmate? - Shades of Bliue
Robert, Carrie, David, and Thad get back together. We are joined by special guest Daniel Sperry from the Kansas City Star.
In the first segment, we discuss the transfer of Dejan Joveljić to the Seattle Sounders. Since Sperry was late joining, we made him wait until the second segment to give his thoughts.
In the second segment, we take a look at the at the St. Louis and Atlanta matches and more on Joveljić with Sperry.
In the third segment, we talk about the Current and various news.
Is Ted Lasso's Mustache Real? - Shades of Blue
Cody, Robert, Carrie, David, and Thad get back together. We welcome special guest Isaac Knopf to discuss being a production assistant on Ted Lasso. We talk about the show in the first segment, but stick around, Isaac drops some interesting info throughout the show. The SKC and Current games are the primary subject in the second segment and the Manu Garcia story in the third.
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<...Preseason Interview with UMKC Men's head coach Ryan Pore
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal talks with Ryan Pore, the head coach of the UMKC Men's team. The Roos are about to start their non-conference schedule. We discuss the preseason, Coach Pore's time with UMKC, the success of the past two seasons, and more!
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Preseason Interview with UMKC Women's head coach Jess Smith
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal talks with Jess Smith, the head coach of the UMKC Women's team. The Roos are about to start their non-conference schedule. We discuss the preseason, Coach Smith's time with UMKC, Ted Lasso and more!
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Gotham up next - Keeping Current
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-host Daniel Sperry. Carrie Robinson was absent but will be back soon. The KC Current are fresh off a draw at Houston. We discuss the draw, the "controversial" penalty call, the next match at Gotham, Temwa at WAFCON and a little college as well.
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Ted Lasso, Malawi, records and more - Shades of Blue
Cody, Robert, Carrie, and Thad get back together to discuss the Ted Lasso premiere and the KC Current draw in Houston in the first segment.
In the second segment, we talk about SKC, SKC II, player movement, and the transfer window.
In the third segment we discuss the return of Gavin Wilkinson and a disappering player in Brazil, and more, of course.
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Wicky Wonderings - Shades of Blue
Cody, Carrie, David, and Thad get together after an SKC loss, a Current draw and both II teams in action also. Another loss at home for SKC and more people start to wonder about Wicky and if he is the guy to lead the team. A transfer rumor heats up as well.
The Current draw with Angel City and faced a former Current player.
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Big spend on player- Shades of Blue
Cody, Carrie, and Thad are joined by Mike "MikeStat!" Kuhn to discuss all the soccer news and play a trivia game with Cody and Carrie. Who will win?
SKC won midweek but it is overshadowed by a drubbing in LA. An old rumor comes back and seems to be happeneing. SKC could be spending big and we discuss. The Current still suffer on the road and more!
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The Best Club in the World? - Keeping Current
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson. The KC Current are fresh off a draw at home versus the San Diego Wave. We discuss the draw, the next match, other news and the "Best Club in the World" marketing.
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New players debut - Shades of Blue
Robert, Carrie, and Thad have a lot to discuss. The World Cup is over, Sporting KC played across the state and the Current returned home.
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Messi, Salah and more! - Shades of Blue
Cody, Carrie, Robert and Thad discuss all the soccer! World Cup is wrapping up and the games are over in Kansas City.
The Current were back in action. Rumors and speculation abound for Sporting KC as they prepare to start back up again. Who will be the Core players for SKC in the second part of the season.
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USMNT out but more World Cup - Shades of Red, White and Blue
Cody and Thad are joined by Matt Foster from KSHB 41 to US Men's National Team and the World Cup.
We talk about the US vs Belgium game, how to fix US Soccer and World Cup predictions.
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USMNT crashes out - Shades of Blue
Cody, Robert and Thad discuss all the soccer teams. The US Men's National Team crashed out and we have thoughts. What were the Core reasons the US looked so bad in their final match?
Sporting KC is getting ready to start back up and the Current are already back in action!
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Belgium up next for USMNT- Shades of Red, White and Blue
Cody, Robert, and Thad are back to talk the US Men's National Team and the World Cup. Poch's squad handled Bosnia but not without a little controversy and red card.
Up next is Belgium and they will be missing a key piece. How will the US adapt?
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Back to action after World Cup break - Keeping Current
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson. The KC Current lost in the Challenge Cup versus Gotham and now go back on the road to play Denver for the first time.
Lots of news, trade, free agency, and expansion are discussed.
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US vs Bosnia next, KC hosts knockout game- Shades of Red, White and Blue
Cody, Robert, and Thad have an amazing guest. Former US Nat, KC Wizards player Dr. Diego Gutiérrez. We talk about Diego's birthplace Colombia, what he expects from them when they fave Ghana in Kansas City.
The next match for the U.S. Men's National team is against Bosnia in the Round of 32. Diego and the crew discuss that match and the team overall,
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Knockout games next! - Shades of Blue
Cody, Robert, Carrie and Thad discuss the games in Kansas City, the US Men's National Team, Sporting KC and the Current!
There have been some great World Cup games in Kansas City and the experiences have been amazing. Each game is memorable in different ways. What have been our Core memories?
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World Cup in Kansas City - Shades of Blue
Cody, Robert, Carrie and Thad discuss the World Cup in Kansas City, the US Men's National Team, Messi, Sporting KC and more!
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USMNT talk with Kerry Zavagnin- Shades of Red, White and Blue
Cody, Robert, and Thad have an amazing guest. Former US Nat, Sporting KC player and coach Kerry Zavagnin joins to talk World Cup. The US Men had a fantastic group opener against Paraguay. Can they keep it up? What is making Poch succesful in his first World Cup?
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SKC Rumor and the World Cup starts - Shades of Blue
The whole crew joined in to talk about a rumor for Sporting KC. Is it real? Possible? What does it mean?
The World Cup is in full swing and the US came out strong in a win over Paraguay. We talk about the US and how the World Cup is going so far.
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It's time! - Shades of Red, White and Blue
Cody is joined by Robert Rusert and Thad Bell to talk US Soccer. The World Cup is about to start. We breakdown what we learned in the Germany game and what we expect versus Paraguay.
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Tschantret Interview - Shades of Blue
Thad sat down a couple of weeks ago to talk with Sporting KC II head coach Lee Tschantret. Coach took the reins of SKC II this season, and the team has shown some solid progress with young players developing. .
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One more game - Shades of Red, White and Blue
Cody is joined by Robert Rusert and Thad Bell to look at the win over Sengal and the last match before the World Cup. Germany will not be easy.
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Lock in for the World Cup 2026 - Shades of Blue
Major League Soccer and Sporting KC have taken a much need break, for the latter, that is.
It's time to lock in for the World Cup, Kansas City. Argentina have arrived, the US roster is set, and they took the field for a nice 3-2 win over Senegal this weekend.
Also, the KC Current have won five of their last six. But we aren't quite excited just yet.
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