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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.

KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast FFSN Sporting KC

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    • 4.4 • 69 Ratings

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.

    Vermes teases new player - Shades of Blue

    Vermes teases new player - Shades of Blue

    Last week was a big test to see if Sporting KC had really turned a corner.
    It appears not.
    The show talks about the Vancouver loss, the disappointing draw with STL, the KC Current, and the upcoming Olympics.
    Plus, Thad tells us that Peter Vermes is hinting a new player could be on the way ahead of the Leagues Cup.
    S7:E32
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Strikers are striking! - Shades of Blue

    Strikers are striking! - Shades of Blue

    Look what happens when the guys hired to score goals... actually do!
    Two scoring droughts were ended in Sporting KC's 2-1 win over San Jose.
    Have the soccer gods begun to look down upon us?
    We're talking about the recent form from Voloder, Radoja, and Shelton. Plus both young wingers were deployed.
    The Western Conference table isn't as tightly packed as years' past. But we search for a possible hint of a feasible idea of a potential comeback for Sporting KC this year.
    Preview of Wednesday's matchup with a sneaky good Vancouver Whitecaps.
    S7:E31
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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Beating Dallas again (Open Cup edition) - Shades of Blue

    Beating Dallas again (Open Cup edition) - Shades of Blue

    Thad Bell is joined by Zachary Cobb for an episode to discuss the Open Cup win over FC Dallas. Sporting KC was fun, the evening was fun despite a lengthy weather delay.
    Did it feel a bit like the old SKC?
    His there a hint of momentum?
    Follow Zach and Thad on X/Twitter
    S7:E30
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    • 42 min
    The Bassong Bump - Shades of Blue

    The Bassong Bump - Shades of Blue

    Sporting KC got a win in Game 1 of the double header this week vs FC Dallas. Zorhan Bassong saw red but is able to face them again in the Open Cup on Wednesday.
    Agada giveth... and Agada taketh away.
    Mike Burns has a massive task on his hands the next four years.
    Busio, Davis, and Pulskamp are going to Paris for the Olympics.
    KC Current's unbeaten run comes to an end because of the media game curse.
    S7:E29
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    • 58 min
    Bliss gets scapegoated - Shades of Blue

    Bliss gets scapegoated - Shades of Blue

    It felt good to have fun at Children's Mercy Park again on Saturday night as Sporting KC turned in one of the best performances of the season with a 2-0 win over Austin FC.
    Johnny Russell was on fire and Stephen Afrifa scored again. How high is the ceiling for Afrifa?
    Brian Bliss was the sacrificial lamb and the new hire, on the surface, feels underwhelming at best. Is Mike Burns the sweeping change in philosophy fans have been hoping for?
    Did Tim Weah take the blame, or is Gregg Berhalter's job on the line vs Uruguay?
    KC Current break another record and have a massive game this weekend.
    S7:E28
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    • 1 hr 43 min
    Winning in Portland - Keeping Current

    Winning in Portland - Keeping Current

    Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and NWSL. The Current are fresh off from a strong win in Portland. Can this team keep getting better?

    In the next segment, we discuss all the people leaving their jobs in the NWSL (and a little MLS) and the Portland punishment for a frivolous red card appeal.
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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
69 Ratings

69 Ratings

Fernschuss ,

Pretty fantastic

As long as you don’t care if your hosts can pronounce Botswana correctly, this will be your favorite KC soccer pod. Because it’s very, very good!

mick772 ,

Subs

Love the show! For the question on subs, Shelton (Pulido), Bassong, and Pierre. We haven’t seen much of Bassong, but what we have seen he didn’t appear to be a liability, which is all you need in a sub to see out the game. Game was probably too physical for Memo, as much as I love him as a sub generally.

Mr. Lake ,

Best Sporting KC podcast

Love the show, normally it’s a four star but with the addition of Stacey it’s a 5 star! Keep it up!

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