100 episodes

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Brad Gough a.k.a. "Coach" is joined by former Arsenal Football Club and FCC player Justin Hoyte to take a deep dive into all things FC Cincinnati. From tactics and formations to the locker room, they've got you covered. They'll review the FC Cincinnati matches, interview other coaches, players, and soccer personalities, review a new beer each week, and of course, answer your questions in The Mailbag. Produced by CST Media.

Talking Tactics with Coach Gough CST Media, LLC

    • Sports
    • 5.0 • 80 Ratings

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Brad Gough a.k.a. "Coach" is joined by former Arsenal Football Club and FCC player Justin Hoyte to take a deep dive into all things FC Cincinnati. From tactics and formations to the locker room, they've got you covered. They'll review the FC Cincinnati matches, interview other coaches, players, and soccer personalities, review a new beer each week, and of course, answer your questions in The Mailbag. Produced by CST Media.

    Yedlin Runs Rampant, Bucha Thrives, and Lucho is Lucho Again

    Yedlin Runs Rampant, Bucha Thrives, and Lucho is Lucho Again

    Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 2-1 comeback victory on the road over Atlanta United. What made the wingbacks so much more effective in this match? What were the tactical changes that allowed FCC to have more success offensively while not being so porous defensively?
    The guys also talk about the wisdom of benching Aaron Boupendza, the new rule penalizing injured players that Miles Robinson was subject to, and much more!
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    Support Talking Tactics and CST! Want to help the Talking Tactics Podcast grow? Leave a rating and a review! Want to help support Cincinnati Soccer Talk? Become a supporter today!
    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.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Better Movement, Patterns of Play, and other Fixes for FC Cincinnati

    Better Movement, Patterns of Play, and other Fixes for FC Cincinnati

    Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 2-1 loss on the road to CF Montreal. Why was this another match in which FC Cincinnati got overrun in the midfield? Would a formation change help?
    The guys also talk about how patterns of play could help this team going forward, whether or not Lucho Acosta has been effective this season, and much more!
    Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk
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    Support Talking Tactics and CST! Want to help the Talking Tactics Podcast grow? Leave a rating and a review! Want to help support Cincinnati Soccer Talk? Become a supporter today!
    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.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Midfield Woes, Transition Turnovers, and What Can't Yuya Kubo Do

    Midfield Woes, Transition Turnovers, and What Can't Yuya Kubo Do

    Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 2-1 loss at home to the New York Red Bulls. What went wrong with the FCC midfield? How can this offense be fixed?
    The guys also talk about the wonders of Yuya Kubo, Lucho Acosta's set pieces, and much more!
    Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk
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    On Instagram @FCCincyTacTalk
    Support Talking Tactics and CST! Want to help the Talking Tactics Podcast grow? Leave a rating and a review! Want to help support Cincinnati Soccer Talk? Become a supporter today!
    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.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Are FC Cincinnati's Strikers Broken?

    Are FC Cincinnati's Strikers Broken?

    Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 1-0 win over the New York City Football Club. Was the FCC defense that good, or did NYCFC just not challenge them?
    The guys also do a deep dive on Aaron Boupendza and Corey Baird, ask what, if anything, are they doing well, and much more!
    Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk
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    On Instagram @FCCincyTacTalk
    Support Talking Tactics and CST! Want to help the Talking Tactics Podcast grow? Leave a rating and a review! Want to help support Cincinnati Soccer Talk? Become a supporter today!
    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.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    A Completely (not that) New FCC Formation

    A Completely (not that) New FCC Formation

    Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 2-1 win over Caleb Porter's New England Revolution. How did Pat Noonan change the formation, and is this the way to finally get the best out of Corey Baird?
    The guys also ask if there is a real problem defensively at left wingback, how FCC's midfield looked different with Malik Pinto, and much more!
    Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk
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    Support Talking Tactics and CST! Want to help the Talking Tactics Podcast grow? Leave a rating and a review! Want to help support Cincinnati Soccer Talk? Become a supporter today!
    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.

    • 58 min
    Why Can't FC Cincinnati Score Goals?

    Why Can't FC Cincinnati Score Goals?

    Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 0-0 draw with DC United. Why does FC Cincinnati seem to stall out in attack? Are they making too many passes in and around the box?
    The guys also ask whether it's time to move on from one of the starting strikers, the performance of Malik Pinto, and much more!
    Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk
    On Threads @FCCincyTacTalk
    On Instagram @FCCincyTacTalk
    Support Talking Tactics and CST! Want to help the Talking Tactics Podcast grow? Leave a rating and a review! Want to help support Cincinnati Soccer Talk? Become a supporter today!
    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.

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
80 Ratings

80 Ratings

AcesPlaces ,

Objective and instructive match analysis

I listen to Talking Tactics regularly and anticipate each episode especially the ones after a loss. I also like Justin Hoyte’s overall optimism on the team’s and individual player’s progress. It‘s refreshing that he doesn’t diss a player but tries to see the positives even when he’s pointing out the negatives. Both Coach and Hoyte remind me that “all is not lost” when we lose, at the same time pointing out where improvement is needed. Thanks for making the time to record and share your expertise.

CompetitivePokemonAllTheWay ,

Excellent show

Talented hosts who are skilled at achieving what they set out to do. The most educational of the many FCC podcasts I listen to. I really learn a lot from these guys and have fun in the process. Thanks for all your hard work and preparation.

ChadMartini ,

Phenomenal Inside Look at FCC

It really feels like you’re in the coaches room! Great analysis from people that have been there and done it. Excited to see this show grow.

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