Naptown Blues Fan Cast

Four matches in seven days ends with a bang! Sam and Hiram break down the Blues' trip to Segra Field in Leesburg, where an early defensive miscue put Annapolis in a familiar 1-0 hole after just nine minutes. But this squad doesn't quit. Enter Mikey Johnson. In his first-ever USL minutes, Johnson took over the match — a poached equalizer off a corner, the assist on Ben Madore's 70th-minute go-ahead...

It's a packed one this week, Blues fans. We open with the Annapolis Blues taking on Liga MX side Santos Laguna in front of 7,000+ midweek fans at NMCMS — a friendly that saw the full roster get run, including a chat with all-time leading scorer Brady Geho. The Blues dropped that one 2-0, but the experience alone was worth the price of admission. No rest for the weary — next up was Bethesda SC, and...

Sam Huston and Hiram Wainwright break down a wild Week 4 for the Annapolis Blues: a dominant 5-2 win over Hill City FC followed by a controversial 3-0 Father's Day loss to defending Chesapeake Division champs NoVA FC. Enzo and Dan Karsten each notch braces in the win over Hill City, with exclusive post-match audio from both. Then it's a tougher conversation, as Sam and Hiram dig into a contentious...

It was a brutal week for Annapolis Blues FC. Hosts Sam Huston and women's correspondent Bella break down back-to-back road losses: a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat at Loudon United where Ben Madore's extra-time equalizer wasn't enough to save the Blues from a late collapse, followed by a frustrating 1-0 loss at Christos FC where the offense couldn't find the net despite a livelier second-half push. Hear...

Naptown Blues Fancast covers the full swing of emotions that is USL2 football. Wednesday brought East Coast semifinalists Lionsbridge to NMCMS, and the result — a 2-0 defeat — was hard to argue with. The Blues controlled possession and put up 6 shots, but none of them truly tested the keeper, and a quickly taken short corner early in the second half effectively ended the contest. Sam and Hiram don...

The Naptown Blues Fancast sits down with Annapolis Blues Women’s head coach Ashly Kennedy. Sam and correspondent Bella take Coach Kennedy through her journey from player to coach, what it means to suit up for the Blues, and where this squad is headed in the Chesapeake Division. They dig into the team's strong start, what the recent loss revealed, how new players are being integrated into the syste...

You'll hear directly from the players and coach this week post-match audio from the pitch, straight from the people wearing the badge. Then Sam and Hiram dig into the first two matches of the season and what they're telling us about this Blues squad. Match two at home ended 2-0 VBU — a result that didn't reflect the chances created or the effort put in. Defensive miscues, a phantom no-call on a pe...

This week, Sam and Hiram sit down with Pauly from the Bay Bhoys and Leo from the Crabtown Blues to break down what it actually means to be part of a supporter’s group. We're talking tailgate culture, section energy, drums, flags, and the origin story of the "Old Bay" chant.  We get into what first-timers can expect on game day, how the groups keep the whole family involved, and how we can unify th...

The home opener is almost here — and before the first whistle blows, Big Sam is pulling back the curtain on everything that happens before the match day magic. General Manager Steven Hopper joins the show to get into the real work: the grind of last season, the lessons learned, the operational decisions that don't make the highlights, and the vision he's building toward for the Annapolis Blues in...

A new season of Annapolis Blues soccer is also most here! Sam Huston and Hiram Wainwright are back in the studio, and they're kicking off the new season with the gaffer. Annapolis Blues FC head coach Colin Herriot comes into the studio to break down Year 1 in USL 2, what he learned, and what this club is building toward in 2026. They get into the moments that defined last season — the four-games-i...

Hiram and Sam break down the final week of the Annapolis Blues FC season. From the thrilling showdown with NoVa FC to the puzzling match at Christos and the emotional home finale against Charlottesville, they cover it all. Big Sam sits down for post-match chats with Brady, Matty, and Matti—marking Matti’s final interview as a Blue. Plus, a deep-dive season recap with the gaffer reflecting on the h...

This week on The Blues Fancast, we’re shining the spotlight on the Annapolis Blues Women! Sam is joined by our newest contributor, Bella, who shares stories from the team’s historic first season—culminating in a Chesapeake Division championship. Together, they break down the thrilling East Regional Final, and Bella sits down for a one-on-one with head coach Ashley Kennedy to talk strategy, standou...

Hiram and Sam break down a rollercoaster week for the Blues—one tough loss, one solid win, and one unexpected “pause.” Hiram catches up with Taku about his new role on the pitch and talks with Dan, the newest addition to the 18-man squad. The guys also sit down with the gaffer to unpack all the action, strategy, and surprises from the week’s matches. For tickets and schedule visit https://annapoli...

This week Sam flies solo, with a little help from Producer Mel to discuss the Blues week. This included the Woman’s side winning the Chesapeake Division and going undefeated. The men snapped their home losing streak with a victory over Patuxent FA 2-0 off a Brady Geho brace. The Blues had plenty of chances but Jameson Metz had a big day in the opposition’s net. It’s pretty simple the blues need to...

It was a week of extremes for Annapolis Blues FC. In this episode of the Naptown Blues Fancast, Sam Huston and guest host Jay, break down a frustrating midweek 2-0 home loss to Virginia Beach United—complete with misfires, miscues, and missed chances in front of 7,000+ supporters. But the Blues found redemption fast, routing Patuxent FA 7-1 on the road in a must-win match that saw goals from Brady...

Naptown Blues Fancast host Sam Huston breaks down a rollercoaster week for your Annapolis Blues in the USL2 Chesapeake Division. First up: a dominant 3-0 road win against the Virginia Marauders. With squad rotation in full effect, the Blues came out hot, backed by flares and full voice from the Bay Bhoys. Matt Lenert bagged a brace and Emmett Kershner sealed it late, while Mikey Johnson made his d...

Hiram and Sam go over a “big test” week for the Blues as they traveled to Virginia Beach United and hosted defending champions Lionsbridge. They break down the rather calm match on Wednesday that saw 13 yellow cards and the early-season clash at the top that lived up to the hype. Big Sam has a very in-depth 2 part interview with Coach Colin Herriot about both the matches. They finish with a check-...

Hosts Sam Huston and Hiram Wainwright break down a huge opening week for Annapolis Blues FC in the USL2 Chesapeake Division. The season kicked off on the road in a “Battle of the Blues” in Charlottesville, followed by a massive home opener vs. Christos FC. The Blues shattered attendance records with 12,853 fans—a new USL2 all-time high! Hiram and Producer Mel caught the tailgate vibes, and after t...

Sam and Hiram kick off the countdown to the Annapolis Blues' third season with a special guest: Assistant GM Steven Hooper! From first-season memories to big-league moves, they dig into: What last season taught the team The transition to USL League Two How the fan experience is leveling up (epic tailgates and halftime hype!) And the brand-new Annapolis Blues Women’s team! Get the scoop on all the...

Sam and Hiram are back with season three of Annapolis Blues coverage.  Kicking off the pre-season, coach Colin Herriot is in the studio to talk about the switch from NPSL to USL LEAGUE TWO, thoughts on last season, and the plans for the 2025 soccer season. Never miss an episode, LIKE and FOLLOW the podcast  https://naptownblues.podbean.com/   Reach out to us on Twitter X @NaptownBluesPod Hiram and...

Hiram and Big Sam discuss the Blues playoff run in the Mid-Atlantic conference this week.  From their emphatic win over Frederick to the disappointing second loss to Virginia Dream in the final. Hiram has a chance to chat with our hat-trick-scoring captain and Big Sam talks with the gaffer, right after the championship match. They guys finish up this season’s final show discussing the future and u...

This week Hiram and Sam discuss the Blues’ big 5-0 victory over Grove United to secure the team’s second straight regular season title. The guys chat about the squad clicking at the right time just as they head into the playoffs. Producer Mel and Hiram went on an adventure in the parking lot and Hiram has found a way to do more work with a cool way to unify all of the cast.   Never Miss an episode...

The Blues have locked up playoffs with a win over Virginia Beach City FC. It was a dominant performance and Hiram and Big Sam are ready to talk all about it. Surprise Producer Mel is back, she much like Hiram, can’t sit still. We chat with Alex Abril and the gaffer after the match. Finally, the guys begin to chat about the playoff picture and the national rankings. Never Miss an episode, LIKE and...

It was a big win on the road for the Blues as they beat DMV Elite 4-1. Big Sam and Hiram break down the tactical substitutes that ultimately turned that match in the Blue's favor. They also dive into the playoff picture, as a win for the Blues this Saturday will secure home field for the Mid-Atlantic playoffs.  Naptown Blues fancast also breaks down the other 5 clubs with a shot at the remaining 3...

Hiram and Sam have two matches to talk about this week. The Blues suffered their first defeat of the year to Virginia Dream and Big Sam is critical of the team’s play and feels a point was lost that day. The Blues rebounded on Father’s Day with a solid win over Frederick FC with an amazing turnout by “the cast”. Finally, the boys chat candidly about the staff at the Navy-Marine Corp Memorial and t...