Cincy PostCast - An ”FC Cincinnati” Podcast

Kevin and The Chief take on the week that was for FC Cincinnati. Brenner's transfer saga continues as the European window closes. Yerson Mosquera looks to be joining the team as well to reinforce the defense. We sit down with Cincinnati Soccer Talk's Bryan Weigel to talk about starting their incredible website, covering a lower division team and an MLS team, and how hard it is out there for an ind...

Kevin, the Chief, and Grayson finally get an episode back under 2 hours as the season is nigh! Preseason starts for FC Cincinnati, checking in on the roster build, a farewell to the Allocation Order, and briefly touching on the orange and blue playing for the USMNT. In Part Two it's "On the Media" with a soccer blog book club, SB Nation, and more. And it all wraps up with an in the 11, out of the...

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief discuss the news-filled week that was for FC Cincinnati. The United States Men's National Team calls up TWO FC players, should have been Three! Brenner may be transferred out this window, FCC could be signing a star right-back, and we have more details on the Apple TV deal. There's a deep dive into the Bailey Facebook Page (so you don't have to). And we wrap it up wit...

Grayson, Chief, and Kevin could not stop recording this episode this week! Starting off with the transfer rumors suddenly swirling around Lucho Acosta in an emergency recording session. In Part 1 it is all about FC Cincinnati signing new players and not getting their paperwork in order. Plus a little streaming the preseason whining. In Part 2 it's an incredibly fun interview with Jimmy McLaughlin...

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief run through a wild week to open 2023. in the 11, out of the 18 in Part One runs through some changes at The Post, Nashville's new kit, and civil service. In Part Two it's all FC Cincinnati with new signings, rumored signings, and new, old faces. Finally in Part Three we couldn't not talk about The Berhalter Beef, what happens to Reyna senior and junior now, and predic...

The Chief and Kevin are joined by their good friend and (former?) host of Knifey Lion Radio Jonah for this one. In part 1 it's in the 11, out of the 18. In part 2 it's an entire season prediction, game by game; does FC Cincinnati make the playoffs!? Wrapping it up we've got transfer rumors, new rules for the sport, and an update on The Post itself.    Timestamps:  (4:00) - Jonah catches up on FCC...

Kevin, Grayson, and Chief sit down before Christmas to talk FC Cincinnati, and there was a lot to talk about! Draft recap, new player signings, players leaving, a schedule, and new playoff format. In the 11, out of the 18 returns and a brand new Film Room on Avatar (2009) gets testy! Part 3 wraps it all up with the triumphant return of Soccer Blog Book Club.    Part 1 - FC Cincinnati (3:00) - Marc...

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief regroup as the World Cup final is set in Qatar. In the 11 and out of the 18 you'll find Christmas gifts, ESPN, and steroids. In the Film Room they're breaking down Escape to Victory, the soccer movie that pits Pele, Stallone, and Michael Cain against the Nazis. Then to wrap things up there's a little World Cup talk, USMNT drama, and finally a fresh roundup of FC Cinci...

A very exciting episode with Kevin, Chief, and yes Das Harkes! They process their feelings about the USMNT losing to the Dutch, ponder the age-old question about the USA's "best" athletes playing soccer, and put a few things in the 11 and out of the 18. Kevin and Chief wrap things up with an FC Cincinnati whip-around with a few topics related to the Orange and Blue.  Timestamps:  Part 1 (3:14) - W...

Grayson, Kevin and The Chief talk the USMNT, Gregg Berhalter's coaching, and how much fun it is to watch this team perform so well on the biggest stage at the World Cup. In Part 2 a grab-bag of topics in In The XI, Out of the 18. Then a very special edition of Film Room, looking at "United Passions", the 2015 FIFA dramatic film where FIFA presidents like Sepp Blatter are the heroes of the story. T...

Kevin, The Chief, and Grayson are here before the Thanksgiving break to give you want you want: uninformed takes on the USMNT, Qatar, and the chances we're watching USA in the knockout rounds. FC Cincinnati is also moving players in and out of the roster and we have the return of in the 11 - out of the 18.   Timestamps:  (1:00) - In the 11, out of the 18 (35:27) - World Cup Preview! (59:07) - FC C...

The Chief, Kevin, and Grayson round up the offseason week that was for FC Cincinnati starting off with another installment of in the XI, out of the 18. Then the first Film Room segment of the offseason with a very... not soccer movie. In part three the AO board drama and USMNT roster is picked over.    Timestamps:  (5:10) - In the 11, out of the 18 (37:32) - The Film Room (1:02:38) - FC Cincinnati...

Grayson, The Chief, and Kevin are still going through the offseason! Part 1 is what is in their XI and out of their 18, it'll make sense when you hear it. Part 2 is FC Cincinnati roster moves so far and who will be protected in the Expansion Draft next week, and finally MLS news round up including Apple's media rights details, MLS CUP Parking, and more!   Timestamps:  (5:40) - In the 11, out of th...

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief commiserate after the loss to Philadelphia Union in the playoff. is it ok to treat this year as a moral victory? The Post disagrees. In part two the FC Cincinnati roster is run down and player are run out of town. Part three is listen questions, rule changes, fandom evolutions, and it all wraps up with 3 DPs of KLR segments.    Timestamps (1:00) - The playoff exit (48...

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are hyped as heck about The FC's playoff victory over the New York Red Bulls. Reactions, analysis, etc, etc of the match in Harrison, New Jersey.  In Part 2, we glance at how the bracket is shaking out and do our best to predict the Philadelphia match based on the previous two encounters between Noonan and Curtin this season.    Timestamps:  (11:37) - New York Red Bul...

Grayson, The Chief, and Kevin can't stop talking this episode about the playoffs, a winning FC Cincinnati team, the New York Red Bull match, and what a season it was. Joining the pod in part 2 is the Cincinnati Enquirer's Pat Brennan on what it's like to finally cover a good MLS team and he drops a scorching hot take. Finally we wrap it up with some good ol fashioned predictions (spoiler: we're wi...

Kevin, The Chief, and Grayson run down the final few days of FC Cincinnati's 2022 MLS season. What to look for during decision day, what the hell happened against Chicago, the DC match ahead and more. Columbus Crew missing their rent and Apple, maybe, pushing MLS to add a 4th DP spot.   Timestamps: (11:20) - Decision Day table is set (24:30) - Chicago Match Reactions (42:40) - DC United (54:50) -...

Kevin, The Chief, and Grayson discuss the FC Cincinnati - Seattle match. Was a draw a good result against a depleted team who picks up a red card? Individual performances are scrutinized and Roman Celentano gets even more praise. We also run the numbers of playoff scenarios, what you need to be watching for this weekend in order to celebrate a playoff clinch at home.  Part 2 (of 2) wraps with a US...

The Chief, Kevin, and (making his long anticipated return) Grayson talk about FC Cincinnati's professional 2-1 win over RSL. Every game from here on out is a playoff game and does FCC have what it takes to make a run? We run the playoff numbers! Then we look around the internet for what's good and find an FC Cincinnati politics thread on reddit and Eloy Room, Columbus Crew's keeper, clapping back...

Kevin and The Chief (we assume Grayson is still out there, somewhere) talk the annihilation of the San Jose Earthquakes by FC Cincinnati. Celentano having a helluva season, Brenner's Hat Trick, and the emergence of Kubo as a super super-sub. In part two the playoff race heats up and what to cheer for this weekend around the Eastern Conference. And in Part 3 we lay to rest Brandon Vazquez's hopes o...

Kevin and the Chief take a crack at the week that was for FC Cincinnati including the Charlotte win, the NYCFC draw, the latest referee-based controversy, and where that leaves The FC in the playoff hunt. Also touching on the US Open Cup final being held at the same time as MLS and USL matches, and finally a little grab bag of topics including wooden spoon math and Ochocinco's new gig.    Timestam...

The Chief, Grayson, and Kevin discuss Hell is Real, the refereeing, twitter backlash to the bad calls, and basically just vent about the match. At the end there is talk about the national team, then a few other random items in there thanks to people who didn't want us to just be sad on the podcast.    Timestamps:  (0:58) - Hell is Real  (1:00:58) - Not Hell is Real

Kevin, Grayson, and the Chief sit down for a meaty episode. Part 1 is the NYRB review that was full of weird VAR choices. A new goalkeeper is signed, Mata is back at training, and Vazquez inked a longterm deal. In Part 2 we have Andrew Wiedeman on the podcast talking about how a generation Adidas contract actually works, his recruitment to Cincinnati, the famous Open Cup run, and yes we asked abou...

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief go back over the Atlanta United draw and amazingly don't launch directly into referee critiques. But they get there eventually. In Part 2 an MLS grab bag of topics including capos, EPL transfers, and another installment of Soccer Blog Book Club. Finally in Part 3 a look at the NYRB match this weekend.    Timestamps: (3:40) - Atlanta United Draw (20:26) - VAR/Ref Talk...

Grayson, The Chief, and Kevin dive into FC Cincinnati's thrashing of the Philadelphia Union, sing the praises of everyone on the field, and fail to find a flaw. In part two the discussion is Lucho and Vazquez's future with The FC and does Vazquez need to be a DP?   Timestamps: Part 1 (3:11) - Philadelphia Union Match  (28:05) Roman Celentano's transfer value   Part 2 (35:21) - Brandon Vazquez's fu...