Home and Away - A Sporting KC Podcast

Cody's back!  We commiserate with each other after a less than entertaining performance from SKC over the weekend.  Chance creation is still a problem, and we discuss potential solutions while Drew tries to understand PV's sub strategies.  If you're looking for the happy-fun SKC pod, you may want to skip this episode... Music by The Spin Wires

It's a milestone as we have our first guest!  Daniel Sperry of the KC Star joins to offer his insights on SKC's performance last weekend in a 1-0 win vs. RSL.  Cody unfortunately was not able to join this week due to available internet overseas but we expect him back next week.  Daniel and Drew discuss the return of Old Rog, the quality of Felipe Hernandez in both soccer and helping...

Cody's back!  He dialed in from across the ocean 7 time zones away to bring us his thoughts on SKC's performance against Chicago.  Things seem pretty dour in KC after 3 losses from 4 matches.  Injuries, Injuries, Injuries, and what that does to a team so focused on a singular system.  We discuss 3 at the back and whether it is something SKC should implement more.  Is the S...

Drew had to roll solo on this USMNT-focused Pod as they prepare for their final 3 games to attempt to qualify for Qatar.  Drew shares his thoughts on the roster makeup, potential uses of players, and the ever-discussed topic of squad rotation.  Cody will be back on the SKC review/preview tomorrow. Music by The Spin Wires

Drew and Cody discuss SKC's 2-0 loss at Colorado over the weekend.  An unexpected lineup due to Injury leaves questions as to what to take away from this match.  Logan Ndenbe appears to be pretty good.  Tzionis likes to dribble dudes, a lot.  Concerns about veterans making mental errors.  Should we "play the kids"?  All of that and more on this episode.  Also, Dr...

Sorry about Drew's audio on this one.  We have been using Zoom to record and have been fairly successful until now.  We will ensure this doesn't occur again.  We thought the content was good so we didn't want to not post it.  Hopefully it isn't too hard to listen to. Music by The Spin Wires

Drew and Cody preview the home opener against Houston, what we hope to see, what we expect Vermes will actually do, and whether we think this will be a sufficient bounce back opportunity for SKC. We split this week into two episodes to make the more palatable in a single serving for everyone, as well as allow folks to consume the preview first before the match on Saturday if needed.  Start wi...

Drew and Cody discuss SKC's disappointing start to the season in Atlanta.  Is this a recurring concern regarding transition defending?  Is there something else deeper at play?  Is it just first game of the season rustiness.  We dive into any and all potential explanations.  Also a discussion on Jose Mauri's shock exit, and the positives that can be taken from the first gam...

Drew and Cody talk about the (limited)news of the week, and discuss SKC's upcoming season opener against Atlanta United.  We haven't seen Atlanta in 3 years, how have they evolved?  Who is available to play for them on Sunday?  What are we hoping to see from SKC in this match and for the rest of the season?  We talk about it all.  Blame Drew for the E rating, he couldn't h...

Drew and Cody discuss the week's news.  SKC signed a center forward!  Is a Khiry narrative being pushed?  How does SKC use the 2-3-5 in possession to create control both offensively and defensively?  Listen to find out! Music by The Spin Wires

Drew and Cody discuss this week's preseason news and then dive into the roster construction and depth chart.  Does SKC have options for shifting the balance of play in game and per opponent?  Listen to find out what we think. Music by the Spinwires

We discuss what we saw in the penultimate World Cup Qualifying window for the USMNT and what we hope to see in the last group of matches next month.

Drew and Cody evaluate the current makeup of the team and there are actual (semi)competitive matches to discuss.

We discuss the SKC signings and news from camp, then get into the USMNT discussion and machinations before the upcoming WCQ window. Music by the Spin Wires

We discuss the latest SKC signings and how we think the roster is shaping up.  More talk about MLS Salary Cap mechanisms and whether their time has passed.  Under an hour and a half(barely) this time!  Music by The Spin Wires

A review of the 2021 Sporting KC season.  How the team played, how personnel were used, and what we think that means for the upcoming season.  A look at the current roster news and what we think that entails, and our initial response to how the team might look this season.