KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast

Sporting KC earned a 2-2 draw against the always tough FC Dallas over the weekend after goals from Johnny Russell & Daniel Salloi. Are things starting to trend in the right direction for SKC? With the recent news of Gadi Kinda's season ending surgery and the closing of the transfer window, Peter Vermes will have to make due with his current roster. However, this last match gave us signs of hope. C...

At just 20-years-old, Robert Voloder has already had an interesting journey to MLS. Up to this point, not much was known about him and he was a bit mysterious to us. Even Sporting KC staff told us they were eager to learn more about him from this interview! He's a rather serious guy and is clearly wise beyond his years. But Cody & Thad get the SKC centerback to open up and have fun talking about t...

Sporting KC has fallen to 12th place in the West, and 26th overall, after another disappointing result against the Columbus Crew. Which line are we upset with this week? Khiry Shelton got the start again and played the full 90 minutes, With Nikola Vujnovic waiting behind him, how long his Khiry's leash? Daniel Salloi has gone cold again. The show wants to see more Marinos Tzionis, but disagrees on...

The US Open Cup matchups have been announced and Sporting KC will face off with FC Dallas on May 10th at in Kansas City. Our MIKE STAT of the week is.. unsurprisingly.. a negative one. If SKC doesn't show some offensive firepower this weekend against the Columbus Crew, a very unfortunate scoring record will be set. Is one goal enough for a soccer team to expect to win each week? Head coach Peter V...

After a rough beginning to his time with Sporting KC, Andreu Fontas has cemented himself as the anchor of the back line and even had MLS stats nerds listing him among MLS MVP candidates last year. But now that Fontas overcame injuries and found a new level to his game, SKC have fallen apart. We ask him about playing with a rotating cast of midfielders in front of him, as well as being reunited wit...

He's a 35-year-old with a mountain of experience, but playing in the holding midfield role is still pretty new to Roger Espinoza. He wasn't caught off guard by having to play the 6 recently, because if you aren't versatile and ready for anything, you likely won't be on Peter Vermes' field anyway. He says he wished he had done better, but now he can use that "ammunition" to help turn things around...

After the loss to Nashville, Johnny Russell was seen entering the stands and confronting a fan and we're totally cool with it. It's only been seven games in which Sporting KC lost two star players among a myriad of injuries and absences. Do fans really "deserve better" than this? This show cannot remember a time when SKC were any good at set pieces. They can't score off them, nor can they prevent...

His dog might look like a super villain, but Daniel Salloi assures us he is in no immediate danger. Which is good, because right now Sporting KC needs all the firepower on the front line it can possibly get. DS20 loves Kansas City and the fans love him right back. But the homegrown Hungarian's contract is up at the end of this season. Will he re-sign with SKC? Will a European club pluck him away f...

Sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference, Sporting KC have had a rough start to the season. Injuries, key international absences, and new players still getting acclimated to MLS have plagued this team so far. But this is Sports Talk. We're here to assign blame and point fingers. We try to decide the one glaring issue holding them back. Is it Peter Vermes' roster construction? Is it a lack o...

After a big soccer weekend, especially for the US Men's National Team, we called in Nate Bukaty to help us cover all the action. As a staunch Kansas Citian and the Sporting KC TV Commentator, Nate has a passionate, unique point of view. He says we're in the midst of "the most important 5-year window in the history of American soccer". Not only does this team have a much higher level of talent than...

Was the match in Chicago terrible.. or just bad? The midfield is starting to become a real worry. Roger Espinoza wasn't supposed to be playing this much. Remi Walter is inconsistent. Will Cam Duke & Felipe Hernandez take that next step? Nikola Vujnovic hasn't had much of an impact on the attack in his first two games.. Do you miss Khiry Shelton yet? We give an update on the injury status for sever...

There's a lot of frustration among Sporting KC faithful after the first three matches, so we start off with the fun stuff. Like making fun of NYCFC's MLS Cup banner. And hairy-armed referees. But as always, we get to the serious stuff. For instance, is "Johnny & Tzionis" and alliteration? Marinos Tzionis looks eager and dangerous. But what does he need to work on? Newcomer Nikola Vujnovic made his...

To clarify... both the team AND this show are a tad askew. The Sporting KC attack isn't exactly firing on all cylinders. Khiry Shelton disappeared at times, but we still don't hate him with the fiery passion that some of you do. Remember, there's still a striker on the way, and 20-year-old Marinos Tzionis has looked formidable in two brief appearances. With two starters sidelined at the moment, th...

We recorded this interview from Media Day and were sharing two microphones, so apologies for audio issues. Sporting KC left back Logan Ndenbe just made his MLS debut and was a clear bright spot for the team. He says he's feeling good about the transition to a new league and seems to be wise beyond his 22 years. Logan joined us along side his friend, and fellow French speaker (Cody calls them both...

Sporting KC held Media Day on Wednesday and they gave us all whiskey and pretzels. We brag about all the inside knowledge picked up at the open-to-the-public session. Is Graham Zusi allowed an "old man day" from training? Felipe Hernandez has most of the show excited and ready for a breakout season. After finally decided on what to actually call Oriol "Uri" Rosell, we try to figure out what three...

Recorded immediately following Sporting KC's 3-1 loss at Atlanta United to open the 2022 MLS Season, there are plenty of feelings and emotions flying about. Hopefully this show can walk some of you off the ledge after that rough start. Everyone offers their best, and worst, moments in the match. Logan Ndenbe was a clear positive from many disappointing performances. The return of Rosell was rubbis...

MLS Matchday 1 is already here. Who is good in the West? What's the first word you think of upon hearing "Seattle Sounders"? Where will Sporting KC finish the season? Robert has a terrible Keanu Reeves take. We assess SKC's offseason, checking out the departures and arrivals. Battles for starting jobs, chemistry between players, and expected team MVPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

When Chad Reynolds is on the show, we can talk forever. So we split the show into two manageable parts. In Hour 2, Chad and Thomas unveil the State Line 3.0 kit for us while recording. We talk about all the fine details, the story the jersey is telling, and it's message to the Kansas City as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of our favorite days on the Sporting KC calendar is Kit Drop Day. The State Line 3.0 kit has arrived for the 2022 season. We're joined by Chad Reynolds, Senior Director of Brand, and Thomas Earle, Director of Retail for Sporting KC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're talking about Sporting KC's new striker, as well as all the other roster additions. The club also announced a new broadcast partner for the upcoming season, which has been welcomed with celebrations in the streets of Kansas City. Plus, we check in with all the preseason action so far. Is the Cauldron FB Page really calling for 'Vermes Out' already? A the end of the show, David unveils a new...

Kristn Hamilton (and Hailie Mace) came to Kansas City in a trade during the 2021 season. In the off season Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams came to Kansas City also, Kristen talks about being reunited with teammates, the winning culture in North Carolina and the optimism for the next season. AND the need to get the CBA done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a quick chat with KC Currents new head coach Matt Potter and GM Camille Levin from the United Soccer Coaches Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ike and Benny are back together again but this time coach Sporting KC II - Ike discusses why he decided to coach and what he expects from coaching with friend Benny Feilhaber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Besler stopped by podcast row at the United Soccer Coaches Convention to talk with Shades of Blue Soccer show. We at The Blue Testament have known Matt for a long time and Matt is very open with the podcast. He talks about his post soccer playing life and really opens up about when his time ended with Sporting KC and the pain he still feels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

It's SOB IRL! We're back to recording in-person as we enjoy podcast row at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Downtown KC. Daniel Sperry stops by to talk about all the news, rumors, and signings from a busy week in Kansas City soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices