KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast

The rumors have been heating up as we approach the opening of the Transfer Window. Peter Vermes says Sporting KC are "very close" to multiple announcements in the coming days. In their second preseason match, SKC fell 2-0 against Chicago. Two games and zero goals so far. Are you panicking yet? We also answer the question as to how other teams are signing players before the window opens, and if tha...

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf. We were not at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome with too many conflicts. A loss in San Diego and a tough match up next at versus Chihuahua puts the Comet in a rough spot in the season. Will Kansas City win? Can they win? A big part of the...

Peter Vermes says Sporting Director Mike Burns is overseas working to fill the remaining nine roster slots before the season begins on February 18th against Inter Miami in the Champions Cup. They tell us offers have been made and announcements are coming. But who? What on earth is this team going to look like in 2025? We try to find some reasonable expectations as Sporting KC embarks on The Rebuil...

Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and more. The Current recently revealed their pre-season roster. We breakdown the new players, the invitees and have some more info on two missing players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf. We were not at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome with too many conflicts. The Comets beat the Empire Strykers but it was not easy. Empire goes all out to control possession. How did Kansas City handle it? Learn more about your ad choices....

Sporting KC held their preseason press conference right before they left for camp in Florida. We learn about a new signing, but the real interesting information is about the offers made, Pulido transfer information, and more. Cody won't host this pod, but Robert, Carrie, and Thad get together to discuss Sporting KC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Pulido has officially left Sporting KC for a return to his spiritual home, Chivas. We look back at his five years in Kansas City and what his departure means for the roster and salary cap. We also run through every foreign player signing over the last decade. Who were the hits... who were the misses? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf. We were back at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome to watch practice, talk about the recent matches with the Ambush and more. The All Star Roster was announced along with voting opportunities for fans. The Comets have the most players alrea...

Happy Holidays to all of you SOB's! Thad gives us something prophetic to wrap up 2024 with our last show of the year. We pick apart the apparent leak of the new Sporting KC jersey. S7:E51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and more. The Current have acquired three players, two goalkeepers and a midfielder. How good are they and what other positions are still needed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf. We were back at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome to watch practice and talk about the upcoming matches with the Ambush. We find out what Erik received for Christmas before diving into the health of the Comets. What can we expect from St....

Much to discuss in a quick pod before the holiday. Sporting KC drafts three players. Will they see the field or even be signed? KC Current filling in their roster with a veteran midfielder, a keeper and a rumor confirmed for one more. MLS GAM revealed, what that means for SKC. KC Comets off to a hot start S7:E50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf. We were back at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome to watch practice. Erik and Thad discuss the latest win. The Comets beat Dallas 9-2 and looked really good doing it. Coach Stokic joins for a second segment. Coack gives an injury update on...

Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and more. NWSL teams announced their end-of-season roster moves and we discuss the Current news. What are the positions of need? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf. We were back at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome to watch practice. Erik and Thad discuss the match in Milwaukee. The Comets jumped out to a lead but ended up losing in overtime. They still earned a point but Kansas City has to be disappo...

We're talking MLS Cup and the drastic differences between those two teams and Sporting KC. Who are you leaving unprotected in the expansion draft? David says we should dare San Diego to take Alan Pulido's contract from us. Thad's Trivia is back at it again. Can he stump a full studio? S7:E49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf. We were back at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome to watch practice. Erik and Thad discuss the first two games of the new MASL season. The Comets kick it off on the road with a dominant win over the Ambush. The same result a couple of days...

Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and more. The NWSL Final was held in Kansas City, with Orlando defeating Washington Spirit in a low-scoring match. We next focus on a look at the Kansas City Current roster at the end of the season. We break it down by position and who we think will be back and where the Cur...

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf. We were back at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome to watch practice. Erik and Thad discuss the new broadcast deal with Golazo, an additional broadcast team member for the Comets and another new player in the first segment. In the second se...

Orlando won the title right in our house, but Temwa Chawinga was named MVP. What changes are coming this offseason for the KC Current? Sporting KC are rumored to be linked with a 22 year old out of Brazil's Serie A. It doesn't sound like it's true, but this time of year is always fun. Also... what Kansas City player or coach would be the best camping buddy? (Johan Croizet would be the worst.) Robe...

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf. We were at the now "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome for Media Day. The Comets had a scrimmage, fans came out, new uniforms were unveiled and a pod recorded. Erik and Thad discussed the recent signings, some observations from the scrimmage and...

Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and more. The Current had a tremendous season but could not get past the Pride in Orlando. What went wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal chats with Ryan Pore, the head coach of the Summit League Champion UMKC Roos soccer team. Coach Pore discusses the season, some standout players, the huge comeback win in Denver, and more. UMKC might have been an at-large selection but with the win they earned a spot in the NCAA tournament and probably a home game. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sporting KC announced their offseason roster moves today in which they said goodbye to some key, aging players. This first effort from Mike Burns is giving a lot of positive signs that the mentality has changed... and the rebuild has begun. Johnny Russell is gone. Tim Melia is gone. Where does this leave the roster? Where do we go from here? Who will be captain next year? We discuss the current ne...

Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and more. The Current earned their first home playoff win. We discuss the strategy and who stood out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices