No Other Pod - Sporting Kansas City and the Kansas City Current

Well that didn't go how we hoped. Sporting KC crashed out of the MLS is Back tournament hard in a loss to the Philadelphia Union, and we talk about what went wrong. We also predict who will win the tournament, talk some UEFA Champions League rule changes, and preview a possible MLS regular season schedule. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Learn more about your ad choice...

Another week, another #VictoryPod! Sporting KC weathered the penalty shootout storm against the Vancouver Whitecaps to advance to the MLS is Back quarterfinals and play the Philadelphia Union. We break down the game, what went right, what went wrong, and what we expect in the quarterfinals against Philly. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Learn more about your ad choices...

Surprise! The MLS is Back tournament schedule is strange, and so is our pod schedule! We decided to record a special weekend episode to talk about Sporting KC's victory over RSL, winning Group D, and moving on to the round of 16 against the Vancouver Whitecaps. We also talk a bit about the breaking ATLUTD news that they fired coach Frank de Boer. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @...

It's time for a #VictoryPod! The first one in more than four months! We start by breaking down the craziness of the Colorado game, but then we welcome back Sporting KC goalkeeper Tim Melia who joins us from Orlando! We talk about life in the bubble, what it was like having a positive test on the team, how they're passing the time in between games, and much more. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @...

Sporting KC soccer is back after a long four month break... and we almost got a #VictoryPod! Things started off well for SKC, but then the wheels came off after a Tim Melia red card. We break down what happened and what it means for SKC in the rest of the MLS is Back tournament. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @JCMack03, and @DanKooser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

It's #MLSisBack week, and in theory we're going to get some real, live, competitive Sporting KC soccer this week. Given the difficulties surrounding the tournament with COVID-19, we talk about whether the tournament will actually be played to completion. We also talk about player reactions to being in the bubble, and preview Sporting KC's first game against Minnesota. Follow us on Twitter @NoOther...

This week we welcome on the voice of Sporting KC, Nate Bukaty! Nate joins us to talk about how sports broadcasting has changed during the pandemic, the time Peter Vermes gave him a life pep talk, his thoughts on MLS is Back, how he got Steve Harvey that Sporting KC jersey, and much more! Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @JCMack03, and @DanKooser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

We have one of our favorite episodes ever this week as Sporting KC goalkeeper Tim Melia joined us! We talked about his life during quarantine, what it was like to return to training, how the MLS is Back tournament came together and his role in negotiating it as a union rep, if players still have any safety concerns, the Disney movie he's seen way too many times, and much more! Follow us on Twitter...

We welcome our first player guest to the pod, Sporting KC goalkeeper Eric Dick! We talk with Eric about his draft day experience, what it's like to be on loan, and get a player's perspective on the upcoming "MLS is Back" tournament in Orlando. You'll also hear the true story behind his twitter handle, @DaBrickWall00! Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Learn more about you...

We have some Sporting KC and MLS news to discuss this week, including the return to full team training and more details about the Orlando tournament, but we're also joined by Alexis Guerreros, one of the founders and hosts of the podcast and Fubo Sports show The Cooligans! We touch on everything from the return of MLS, to life in NYC during the pandemic, to how the sports world has reacted to the...

We didn't feel it was right or appropriate to discuss soccer this week. There are many more important things than sports, and one of the most important things is fighting against police brutality and racist violence. We wanted to share some resources we've been told about that can help people understand the black experience and history of oppression in this country, and some opportunities to get i...

More details are starting to leak about the proposed Orlando MLS return to play tournament. We talk about what The Athletic reported and how MLS has responded. We also touch on what we think about watching games with no fans, and what happened to Alan Pulido's face... Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @JCMack03, and @DanKooser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we work toward the possible return of MLS, we ask the question... does the Orlando plan actually make sense? How could it work? We also discuss the latest episode of Sporting Game Night featuring Peter Vermes, and talk classic cell phones because quarantine. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @JCMack03, and @DanKooser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Individual voluntary workouts began this week as Sporting KC players were able to train at team facilities for the first time since the pandemic began. Does that mean we're closer to MLS' return? What do we think about the rumored Orlando plan? Is the blue milk at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge vegan? We tackle all of these important questions and more in this week's episode! Follow us on Twitter @NoOth...

This week we welcome back Brennan Williams, Manager of Youth Programs for Sporting KC! In our interview with Brennan (23:15), we touch on how the club is coping with COVID-19, how the virus has affected youth programs, what the future of youth training may entail, and much more. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

We give an update on the latest MLS and Sporting KC news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, but we also talk about how much we loved the Sporting KC Game Night segment hosted by Benny Feilhaber, talk about what we're watching this week in quarantine, and talk about how creative the club is getting with their content with no soccer. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Learn m...

Should Sporting KC be awarded the 2020 Supporters' Shield if the season is cancelled? Would Peter Vermes even accept it? What are some of the best SKC moments in club history? What are the best classic video games of all time? Why is this episode called "Creepy Koos?" These important questions and more are answered in our latest episode! Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @JCMack03, and @DanKooser....

When will MLS come back? We're not quite sure, but we do talk about the latest MLS statement on the issue and discuss possible alternatives to a full regular season. We also talk about the Fox bribery charges, talk how we're killing time in quarantine, and power rank the top streaming services! Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @JCMack03, and @DanKooser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

As the quarantine and social distancing continues, it's getting harder and harder to imagine sports coming back any time soon. We talk about what we're doing to stay busy, try to talk a bit of Sporting KC, and break down the weekend craziness of Wrestlemania. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Quarantine: Week 2. There is still no soccer being played. We try to talk a bit of Sporting KC, and yes, there is a bit to discuss. How does Johnny Russell work out? When might we get games back? How good is Alan Pulido at Donkey Kong? But, we couldn't have an episode this week if we didn't discuss the worldwide phenomenon... Tiger King! Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @JCMack03, and @DanKooser....

We're in the first week of the official Kansas City "stay at home" order, but some of us have been self-isolating for about a week. We try to talk a bit of soccer, including the USSF shake-up and a fantastic story about Preki from back in the day, but we also talk about what our favorite quarantine streaming shows are to help us get through the next month! Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKoo...

Well, this is a strange one. We have no Sporting KC or MLS to talk about, but honestly that feels like the least of the problems right now. We talk about what the coronavirus pandemic means for us and the rest of KC and the world, how it has impacted our lives, and what to expect. We also try to bring some laughs to you in this tough time. Thanks for sticking with us. Follow us on Twitter @NoOther...

Our second #VictoryPod in a row! We break down all the exciting moments in the big 4-0 home opener victory against Houston, what it means for the new guys, and what to expect next week against Atlanta. We also talk about what the growing Coronavirus problem could mean for Sporting KC in the future. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

What a way to start the 2020 MLS season! We talk all about Sporting KC's big 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps to kick the year off, what we liked most, what we're concerned about still, and what it means going forward. We also preview the Dynamo game and talk about future Bachelor star Daniel Salloi! Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Learn more about your ad choices....

The preseason is over, and the MLS regular season is here! We wrap up the Sporting KC preseason and discuss what we've learned as we head into the regular season. We also preview the season opener against the Vancouver Whitecaps and give our Sporting KC and MLS predictions for the season. Follow us on Twitter @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...