Queen City Press Podcast

Sorry! Didn't attach the file the first time! Also, a correction - In the mailbag segment, when discussing why Yuya Kubo was not in the matchday squad, I mistakenly referred to Stiven Jimenez being the other midfielder on the bench, but that should have been Dado Valenzuela. My response still stands. FC Cincinnati ended a three-game home skid Saturday with a dramatic 2-1 win over Nashville SC, tha...

Updated to add the full audio of the media scrum with Chris Albight. FC Cincinnati reset expectations during the winter when the club invested more than $30 million in transfer fees for attacking players, then backed the commitment to winning with a busy summer window that saw five new players added to the roster. Fans clamoring for a trophy this year are right to expect one, FCC general manager C...

FC Cincinnati dropped a 1-0 loss to Philalephia Union on Saturday for the team's third straight defeat at home by that score. We discuss the match, assess the state of the team with five matches left and share first impressions on the newcomers that played. Plus, hear interviews with Matt Miazga and Evander and responses to a couple mailbag questions. Special thanks to Hoist for sponsoring the sho...

FC Cincinnati dropped a 1-0 loss to New York City FC on Saturday, and the vibes looked off from the start. No one wanted to blame an emotional week leading up to it with two veteran departures and new additions that will potentially be taking minutes from other guys on the squad, but it's reasonable to believe that might have played some factor. We wrap up the summer transfer window, which saw fiv...

FC Cincinnati has been busy the last 24 hours as the summer transfer deadline approaches at 1 a.m. Friday. There likely will be more news to share later or to wake up to (a news tip on the pursuit of Real Salt Lake winger Dominik Marczuk came in as we were finishing this recording), but we went on and put together a brief bonus episode to discuss the latest with DeAndre Yedlin getting traded to RS...

FC Cincinnati got back on track following a three-game winless streak with a 3-2 victory at Portland. Evander had a hand in all three goals, including an assist and the game-winner, in his return to his former club of two seasons, and the team backed him up with the help of goals from Kevin Denkey and Pavel Bucha. In this episode, we recap the game, the significance of getting back on track, Denke...

FC Cincinnati had its 10th anniversary game spoiled by Charlotte FC after a controversial red card, but the fans that stayed for the alumni friendly left happy. In this episode, we discuss the milestone for the club, break down the 1-0 loss to Charlotte, what happened on the red card decision and how Leagues Cup ended for FCC last week. We also talk about the latest news in the summer transfer win...

FC Cincinnati wasn't worried about sending two players to the All-Star events last week then playing a big game over the weekend. Evander and Miles Robinson represented Cincinnati well at the event Wednesday in Austin, then played a full 90 minutes to help the Orange and Blue secure a point in a scoreless draw at Miami on Saturday. Inter Miami CF elected not to send Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba to...

FC Cincinnati bounced back from a disappointing loss to Columbus with a pair of wins last week, most notably beating Inter Miami CF in dominant fashion, 3-0, Wednesday before going on the road with a rotated lineup to beat Real Salt Lake on Saturday. We discuss the results, the All-Star festivities this week, the opening of the transfer window and more. Plus, hear interviews with Brian Anunga and...

Eric took a break this week, so Laurel flies solo in the frame of the episode breaking down FC Cincinnati's heartbreaking 4-2 loss to Columbus in the "Hell is Real" derby. But she is joined by special guest Mike Lahoud, the former FC Cincinnati midfielder (2018 season) who now serves as an analyst for CBS Sports Golazo Network. Lahoud discusses his thoughts on the club's sustained success the past...

FC Cincinnati extended its winning streak to four games, beating Chicago Fire FC 2-1 on Saturday at TQL Stadium, and Evander continued his scoring spree in impressive fashion. He's proving he's MVP-worthy after an interesting start with the Orange and Blue. We discuss the match, Evander's evolution into a needed playmaker for FCC and catch up on news from the past week while Laurel was on vacation...

FC Cincinnati didn't have a game this past week, so I used the mini-bye to bring back a familiar name for followers of the club. For the first time (long overdue), Cincinnati Enquirer sports writer Pat Brennan joins Queen City Press Podcast to discuss his memories on the FCC beat, which he covered up until this year when he switched to covering the Reds and Bengals. We had been competitors on the...

FC Cincinnati returned from a break to beat the New England Revolution 1-0 on Saturday and remain in second in the Eastern Conference. Kevin Denkey scored his 11th goal in MLS play, off a great assist from LUca Orellano and then celebrated by kneeling down in front of Orellano and kissing his boot. After the 26th minute goal, FCC relied on the defense to hold on and collected its sixth clean sheet...

FC Cincinnati was off this past week, but it's a good time for a thorough evaluation of the team at the season's halfway point. We discuss the individual performances, best/worst games and expectations for the second half of the season. Plus, a mailbag segment touching on the summer transfer window and more. Special thanks to Hoist and Double Chance Podcast for sponsoring the show! Check out Doubl...

FC Cincinnati dropped points against FC Dallas and D.C. United at home this week, settling for a 3-3 draw against Luciano Acosta's new team on Wednesday and suffering a 2-1 loss to the Black-and-Red on Saturday. In this extra long episode, we discuss the results, concerns over the current form of the team, Matt Miazga’s latest injury and Lucho Acosta’s return to TQL Stadium and more. We also give...

FC Cincinnati lost Nick Hagglund for the foreseeable future due to a pair of cracked ribs and a collapsed lung resulting from a hit early in a 4-2 loss at Atlanta United FC. We discuss the injury, the impact on the game and why FC Cincinnati can't seem to put together a complete performance, as well as news of Miles Robinson's call-up to the U.S. national team and Cruz Azul's renewed interest in L...

FC Cincinnati rotated lineups for a midweek match at Toronto FC and snuck away with a 1-0 win before squeaking out a 1-1 draw at Columbus Crew on Saturday in the "Hell is Real" derby. We discuss both games, with emphasis on the rivalry match, as well as Obinna Nwobodo's contract extension, which you will hear him discuss in a portion of our interview with him Thursday. You'll also hear portions of...

FC Cincinnati collected a 2-1 win over Austin FC on Saturday with goals from Evander and Dado Valenzuela. Valenzuela's goal was the winner after former FCC forward Brandon Vazquez equalized from the penalty spot. In this episode, we discuss the game, including Vazquez's return with Austin, the improvement of the attack and Matt Miazga's injury, as well as the pending signing of MLS legend Kei Kama...

FC Cincinnati saw a five-game winning streak snapped with a 1-0 loss at New York City FC on Sunday. In this episode, we break down the match, the latest injuries and briefly discuss Brandon Vazquez's scheduled return with Austin FC to face his old club Saturday. Plus, hear some clips from interviews with coach Pat Noonan, and we wrap up with some mailbag questions. Special thanks to Hoist and Doub...

FC Cincinnati bicycled its way to a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, as Kevin Denkey put on a show with a brace (scoring twice) to bring him to six goals for the MLS season. We discuss the match, Denkey's goals, including a spectacular bicycle kick goal that might be the best in club history, and the team's momentum on a five-game winning streak. Plus, hear interviews with Denkey, Ro...

FC Cincinnati took advantage of a couple mistakes by Chicago Fire FC to collect a 3-2 win on the road Saturday with Evander scoring a brace and Kevin Denkey burying a nice goal off Sergio Santos' second assist of the game. We break down the game in this episode, plus sprinkle in some interview clips with coach Pat Noonan, Matt Miazga and Evander. We also discuss Aaron Boupendza's impact on the clu...

FC Cincinnati collected another clean sheet and Dado Valenzuela's first goal of the season was the difference in a 1-0 win at D.C. United on Saturday. Valenzuela surprised in his first start, but the defense had a tall task, literally, in shutting down Christian Benteke and Nick Hagglund was up for it. In this episode, featuring new sponsor Double Chance Podcast , we break down the match and take...

FC Cincinnati beat the New England Revolution on Saturday, but Laurel was stuck outside in the cold rain for her son's soccer tournament and missed the action at TQL Stadium. Fortunately, former colleague Patrick Martin was able to fill in on live coverage, and he joined the podcast this week to help break down the game. In this episode, Patrick talks about his biggest takeaways, the standout perf...

FC Cincinnati went on the road and collected a 2-1 comeback win over Nashville SC on Saturday, pulling ahead in stoppage time on Kevin Denkey's penalty kick. In this episode, we'll discuss the match, highlighted by a free kick goal from Evander and seven-save performance from Roman Celentano, as well as the recent hamstring concerns, seemingly minor trade news that could be significant, and a clar...

FC Cincinnati collected a point against Atlanta United but was disappointed in another missed opportunity after taking a lead late and losing it on an own goal for a 2-2 draw. In this episode, Laurel and Eric discuss the match, the many missing pieces, why the team is struggling to get better results and what's next? We'll dive into Pat Noonan’s reaction, hear full interviews with Nick Hagglund an...