Talking Tactics with Coach Gough

Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 2-1 win over Caleb Porter's New England Revolution. How did Pat Noonan change the formation, and is this the way to finally get the best out of Corey Baird? The guys also ask if there is a real problem defensively at left wingback, how FCC's midfield looked different with Malik Pinto, and much more! Follow Co...

Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 0-0 draw with DC United. Why does FC Cincinnati seem to stall out in attack? Are they making too many passes in and around the box? The guys also ask whether it's time to move on from one of the starting strikers, the performance of Malik Pinto, and much more! Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk On Thread...

Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 2-1 away win over the Chicago Fire. What was FCC's new tactical wrinkle in possession? What, if anything, did they do differently on set pieces to generate so many chances? The guys also welcome Kris Duran from the Battered Herons podcast to discuss the addition of DeAndre Yedlin , analyze the performance of...

Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's home opener, a 0-0 draw with Toronto FC. They discuss the performance of FCC's two new wingbacks and why the team struggled so much to progress the ball in the first half. The guys also ask whether or not this team's striker depth is going to be an ongoing concern ,  and much more! Follow Coach On Twitter @FC...

Highlights from this week's show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte make their preseason predictions. They predict lineups, talk about the strengths and weaknesses at each position, and who they think will win awards at the end of the season.   The guys also ask what a 3-4-3 fluid diamond formation would look like,  and much more! Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk On Threads @ FCCincyTacTalk On I...

Highlights from this week's show. Talking Tactics is back for 2024! Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about the 2024 preseason. What should we be taking from these results and lineups? How are new players integrated into the team?  The guys also talk about what it is like to watch former players walk out the door,  and much more! Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk On Threads @ FCCincyTacTalk...

Highlights from this week's show. This week, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte end 2023 on a high note. They give out end-of-season awards and answer listener questions like whether or not Pat Noonan will change formations for 2024. The guys also play buy-or-sell, talk about which of Justin's former professional friends will join the podcast, and much more! Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk On Th...

Highlights from this week's show. This week, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about FC Cincinnati's heartbreaking defeat in the Eastern Conference Final. Did a lack of depth kill the team? What changes did Pat Noonan get wrong that could have made the difference? The guys also ask whether or not Matt Miazga will draw the ire of referees in 2024, what can be learned from a match like that, and muc...

Highlights from this week's show. This week, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about FC Cincinnati advancing to the Eastern Conference final with a 1-0 win over the Union of Philadelphia. How did the back line limit the Union's attacking threats? How good were Ray Gaddis and Alvas Powell? The guys also ask whether or not Aaron Boupendza needs to play a different style, what happened in the second...

Highlights from this week's show. Thanksgiving is nearly upon us! FC Cincinnati hosts family of-a-kind this weekend in TQL Stadium. Will the Eastern Conference semi-final be a repeat of 2022, or can a short-handed FCC beat their older "relative" and advance for some December fußball! Lets us know what you think! GUEST: MLS Season Pass - Steve Cangialosi Join us Live at 9pm EST to discuss the upcom...

Highlights from this week's show. This week, Coach Gough is joined by Bryan Weigel as they record a special episode of Talking Tactics LIVE. How will the long break affect FC Cincinnati and the Philadelphia Union? Which team will be hurt more by injuries and suspensions? The guys also ask the question as to who should replace Matt Miazga in the lineup, what they keys are to the FCC press and press...

Highlights from this week's show. This week, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's penalty shootout win over the New York Red Bulls. Should the Red Bulls have received a red card or two? What tactical difference did Boupendza entering the match make? The guys also talk about Matt Miazga's antics, why Noonan keeps picking defenders to take penalties, and much more! Follow Coach On...

Highlights from this week's show. Listen in as Coach and Nate talk about what they saw as the key tactical matchups in the first game of the playoffs between these two clubs and what they expect for the next. Coach and Nate talk about the key battles on the outside, whether or not Boupendza should start over Badji, and much more. Follow Coach and Nate Coach is @FCCincyTacTalk and Nate is @NateRGil...

Highlights from this week's show. This week, Coach Gough breaks down how Pat Noonan tweaked his tactics to take care of New York Red Bulls in game one of the first round of the MLS Playoffs. How was Gaddis utilized in the first half to limit Luquinhas? Why was John Tolkin so ineffective? Coach also asks why things were different in the second half, talks about Badji's impact on the match, and much...

Highlights from this week's show. This week Coach Gough goes deep on FC Cincinnati's 2-2 regular season finale against Atlanta United. Which players were most disappointing in the draw, and why? Does this team struggle against bunkered defenses? Coach also looks at whether Yerson Mosquera is better as a left or right center back, and much more! Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk On Threads @...

Highlights from this week's show. What is FC Cincinnati's defined "style of play?" Will Yuya Kubo be back with this team in 2024? This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte review their preseason predictions, play a round of buy-or-sell, and get to a host of listener questions in the mailbag. Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk On Threads @ FCCincyTacTalk On Instagram @FCCincyTacTalk Support Talki...

Highlights from this week's show. This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about FC Cincinnati eliminating Lionel Messi from the playoffs with a 1-0 road win over Inter Miami CF. What value does Sergio Santos add to this team? How did Aaron Boupendza's introduction change the match? The guys also ask if we should be worried about Lucho and Barreal not getting along with Boupendza on the pitch,...

Highlights from this week's show. This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about FC Cincinnati's 3-2 win over Toronto FC before turning our attention to their 2-1 loss at home to New York Red Bull. Did Pat Noonan get his rotation all wrong?  The guys also ask whether a back three of Mosquera, Miazga, and Murphy is the best option, and much more! Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk On Thread...

Highlights from this week's show. This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about FC Cincinnati's drab 1-1 draw at CF Montreal before turning their attention to Lucho Acosta's commanding performance in FCC's 3-0 home win over Charlotte FC. How good was Lucho, why was he so good, and how does his performance project forward for the rest of the season? The guys also talk about what it's like to cl...

Highlights from this week's show. Listen in as Coach and Nate talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they attempt to clinch the Supporter's Shield away at Toronto FC. Coach and Nate talk openly about keys to the match, what kind of offensive output to expect from TFC, and why this match might not be as straight forward as it seems. Follow Coach and Nate Coach is @FCC...

Highlights from this week's show. Listen in as Coach and Nate talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they look to take one step closer to locking up the MLS Supporter's Shield vs. Charlotte FC. Coach and Nate talk openly about keys to the match, what players for Charlotte pose the biggest threats, and what a fruitful avenue for FCC counter attacks may be. Follow Coac...

Highlights from this week's show. This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about FC Cincinnati's incredible comeback against the Philadelphia Union. Did Pat Noonan change tactics, or just personnel? The guys also talk in depth about Yuya Kubo and Aaron Boupendza, and get to your questions in the mailbag! Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk On Threads @ FCCincyTacTalk On Instagram @FCCincyTa...

Highlights from this week's show. Listen in as Coach and Nate talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they head to the Keystone state in an attempt to overthrow the Union of Philadelphia. Coach and Nate talk openly about keys to the match, why we might be in for an ugly game, and who might be the key to an FC Cincinnati victory. Follow Coach and Nate Coach is @FCCincy...

Highlights from this week's show. This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte look forward to the rest of the season and talk about what they hope and expect to see from FC Cincinnati. The guys also open by talking a bit about FCC's win at Atlanta and loss at home to Orlando, and get to your questions in the mailbag! Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk On Threads @ FCCincyTacTalk On Instagram @FCCi...

Highlights from this week's show. Listen in as Coach is joined by special guest Geoff Tebbets to talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they welcome the Eastern Conference's best road team, Orlando City, into TQL Stadium. Coach and Geoff talk openly about keys to the match, which team will want to possess the ball more, and where FC Cincinnati's goals might come from...