The Center Forward Podcast!

Hi all. So we do touch on the 2 wins last week, but the majority of this is about the impact of the sickening NWSL report that was released on Monday. What happened throughout the league and particularly here has been a gut punch to us all. Our hearts and support go out to all of the victims of these predators and those impacted by their horrific actions. We're hoping that every single individual...

Hi again! A day late, but work/life has a way of doing that ... hey, ya gotta do what ya gotta do, right? Joey and I discuss LouCity losing a tough one to the Western Tennessee Flag Kickers, two completely different Racing matches, a couple of unspectacular warm up games for the USA Men's Team before the World Cup ... and other stuff as well. WHy ruin it? You're just gonna have to listen for yours...

Happy Wednesday! It sure should be ... both teams finally won in the same week! LouCiity continues their run atop the Eastern Conference, and Racing finally get a great result at home against Orlando! Joey and I do our best to talk about the matches, as well as give our early predictions for who makes the rosters next year. Please like, subscribe, and share ... SHARRREEE ... that fall love :-)

Happy Wednesday! Nothing special, just Joey and I going over the Racing season which as been ... well ... not good ... and Loucity surviving a brutal late season stretch and still being in 1st place. Review of potential playoff matchups as well, and some other soccerish type stuff. Thank you for listening and your support! It is much appreciated. And as always please like, subscribe and share ......

Hey!  Didya miss us? Rested, rejuvenated, and ready to go! Joey and I keep it simple with mutterings and musings about the unfortunate season Racing is having, the preparation for the push to hopefully finish tops in the league for LouCity, and the current roster situation for the USMNT as they prepare for the Word Cup ... in ... November ... yes, that's still weird to hear. Some other random musi...

A late hello to you all! Laptop issues and life stuff caused this to be a bit late (those Windows updates are fun, no?) but here we are! Joey and I delve into Racing's gutsy draw, Loucity's continued success, and some introductory deep dives into the stadium issues as well as NWSL's announcement about expansion and how it may have a big impact on it's future ... you won't want to miss it! Please l...

Hey! Hopefully this day finds you well and happy! A lot covered this week … Joey and I do our usual thing covering the Baby Bull Beatdown, the frustrating loss here against the new Jersey/New York/Southern Connecticut/Maybe Delaware Too Gotham people, and other stuff. Ken Luther also return to do our seasons so far, as well as a deep dive into a couple of important issues relating to the game day...

Hey again! Hope you have had a good week. So Racing went to " The World Center of Racing" down in Daytona and managed a point after giving up a lead in a weird situation ... I mean, it's a racetrack ... and LouCity took down Enzo's Ragtag Mob in a big rivalry win. New player signing, men's U20 dominance, Women's World Cup qualifying begins, and much more. Joey and I do what we can to cover all of...

Hey all. July is here, and it's a holiday weekend! And yes, we are In the midst of some trying times ... but, we move onward! Loucity's solid win against Hartford, Racing has job opportunities, and is the USMNT program from top to bottom turning the corner, finally?  All of that, as well as the advancement of the "LIGA MLS" conspiracy, and more.  Please like subscribe and share ... SHARE THE LOVE,...

Hey there! Another week, another show .... slightly abbreviated however, as life did life things this week and didn't have any time to do much.  But the "much" Joey and I did ain't bad ... in fact, we were as awesome as ever! Racing's surprise comeback, LouCity's dominant win, Women's Cup announced, and several other topics are covered! Please like, subscribe and share ... because if we ever neede...

Hello Again! Ready for summer? I am. Hopefully, the new season will bring good things for all of us, and this show will get you hyped for the match at LFS tonight as LouCity returns from a well earned week off. Joey, Alex, and I discuss many things including Racing's tough loss at home to Angel City and the USMNT's wins in Nation's League. Several other topics are covered as well, including a revi...

Hi again, everyone! OK so last week's matches weren't a lot of fun. Such is life though, yes? I mean, it can't ALL be rainbows and kittens, yes? Oh well ... Joey and I discuss the drubbing here and he rough performance in St Petersb ... I mean, Tampa ... as well as the USMNT match with Uruguay. Plenty of other topics as well, but you'll have to listen to find out what they are for yourself :-)  .....

Hey! Sorry I couldn't get anything earlier in the week as life is doing life things ... but here ya go! Hopefully this will get you amped up for the match tonight here in Louisville for Racing v North Carolina. Joey and I cover the Racing loss in the sweltering Memorial Day heat in KC, The tough but valiant effort against Nashville, and the outstanding 2nd half performance against Tulsa. USMNT stu...

Hi Everyone. First off, obviously our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was impacted by the horrific events in Texas yesterday. I don't understand the heart and mind that can do such a thing, but I do know that love, kindness, and decency for all people is the way we move forward, and these shows are a way for me to help spread that in my own way. Locally, Racing turns a corner and LouCit...

Hi again! Sorry so late, personal and professional pressures abound ... but life goes on! Joey and Ken both join in to discuss three matches (you don't wanna miss Joey's Over-Exaggerations!), and a deep dive into BAD WERDZZZ, as well as Ken's recap of traveling to Detroit for the big Open Cup win. Available on Amazon, iTunes, Podbean, nd Spotify ... please like, subscribe and SAHRE ... the love :-...

Hello again! Hope you have had a great week to this point. A bit of a shorter show this week, as Joey and I delve into the Racing opener (which has some upside even though it was a defeat) and the amazing performance delivered by LouCity at home against the Riverhounds. And how about the success of the Pups at The Pitch event? Well done! If you are listening Wednesday, let's hope the boys continue...

Good day! Hope you are well. So, Racing's NWSL Campaign is about to start after a draw to complete the Challenge Cup .. how will they do? Also, why "Oucity"? You'll find out when you listen ;-) ... A crazy shootout win and a then gutting out a draw ends a crazy, successful 10 game run for Los Morados. Joey Cecil is in as always to break it all down, and we welcome back Alex Lynch to discuss techno...

Good day! Hopefully, you are well and enjoying all of the great stuff happening in our community. To begin with, we have a new contributor ... Kailey Coursey! Her and I do a full segment on Racing from the beginning to now.  Speaking of: Racing guts out another draw in the Challenge Cup, punctuated by a world class goal. Sadly, we are eliminated from progressing, but there have been a lot of posit...

Good day! As we slowly thaw from what we hope are the last gasps of a stubborn winter that just won't go away ... Great news: Racing hosts another Women's Cup with an expanded slate of teams! Apparently this includes Real Madrid, so my ancestral side is aglow with joy! Also, LouCity gets a hard fought Open Cup victory against a solid League One side, as well as a decisive win against Vowel United....

Whassup? I almost feel human again, which is enough reason to celebrate ... but between LouCity getting a well earned point on the road, Racing getting their first win in the Challenge Cup, and the USMNT qualifying for the World Cup, how can you NOT be in the bestest mood ever? Add in the fact that we're inching away from winter, and it's basically pure bliss! Joey and I once again break it all do...

Hey all. A little late due to some glitches in the laptop that are finally resolved. Gonna be locked down for two weeks (Round 2 with Rona ... yippee) so I'll have plenty of time to work on doing better shows! :-) Racing's tough loss, LouCity has another positive week overall, and the USMNT play the best two games in a row of qualifying. It's all here! Hope I nailed all the edits; hearing me cough...

Good day, and HAPPY SPRING! Anyone else glad that winter has finally ended (at least, that's what the calendar says ... )? Another decisive win for LouCity, and Racing starts the Challenge Cup with a draw. Starting tonight with Los Morados in New Jersey to play New York, this week sees no less than FIVE GAMES on tap for us Louisville/US fans to watch ... with two of them being the beginning of the...

Hey! So ... have you thawed out yet? But how much fun was that, yeah? Great stuff from LouCity as they kick off their season. but wait ... THERE'S MORE! Racing starts it's 2022 campaign with a TON of firepower. Joey and I break it down as best we can, as well as a monumental moment in US soccer history has occurred: A US pro league will be playing it's inaugural season on the international calenda...

Loucity season #8 is here! Are you ready? The team is stacked, and it has all the components needed to make another deep run at the USL title! We delve into that once again with Joey, but we also have a new contributor ... welcome, Alex Lynch! He and I talk stadiums, USL, and our future. Plus, a segment dedicated to the USWNT, Carli Lloyd coming out about her experiences with them, and the USSF pr...

After three weeks, we're back! Joey and I cover the continued preparation for the upcoming seasons of LouCity and Racing, and slog through the morass of the "Success" of the USMNT. The wait is almost over ... are you ready?!?!