Queen City Press Podcast

FC Cincinnati is on international break, but Laurel and Tyler still found plenty to talk about this week with the team coming off a stunning loss at Tigres and comeback win over CF Montreal. Stick around to the end to hear FCC Co-CEO Jeff Berding's thoughts on the start of the season.But first, new author Carlos Mojica, whom both co-hosts met through his previous communications staff work with the Columbus Crew, joins the show to talk about his book: "Goal! Awesome Soccer Stories & Fun Facts for Kids." The book released this week, so be sure to check it out!Then, Laurel shares an update from the 2025 FCC & FC Cincinnati Foundation Community Impact Report release, where she caught up with Jeff Berding. He talks about the club's commitment to the community, as well as the development around TQL Stadium, but he also was gracious enough to answer some questions about the team's slow start. That interview is broken into two separate segments, so be sure to hang on for the second part.You can catch this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.com/@QueenCityPress. The video will be published Thursday morning. Like and subscribe to the channel!This show is brought to you in part by HOIST, IV-level hydration, military-grade electrolyte drinks that absorb fast and power you through your day. Interested in partnering with us as an advertiser/sponsor? Reach out at thequeencitypress@gmail.com.

Laurel and Eric break down the significance of FC Cincinnati's 4-3 win over CF Montreal, thoughts on the match, why players weren't satisfied with a draw and what it meant for Pat Noonan. Hear interviews with Evan Louro and Tom Barlow, and a couple of mailbag questions answered.Like and subscribe to Queen City Press' channel on YouTube, and be sure to submit your "Patreon Press Pass" questions if there's anything you would like Laurel to ask a player or staff member to be featured on the weekly Preview Show.Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

MLS on Apple TV play-by-play announcer Nate Bukaty joins Queen City Press Podcast again to share his thoughts on FC Cincinnati's up-and-down performances and what to expect this week with matches at Tigres, Thursday in Champions Cup action, and at home against CF Montreal on Sunday.Co-hosts Laurel and Tyler also discuss the latest news with national team call-ups and Ender Echenique's visa situation. In our "Patreon Press Pass" segment, Miles Robinson answers two questions from subscriber James St. John. You can have your question considered for this segment in the future by subscribing on Patreon.com/QueenCityPress and signing up for the Podcast Insider tier, then message Laurel with your questions.You can also catch this episode on YouTube.com/@QueenCityPress. The video will be published Thursday morning. Like and subscribe to the channel!This show is brought to you in part by HOIST, IV-level hydration, military-grade electrolyte drinks that absorb fast and power you through your day. Interested in partnering with us as an advertiser/sponsor? Reach out at thequeencitypress@gmail.com.Special thanks to Nate Bukaty for joining the show. Pre-order his upcoming book, "Perfect Pitch" on Amazon or through his website at NateBukaty.com.

Laurel and Eric discuss one of FC Cincinnati's best games to date and then one of the worst, as the Orange and Blue took fans through a rollercoaster of emotions this week with a 3-0 win over Tigres and a 6-1 loss at New England.Hear clips of interviews with Kevin Denkey and Roman Celentano, and Laurel answers a couple reader mailbag questions.Like and subscribe to the Queen City Press channel on YouTube for our weekly Preview Show and other content. Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

Former Portland Timbers coach and current MLS on Apple TV analyst Giovanni Savarese joins the Queen City Press Podcast Preview Show to talk about FC Cincinnati's upcoming matches against Tigres and New England Revolution, what it was like coaching Evander in Portland, the pressures to win and more. Plus, co-hosts Laurel and Tyler chat the latest with FCC and we introduce a new segment, "Patreon Press Pass," in which Laurel asks Pavel Bucha a couple questions from Patreon subscriber Stephen Anderson. Join the Podcast Insider tier to toss your questions into the mix.You'll also hear a clip from the Insider Show's guest, FCC Vice President of Sports Performance & Health Garrison Draper. This show is brought to you in part by HOIST, IV-level hydration, military-grade electrolyte drinks that absorb fast and power you through your day.Like and subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@QueenCityPress. Partner with us as a sponsor! Media kit by request at thequeencitypress@gmail.com

Laurel and Eric discuss FC Cincinnati's second consecutive 1-0 loss, this time against Toronto FC, and how quickly the Orange and Blue could "right the ship" Thursday against Tigres -- but also why fans' concerns are understandable. Then, FC Cincinnati Vice President of Sports Performance & Health Garrison Draper joins the Queen City Press Podcast Insider to give fans an inside look at all that he does behind the scenes for the club. We talked for about 30 minutes, there was so much to cover!You'll also hear about a new segment we are starting this week in the Preview Show (be sure to like and subscribe to our channel on YouTube.com/@QueenCityPress.)This show is exclusive to paid subscribers of the Insider Podcast tier on Patreon.com/QueenCityPress, but once signed up, you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify just by copying the RSS link found in your membership settings and pasting into your preferred podcast app. Or, by clicking the three dots in the upper right corner of the Patreon App and hitting "add to podcast app."Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

Laurel Pfahler and Tyler Snipes discuss the "Sunday Night Soccer" matchup between FC Cincinnati and Toronto FC with MLS on Apple TV's Jake Zivin. Plus, interviews with FCC forward Tom Barlow, MLS NEXT Pro President Ali Curtis and FC Cincinnati 2 coach Sammy Castellanos. This episode it brought to you in part by HOIST, IV‑level hydration, military‑grade electrolyte drinks that absorb fast and power you through your day.Like and subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@QueenCityPressPartner with us as a sponsor! Media kit by request at thequeencitypress@gmail.com.

Eric and Laurel discuss FC Cincinnati's 1-0 loss at Minnesota United FC on Saturday and why fans shouldn't be concerned about what might just be a one-off performance in frigid conditions. Plus, hear from the four players who scored their first goals for FCC last week in Champions Cup play -- Stefan Chirila, Stiven Jimenez, Ademar Chavez and Kenji Mboma Dem -- and a couple mailbag questions.This episode is exclusive to paid subscribers of the Insider Podcast tier on Patreon.com/QueenCityPress, but once signed up, you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify just by copying the RSS link found in your membership settings and pasting into your preferred podcast app. Or, by clicking the three dots in the upper right corner of the Patreon App and hitting "add to podcast app." Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

Laurel and Tyler sit down to discuss FC Cincinnati's 9-0 win over O&M FC in Champions Cup action before bringing in special guest, Kyndra de St. Aubin, from MLS on Apple TV's broadcast crew to break down the next match at Minnesota United. A Minnesota native and former MUFC television analyst, de St. Aubin brings a wealth of knowledge on FCC's opponent and an insightful perspective on the matchup.The episode wraps up with some FCC 2 talk, as the MLS NEXT Pro season kicks off Sunday with the Orange and Blue hosting CT United FC at NKU Soccer Stadium. You'll also hear about half of a conversation with new FCC 2 coach Sammy Castellanos, with access to the full interview available to paid subscribers of the Queen City Press Podcast Insider show via Patreon.Like and subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@QueenCityPressSpecial thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

FC Cincinnati opened MLS play on a high note with a 2-0 win over Atlanta United on Saturday, and now the FCC 2 team prepares to play its MLS NEXT Pro opener this coming Sunday. In this episode, we recap FC Cincinnati's victory, rising above Evander's early exit due to a hamstring injury and more, along with interview clips with Dado Valenzuela and Pat Noonan. Then, FCC 2 coach Sammy Castellanos joins the show to talk about his team, the addition of assistant Anthony Wallace, his initial thoughts on the academy and what he's looking for in the opener against Connecticut United FC.We wrap up with a mailbag, as usual.Be sure to also check out Queen City Press Podcast "Preview Show" each week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also sync Queen City Press Podcast Insider by copying the RSS link into your preferred podcast app. And as always, thanks for tuning in!Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

Apple TV play-by-play announcer Nate Bukaty joins Queen City Press Podcast to help Laurel and Tyler preview FC Cincinnati's MLS opener against Atlanta United. He shares his enjoyment of the TQL Stadium crowd, thoughts on both opponents and more. Before that conversation, we discuss FC Cincinnati's win at O&M FC in Champions Cup action Wednesday. In this episode, you'll also hear a clip of an interview with Kevin Denkey, who joined Queen City Press Insider to discuss his second season with FCC and more. Subscribe ($6/month) to hear the full 25-minute interview and get all-access to exclusive Queen City Press content. Laurel also shares details on the new food options at TQL Stadium ahead of the opener, along with a chat with executive chef Sheldon Morgan about the menu and more.Thanks for listening! If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring our show or buying an ad, email us at thequeencitypress@gmail.com.Note: You can enjoy more content from Bukaty in his upcoming book Perfect Pitch: How Kansas City Became the Heart of American Soccer and Landed the World Cup, available for pre-order now.

Kevin Denkey joins the Queen City Press Podcast Insider show to talk about his second preseason with FC Cincinnati, changes he made during the offseason, bicycle kicks, goal celebrations and more.Then, Laurel and Eric discuss the end of preseason, predictions and lineup projections (sort of), and we wrap up with some mailbag questions. You'll also hear the bulk of Pat Noonan's press conference from Thursday.Be sure to find Queen City Press Podcast now on Spotify through your Patreon subscription and give us a rating so others can more easily stumble upon this unique FC Cincinnati podcast. You can easily link your Spotify and Patreon accounts if you are using the same email address for both apps.Also, for those who use Apple Podcast app (or other podcast apps), did you know you can make it so episodes automatically load into your library? The easiest way is to log into Patreon on your phone or through the app, open the “article” for the latest episode and click the “Listen in App” button on the top right side of the page. That will direct you from there. Otherwise, you can just click the membership tab on your Patreon account, copy the RSS link that should show up on that page. Then, go into your Apple/Spotify/etc. Podcast library, click the three dots in the upper right corner and you’ll see where to paste that link. This podcast will then automatically appear in your library feed as soon as it is uploaded. You can also search on Spotify and that just requires syncing with Patreon. Reach out with questions!And as always, thanks for tuning in!Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

Queen City Press Podcast now features a second show that will serve as a weekly preview and be available to the general public. The original show, hosted by Laurel and Eric Pfahler, is now called the "Insider," recapping matches, news and big trends, along with exclusive access to full interviews and bonus content (soon to include video clips of interviews as well). MLSSoccer.com's Tyler Snipes joins Laurel as hosts of this new "Preview Show," which each week will take a look at the upcoming weekend match and include brief clips of interviews that can be heard in full on the "Insider." Episode 1 serves as a season preview and features a clip of Laurel's interview with Roman Celentano.Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

FC Cincinnati beat Detroit City FC in its third friendly and improved to 1-0-2, heading into the final week of the preseason.We discuss Pat Noonan's lineup change, Kevin Denkey's third goal in three games and more, before sharing a pre-recorded chat with special guest Roman Celentano. Topics covered with Celentano include his thoughts going into Year 5 of his MLS career, how the new 8-second rule changes his distribution, what preseason is like for players, whether he plans to keep the mustache and whether he has upgraded for good from carrying his things into TQL Stadium in a Kroger bag to an actual handbag.In this episode, we also officially announce the launch of Queen City Press Podcast to a public audience as MLSSoccer.com's Tyler Snipes joins Laurel in a weekly preview show that will air on Fridays. You'll continue to get all the premium content as a paid subscriber, with what we are now calling "Insider" content, including more interviews with FC Cincinnati players and personnel, priority access to video interviews after practices and games and more. After this episode, all ads will move to the public show. Our "Insider" edition will be ad free. On that note: Special thanks to Hoist for sponsoring! Be sure to find Queen City Press Podcast now on Spotify through your Patreon subscription and give us a rating so others can more easily stumble upon this unique FC Cincinnati podcast. You can easily link your Spotify and Patreon accounts if you are using the same email address for both apps.Also, for those who use Apple Podcast app (or other podcast apps), did you know you can make it so episodes automatically load into your library? The easiest way is to log into Patreon on your phone or through the app, open the “article” for the latest episode and click the “Listen in App” button on the top right side of the page. That will direct you from there. Otherwise, you can just click the membership tab on your Patreon account, copy the RSS link that should show up on that page. Then, go into your Apple/Spotify/etc. Podcast library, click the three dots in the upper right corner and you’ll see where to paste that link. This podcast will then automatically appear in your library feed as soon as it is uploaded. You can also search on Spotify and that just requires syncing with Patreon. Reach out with questions!And as always, thanks for tuning in!Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

FC Cincinnati is halfway through preseason and preparing for its last two exhibitions before the Concacaf Champions Cup opener Feb. 18 in the Dominican Republic. While Cincinnati continues to deal with cold and snow, the Orange and Blue are enjoying warmer weather in Clearwater, Fla. We discuss what we've learned from the first two closed-door matches, then dip into some season preview content breaking down the roster position-by-position.Editor's Note: Since we recorded, we learned Bryan Ramirez received his work visa and is now officially full go.In this episode, we also share some news about the addition of another podcast coming soon, and Laurel answers a mailbag question that didn't make it into the written one last week.Special thanks to Hoist for sponsoring the show!Be sure to find Queen City Press Podcast now on Spotify through your Patreon subscription and give us a rating so others can more easily stumble upon this unique FC Cincinnati podcast. You can easily link your Spotify and Patreon accounts if you are using the same email address for both apps.Also, for those who use Apple Podcast app (or other podcast apps), did you know you can make it so episodes automatically load into your library? The easiest way is to log into Patreon on your phone or through the app, open the “article” for the latest episode and click the “Listen in App” button on the top right side of the page. That will direct you from there. Otherwise, you can just click the membership tab on your Patreon account, copy the RSS link that should show up on that page. Then, go into your Apple/Spotify/etc. Podcast library, click the three dots in the upper right corner and you’ll see where to paste that link. This podcast will then automatically appear in your library feed as soon as it is uploaded. You can also search on Spotify and that just requires syncing with Patreon. Reach out with questions!And as always, thanks for tuning in!Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

FC Cincinnati opened preseason training last week in Milford and headed to Clearwater, Fla., for the remainder Monday. We discuss how the first week went, based on Laurel's observations at training and from interviews with Chris Albright and Pat Noonan, as well as some players. In this episode, you will also hear clips of the interviews with Noonan and newcomer Tom Barlow and answers to a couple mailbag questions.Special thanks to Hoist for sponsoring the show!Be sure to find Queen City Press Podcast now on Spotify through your Patreon subscription and give us a rating so others can more easily stumble upon this unique FC Cincinnati podcast. You can easily link your Spotify and Patreon accounts if you are using the same email address for both apps.Also, for those who use Apple Podcast app (or other podcast apps), did you know you can make it so episodes automatically load into your library? The easiest way is to log into Patreon on your phone or through the app, open the “article” for the latest episode and click the “Listen in App” button on the top right side of the page. That will direct you from there. Otherwise, you can just click the membership tab on your Patreon account, copy the RSS link that should show up on that page. Then, go into your Apple/Spotify/etc. Podcast library, click the three dots in the upper right corner and you’ll see where to paste that link. This podcast will then automatically appear in your library feed as soon as it is uploaded. You can also search on Spotify and that just requires syncing with Patreon. Reach out with questions!And as always, thanks for tuning in!Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

FC Cincinnati players are due to report back this weekend, and the club has been busy filling roster spots and making other moves.In this episode we break down the latest news, including the signing of former Orlando City SC defender Kyle Smith, the pending acquisition of Bryan Ramirez from LDU Quito and hiring of FCC 2 coach Sammy Castellanos. Laurel also clarifies where FCC stands with GAM conversion from transfer profits, and you'll hear clips from an interview with Smith and a saved conversation with Miles Robinson that we planned to share sooner. Special thanks to Hoist for sponsoring the show!Be sure to find Queen City Press Podcast now on Spotify through your Patreon subscription and give us a rating so others can more easily stumble upon this unique FC Cincinnati podcast. You can easily link your Spotify and Patreon accounts if you are using the same email address for both apps.Also, for those who use Apple Podcast app (or other podcast apps), did you know you can make it so episodes automatically load into your library? The easiest way is to log into Patreon on your phone or through the app, open the “article” for the latest episode and click the “Listen in App” button on the top right side of the page. That will direct you from there. Otherwise, you can just click the membership tab on your Patreon account, copy the RSS link that should show up on that page. Then, go into your Apple/Spotify/etc. Podcast library, click the three dots in the upper right corner and you’ll see where to paste that link. This podcast will then automatically appear in your library feed as soon as it is uploaded. You can also search on Spotify and that just requires syncing with Patreon. Reach out with questions!And as always, thanks for tuning in!Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family and Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7). Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

FC Cincinnati general manager Chris Albright spoke to media Tuesday and said Year 5 is a good time to "refresh," after acknowledging things felt a little "stale" at times in 2025.We discuss his responses to questions about how the season went, areas for improvement, roster building and more. Plus, hear some of the highlights of his press conference, updates on possible movement with outside interest in Luca Orellano, more details on Alvaro Barreal's transfer and a couple of mailbag questions to end the episode.Special thanks to Hoist for sponsoring the show!Be sure to find Queen City Press Podcast now on Spotify through your Patreon subscription and give us a rating so others can more easily stumble upon this unique FC Cincinnati podcast. You can easily link your Spotify and Patreon accounts if you are using the same email address for both apps.Also, for those who use Apple Podcast app (or other podcast apps), did you know you can make it so episodes automatically load into your library? The easiest way is to log into Patreon on your phone or through the app, open the “article” for the latest episode and click the “Listen in App” button on the top right side of the page. That will direct you from there. Otherwise, you can just click the membership tab on your Patreon account, copy the RSS link that should show up on that page. Then, go into your Apple/Spotify/etc. Podcast library, click the three dots in the upper right corner and you’ll see where to paste that link. This podcast will then automatically appear in your library feed as soon as it is uploaded. You can also search on Spotify and that just requires syncing with Patreon. Reach out with questions!And as always, thanks for tuning in!Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family and Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7). Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

FC Cincinnati announced the end-of-year roster decisions last week, a day after club staff held individual 2025 exit meetings with players.In this episode, we discuss those decisions and what might happen with those players still waiting to learn what's next, plus some insight into what players had to say in interviews last week, and Laurel shares her best guess at what the 2026 lineup could look like in the mailbag portion to conclude the show. You'll also hear clips of interviews with Teenage Hadebe and Kevin Denkey.Special thanks to Hoist for sponsoring the show!Be sure to find Queen City Press Podcast now on Spotify through your Patreon subscription and give us a rating so others can more easily stumble upon this unique FC Cincinnati podcast. You can easily link your Spotify and Patreon accounts if you are using the same email address for both apps.Also, for those who use Apple Podcast app (or other podcast apps), did you know you can make it so episodes automatically load into your library? The easiest way is to log into Patreon on your phone or through the app, open the “article” for the latest episode and click the “Listen in App” button on the top right side of the page. That will direct you from there. Otherwise, you can just click the membership tab on your Patreon account, copy the RSS link that should show up on that page. Then, go into your Apple/Spotify/etc. Podcast library, click the three dots in the upper right corner and you’ll see where to paste that link. This podcast will then automatically appear in your library feed as soon as it is uploaded. You can also search on Spotify and that just requires syncing with Patreon. Reach out with questions!And as always, thanks for tuning in!Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family and Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7). Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

FC Cincinnati suffered a disappointing 4-0 loss to Inter Miami CF in the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday at TQL Stadium, and players said they lacked the energy and hunger needed to be successful.We discuss the concerns about the loss, why it looked so bad and what could have been different -- or was Miami just that much better?Hear postgame interviews with Miles Robinson, Kevin Denkey and Evander, plus a couple of mailbag questions answered.Special thanks to Hoist for sponsoring the show!Be sure to find Queen City Press Podcast now on Spotify through your Patreon subscription and give us a rating so others can more easily stumble upon this unique FC Cincinnati podcast. You can easily link your Spotify and Patreon accounts if you are using the same email address for both apps.Also, for those who use Apple Podcast app (or other podcast apps), did you know you can make it so episodes automatically load into your library? The easiest way is to log into Patreon on your phone or through the app, open the “article” for the latest episode and click the “Listen in App” button on the top right side of the page. That will direct you from there. Otherwise, you can just click the membership tab on your Patreon account, copy the RSS link that should show up on that page. Then, go into your Apple/Spotify/etc. Podcast library, click the three dots in the upper right corner and you’ll see where to paste that link. This podcast will then automatically appear in your library feed as soon as it is uploaded. You can also search on Spotify and that just requires syncing with Patreon. Reach out with questions!And as always, thanks for tuning in!Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors:Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family and Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7). Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.