Queen City Press Podcast

MLS on Apple TV play-by-play announcer Jake Zivin joins to discuss the fallout from FC Cincinnati's loss to New England and helps preview the Sunday Night Soccer "Hell is Real" derby against Columbus Crew. Before that, Laurel and D.J. discuss the latest FC Cincinnati news, from Miles Robinson's injury to integrating the newcomers and the state of the team going into this weekend. We wrap up with a conversation on the best moments from the derby over the years, whether the rivalry needs a villain and why FCC's tifo game is so good.This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Like and subscribe to our Queen City Press channels!Special thanks to Hoist and 333seat.com for sponsoring the show and to local band Disturbance for providing our new intro and outro music, "Do You Wanna Know About FCC?", which they created based on their original song, "Do You Wanna Go?" -- available on Spotify and Apple Music. Check out their website for more information, including upcoming live performances.Interested in advertising on or sponsoring the Next 90? Contact us at [email protected] for a media kit.

FC Cincinnati bounced back for its first road win since May, beating Atlanta United FC, 3-1, on Saturday to get back above the playoff line.Laurel and Eric discuss the game, injuries and changes to the lineup, including a swap in goal from Roman Celentano to Evan Louro and first starts for Tyrell Malacia and David Doudera. Plus, hear Laurel's phone interview with Louro post-game. We wrap up with a mailbag. Be sure to check out more content on YouTube, and hit that like and subscribe button!Have a business that wants to support local coverage of FC Cincinnati with a sponsorship or advertisement on 'The Next 90' podcast (our free weekly show)? Send an inquiry to [email protected] 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), Tom Niehaus and Matt Reeder. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

Soccer guru D.J. Switzer makes his debut as a new co-host for the Next 90, giving listeners a fresh perspective on a stalling FC Cincinnati team that sits outside the playoff picture with eight games left.Laurel and D.J. discuss the state of the team coming out of the international break, what one thing D.J. would tweak if he was in charge, how players did on national team duty and more. Then, MLS on Apple TV studio analyst and color commentator Dax McCarty joins to share his thoughts going into Saturday's game at Atlanta United, the last club he played for before retiring in 2024. How does FCC replace injured Evander? Is it too late to switch formations? What gives in this game -- FCC's struggling defense or Atlanta's struggling attack? And is it time for Atlanta to just look ahead to 2027?This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Like and subscribe to our Queen City Press channels!Special thanks to Hoist for sponsoring the show and to local band Disturbance for providing our new intro and outro music, "Do You Wanna Know About FCC?", which they created based on their original song, "Do You Wanna Go?" -- available on Spotify and Apple Music. Check out their website for more information, including upcoming live performances.Interested in advertising on or sponsoring the Next 90? Contact us at [email protected] for a media kit.

Big things are ahead for Tyler, and this is sadly his last show, but before he says farewell -- and Laurel gives a big thanks for helping get this podcast started -- there's still FC Cincinnati topics to discuss. (And the show will continue even with Tyler departing.)Laurel and Tyler recap the latest news and notes surrounding the Orange and Blue, including another resetting of the bar on the team's playoff potential, a welcome break for the FIFA international window and the potential availability of all three summer signings next week at Atlanta United. You'll also hear clips of interviews with Nick Hagglund and Roman Celentano, and we wrap up with a Patreon Press Pass segment with both of those players answering a fan question. Subscribe on Patreon to submit your questions for a player or coach to be tossed into the mix for a future segment.This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Like and subscribe to our Queen City Press channels!Special thanks to Hoist for sponsoring the show and to local band Disturbance for providing our new intro and outro music, "Do You Wanna Know About FCC?", which they created based on their original song, "Do You Wanna Go?" -- available on Spotify and Apple Music. Check out their website for more information, including upcoming live performances.Interested in advertising on or sponsoring the Next 90? Contact us at [email protected] for a media kit.

FC Cincinnati dropped a stunning 3-1 loss at CF Montreal on Saturday in a game the opponent originally tried to get postponed because of concerns for player safety with just three outfield players available on the bench due to injuries and international duty for 12 others.Laurel and Eric discuss the confusion over lack of energy and confidence, where the club goes from here and will FCC even make the playoffs at this point?Plus, an interview with goalkeepers coach Paul Rogers (if the sound of Laurel's voice sounds off, it's the tradeoff of using an enhancement program to eliminate background noise and echoing). Rogers spoke about homegrown GK Connor Dale, how he evaluates Roman Celentano behind a struggling defense, Paul Walters' loan and more.Be sure to check out more content on YouTube, and hit that like and subscribe button!Have a business that wants to support local coverage of FC Cincinnati with a sponsorship or advertisement on 'The Next 90' podcast (our free weekly show)? Send an inquiry to [email protected] 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), Tom Niehaus and Matt Reeder. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.