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The longest running Sporting KC podcast, Shades of Blue! A wide range of voices and opinions from the fan perspective to professional journalists. The KC Soccer Journal network covers ALL forms of men's & women's soccer with dedicated shows covering the KC Current and KC Comets. Hosted by Cody Bradley & Thad Bell.
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A brace from Joveljic, beast mode from Salloi, and big saves for the Big Bear! The crew relives our favorite moments from a rare emphatic win for Sporting KC.
The KC Current are 14 points clear atop the NWSL with a magic number of 12 points to secure the Shield.
Play along with the latest rendition of Thad's Trivia Game. Always changing, this week is about the youngest players in club history.
All hell broke loose at the Leagues Cup Final between Miami and Seattle.
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Robert, Carrie and Thad are joined by a David making a rare appearance for the latest episode. Surprise guest Daniel Sperry slides in and out as well.
Another loss, this time in Seattle has driven most hope out of the SKC faithful. Discuss the last game a bit, Carrie's trip to the north west for two games.
A Chief of Soccer Operations
S8:E38
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Robert, Carrie and Thad are joined by a David making a rare appearance for the latest episode.
Segment 1: Sporting KC at Vancouver, a familiar story...
Segment 2: Transfer window open, can we expect someone?
Segment 3: Everything else! Including a Current scrimmage, a traumatic injury, an All-Star game, and one last bit of SKC information.
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A familiar story... give up a first-half goal. Score in the second half to level it. A birthday goal, another different lineup, and a horrible no good day for Jansen Miller off the field.
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Robert Rusert and Thad Bell talk about the loss at home, the referee's decisions. We chat about the Club World Cup, Gold Cup, USWNT call ups and more.
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Sporting Kansas City earned a point in St. Louis after a two-goal comeback. There were some fireworks and hurt feelings. Shapi really got under the skin of St. Louis and that helped SKC earn the point.
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Robert, David, Carrie and Thad had to ask.... How did SKC manage to win without a shot?
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Carrie Robinson and Thad Bell of the KC Soccer Journal are joined by Daniel Sperry to discuss the moves Sporting KC made as the window closes.
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It was a fun weekend for soccer fans in Kansas City. Sporting KC earned their second win and the Current just continues to roll over their opponents. A bit different format this week, with everyone having having scheduling issues we recorded different segments with Cody, Robert, and Thad.
Segment 1 - Cody and Thad
Back at it again!
Are we (SKC) back? Like really back?
is it the New manager bounce?
SKC is near the bottom but
Segment - Robert and Thad
Discussing the goals
Salloi a fluke or back or?
Segment 3 - Cody and Thad
Player of the match SKC and Current?
Up next: Cincy
Preview KC Current and Sunflower State FC pods
Media game and pressure is on for Cody
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Robert, Carrie and Thad start the pod and a guest joins us part way through.
Segment 1
Back to the losing ways, what went wrong?
Jansen and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day… But….
Segment 2
A look at the subs, is Kerry doing enough different?
Best new player vote
DJ9 fined for a “personal adjustment”
Segment 3
Player rumors and speculation, Illig mention a player, is it likely?
KDB
Gressell
Noel Buck
Dru Yearwood
Up next: San Jose then Cincy
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The available Shades crew had to get together to discuss Peter Vermes and SKC parting ways.
Segment 1
Vermes out Initial reactions
Was it too soon, too late, or just the right time?
Was this a reaction to the Cauldron/South Stand or ?
Segment 2
Let it ride for a while under KZ or move quickly for a new coach?
Replacement possibilities
Will there be a new coach bump and a win?
Segment 3
PV's Legacy in Kansas City?
PV in league play: 203-184-123 (WLD) all comps 251-218-139
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The state of soccer in our city and country is quite poor. But we're here to talk you through it and have some fun too.
We attempt to analyze an incredibly boring loss against LAFC. There's some interesting experimentation going on in the midfield.
Who is at fault for these results? Is it a lack of quality on the roster... or the coach? Thad says Peter Vermes is on the warm seat.
The Current are keeping us alive after another win over the Washington Spirit.. and another celly from the Queen LaBonta.
S8:E11
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Lots to discuss, Sporting KC scored but could not hold the lead. KC Current are getting ready for their home opener. The Comets are struggling as well. SKC II started the season but the Open Cup is the interesting story.
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A clean slate. A fresh start. Limitless possibilities on the horizon. We've got all your hopium this week as Sporting KC kick off the 2025 MLS season!
We sat down with Mike Burns, Peter Vermes, Dan Salloi, and Erik Thommy and discuss what we learned as the rebuild begins.
Can Messi do it on a snowy Tuesday across from a furniture store? We probably won't find out.
We're talking about our preferred Starting XI, what to expect vs Miami and Austin this week, and give some unique predictions for 2025.
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Sporting KC have found their striker! The 25-year-old Serbian Dejan Joveljic signed for three years with an option in 28'. Our crew shares their reactions to the news, how the player will fit into the Peter Vermes system, and how Mike Burns has handled this offseason rebuild.
Many changes to MLS competitions, roster rules, and scheduling have been reported over the last year as US Soccer looks to capitalize on World Cup 2026 here on home soil.
Are you on board with a Fall-to-Spring Major League Soccer Schedule? How do we save the US Open Cup?
The Big Bear is the starter. Opinions are split on the ceiling for Jon Pulskamp and if he is the keeper of the future for Sporting KC.
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The rumors have been heating up as we approach the opening of the Transfer Window. Peter Vermes says Sporting KC are "very close" to multiple announcements in the coming days.
In their second preseason match, SKC fell 2-0 against Chicago. Two games and zero goals so far. Are you panicking yet?
We also answer the question as to how other teams are signing players before the window opens, and if that means SKC are lagging behind.
S8:E4
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Peter Vermes says Sporting Director Mike Burns is overseas working to fill the remaining nine roster slots before the season begins on February 18th against Inter Miami in the Champions Cup. They tell us offers have been made and announcements are coming.
But who? What on earth is this team going to look like in 2025?
We try to find some reasonable expectations as Sporting KC embarks on The Rebuild.
Another Barcelona B prospect may be on the way... and the Catalan Café continues to grow!
S8:E3
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Sporting KC held their preseason press conference right before they left for camp in Florida. We learn about a new signing, but the real interesting information is about the offers made, Pulido transfer information, and more. Cody won't host this pod, but Robert, Carrie, and Thad get together to discuss Sporting KC.
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Alan Pulido has officially left Sporting KC for a return to his spiritual home, Chivas. We look back at his five years in Kansas City and what his departure means for the roster and salary cap.
We also run through every foreign player signing over the last decade. Who were the hits... who were the misses?
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Happy Holidays to all of you SOB's!
Thad gives us something prophetic to wrap up 2024 with our last show of the year.
We pick apart the apparent leak of the new Sporting KC jersey.
S7:E51
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