KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast
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.
Episodes
May 8, 2025 • 48 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-host Daniel Sperry and in this episode we discuss Kansas City's latest match, their second in a row. Aftger five wins in a row, what is going wrong?
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May 8, 2025 • 81 mins
Robert, David, Carrie and Thad had to ask.... How did SKC manage to win without a shot?
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April 28, 2025 • 70 mins
A long awaited change has given Sporting KC players and fans reason to believe again. Have your expectations changed for this season?
Rather... do you now HAVE expectations?
We're talking about the defensive unit. Voloder & Miller paired up to take on one of the best teams in MLS. Are they really the preferred CB duo?
Manu Garcia is growing into MLS and looking like exactly what SKC were hoping for.
But what happens if he gets ...
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April 24, 2025 • 45 mins
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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April 22, 2025 • 86 mins
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 b...
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April 17, 2025 • 55 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-host Daniel Sperry this episode along with Carrie Robinson to discuss the Kansas City Current's latest match and more.
Is Debinha atg her peak?
Will the Current keep up the score in the first half and shut down the opponent in the second half?
Who will play in Cooper's place if she can not go?
And more!
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April 17, 2025 • 60 mins
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 Buc...
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April 11, 2025 • 38 mins
We get a chance to chat with Benny Feilhaber. Benny talks about Peter Vermes and what he meant to him. We talk about the coaching vacancy, Kerry and Benny's desire to be the next head coach of Sporting KC.
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April 6, 2025 • 87 mins
Soccer is fun again! Sporting KC shut out St LoUiS cItY for their first win of 2025. Was it a new coach bump?
After the whistle there was a kerfuffle on the field. Or was it a brouhaha?
Dejan Joveljic came alive and became the guy SKC needed him to be. The team showed the fight in this match we've been waiting to see. Can they keep the good times rolling?
Pulskamp had his best game in a Sporting shirt.
How long will KZ stay ...
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April 5, 2025 • 25 mins
Had an opportunity to talk with Tim Melia right before he officially retired. Great chat with one of the best keepers and a great human being,
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April 2, 2025 • 41 mins
Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf. The MASL playoffs are here and the Comets face a traditional rival in the first round. Milwaukee is never easy and the Comets have struggled the last few games.
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April 1, 2025 • 48 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is not joined by regular co-host Daniel Sperry this episode. Carrie Robinson jumps in this week to discuss the Kansas City Current's latest match and more.
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April 1, 2025 • 65 mins
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?
P...
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March 28, 2025 • 37 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and more. The Current went to Washington for their first road trip and came home with all three points.
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March 24, 2025 • 69 mins
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 ...
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March 19, 2025 • 62 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and more. Season and home opener in the books and we discuss. We break down the goals, who played well and some post-game comments.
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March 17, 2025 • 83 mins
Sporting KC earned their first point since September after coming back from down 3-0 with three goals in 12 minutes. Props to the diehards that stayed in the cold and got rewarded!
With so many new faces and the team trying to find itself right now, we're looking at which players are trending up... and who is trending down.
The stocks of Erik Thommy and Nemanja Radoja have fallen while Shapi Suleymanov is on the up-and-up.
The...
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March 13, 2025 • 44 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and more. The Current signed Marta. Ok not THAT Marta but a talented forward from Angola. We break down her impact, the possible starting lineups and predictions.
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March 11, 2025 • 73 mins
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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March 9, 2025 • 37 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current and more.
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