KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast

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

A missing mustache - Shades of Blue

August 17, 2026 • 59 mins
Cody, Robert, Carrie, David, and Thad get back together. We welcome special guest Isaac Knopf to discuss being a production assistant on Ted Lasso. We talk about the show in the first segment, but stick around, Isaac drops some interesting info throughout the show. The SKC and Current games are the primary subject in the second segment and the Manu Garcia story in the third. S9:E31 The 2026 Shades of Blue Soccer Show is off...
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Preseason Interview with UMKC Men's head coach Ryan Pore

August 15, 2026 • 26 mins
Thad Bell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kansas City Soccer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ talks with Ryan Pore, the head coach of the UMKC Men's team. The Roos are about to start their non-conference schedule. We discuss the preseason, Coach Pore's time with UMKC, the success of the past two seasons, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
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Preseason Interview with UMKC Women's head coach Jess Smith

August 15, 2026 • 29 mins
⁠Thad Bell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kansas City Soccer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ talks with Jess Smith, the head coach of the UMKC Women's team. The Roos are about to start their non-conference schedule. We discuss the preseason, Coach Smith's time with UMKC, Ted Lasso and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gotham up next - Keeping Current

August 13, 2026 • 40 mins
Thad Bell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kansas City Soccer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is joined by regular co-host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Sperry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carrie Robinson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ was absent but will be back soon. The KC Current are fresh off a draw at Houston. We discuss the draw, t...
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Ted Lasso, Malawi, records and more - Shades of Blue

August 10, 2026 • 55 mins
Cody, Robert, Carrie, and Thad get back together to discuss the Ted Lasso premiere and the KC Current draw in Houston in the first segment. In the second segment, we talk about SKC, SKC II, player movement, and the transfer window. In the third segment we discuss the return of Gavin Wilkinson and a disappering player in Brazil, and more, of course. S9:E30 The 2026 Shades of Blue Soccer Show is officially sponsored by ⁠...
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Wicky Wonderings - Shades of Blue

August 3, 2026 • 71 mins
Cody, Carrie, David, and Thad get together after an SKC loss, a Current draw and both II teams in action also. Another loss at home for SKC and more people start to wonder about Wicky and if he is the guy to lead the team. A transfer rumor heats up as well. The Current draw with Angel City and faced a former Current player. S9:E29 The 2026 Shades of Blue Soccer Show is officially sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CORE Outdoor Equ...
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Big spend on player- Shades of Blue

July 27, 2026 • 64 mins
Cody, Carrie, and Thad are joined by Mike "MikeStat!" Kuhn to discuss all the soccer news and play a trivia game with Cody and Carrie. Who will win? SKC won midweek but it is overshadowed by a drubbing in LA. An old rumor comes back and seems to be happeneing. SKC could be spending big and we discuss. The Current still suffer on the road and more! S9:E28 The 2026 Shades of Blue Soccer Show is officially sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠...
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The Best Club in the World? - Keeping Current

July 24, 2026 • 62 mins
Thad Bell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kansas City Soccer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is joined by regular co-hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Sperry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carrie Robinson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The KC Current are fresh off a draw at home versus the San Diego Wave. We discuss the draw, the next match, ...
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New players debut - Shades of Blue

July 21, 2026 • 70 mins
Robert, Carrie, and Thad have a lot to discuss. The World Cup is over, Sporting KC played across the state and the Current returned home. S9:E27 The 2026 Shades of Blue Soccer Show is officially sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CORE Outdoor Equipment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep an eye out for giveaways and other fun things we will be doing this year, thanks to our new friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Messi, Salah and more! - Shades of Blue

July 13, 2026 • 73 mins
Cody, Carrie, Robert and Thad discuss all the soccer! World Cup is wrapping up and the games are over in Kansas City. The Current were back in action. Rumors and speculation abound for Sporting KC as they prepare to start back up again. Who will be the Core players for SKC in the second part of the season. S9:E26 The 2026 Shades of Blue Soccer Show is officially sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠CORE Outdoor Equipment⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep an ...
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USMNT out but more World Cup - Shades of Red, White and Blue

July 9, 2026 • 88 mins
Cody and Thad are joined by Matt Foster from KSHB 41 to US Men's National Team and the World Cup. We talk about the US vs Belgium game, how to fix US Soccer and World Cup predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USMNT crashes out - Shades of Blue

July 8, 2026 • 78 mins
Cody, Robert and Thad discuss all the soccer teams. The US Men's National Team crashed out and we have thoughts. What were the Core reasons the US looked so bad in their final match? Sporting KC is getting ready to start back up and the Current are already back in action! S9:E25 The 2026 Shades of Blue Soccer Show is officially sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠CORE Outdoor Equipment⁠⁠⁠! Keep an eye out for giveaways and other fun ...
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Belgium up next for USMNT- Shades of Red, White and Blue

July 4, 2026 • 72 mins
Cody, Robert, and Thad are back to talk the US Men's National Team and the World Cup. Poch's squad handled Bosnia but not without a little controversy and red card. Up next is Belgium and they will be missing a key piece. How will the US adapt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Back to action after World Cup break - Keeping Current

July 2, 2026 • 56 mins
Thad Bell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kansas City Soccer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is joined by regular co-hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Sperry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carrie Robinson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The KC Current lost in the Challenge Cup versus Gotham and now go back on the road to play Denver for the first tim...
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US vs Bosnia next, KC hosts knockout game- Shades of Red, White and Blue

June 30, 2026 • 56 mins
Cody, Robert, and Thad have an amazing guest. Former US Nat, KC Wizards player Dr. Diego Gutiérrez. We talk about Diego's birthplace Colombia, what he expects from them when they fave Ghana in Kansas City. The next match for the U.S. Men's National team is against Bosnia in the Round of 32. Diego and the crew discuss that match and the team overall, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Knockout games next! - Shades of Blue

June 29, 2026 • 55 mins
Cody, Robert, Carrie and Thad discuss the games in Kansas City, the US Men's National Team, Sporting KC and the Current! There have been some great World Cup games in Kansas City and the experiences have been amazing. Each game is memorable in different ways. What have been our Core memories? S9:E24 The 2026 Shades of Blue Soccer Show is officially sponsored by ⁠⁠CORE Outdoor Equipment⁠⁠! Keep an eye out for g...
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World Cup in Kansas City - Shades of Blue

June 23, 2026 • 65 mins
Cody, Robert, Carrie and Thad discuss the World Cup in Kansas City, the US Men's National Team, Messi, Sporting KC and more! S9:E23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USMNT talk with Kerry Zavagnin- Shades of Red, White and Blue

June 18, 2026 • 48 mins
Cody, Robert, and Thad have an amazing guest. Former US Nat, Sporting KC player and coach Kerry Zavagnin joins to talk World Cup. The US Men had a fantastic group opener against Paraguay. Can they keep it up? What is making Poch succesful in his first World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SKC Rumor and the World Cup starts - Shades of Blue

June 15, 2026 • 62 mins
The whole crew joined in to talk about a rumor for Sporting KC. Is it real? Possible? What does it mean? The World Cup is in full swing and the US came out strong in a win over Paraguay. We talk about the US and how the World Cup is going so far. S9:E22 The 2026 Shades of Blue Soccer Show is officially sponsored by ⁠CORE Outdoor Equipment⁠! Keep an eye out for giveaways and other fun things we will be doing this ye...
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It's time! - Shades of Red, White and Blue

June 11, 2026 • 59 mins
Cody is joined by Robert Rusert and Thad Bell to talk US Soccer. The World Cup is about to start. We breakdown what we learned in the Germany game and what we expect versus Paraguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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