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
August 6, 2025 • 75 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson. In this episode we discuss
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August 4, 2025 • 53 mins
Sporting KC get another Alan from Mexico and the KC Current instantly overshadow that signing by bringing in a new #10.
We're talking about the arrival of centerback Alan Montes and when/where he will fit into the lineup.
Things were looking up for SKC before the last three matches. What are their hopes for the playoffs now?
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July 28, 2025 • 65 mins
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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July 27, 2025 • 62 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson. In this episode we discuss the free agents on the Current. Also some of the other news around the Current is discussed.
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July 21, 2025 • 73 mins
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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July 14, 2025 • 71 mins
Cody demands a certain level of decorum on the field.
Sporting KC is a second half team all of a sudden. KZ continues to make all the right adjustments throughout a match.
But why are they so bad to start these matches?
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July 12, 2025 • 71 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson. In this episode we discuss the midseason point for the Kansas City Current. Who has been at their best? What will the second half look like?
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July 7, 2025 • 78 mins
We have a very concerning stat about the defense this season. How do we fix it?
Daniel Sperry of the KC Star joins the show to talk about the state of Sporting Kansas City and the hopes for the rest of the season.
The table looks a lot nicer after the 2-1 road win in Colorado. SKC are just three points out of 7th place.
We're also discussing the Seattle Sounders and the upcoming matchup.
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June 29, 2025 • 59 mins
Thad Bell gives us the origin of "The Big Bear" nickname!
On a night to celebrate Matt Besler, Sporting KC and RSL scratched out a gritty draw with a total of nine cards shown. How fitting.
Johnny Russell got a ponytail after the breakup.
We're talking Ian James, Jansen Miller, and the future of the backline.
Mr. Burns & Sporting KC may NEED to make a summer signing or let $500,000 disappear into the ether.
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June 27, 2025 • 85 mins
A comeback win like that calls for a Friday morning podcast! Sporting KC is so back and we're reliving the incredible, tattered and battered performance from Manu Garcia.
I've seen enough.... sign Santiago Muñoz.
The salaries are out! We find the hidden value and decide which contracts Sporting KC need to get off the books.
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June 26, 2025 • 68 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson. In this episode we discuss Kansas City's latest win over Angel City, big Michelle Cooper news and much more.
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June 19, 2025 • 63 mins
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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June 18, 2025 • 33 mins
Daniel Sperry joins Thad Bell to discuss the last two Current matches and the upcoming game with Angel City. The Current won at Gotham and at home against Racing.
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June 12, 2025 • 57 mins
We've got a midweek SOB for you as we recap the 3-1 loss in LA that sucked all the hope we had built up. Because Denis Bouanga exists.
Jansen Miller continues to cement himself and prove to be a fighter.
Manu Garcia looks like the guy we hoped for, but he'll need to improve on his 2 goals and 3 assists if Sporting KC are going to make a run at the playoffs this year.
Thad Bell shows us an apocalyptic future where the Club World...
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June 4, 2025 • 50 mins
Sperry and Carrie join Thad to talk the KC Current, US Women's National Team, the NWSL and more!
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June 2, 2025 • 75 mins
It was a bumpy start to the rebuild, but signs are starting to show that Sporting KC are finding their new identity.
Dejan Joveljic has four goals in his last three matches, while SKC as a team have six goals in their last two matches.
A flash in the pan... or something more?
The ceiling has been raised for this season by everyone on the show. How high can SKC finish this year?
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May 26, 2025 • 67 mins
It looked like all the recent progress was wiped away in the first half vs New England... but whatever dark magic ritual Kerry Zavagnin performed in the locker room at halftime instantly changed the game.
The hope is starting to build and Cody wants to believe in this team. A win against Houston on Saturday would make the MLS table look A LOT different from a couple weeks ago.
KC Current have gone 5 points clear atop the NWSL tab...
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May 23, 2025 • 51 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson. In this episode we discuss Kansas City's latest match in Orlando and the injuries incurred.
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May 19, 2025 • 50 mins
PSA: Peter Vermes... please don't do it.
The crew likes the results Sporting KC have been turning in... but how is that possible after a 0.05 xG performance?
Have SKC sacrificed offensive firepower for defensive shape?
Pulskamp with another big game, a shutout, and he was the highest rated player for SKC.
What is the endgame for Kerry Zavagnin?
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May 17, 2025 • 31 mins
An interview with Sunflower State FC's Nick McDonald and Sal Sesti. Sunflower State's men side moved up to USL 2 and we discuss a lot of the news and excitement around the club.
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