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
October 21, 2026 • 40 mins
Recording from the Shades of Blue x CORE Outdoor Equipment Tailgate ahead of the Sporting KC vs RSL match, we were joined by former player Jacob Peterson.
Jake is now part of scouting and player acquisition for SKC and he gives us some really great insight.
He tells us how scouting has changed with a new influx of money, how the club is convincing great players from around the world to come to Kansas City, and also how much he ha...
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October 19, 2026 • 49 mins
Back at it again with Cody, Carrie, David, and Thad. We had our first official Shades of Blue tailgate, but it did not help Sporting KC.
We discuss the game and the performance in the first segment.
In the second segment, we talk about the tailgate and the Current.
The Spoon Watch was the subject of the third segment.
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October 16, 2026 • 37 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
Three more games in the season and the Current head to Utah. Will the Current win? What is at stake?
In the second segment, we talk USWNT.
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October 14, 2026 • 49 mins
Thad Bell and Joseph Reina recorded thelatest episode of our new pod series for the KC Soccer Journal. This pod is focused on grassroots, college and lower-division soccer.
We talk about the UMKC Men stumbling on the road but still high ranked. We discuss UMKC Women, KU, and more.
Joseph covered the U.S. Open Cup match from last week.
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October 12, 2026 • 72 mins
Back at it again with just David and Thad. Sporting KC comes back to earn a draw at home and Andre continues to be impressive. David tells us how good Andre has been and teaches a little Portuguese.
In the second segment, we talk about the Current and where they are positioned for playoffs.
In the last segment, we talk about both U.S, National teams and how much David loves Jesse Marsch. (or not)
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October 9, 2026 • 56 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
The Current beat Bay FC in Kansas City on the back of a Debinha hat trick. What does this mean for playoff positioning?
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October 5, 2026 • 76 mins
Back at it again with Cody, Robert, Carrie, and Thad. We three games to discuss
In the first segment, we talk about Sporting KC falling in Seattle.
In the second segment, we talk about the Current's win over Bay FC and USMNT's in over Mexico.
In the last segment, we talk about the spoon watch and more.
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October 2, 2026 • 45 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
The Current beat Denver at home with a Hopkins hat trick. We discus the win, the upcoming game with Bay and the US rosters.
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September 28, 2026 • 59 mins
A full pod with Cody, Robert, Carrie, David, and Thad. We get back together to discuss a good day in KC soccer.
In the first segment, we talk about SKC's win on the road at Houston and their first clean sheet of the season.
In the second segment, we talk about the Current's win over Denver.
In the last segment we talk the US Men's Nstional team and more.
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September 24, 2026 • 44 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
The Current fell in San Diego. Kansas City did not look themselves and a Current player had a bad day.
What does this mean for the playoffs?
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September 22, 2026 • 71 mins
Carrie, Robert, and Thad get back together. In the first segment, we break down thoughts and feelings from that epic second-half collapse by Sporting KC.
In the second segment, we chat about the KC Current, Vlatko and the top ranked UMKC Roos.
In the last segment we talk about our frustrations from both teams.
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September 21, 2026 • 46 mins
Thad Bell and Joseph Reina recorded the second episode of a new pod series for the KC Soccer Journal. This pod is focused on grassroots, college and lower-division soccer.
The college season is hitting the conference game portion, and the UMKC men have been making waves. Coach Pore has had his squad facing ranked opponents all over the place and we just saw them take on a top-ranked team in KC this week. We discuss that in th...
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September 17, 2026 • 18 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 nationally ranked and have been getting results against tough competition on the road and at home.
The Roos have missed some key players and are still getting the results in a difficult non-conference schedule. After a hard-fought draw on the road, the Roos return home to face San Diego, another top-ranked team....
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September 17, 2026 • 55 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
The Current had to come from behind to earn a draw at home versus Orlando. We discuss.
Current trade Paul to North Carolina. Will they use that money?
Current head to San Diego for a water-themed match.
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September 13, 2026 • 45 mins
Cody, Carrie, David, and Thad get back together. In the first segment, we take a look at Sporting KC's win over LAFC. Andre Luiz scored a banger for his first SKC goal and Calheira is on a roll.
In the second segment, we chat about the KC Current, Vlatko and the UMKC Roos.
In the last segment we talk about the Or Blorian news and the next match.
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September 9, 2026 • 63 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
A shocking announcement was made by the Kansas City Current. The "mutual" parting of ways was the small part of the surprise. We discuss the lack of recognition for someone who led the team to so much success was disappointing at best.
We also discuss the last and next games and the other news, which was noted by Kans...
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September 7, 2026 • 79 mins
Cody, Robert, Carrie, David, and Thad get back together.
In the first segment, we take a look at Sporting KC's match in Dallas.
In the second segment, we chat about Andres Luiz and the KC Current.
In the last segment, we grade the transfer window and play a game.
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September 3, 2026 • 42 mins
Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by regular co-hosts Daniel Sperry and Carrie Robinson.
It has been a while but the Current earned a win at home over the visiting North Carolina Courage. Temwa came back and made a second half appearance.
We discuss the goals, the referee decisions and more.
Next up is Bay FC and some former Current players.
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September 2, 2026 • 60 mins
Robert, Carrie, and Thad get back together. We are joined by resident Kansas City soccer historian and stat keeper Mike Kuhn.
In the first segment, we discuss the recent transfers in and out for Sporting KC.
In the second segment, we talk about the end of the transfer window.
In the third segment, we talk about the Current and various news aroud the NWSL and the world.
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August 27, 2026 • 37 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 against Seattle at home.
Kansas City dominated stats but an own goal and a lot of woodwork kept the Current from a win.
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