KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast

Dec 12 2024 492 ep. 46 mins 101

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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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Controversial call in Milwaukee - The Blue Turf

Dec 12 2024 63 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. We were back at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome to watch practice. Erik and Thad discuss the match in Milwaukee. The Comets jumped out to a lead but ended up losing in overtime. They still earned a point but Kansas City h

Pulido killed my club - Shades of Blue

Dec 09 2024 72 mins

We're talking MLS Cup and the drastic differences between those two teams and Sporting KC. Who are you leaving unprotected in the expansion draft? David says we should dare San Diego to take Alan Pulido's contract from us. Thad's Trivia is back at it again. Can he stump a full studio? S7:E49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perfect start - The Blue Turf

Dec 05 2024 46 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. We were back at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome to watch practice. Erik and Thad discuss the first two games of the new MASL season. The Comets kick it off on the road with a dominant win over the Ambush. The same result

NWSL Final and looking at roster - Keeping Current

Nov 30 2024 41 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 NWSL Final was held in Kansas City, with Orlando defeating Washington Spirit in a low-scoring match. We next focus on a look at the Kansas City Current roster at the end of the season. We break it down by position and who we think will be back

More news as season starts - The Blue Turf

Nov 27 2024 57 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. We were back at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome to watch practice. Erik and Thad discuss the new broadcast deal with Golazo, an additional broadcast team member for the Comets and another new player in the first segment.

The best player to go camping with - Shades of Blue

Nov 25 2024 59 mins

Orlando won the title right in our house, but Temwa Chawinga was named MVP. What changes are coming this offseason for the KC Current? Sporting KC are rumored to be linked with a 22 year old out of Brazil's Serie A. It doesn't sound like it's true, but this time of year is always fun. Also... what Kansas City player or coach would be the best camping buddy? (Johan Croizet would be

Media day 2024 - The Blue Turf

Nov 21 2024 61 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. We were at the now "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome for Media Day. The Comets had a scrimmage, fans came out, new uniforms were unveiled and a pod recorded. Erik and Thad discussed the recent signings, some observations from t

Season ends in Orlando - Keeping Current

Nov 19 2024 36 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 had a tremendous season but could not get past the Pride in Orlando. What went wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Pore interview - One Shots

Nov 18 2024 25 mins

Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal chats with Ryan Pore, the head coach of the Summit League Champion UMKC Roos soccer team. Coach Pore discusses the season, some standout players, the huge comeback win in Denver, and more. UMKC might have been an at-large selection but with the win they earned a spot in the NCAA tournament and probably a home game. Learn more about your

The Rebuild Has Begun - Shades of Blue

Nov 14 2024 62 mins

Sporting KC announced their offseason roster moves today in which they said goodbye to some key, aging players. This first effort from Mike Burns is giving a lot of positive signs that the mentality has changed... and the rebuild has begun. Johnny Russell is gone. Tim Melia is gone. Where does this leave the roster? Where do we go from here? Who will be captain next year? We discus