KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast

Feb 02 2025 510 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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Dejan Joveljic to Sporting KC

Feb 02 2025 95 mins

Sporting KC have found their striker! The 25-year-old Serbian Dejan Joveljic signed for three years with an option in 28'. Our crew shares their reactions to the news, how the player will fit into the Peter Vermes system, and how Mike Burns has handled this offseason rebuild. Many changes to MLS competitions, roster rules, and scheduling have been reported over the last year as U

A new forward for KC - Keeping Current

Feb 01 2025 43 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 recently resigned Hamilton and Ball, traded for Haley Hopkins and signed Chawinga to a contract extension. We break this all down and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge win over the Savage - The Blue Turf

Jan 29 2025 38 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 not at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome with too many conflicts. The Comets played an amazing game against the Chihuahua Savage over the weekend. It was the first win for the Comets over the defending champions.

Signings are "very close" - Shades of Blue

Jan 26 2025 56 mins

The rumors have been heating up as we approach the opening of the Transfer Window. Peter Vermes says Sporting KC are "very close" to multiple announcements in the coming days. In their second preseason match, SKC fell 2-0 against Chicago. Two games and zero goals so far. Are you panicking yet? We also answer the question as to how other teams are signing players before the window

Back home to face Chihuahua - The Blue Turf

Jan 23 2025 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 not at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome with too many conflicts. A loss in San Diego and a tough match up next at versus Chihuahua puts the Comet in a rough spot in the season. Will Kansas City win? Can they win?

Where in the world is Mr. Burns? - Shades of Blue

Jan 19 2025 55 mins

Peter Vermes says Sporting Director Mike Burns is overseas working to fill the remaining nine roster slots before the season begins on February 18th against Inter Miami in the Champions Cup. They tell us offers have been made and announcements are coming. But who? What on earth is this team going to look like in 2025? We try to find some reasonable expectations as Sporting KC emb

Preseason roster breakdown - Keeping Current

Jan 17 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 recently revealed their pre-season roster. We breakdown the new players, the invitees and have some more info on two missing players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Win over Empire - The Blue Turf

Jan 13 2025 31 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 not at the "World Famous" Kansas City Soccer Dome with too many conflicts. The Comets beat the Empire Strykers but it was not easy. Empire goes all out to control possession. How did Kansas City handle it? Learn more about

Preseason presser news breakdown

Jan 13 2025 45 mins

Sporting KC held their preseason press conference right before they left for camp in Florida. We learn about a new signing, but the real interesting information is about the offers made, Pulido transfer information, and more. Cody won't host this pod, but Robert, Carrie, and Thad get together to discuss Sporting KC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SKC Foreign Player Successes & Failures

Jan 09 2025 94 mins

Alan Pulido has officially left Sporting KC for a return to his spiritual home, Chivas. We look back at his five years in Kansas City and what his departure means for the roster and salary cap. We also run through every foreign player signing over the last decade. Who were the hits... who were the misses? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices