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KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast
Hosted by FFSN Sporting KC · EN
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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Preseason Interview with UMKC head coach Jess Smith
Yesterday00:29:35Tap to summarizeThad 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 presason, coach Smith's time with the UMKC, Ted Lasso an more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gotham up next - Keeping Current
3d ago00:40:34Tap to summarizeThad 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, the "controversial" penalty call, the next match at Gotham, Temwa at WAFCON and a little college as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ted Lasso, Malawi, records and more - Shades of Blue
6d ago00:55:41Tap to summarizeCody, 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 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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Wicky Wonderings - Shades of Blue
2w ago01:11:16Tap to summarizeCody, 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 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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Big spend on player- Shades of Blue
3w ago01:04:08Tap to summarizeCody, 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 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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The Best Club in the World? - Keeping Current
3w ago01:02:42Tap to summarizeThad 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, other news and the "Best Club in the World" marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New players debut - Shades of Blue
4w ago01:10:24Tap to summarizeRobert, 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
Jul 1301:13:17Tap to summarizeCody, 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 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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USMNT out but more World Cup - Shades of Red, White and Blue
Jul 901:28:08Tap to summarizeCody 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
Jul 801:18:10Tap to summarizeCody, 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 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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