Soccer 101 STL: A St. Louis City SC Podcast · 101 ESPN | Hubbard Radio

Sunshine is the Best Disinfectant, Getting Back to the Basics & Do You Have Any Hope Left?

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Moon and Roccio preview their breakdown of St. Louis CITY SC's 4-1 loss to Vancouver and upcoming matches.

This episode of Soccer 101 STL analyzes St. Louis City SC's recent 4-1 home loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps. Hosts Moon and Roccio provide their reactions and share exclusive post-game audio from players. They also preview the team's upcoming away matches against the Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City. The hosts begin by dissecting the Vancouver match, noting it was the second 4-1 loss of the season. They highlight defender Thorson scoring his second MLS goal on a rebound against Vancouver, his only goals this season coming against the Whitecaps. Moon and Roccio review the club's official post-game notes, including that the loss ended a two-match home unbeaten streak. Roccio has compiled audio from players responding to the match and speaking to media outlets like 101 ESPN. The hosts plan to listen to this audio together for the first time to capture genuine reactions. They then shift to previewing a late-night away match against the Seattle Sounders occurring on the recording day. The upcoming weekend features another away match at Children's Mercy Park against rivals Sporting Kansas City. Moon expresses clear disdain for the club's positive spin in its official match notes, calling one note "absurd" and another "a crock." The hosts find it notable and slightly ironic that defender Thorson has only managed to score against the Vancouver Whitecaps this season. Roccio enjoys the late-night West Coast matches, while Moon explicitly states he does not share that enthusiasm. The episode structure promises a raw, unscripted reaction to the player audio, which the hosts have not pre-screened. They frame the analysis as an opportunity to "tear this thing apart" regarding the disappointing loss. The tone is informal, conversational, and heavily opinionated, featuring direct critique of the team's performance and communications. The style blends match analysis with scheduled previews and the use of exclusive audio clips. This episode is ideal for dedicated St. Louis City SC fans seeking critical, fan-oriented post-game discussion and insider player audio. Listeners preferring neutral, purely tactical analysis or who are sensitive to strong fan criticism might choose to skip it.

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