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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.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Local detail, informed disagreement and resilient humor make Kansas City soccer's roster decisions, match problems and officiating debates easier to follow.
KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast turns Kansas City soccer into a candid group conversation, with Cody Bradley and Thad Bell guiding discussions that can move from Sporting KC's roster rebuild to KC Current preseason questions and indoor soccer officiating.
Sporting's "pile of ash" gets a roster audit and a laugh before you reach for the whiskey.
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Two roster moves open into a sharper talk about timing, retention, and Kansas City's long-term build.
Kerry Robinson and Daniel Sperry treat two roster moves as a larger test of timing, reaction, and what Kansas City is trying to build. They cover Corey Bethune joining the Current and Clara Hutton leaving for Bay FC, then settle into the more uneasy question of whether the club…
A loose Sporting KC recap that turns a coaching-status update into useful local context.
KC Soccer Journal uses a Sporting KC update as a way to sort out where the club sits right now. The part that lands best is the stretch on Rafa Wiki's coaching status, which gives the sideline discussion some real shape.
A blunt Sporting KC rebuild talk that values realism over easy answers.
KC Soccer Journal keeps its focus on Sporting KC's rebuild, and the main tension is how much patience the club deserves before things start to feel settled again. The talk has a local, practical feel.
A Kansas City Empire game, a blue card, and a practical debate about how review and challenge flags get applied.
The discussion centers on the Kansas City Empire game and the hard questions it raises about video review, the blue card, Chad Vandegrift's shirt grab, and whether a clear goal scoring opportunity was denied.
A grounded reminder that preseason scores rarely tell the whole story.
The panel uses Sporting KC's weekend game as a starting point, then lands on the steadier takeaway: preseason results are easy to overread, and a friendly score can say less than it seems.
A blunt Sporting KC autopsy that makes roster turnover feel specific.
KC Soccer Journal treats the 3-0 Sporting KC loss in San Jose less like a routine recap and more like a reckoning, and the conversation keeps returning to the same uneasy question: what this roster has become.
A preseason reset that balances roster turnover with the honest, fan-side tone the show does well.
The Sporting KC season preview stays with the reset after Peter Vermees, framing the club as a team still moving through change rather than starting from zero.
Rivalry panic with tactical receipts.
The hosts recap Sporting KC's offseason, discussing rumored signings like Israeli center back Or, roster compliance issues, and fan frustrations.
The hosts and guests analyze Sporting KC's preseason loss to Minnesota United, discussing roster depth issues, tactical concerns under new coach Wicky, and fan frustration with the front office.
The hosts react to two major trades: Corey Bethune joining the KC Current and Clara Hutton leaving for Bay FC.
The hosts analyze Sporting KC's split games against Empire, discussing key plays, referee controversies, and player performances like Rion Marquez.
David Lee discusses his new role at Sporting KC, rating his progress, addressing fan concerns, predicting playoff competitiveness, evaluating coaching, and explaining player transfers.
The hosts preview Sporting Kansas City's 2026 MLS season, reflecting on their historically poor 2025 performance and discussing the massive rebuild after firing coach Peter Vermees.
The hosts and guests react to Sporting KC's 3-0 loss to San Jose Earthquakes, discussing lineup surprises, tactical issues under new coach Wiki, and the trade of Daniel Shalhoub.
The hosts discuss preseason updates for the Kansas City Current, including the expansion of the Teal Rising Academy to Brazil, player contract extensions like Bailey Feist, and analysis of preseason games.
The hosts discuss Sporting KC's recent poor performance in the US Open Cup and upcoming match against San Jose, questioning the team's effort and coaching.
A podcast episode discussing recent losses by the Kansas City Current women's soccer team, with hosts and a journalist analyzing the games.
The hosts discuss the MLS 2027 season structure changes, including a switch to a spring season, and touch on local soccer teams.
The hosts discuss the end of the Cesar Inga transfer saga, recent coaching hires, and World Cup teams coming to Kansas City.
Hosts discuss recent Comets wins, a jinxed shutout story, and trivia about all-time shutout records in indoor soccer.
A panel of fans and journalists discuss Sporting KC's ownership change, roster moves, and team outlook.
Hosts preview the upcoming Kansas City Comets season from the practice facility, discussing player arrivals and depth.
Interview with a Sporting KC player discussing the team's struggles and bright spots in the current season.
A roundtable discussion about Sporting KC's recent draw, including analysis of giving up early goals and player mentality.
The hosts banter and introduce themselves before discussing soccer topics related to Kansas City teams.