KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast
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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Introducing the KC Current new manager and GM o...
Introducing KC Current's new leadership
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Interview with Ike - Opara has returned to SKC ...
Ike and Benny back together again but this time coach Sporting KC II - Ike discusses why he returned
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Matt Besler Unfiltered: When Loyalty Ends
Matt Besler is retired from soccer and wanting to talk
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Wrapping up a busy week - Shades of Blue
S5E2 - Talking new signings and rumors from podcast row at the United Soccer Coaches Convention.
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Kevin Ellis previews a big night for KC Comets
Guests Kevin Ellis & Brian Budzinski talk about the excitement surrounding the Comets & MASL right now.
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The Journey - Shades of Blue
S5E1 - Kicking off the first show of the year amidst an absolute storm of offseason news.
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Silly Season Begins - Shades of Blue
S4:E38 - Sporting KC signs free agents Ben Sweat & Uri Rosell. Thad is late. Will he join before the show ends?
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Postgame Show - We're Going Legit
We're ushered into a new era for Shades of Blue as Thad lays down the show's first ever ad read.
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Catalan Cafe - Shades of Blue
S4:E37 - Wrapping up the 2021 MLS Season, speculating wildly about the offseason, and debating the proper way to honor Ilie Sanchez.
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Pointing Fingers - Shades of Blue
S4:E36 - We go through the five stages of grief... with microphones in front of us.
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Another One - Shades of Blue
S4:E35 - With the return of San Zusi & RSL winning without taking a shot, Sporting KC sets sights on MLS Cup.
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Pre-Playoff Pod - Shades of Blue
S4:E34 - Does Alan Pulido get the nod this weekend? We're talking all things Sporting KC and MLS Cup Playoffs.
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Conspiracy - Shades of Blue
S4:E33 - The handball that wasn’t, and an epic Vermes rant. After a crazy week we’re venting, analyzing, & finding positives.
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Decision Week! - Shades of Blue
S4:E32 - Sporting KC enters the final week of the regular season on top of the West. All your burning questions answered. Kind of.
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Timmy Takedown - Shades of Blue
S4:E31 - Analyzing Melia's body slam from every possible angle and talking MLS playoff races ahead of SKC match vs the Galaxy.
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The World Cup in KC - Shades of Blue
S4:E30 - A huge week of soccer in Kansas City for Sporting, the USWNT, and the hopes of hosting the 2026 World Cup.
30 min
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Missed Opportunity - Shades of Blue
S4:E29 - What went wrong against Vancouver, assessing the SKC defense, & finding a ceiling without Pulido.
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Man on the Moon - Shades of Blue
S4:E28 - Checking out the race atop of the Western Conference and previewing upcoming SKC & USMNT matches.
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Postgame Show - Busio & USMNT
Gianluca Busio is making his return to the USMNT for the next set of World Cup Qualifiers.
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MVP - Shades of Blue
S4:E27 - Daniel Salloi in the MVP discussion, a leaky Sporting KC defense, and the difference between Pulido & Shelton.
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Get Mean - Shades of Blue
S4:E26 - Is Sporting KC too nice? Recovering from the loss to Seattle, preparing for FC Dallas, & players we could take in a fight.
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Postgame: Seth Sinovic & FIFA Player Ratings
It turns out Seth Sinovic will not be playing in MLS for eternity. FIFA 22 player ratings are out, it's time to argue about stuff.
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Good vs Evil - Shades of Blue
S4:E25 - Full pre-game coverage to get you excited for the Sounders match.
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Rounding Into Form - Shades of Blue
S4:E24 - First place and a battle for the top of the MLS Western Conference this weekend? This week is a vibe.
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Spending the Busio Money - Shades of Blue
S4:E23 - How will Peter Vermes spend all that new cash from Busio's transfer?
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