Podcast

KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast

News, Soccer, Sports, Sports News

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.

Soccer chart
#138
Episodes
691
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
55 min
On air since
2014
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

691 episodes, newest first

  1. One more match in 2026 - Shades of Blue

    Season 9, Episode 41

    Show notes

    Back at it again with Cody, Carrie and Thad. Sporting KC draws the last home game of 2026 with a result against Dallas. What were the Core moments of the match?

    In the second segment, we talk about the Current winning again and hosting a home match in the first round.

    The Spoon Watch was the subject of the third segment. Again...

    S9:E41

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    1 hr 3 min
  2. Another missed opportunity - Shades of Blue

    Season 9, Episode 40

    Show notes

    Back at it again with Cody, Robert, David, and Thad. Another missed opportunity in a loss to Austin in the first segment.

    In the second segment, we talk about the Current winning and the success of UMKC and KU .

    The Spoon Watch was the subject of the third segment.

    S9:E40

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    59 min
  3. Jacob Peterson joins the show!

    Show notes

    Recording from the Shades of Blue x CORE Outdoor Equipment Tailgate ahead of the Sporting KC vs RSL match, we were joined by former player Jacob Peterson.

    Jake is now part of scouting and player acquisition for SKC and he gives us some really great insight.

    He tells us how scouting has changed with a new influx of money, how the club is convincing great players from around the world to come to Kansas City, and also how much he hates RSL.

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    41 min
  4. Tailgate, a loss and the spoon - Shades of Blue

    Season 9, Episode 39

    Show notes

    Back at it again with Cody, Carrie, David, and Thad. We had our first official Shades of Blue tailgate, but it did not help Sporting KC.

    We discuss the game and the performance in the first segment.

    In the second segment, we talk about the tailgate and the Current.

    The Spoon Watch was the subject of the third segment.

    S9:E39

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    50 min
  5. 38 min
  6. UMKC, KU and the Open Cup - Across the KC Pyramid

    Show notes

    Thad Bell and Joseph Reina recorded thelatest episode of our new pod series for the KC Soccer Journal. This pod is focused on grassroots, college and lower-division soccer.

    We talk about the UMKC Men stumbling on the road but still high ranked. We discuss UMKC Women, KU, and more.

    Joseph covered the U.S. Open Cup match from last week.

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    50 min
  7. The Brazilian King - Shades of Blue

    Show notes

    Back at it again with just David and Thad. Sporting KC comes back to earn a draw at home and Andre continues to be impressive. David tells us how good Andre has been and teaches a little Portuguese.

    In the second segment, we talk about the Current and where they are positioned for playoffs.

    In the last segment, we talk about both U.S, National teams and how much David loves Jesse Marsch. (or not)

    S9:E39

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    1 hr 13 min
  8. 57 min
  9. SKC loss, Current win and Tres a Cero - Shades of Blue

    Season 9, Episode 38

    Show notes

    Back at it again with Cody, Robert, Carrie, and Thad. We three games to discuss

    In the first segment, we talk about Sporting KC falling in Seattle.

    In the second segment, we talk about the Current's win over Bay FC and USMNT's in over Mexico.

    In the last segment, we talk about the spoon watch and more.

    S9:E38

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    1 hr 17 min
  10. 45 min
  11. A Clean Sheet! - Shades of Blue

    Season 9, Episode 37

    Show notes

    A full pod with Cody, Robert, Carrie, David, and Thad. We get back together to discuss a good day in KC soccer.

    In the first segment, we talk about SKC's win on the road at Houston and their first clean sheet of the season.

    In the second segment, we talk about the Current's win over Denver.

    In the last segment we talk the US Men's Nstional team and more.

    S9:E37

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    59 min
  12. 45 min
  13. Second half collapse - Shades of Blue

    Season 9, Episode 36

    Show notes

    Carrie, Robert, and Thad get back together. In the first segment, we break down thoughts and feelings from that epic second-half collapse by Sporting KC.

    In the second segment, we chat about the KC Current, Vlatko and the top ranked UMKC Roos.

    In the last segment we talk about our frustrations from both teams.

    S9:E36

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    1 hr 12 min
  14. UMKC keeps getting results - Across the KC Pyramid

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Thad Bell and Joseph Reina recorded the second episode of a new pod series for the KC Soccer Journal. This pod is focused on grassroots, college and lower-division soccer.

    The college season is hitting the conference game portion, and the UMKC men have been making waves. Coach Pore has had his squad facing ranked opponents all over the place and we just saw them take on a top-ranked team in KC this week. We discuss that in the first segment.

    In the second segment we go through some of the other Div I teams in the area.

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    46 min
  15. Checking in with nationally ranked UMKC head coach Ryan Pore

    Show notes

    Thad Bell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kansas City Soccer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ talks with Ryan Pore, the head coach of the UMKC Men's team. The Roos are nationally ranked and have been getting results against tough competition on the road and at home.

    The Roos have missed some key players and are still getting the results in a difficult non-conference schedule. After a hard-fought draw on the road, the Roos return home to face San Diego, another top-ranked team.

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    19 min
  16. 55 min
  17. A Banger for Andre - Shades of Blue

    Show notes

    Cody, Carrie, David, and Thad get back together. In the first segment, we take a look at Sporting KC's win over LAFC. Andre Luiz scored a banger for his first SKC goal and Calheira is on a roll.

    In the second segment, we chat about the KC Current, Vlatko and the UMKC Roos.

    In the last segment we talk about the Or Blorian news and the next match.

    S9:E35

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    45 min
  18. 1 hr 3 min
  19. Better after the window? - Shades of Blue

    Show notes

    Cody, Robert, Carrie, David, and Thad get back together.

    In the first segment, we take a look at Sporting KC's match in Dallas.

    In the second segment, we chat about Andres Luiz and the KC Current.

    In the last segment, we grade the transfer window and play a game.

    S9:E34

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    1 hr 19 min
  20. 43 min

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