SportSpyder - The Latest Sporting Kansas City Podcasts

Episode 181 - Another SKC loss, discussing more pragmatic tactics, and the MLS kids are alright.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:47:23 GMT

Worst Week Ever - Shades of Blue

FFSN Sporting KC — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

3 matches in 7 days. 3 losses. 9 goals conceded. And a shutout loss against a lower league opponent.

Sporting KC are bottom of the West and level on points with Orlando for the Wooden Space race.

Unsurprisingly, we find time to talk about things not soccer related.

S9:E15

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State of the Club: Sporting Kansas City

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:59:53 GMT

Teal Rising Champs again- Keeping Current

FFSN Sporting KC — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:31:00 GMT

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Crashed out of the open cup - Shades of Blue

FFSN Sporting KC — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:20:00 GMT

Sporting KC was embarrassed when they crashed out of the Open Cup in a loss to a lower division team.

We discuss the loss, reasons, Wicky, the Current, the USWNT and more on the latest episode.

S9:E14

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Episode 180 - Just when you think it can't get any worse...

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:40:49 GMT

What Should the Expectations be for Sporting KC?

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:23:49 GMT

So much soccer - Shades of Blue

FFSN Sporting KC — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:04:00 GMT

So much soccer in town, Sporting KC is back home after another road loss. The Current ended a losing streak and now competes in the "prestigious" Teal Rising Cup. The Comets made the post season and more!

S9:E13

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Episode 179 - SKC Struggle in Salt Lake, Temwa makes everything better, and MLS gets drunk for Saturday brunch.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:54:56 GMT

Sporting KC Continue to Struggle, but the KC Current Bounce Back

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:36:59 GMT

KC Soccer Journal interview with Jake Davis

FFSN Sporting KC — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:37:00 GMT

Sporting Kansas City midfielder (defender, winger) Jake Davis sat down to chat with Thad Bell. Jake talks about being the second-longest tenured player (or is it really the longest) on Sporting KC, the club turning around, coach Wicky, the support of the fans and his unique middle name.

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Stock up or down for the last window - Shades of Red, White and Blue

FFSN Sporting KC — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:08:00 GMT

Our fourth official episode of the new pod! The World Cup is getting closer and fans are worried about the latest results. We talk about the games and we rate the players. Did anyone's stock go up? Did coach Mauricio Pochettino's job get harder?

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Playoffs up next -- The Blue Turf

FFSN Sporting KC — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:02:00 GMT

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team, and Thad Bell from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kansas City Soccer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recorded the latest episode from the "World Famous Soccer Dome."

The Comets host the Ambush in the first match in the first round of the playoffs before heading across state for the second game.

We discuss the season a little bit, what we expect from the playoffs, possible pos season awards and even some possible expansion for next season.

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Not a great week - Keeping Current

FFSN Sporting KC — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:05:00 GMT

It did not go well... Three matches... zero points.

Next up is Gotham.

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Episode 178 - The USMNT come back to earth, The Current continue to confound, and an RSL preview as SKC get back into action

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:37:30 GMT

All of our teams suck - Shades of Blue

FFSN Sporting KC — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Two terrible weekends in a row for Kansas City soccer fans. Sporting KC, the Current, the Comets, and the USMNT have all been disappointing.

So, we start off with the 2027 MLS Sprint Season announcement. Thad tells us how even when MLS gets it right... they still get it wrong somehow.

S9:E12

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Is Chris Armas Already on the Hot Seat?

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:43:37 GMT

Sporting KC Crash Back Down to Earth

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:50:21 GMT

Episode 177 - SKC gets manhandled by Colorado, the Current look midfield-less(shocker!), and USMNT chat.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:39:35 GMT

The pressure is on for Pulskamp - Shades of Blue

FFSN Sporting KC — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

John Pulskamp had a couple howlers in Sporting KC's 4-1 loss to the Rapids. It's unfortunately a known occurrence for the Homegrown Player now in his sixth season.

But the Big Bear is a free agent after this season and SKC are in the process of rebuilding. Is Pulskamp still the guy for the future?

S9:E11

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Victory Pod AGAIN!

KC Sports Network — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

USMNT Roster - Shades of Red, White and Blue?

FFSN Sporting KC — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:03:00 GMT

Our third official episode of the new pod! The World Cup is getting closer, the roster competition is fierce and coach Mauricio Pochettino announced the roster for the March camp. Robert and Thad discuss the roster, any surprises and the injuries.

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Armas era begins - Keeping Current

FFSN Sporting KC — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:01:00 GMT

With new players, coach, and injuries fans were a little nervous about their team. We break down the goals, the performances and the overall result. We also take a look at the Current's upcoming road trip. S5:E6

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OUR FIRST VICTORY POD OF 2026

KC Sports Network — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:53:14 GMT

Playoffs clinched - The Blue Turf

FFSN Sporting KC — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:24:00 GMT

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team, and Thad Bell from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kansas City Soccer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recorded the latest episode remotely this time. The Comets have struggled with consistency lately, falling from first to fifth. In their latest matches they earned a point at home and a win on the road against San Diego. That would be considered a good result if reveresed but was it a good sign anyway?

We have to discuss the bit of controversy with comments made by the manging partner about a referee decision.

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