Home and Away - A Sporting KC Podcast

Episode 189 - The USMNT's unceremonious World Cup exit, what's next for them, and more Sporting KC Player signings!

In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze the US Men's National Soccer Team's disappointing exit from the World Cup, exploring the factors behind their performance, structural issues, and the potential for future growth leading up to 2030. In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze the latest developments in US soccer, including coaching changes, player signings, and World Cup insights. They also discuss MLS team strategies and upcoming matches, providing expert opinions and predictions. Music by The Spin Wires

Episode 188 - We talk about rizz, bunker tactics, oh and also the USMNT game vs Turkiye, plus a Bosnia preview.

In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze the US Men's National Team's recent World Cup performance, tactical decisions, player evaluations, and prospects for the future. They also discuss MLS's role in player development and the potential career paths for top American players. In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of football transfers, tactical strategies, and World Cup highlights, providing expert insights and analysis. Music by The Spin Wires

Episode 187 - Sporting KC sign a player! The USMNT continues to be the protagonist, and Temwa gets a contract extension

In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze the US Men's National Team's recent performances, tactical decisions, and player signings for Sporting Kansas City. They also delve into World Cup stories, fan experiences, and coaching insights, providing a comprehensive look at current soccer developments. In this episode, Drew and Cody discuss the latest in soccer, including World Cup highlights, fan culture, coaching insights, and MLS updates. They explore how passion and organization elevate the game and share their thoughts on the US Men's National Team's performance and future prospects. Music by The Spin Wires

Episode 186 - The USMNT get in Flo state, more World Cup musings, and the Current say goodbye to Aly Sentnor

In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze the US Men's National Team's historic performance in the World Cup, focusing on tactical innovation, team cohesion, and the impact of coaching philosophy. They explore how this game could signal a new era for American soccer and discuss the broader implications for international play. In this episode, Drew and Cody discuss the latest World Cup matches, team performances, fan experiences in Kansas City, and the state of soccer analysis and broadcasting. They share insights on team strategies, fan culture, and the growth of soccer in the US. Music by The Spin Wires

Episode 185 - SKC Listener Mailbag, new player rumors(!), and the World Cup is here!

We are back!  Cody has returned from his sojourn to the North and just in time for us to prepare for some kind of tournament that is being played here this summer?  Cup of the Worlds or something?  Is this like the Intercontinental Challenge Cup or something different?  Jokes aside, we are hours away from the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup and 7 weeks of soccer overstimulation to our senses, so it is good that we are getting together beforehand to discuss this sport that we all love. That said, this is a Sporting KC podcast, and it has been a minute since Cody and I have discussed SKC, so we do have a few mailbag topics to dig into while that team is on hiatus during the World Cup break, including a player rumor! and hopefully as that break continues some news will start to trickle in regarding more potential transfer moves and how the team is preparing for the 2nd half of the season.   Obviously the USMNT is kicking off their home World Cup campaign on Friday, on the heels of a couple decent, let’s call them professional performances vs Senegal and Germany.  Certainly a vast improvement on the last window vs Portugal and Belgium, and there are some interesting tidbits I think that we can take away from how these games went and how personnel performed that could inform the way this team will try to play this summer. There were also a couple supposed soccer games in Brazil for the USWNT, and they served a useful lesson for that team, if not really how to play the beautiful game, but rather how to survive when the opponent will simply not allow it to be beautiful in the first place,