• Orlando rematch! Live up to the hype? - Keeping Current
    Sep 18 2024
    Current have the rematch with Orlando. Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current. There was a lot of hype about the rematch. It may not have been what people wanted, but it was what the Current needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Current defeats the Royals - Keeping Current
    Sep 10 2024
    Current get back on the right side of the scoresheet Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current. The Current beat the Utah Royals on the back of a tremendous Temwa goal. What went right, how did the new players do? Almuth Schult made some big saves and Kayla Sharples earned her first start for KC. Next up is Orlando. Can the Current give them some payback for the loss in Kansas City? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Ejected Jake - Shades of Blue
    Sep 8 2024
    Sporting KC have now dropped a total of 22 points from winning positions this season after drawing the New York Red Bull. We analyze the 4-2-3-1 formation with Zorhan Bassong and Jake Davis in the double-pivot. Davis fulfilled the Roger Espinoza prophecy. Alan Pulido finally scored a goal. Will Temwa Chawinga win MVP of the NWSL? The US Men's National Team lost to Canada in front of a weak crowd at CMP in Kansas City. Mauricio Pochettino reportedly will be made official before the next friendly on Tuesday. S7:E38 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Time to be concerned? - Keeping Current
    Sep 3 2024
    A pair of losses! Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current. The Current had an amazing Olympic break but have struggled since returning to NWSL play. Should Kansas City fans be concerned? Is it returning to the norm for the team or is it something that will be quickly corrected? Fist segment is a little more negative and the second segment is a little more positive. We also discuss what is up with all of these moves the Current have made lately and why. WHY is the key part. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Can SKC buyout Pulido's contract? - Shades of Blue
    Sep 2 2024
    Sporting KC have fallen up the stairs into the US Open Cup Final... and the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Do they have a chance against LAFC in a month? And what will SKC look like by the time the CCC begins? We look at the MLS table and try to come up with any feasible path for Sporting KC to make the playoffs. Alan Pulido is snake bitten. At what point should SKC consider buying out his massive contract? The USMNT roster is out for the upcoming friendlies, including the match vs Canada at Children's Mercy Park. Will our friend Stephen Afrifa keep a really impressive stat going for SKC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Where did that come from?! - Shades of Blue
    Aug 26 2024
    This weekend marked the return to regular season play for both Sporting KC and the KC Current. And their fortunes were reversed. We're talking about SKC's 3-0 shutout over Orlando City and all the bangers along the way. Plus the rumors about Kayden Pierre's move to Genk. The Open Cup Semifinals are on Tuesday night. SKC have a chance to play for a final - and maybe even qualify for the Champions Cup - with a win over Indy Eleven. S7:E36 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Women's Cup Champions - Keeping Current
    Aug 20 2024
    So much to discuss! Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal is joined by Daniel Sperry from the KC Star to discuss the Kansas City Current. The Current won the most recent version of The Women's Cup. Despite the great league record, strong performances in the Summer Cup, and winning the Women's Cup, the Current keep working on the roster. Another player in and out and more to come.... probably! We discuss both tournaments and player movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 3D Printed Trophy - Shades of Blue
    Aug 19 2024
    The KC Current have their first trophy. But how excited are we about The Women's Cup and where does it rank among the made up, cash grab tournaments around soccer? Sporting KC signed Joaquin Fernandez in the Summer Window. While a big splash wasn't expected, it isn't easy watching teams like Real Salt Lake be so active. Could it be? Did the USMNT really land one of the most highly respected coaches in the world? We react to the Mauricio Pochettino reports and what it means for the 2026 World Cup. We're joined by Carrie Robinson, who you might already know from being hilarious on Twitter. S7:E35 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins