Episode 53 - SKC takes over the top spot in the Wooden Spoon chase, Automatisms 2.0, and a lot of talk about good defensive midfielders.

Things are rotten in the state of Missouri(Kansas?). Sporting KC have scored 2 goals in 7 matches and have zero wins across that span. While the MLS playoff structure allows for quite a bit of leeway early in the season, this type of start is not something teams usually come back from. While this was far from the worst performance of the year, the results stay negative, and the mood for both fans and players is pretty dour. Drew and Cody try to discuss the reasons why, and what the options or prospects are for improvement. Plenty of time is spent on discussing who is to blame, and who(isn't) taking responsibility. Another discussion about Automatisms, this time talking about whether some should be employed in the attacking phase by SKC to eliminate some of the poor decision making of late by the players in those situations. A discussion around the shape of the USWNT after two friendly wins vs. Ireland, and the prospect of a Julie Ertz return in New Zealand. Finally a preview of a San Jose team that looks a lot more fun to watch than SKC is right now. How the tides have changed. Music by The Spin Wires