The Center Forward Podcast!
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This podcast is dedicated to the Louisville soccer scene. Content includes Louisville City, Racing Louisville, local happenings, and both National teams. Will indulge in MLS only if I have had a really bad day :-) ... hope you will subscribe and join us!
Episodes
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#121 - Moving Forward
Good morning! Who's ready for a fun night at LFS for yet another playoff match? Tough opponent coming to town, so it won't be a cake walk. In this episode, Joey and I discuss Racing's season finale against Sand Diego (Landon Donovan really needs to take the dive and go bald. It's over, bro!) and...
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#120 - HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND READY TO GO!
Hey there! Didya miss us? Two weeks down due to dental issues for Joey and laryngitis for me, but we're back! We discuss no less than SIX matches and focus on Racing's last chance against San Diego ... HERE ... and what we hope will be another deep run into the playoffs for LouCity. We also cover...
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#119: A Tale Of Two Teams
Good morning, and I hope you are doing well this amazing morning! Between the cloudless skies and colorful nights October here has been fantastic, but not so much in other places. Another bad storm hit the landmass, and we have the folks in Florida who have to deal with the aftermath in our…
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#118 - LIPAFC, and LFS too.
Good morning! Another glorious October day is on tap for our teams. One is arguably the biggest NWSL match in Racing's history, as a lot of changes were made to get the team into the playoffs but they currently find themselves three points on the outside looking in with four matches remaining.…
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117: (sumthinsumthinsumthin) RAIN
Good day! Obviously, first thing is all of our deepest thoughts and prayers for everyone impacted by the storm. In this episode, Joey and I discuss another big win for Racing against NC that puts them bakc into a playoff spot, Loucity doing it's best a man down but coming up short against Detroit...
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#116: Round And Round ... and Sniffles.
Good day! Sorry this is a little late, but we got it in time for you to hear Joey and I discuss two main topics; Racing's big and much needed win at home against Angel City and Loucity's dominant performance on the road down in Tulsa. Other stuff as well, so check it out! Thanks for listening,...
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#115 - Thank You!
Good morning! Before we start, a heart felt THANK YOU to those of you who listen as we've reached 10,000 downloads! Guess we're doing something right? :-) In this episode, Joey and I discuss LouCity's "3D" performance against Loudon, Racing hits "RED ALERT" with a tough loss out West, the USMNT…
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#114: Hello September!
Good Morning! Hopefully you all are well and are in awe of this beautiful morning we're having! In this episode, Joey and I keep it super simple as we discuss the Racing setback at home against Seattle and Loucity's crazy win in North Carolina, ending with the letter J in our "ABCs of Louisville...
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#113: Racing Rebound, Loucity Jobbed, and JOC Returns!
Good later morning, everyone! Sorry this was a little late this morning, hope we didn't mess up your breakfast plans :-) Simple show this week, as Joey and I discuss LouCity's tough result in Hartford (and yes, we talk about THAT guy with the cards), Racing's changes (thanks for all of the...
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#112 - SOME THINGS CHANGE, WHILE OTHERS REMAIN THE SAME
Good morning! Looks like another beautiful evening is on tap at LFS for those going to the Racing match tonight. Hope you get a program, because you may need it! Joey and I discuss the MASSIVE changes with the team this week, Loucity's extremely efficient and dominant win against conference rival...
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#111: The Memory Generating Wonder Machine!
Good morning! EPL has started ... who ya got? Well, Joey and I talk about that! We mainly discuss Racing's win in the final match of The Women's Cup, The USWNT securing gold in Paris, and ... well, just another LouCity match for the ages! How many incredible moments have they had? Some other…
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#110: HOT STUFF IN AUGUST!
Good morning! Hopefully, you have gotten out in this majestic weather we are having. In this episode, Joey and I discuss Racing's shootouts in the Summer Cup, Loucity's strong recent run capped by a professional win in New Mexico, the Olympics, and some other HOT STUFF ... and we announce a…
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#109: Strike When The Iron Is Hot At The Beach, or Sumthin!
Happy Saturday! After a well enjoyed week in "The Garden State" (Yes, that is Jersey's motto), we're back with a full show! Racing wins in their first Summer Tournament matchup, Loucity's "Worst Defender In The League" (yikes) scores late to get three vs Colorado, drone shenanigans at The…
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#108: I'm Not Wilted. Are You Wilted?
Hello again, friend! Before beginning, all our thoughts and prayers to Bev Yanez as she and her family recover from their recent tragic loss. None of this soccer stuff even remotely matters compared to that. May they find some level of peace and comfort as they face the days ahead, and all our…
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#107: Happy Murica Day!
Happy July 4th, everyone! Hope you are enjoying the extended holiday weekend and found some time to enjoy your favorite grilled snacks, because ... MURICA! In this episode, Joey and I talk about LouCity's fantastic performance in Enzoham, Racing's struggles at home against Bay FC, and how the…
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#106: Who Are We (and our first ever RED ALERT SEGMENT!)?
Good day! So, this episode is LOADED with stuff .... in fact, more than we planned on! Joey and I discuss the LouCity drubbing here, Racing's gutsy comeback in LA, USWNT roster announcements, and then the USMNT near perfect performance in the first group stage match of Copa America, as well as a...
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#105 - ANOTHER STEAMY SIX PACK!
Happy Summer Solstice! Hot enough for ya? Yikes! Joey is back from BAAASTAN and we have another six pack of games to reminisce about: Some blech, some meh, some woot! We also begin a new segment, "The ABCs of Louisville". A lot going on that we will get to as well in the upcoming weeks as we…
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#104 - MEMORY LANE 6 PACK
Hey! Miss us? We've missed you! A new micro PC has been purchased to replace my old laptop (RIP) and we're back in business. Joey and I relive SIX matches from Racing and Loucity (no losses) before last weekend, so you get to take a walk down Memory Lane and smile at the successes both teams have...
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#103: Rolling Along ...
Hello again! New phone, new issues ... sorry this came out a day late ... another sorta bare-boned episode where we discuss Racing's struggles in Washington and LouCity's demolition of OC, as well as an American coach in Canada, An attempt ion England to roll back VAR, and other stuff ... doing…
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#102 - No Disingenuous Dynamisms Allowed!
Hey there! Hopefully the weather is as perfect where you are as it is here this morning. Not east to do a show after a couple of tough losses, but Joey and I do our best to dissect the Racing match in Harrison NJ as well as LouCity's "Oh-so-close" in Seattle, as well as Up Open Cup results that,...
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#101 - Bare Bones Edition
Hey everyone. Hope you all had a fun Derby! A late edition and fairly simple. We talk about Racing's brawl in Harrison, LouCity's massacre of Insurance City FC, and how MLS continues to be silly. Love others, friends. And Share The Love. Others could really use it, and your random moment kindness...
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#100: HISTORY - Our Centennial show w/special guest Niall McCabe
Good day! Derby is only a week away ... who should I bet on? :-) In this very special 100th episode, Joey and I talk to Loucity legend Niall McCabe about the past and present. We also delve into LouCity's grind of a win in Windy Loudon, Racing's pulverizing of Utah (who apparently has a keeper…
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#99: More Afternoon Games! Also, Planes and Boom Booms ...
Good day, and HAPPY THUNDER! Today kicks off the two week madness that is known as "Derby", a uniquely Louisville experience. PLEASE BE SAFE AND ENJOY! Speaking of experience ... In this episode, Joey and I discuss Racing experiencing another draw last week after a rough start but a great...
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#98 - Wanting And Waiting
Good day! Hopefully you are well (and you have your taxes done? I don't lol ... ) Anyway ... In this episode, Joey and I preview the big Racing match v San Diego (should be perfect weather), Loucity's massive and dominant LIPAFC win ( a great day all around with solid national TV numbers)…
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#97 - BIG TIME
Happy #LIPAFC Day! Offered for your listening pleasure before the match: 1) LouCity dominates Birmingham in amazing fashion. 2) Racing's dos-a-cero curse continues, but still unbeaten! 3) Prelude the the biggest USL Match ever played at LSF, as CBS will air LIPAFC nationally. Crazy. That's it....
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#96 - REVIVALS
Good day! Hope all is well in your world, and a Happy Easter to you all! In this episode, Joey and I discuss LouCity's big home opener win v Lilleyball (and the fantastic atmosphere at the match), Racing's draw on the road in Houston (which had plenty of positives; it really feels like this team…
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#95 - 300,000 Reasons To Love This New Episode!
Happy Loucity Home Opener Day! Hope all is well in your world. In this episode, Joey and I delve into Loucity's victory on the El Paso Memorial Battlefield, Racing's home opener draw v Orlando last weekend which did have several positives, but ultimately ran into their odd issues with being ahead…
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#94 - Here We Go!
Holy moly, can it be ... Season Opener Day? Seems like a life time ago, right? In this very abbreviated show, Joey and I discuss the lead up to both Racing and Loucity's first league matches and ... well, tell ya what. Listen and enjoy :-) We'll have full episodes soon! Thanks for listening, and...
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#93 - We're Gonna Find Out.
Good day! March is right around the corner, which means it's almost time for the soccerzz! In this episode, Joey and I cover current Racing and Loucity events (we need more), the blue card proposal (confusing), and other stuff ... mainly the continued attempt by MLS to distance their league from...
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#92 - Cat Hunting Is Hard
Hi everyone! Hope all is well in your world. In between periods of searching the Indy area for a couple of cats, Joey and I discuss general Racing and LouCity business (who look like they are off to a really good start), and then submerge ourselves into the train wreck that became the MLS Miami...
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#91 - Welcome Back, And Greetings From Fishers, Indiana!
Greetings from Fishers, Indiana! I love my new place. But it's only 100 or so miles from LFS, and that ain't far at all. In our first show of 2024, Joey and I discuss the numerous changes of both LouCity and Racing. Several key departures leave a lot of questions that need to be answered, but I...
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#90 - Pondering The Future
Good day! So ... are you ready to feast? What is your "go to" on Thanksgiving? Something Italian always forks for me. But anyway ... So, soccering for 2023 has come to an end. Many positives to look at for both squads in '24, but some questions as well. Joey and I delve into it as best we can.…
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#89 - Better late than never I guess ...
Hi all! Extremely late after last week's game, but hey at least you have it ... better late than never, amirite? Joey and I discuss Loucity's Charleston experience and some other random musings. Season recaps coming up soon. You all are the best! Thanks for listening and as always, please…
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#88 - Here We Go Again!
Good day! So after some of their trials and tribulations this season, who thought this would be happening? LouCity finds itself in yet another Eastern Conference Final ... again! Amazing. Joey and I cover the Playoff rout of Detroit City, the departure of Coach Kim from Racing, more MLS delusion,...
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#87 - Hey, where’s my cooler?
Good day! Here I was all packed up for the offseason and BLAM ... a home playoff game for Loucity! Joey and I discuss the last two matches which included yet another amazing post season penalty kick nail biter vs FC Elvis, Racing's season coming to an end in San Diego, and Jozy Altidore's hot…
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#86 - NEED THAT GOOD MOJO
Good day! Whatever your pre-match superstitions are, we're gonna need them this weekend! In this episode, Joey and I discuss the Loucity draw v Hartford and Racing's tremendous comeback v Orlando. Short and sweet. Need that good mojo, friends! And please, more than ever, SHARE THE LOVE!
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#85 - ＜sad sigh＞
Good day! In this episode, Joey I I go over Loucity's comeback win in Virginia as well as ... well ... whatever that was in New Mexico, Racing's rough performance in Chicago, the ticket price explosion in Miami, a 13 year old makes his professional debut in Sacramento, and how the World Cup is...
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#84 -Arena Rock makes everything better!
Happy Saturday! In a slightly abbreviated show, Joey and I discuss Racing's rough go against Houston, Loucity's win against the soon to be ex San Diego side and ... well ... probably the most disappointing loss in recent memory against the Miami team that doesn't have Messi ... as well as our top...
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#83 (I think) - Cool Accent, Bro!
Good day ... isn't it great that fall is certainly here! Sorry about last week; a combo of a laptop and electricity issues had me baffled, but I am unbaffled now .. and yes, that's a word ... Our guest this week is none other than the iconic Michael Bromilow, aka "Scouse"! We discuss the ups and...
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#82 - Happy September!
Hey there! Ready to enjoy the Labor Day holiday? We have a special guest from the supporter ranks to help us today, Calvin McPherson! We discuss LouCity's late (and extremely satisfying) win against "Paul The Fall" and his Oakland side, Racing's point in Harrison New Jersey (which is also...
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81 - Hace Mucho Calor
Hi all ... are you staying hydrated? taking in as much A/C as possible? Yikes, it's hot! In this episode, Joey and I touch on yet another blech-fest from LouCity, Racing fighting back for a draw against The Star Studded LA Wingy People, an all time USMNT top 10, and of course we discuss the World...
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#80 - THE OCTO-SHOW!
Good day! What's on tap for our eightieth episode, you ask? We have Loucity draws, Racing season recap, and our top ten USWNT players of all time. Sadly the USA is out of the tournament, but before I log on to work I gotta ask: So who's joining me on the SPAIN TRAIN ?!!?! Que viva España! :-) You...
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#79 - Wouldn’t it be nice ...
Good day! If you are listening to this on the day it is released, sounds like we'll need rain gear for the Loucity game tonight, so be prepared! In this episode, Joey and I talk about another dominant Loucity performance, Racing's tough go in KC, and we do a deep dive into the USWNT's loss to...
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#78 - Summer Breezes
Good day! As I deal with a sinus infection, Joey and I discuss LouCity's impressive dominance (and hopefully, reemergence) in the 1392nd (?) installation of LIPAFC, Racing's solid effort in Houston which sadly returned no result, and the USWNT's group stage matches against the Netherlands and...
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# 77: CHANGES
Hi, everyone! We're going to try and release these on Tuesdays for a few weeks and see how that works, as it is closer to the previous weekend's action. In this episode, Joey and I cover Racing's continuing impressive run of form after a great Challenge Cup win, LouCity's continuing woes, the...
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#76 - DON’T BRING ME DOWN!
Hey! Hope you are all well. Hopefully the rain will hold off for the friendly tonight? Let's hope so. Joey and I review LouCity's grind-it-out win v Loudon as well as the painful loss v Lilleyball, The pro and cons of the USMNT C+ Team being ousted from the Gold Cup, The HUGE announcement that…
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#75 - Lotsa Good Stuff
Good Noon! A little late here, sorry :-) Joey and I schmooze about Loucity having a great road performance but getting 2 points yanked away from them by the redshirts yet again, Racing's somewhat frustrating point in Seattle and their FANTASTIC performance last night v KC, The USMNT continuing...
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#74 - Happy July!
Good day! In our first episode of July, Joey and I talk about LouCity finally pushing through at home to defeat Las Vegas, another "almost" for Racing in NC, USMNT moving forward in the Gold Cup, and, well ... other stuff! Safe travels to anyone driving to Pittsburg or flying out to Seattle for…
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#73 - Good Times
Good day! Hopefully, you are doing well. Joey and I review Loucity's draw in Phoenix (How on EARTH was that a penalty?!?!?) and a fun night here last Wednesday in their 1st ever international friendly, Racing's big win here against Gotham (Which plays in New Jersey but has "NY" in their name…
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#72 - Money Changes Everything
Good day! Joey and I have a JAM PACKED EPISODE for you this beautiful Saturday morning!! LouCity continues to struggle, Racing continues to gut out results (including a great Challenge Cup home win), Messi is the new savior of MLS (I believe that makes #7 or so), and the USMNT makes us happy with…
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This podcast is dedicated to the Louisville soccer scene. Content includes Louisville City, Racing Louisville, local happenings, and both National teams. Will indulge in MLS only if I have had a really bad day :-) ... hope you will subscribe and join us!
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