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Home and Away - A Sporting KC Podcast — 197 episodes
Episode 195 - SKC are making moves, Dejan Joveljic out, Owen Wolff in, Andre Luiz arrives, and transfer rumors aplenty.
Episode 194 - Manu Garcia out, Andre Luiz in, and hopefully more to come?
Episode 193 - Is Rapha Wicky a Problem?
Episode 192 - Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe sh*t
Episode 191 - SKC return to action but fall to their pink rivals, Tactical choices were made, and who took the fun away from the Current?
Episode 190 - SKC gets ambitious(Mo Salah mentioned), the World Cup final is set, and MLS is Back!
Episode 189 - The USMNT's unceremonious World Cup exit, what's next for them, and more Sporting KC Player signings!
Episode 188 - We talk about rizz, bunker tactics, oh and also the USMNT game vs Turkiye, plus a Bosnia preview.
Episode 187 - Sporting KC sign a player! The USMNT continues to be the protagonist, and Temwa gets a contract extension
Episode 186 - The USMNT get in Flo state, more World Cup musings, and the Current say goodbye to Aly Sentnor
Episode 185 - SKC Listener Mailbag, new player rumors(!), and the World Cup is here!
Episode 184 - Daniel Sperry joins the pod to discuss SKC's renaissance, the Current winning at home, and USMNT roster discourse
Episode 183 - SKC love playing the Galaxy, the MLSPA salary dump, and can the vibes continue?
Episode 182 - SKC show signs of life, the Current do as well, and why "Save the 'Caps" is so important.
Episode 181 - Another SKC loss, discussing more pragmatic tactics, and the MLS kids are alright.
Episode 180 - Just when you think it can't get any worse...
Episode 179 - SKC Struggle in Salt Lake, Temwa makes everything better, and MLS gets drunk for Saturday brunch.
Episode 178 - The USMNT come back to earth, The Current continue to confound, and an RSL preview as SKC get back into action
Episode 177 - SKC gets manhandled by Colorado, the Current look midfield-less(shocker!), and USMNT chat.
Episode 176 - 3pts for SKC in La La Land, an LBJ debut for the ages, and a tale of two halves for the Current.
Episode 175 - The search for silver linings continues, the Current sign *another* attacker, and a La La Land preview
Episode 174 - SKC Shows Signs of Progress
Episode 173 - SKC sign some players(!), let a noteworthy one leave, and struggle in their season opener in San Jose.
Episode 172 - And so it begins...
Episode 171 - Letting your tactical freak flag fly
Episode 170 - Trying to be Soccerwise-r than David Lee
Episode 169 - Patience is running thin
Episode 168 - The Sporting KC Historical Draft
Episode 167 - Player rumors, Current announcements, and MLS news
Episode 166 - New year, new coach
Episode 165 - The SuperDraft happens, The Current hire a surprising head coach, and diving into positional play evolution.
Episode 164 - MLS Offseason truly begins, and we shift our eyes to the potential of next season
Episode 163 - MLS Playoffs continue to entertain, and we discuss how SKC can become one of those fun teams next year.
Episode 162 - The USMNT is fun again, MLS players are definitely not "lazy", and Poch's plan is coming into focus.
Episode 161 - The Current get bounced, MLS Playoffs entertain, and Gio Reyna continues to drive conversation in the USMNT
Episode 160 - The offseason begins as SKC makes their roster decisions
Episode 159 - SKC's 2025 Season(mercifully) ends
Episode 158 - More SKC Roster talk and the USMNT look competent again.
Episode 157 - Daniel Sperry joins for more CSO talk because soccer talk makes us grumpy
Episode 156 - and now our CSO watch has ended
Episode 155 - The David Lee Era begins for SKC w/ special guest Joe Lowery
Episode 154 - SKC loses again, we re-engage in the roster conversation, and CSO chatter heats up.
Episode 153 - SKC are dealt a frustrating loss to Austin, the USMNT finally find a shape that works, and CSO discourse continues.
Episode 152 - SKC gets back to winning ways, Joveljic and Toye keep scoring as a pair, and old guys in Miami get petulant
Episode 151 - The Pain continues for SKC in Seattle, Is Zavagnin the coach of the future, and USMNT Socials having a normal one.
Episode 150 - SKC runs back the 4-4-2, Mason Toye makes his mark, and Drew and Cody play CSO.
Episode 149 - SKC falls to San Diego 2-0 but plays pretty well? Is there reason to panic about the future, and Vancouver vs. Tim Ford.
Episode 148 - SKC signs a center back, tactical compromises for playing the kids, and MLS hot stove is in flames
Episode 147 - Daniel Sperry joins the pod to discuss SKC's poor performance in Vancouver, the two Kerry's, and managing risk.
Episode 146 - SKC get a point from their last two games, Zavagnin continues making necessary halftime adjustments, and more questions than answers about the future.
Episode 145 - SKC wins the variance game of the season, Roster building thoughts, and the USMNT comes up short vs Mexico.
Episode 144 - SKC gets 4 points from 2 games, the MLSPA salary dump and what it means, and lots of US Soccer topics to cover.
Episode 143 - SKC Loses to FC Dallas, Referee Discourse, and USMNT Drama
Episode 142 - LAFC brings SKC back to earth, Cody makes an Ali-like return, and oh boy do we have USMNT takes
Episode 141 - SKC gets a fun win on the road, Cody takes a week off, and we discuss the next evolution of the team.
Episode 140 - SKC gets their third draw in a row in a tale of two halves
Episode 139 - SKC gets a couple good road draws, but offensive concerns remain
Episode 138 - SKC's defense continues to improve, but the offense stagnates.
Episode 137 - SKC Makes History on Star Wars night vs. The Galaxy
Episode 136 - Making Progress
Episode 135 - Sporting KC After Dark is Fun
Episode 134 - Caution: New eras may contain familiar problems
Episode 133 - A new era begins for SKC
Episode 132 - The end of the Vermes era in Kansas City
Episode 131 - New players, familiar problems
Episode 130 - SKC ends their losing streak, positional play evolution, and at least the Current are still fun.
Episode 129 - Progress(?) obfuscated by familiar mistakes
Episode 128 - Indecision breeds ineffectiveness
Episode 127 - 3 games in 7 days, 3 losses in 7 days, is it too soon to overreact?
Episode 126 - Frozen Silver Linings in 1-0 defeats, finally a tactical breakdown of a real game, and the Galaxy get a payday GAM loan.
Episode 125 - Preseason is (finally)over, Silly Season overreactions, and can Messi do it on a sub-zero night in Kansas City?
Episode 124 - Sporting KC goes from 0 to 2 DP's in a weekend
Episode 123 - Greek transfer combo meals, Iraola's tactical revolution, and pouring one out for the '25 Open Cup
Episode 122 - SKC's potential #10, possible tactical philosophies, and using analytics responsibly.
Episode 121 - Flexibility is the word of the week
Episode 120 - Cody's back, Pulido is not, and roster building philosophies
Episode 119 - Sperry joins the pod, SKC offseason transactions and opportunities, and the Current sign some GKs
Episode 118 - SKC/MLS Hot Stove, Building the GK room, and Scouring Transfermarkt for #10's
Episode 117 - SKC Roster moves are official, the USMNT plays fun soccer, and pouring one out for a couple homies.
Episode 116 - Mailbag, analyzing The Current, and MLS Playoffs are drunk
Episode 115 - MLSPA Salary Dump, Option Year Evaluations, and Tactical copycats
Episode 114 - Bring on the Rebuild
Episode 113 - SKC lacks quality, how to use a modern #10, and Joaquin Fernandez makes his debut
Episode 112 - SKC loses a cup final, JFD asserts his dominance, and JFR's potential swan song
Episode 111 - We've run out of new things to talk about
Episode 110 - A frustrating draw for SKC, and the dependencies with the upcoming roster changes.
Episode 109 - 2 shutouts for SKC, tactical fluidity, and the KC Current make moves
Episode 108 - The opposite of absence making the heart grow fonder
Episode 107 - SKC crashes out of Leagues Cup, Roster limitations, and Off-Ball movement.
Episode 106 - SKC vs Fire recap, Cup vs Cup discourse, and playing the yutes.
Episode 105 - SKC employs some tactical fluidity, and look to sign reinforcements
Episode 104 - 3 games in 7 days, rain delays, and USMNT malaise.
Episode 103 - SKC Hires a Sporting Director
Episode 102 - Show Me the Money
Episode 101 - Dependencies, Play Your Kids, and Doing Analytics
Episode 100! - SKC Break their losing streak, Incoming Roster Overhauls, and Put up or Shut Up Time?
Episode 99 - How did SKC get here? Listener Q&A
Episode 98 - Where do we go from here?
Episode 97 - Mentality
Episode 96 - SKC continue to use the 4-2-3-1, so we talk about it.
Episode 95 - SKC drops more points at home, midfield softness, and "I'm not worried about it""
Episode 94 - The Arrowhead Experience, Is this simply who SKC is, and the fake cheese pizza team comes to town.
Episode 93 - More bipolar performances, "poor management", and nerdy roster rule changes
Episode 92 - Using chaos as a weapon, JFD the Goat, and raising the floor
Episode 91 - A tale of two halves, are we overreacting, and the USMNT owns Mexico.
Episode 90 - SKC makes improvements, backups make impressions, and the KC Current are fun again
Episode 89 - A game for nerds, Stadler and Waldorf return, and a MLS roster rule update
Episode 88 - SKC Stadium Upgrades, Referees draw the fans ire(drink), and the effectiveness of Alan Pulido.
Episode 87 - Rusty openers, stadium upgrades, and expensive parking
Episode 86 - MLS Organizational Drama, the "evolution" of Peter Vermes, and the USWNT looks fun again
Episode 85 - Preseason Phase One Ends, Creating Consistent Big Chances, and the Most MLS of Trades
Episode 84 - SKC parts ways with Gavin Wilkinson, Potential referee work stoppages, and Kellyn Acosta linked with SKC
Episode 83 - Sporting KC hires Gavin Wilkinson
Episode 82 - Messi comes to Arrowhead, How to fix the Open Cup, and does anyone care about Camp Cupcake?
Episode 81 - End of Season Report Cards, MLS Hot Stove, and replacing Gadi Kinda
Episode 80 - Drew plays GM, two Sporting Legends say goodbye, and MLS Cup seems like fun
Episode 79 - SKC's Season Ends, Tactical cuteness, and a potential goodbye to two Sporting Legends
Episode 78 - Three week breaks, negating Hector Herrera, and Sergiño Dest loses his mind
Episode 77 - Things you love to see
Episode 76 - SKC invents winning playoff games on the road in St Louis
Episode 75 - Take that Doubters!
Episode 74 - The word of the day is Stale
Episode 73 - Jekyll and Hyde SKC return, a Tale of Two Strikers, and Taylor Swift invades KC.
Episode 72 - SKC gets some good fortune(for once), Pulido gets a contract extension, and we are not impressed with the KC Current.
Episode 71 - SKC Return to Earth(why were we surprised?), what are the benefits of the 4-4-2, and the Days of our Lives in New England
Episode 70 - Drinking the tears of your enemies, The Radoja Effect, and is anyone actually coaching the KC Current?
Episode 69(NICE) - SKC Plays an actual game(and wins!), JFR does all the JFR things, and How to Break Pressure
Episode 68 - Pulido Renewals, Roster Construction, and Game Models
Episode 67 - SKC is who we thought they were, USWNT underperforms & Leagues Cup is fun
Episode 66 - Frustrating Draws, Counter-pressing, and Busio-colored glasses
Episode 65 - SKC return to form, the Gadi Kinda effect, and a real derby in MLS?
Episode 64 - SKC's bad vibes return, misplaced Khiry Shelton hate, and does anyone care about the Gold Cup?
Episode 63 - SKC Get some bad luck, Alan Pulido transfer rumors, and the USMNT is fun again
Episode 62 - Good defensive midfielders are good, good strikers are good, playing good soccer is good.
Episode 61 - A seven point week, the dichotomy of Andreu Fontas and some Argentinian guy joins Inter Miami
Episode 60 - SKC Bounces back against Portland, Vermes' tactical nuance, and WTF is wrong with the Current?
Episode 59 - Misunderstanding rivalries, Goalkeeper analysis, and is SKC soft?
Episode 58 - SKC has an actual winning streak, How to break a press, and things we were right about.
Episode 57 - Crisis averted(for now), do coaches really matter, and why is Preki so mad?
Episode 56 - Making history, the definition of insanity, and what would a Vermes divorce look like?
Episode 55 - Not much has changed, SKC get a win against a semi-pro team, and tactical flexibility(of lack of it)
Episode 54 - SKC punished for mistakes again, What would Drew and Cody do, and Matt Potter gets his walking papers.
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.
Episode 52 - SKC makes changes and improvements, Ben Sweat says sayonara, and a discussion about the SKC Academy system.
Episode 51 - SKC's worst performance of the year, Drew plays GM, and the USMNT win their Nations League Group.
Episode 50 - Agada Island, The Opponent's 18 is still Lava, and salty St Louis fans.
Episode 49 - Why can't SKC score goals? Attacking Kill Patterns and how they are used, and a quick convo about the latest in the Berhalter/Reyna Saga
Episode 48 - Is SKC playing a new base formation? What are these shape changes intended for, and do base formations really matter? Very Excite for the home opener against LA.
Episode 47 - Squad balance, potentially concerning familiar performances due to injuries, and Drew's crackpot playoff ideas
Episode 46 - Defending Counterattacks, Hoops 4.0 is here, and what's wrong with the USWNT midfield?
Episode 45 - Numbing the pain of Kortne Ford's Achilles with a Super Bowl win, Tactical Flexibility and how to accomplish it, and why the hell does MLS keep screwing up the playoffs?
Episode 44: Agada still scoring headers, What actually is positional play, Jesse Marsch we barely knew you, and KC Current becoming goliaths.
Ep 43: Overreacting about preseason scrimmages, Apple TV MLS Season Pass is Here, Automatisms in soccer(football), and SKC's Homegrown dilemma.
Episode 42 - The Return of the Pod
Episode 41 - We love a good midfield
Episode 40 - I don’t know what we’re yelling about!
Episode 39 - It finally happened!
Episode 38 - Where do we go from here?
Episode 37 - That's All Folks!
Episode 36 - Peaked too late I guess
Episode 35 - USMNT Vibe-less, KC Current - no notes
Episode 34 - Agada Feeling
Episiode 33 - Botched panenkas
Episode 32 - Thommy on Thommy crime
Episode 31 - The Return of Fun
Episode 29 - 4 goals in one game? In this economy?
Episode 28 - All Hail the Offside Trap
Episode 27 - Groundhog Day
Episode 26 - The return of Cody's favorite adjective
Episode 25 - What's this? Positivity?
Episode 24 - Old Men Yell at Clouds
Episode 23 - Taylor Twellman dot gif
Episode 22 - Winning's Winning(thanks Vin Diesel)
Episode 21 - Pragmatism: Does it exist?
Episode 20 - Hooray for International Breaks
Episode 19 - Treading Water
Episode 18 - New formations *and* in-game adjustments? In this economy?
Episode 17 - Progress?
Episode 16 - Baby Steps
Episode 15 - Where do we go from here?
Episode 14 - Airing Grievances
Episode 13 - Is this Cathartic?
Episode 12 - Turning the Corner
Episode 11.2 - Hello Darkness My Old Friend
Episode 11.1 - USMNT Final WCQ Window Preview
Episode 10 - Options are Limited
Episode 9 - Going Home
Episode 8.2 - SKC Home Opener Preview
Episode 8.1 - All too familiar
Episode 7 - SKC Season Opener Preview
Episode 6 - Tactics are fun, mmkay?
Episode 5 - SKC Roster Breakdown
Episode 4.2 - USMNT Qualifying Rollercoaster
Episode 4.1 - SKC Pre-Season Is Underway
Episode 3 - Blame US Soccer for the length of this one
Episode 2 - (Slightly)Less Verbose
Episode 1 - We made a podcast!