Cincinnati Soccer Talk

Ask any FC Cincinnati fan who they consider to be our biggest rival during the Noonan-Albright Era, and you'll likely get an overall consensus in Columbus. However, in terms of sheer frequency, some may suggest the New York Red Bulls. The 2017 U.S. Open Cup semifinal loss, the Frankie Amaya trade, the MLS playoff tangles, the Matt Miazga "Pizza-Gate" game...need we say more?

However, before this late-season matchup could take place, fate had different plans. Chicago's win over Miami means that the Red Bulls have missed the playoffs for the first time since 2009.

The degree of competitiveness may be lower, but the match still should mean something in the standings. We ask Mark from the Seeing Red Podcast to pass judgement on this season's Red Bulls, especially after last season's deep advancement. What went wrong with the roster build? What happened with the rumored summer transfers? How should we view the upcoming matchup?

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Cincinnati came out with high pressure, speed, and intensity on Sunday night against Orlando City, and for the first 10 minutes of the match, looked like they could run away with it. And though they did find themselves up 1-0 after Kevin Denkey's first goal in 5 matches, they finished the match, as they've done all too often this season, on their heels, giving up a goal in the final moments of the match.

Now with the playoffs on the horizon, what adjustments does FC Cincinnati need to make to have a chance at the ultimate prize, the MLS Cup?

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What's better than one Jersey Swap? Two of them in one week! That's how meaty this matchup between Cincinnati and Orlando is.

To kick off a special "Sunday Night Soccer" version of the pod, we chat with MLS Season Pass on AppleTV's very own Andrew Wiebe to talk soccer in the Queen City. It's been over six years since Andrew attended the first march to Nippert Stadium in the FCC MLS era, so we reminisce a little before chewing the fat and biting through this exciting matchup.

All this talk of food reminds us--perhaps there is a Cincinnati chili parlor we could recommend to Andrew?

Tune in and trade threads with us for this special podcast! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer

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Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY!

As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at [email protected]. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

It's time for the MLS Cup playoffs to come into form, and the top of the table is getting crowded. Your Orange & Blue are nipping at the leaders' heels, but they need to look over their shoulder to see the peloton looming close, including a solid Orlando City SC team wanting silverware. FC Cincinnati rode an Evander brace to take the away leg, but Orlando's still performed well at TQL.

We bring Luis from Loud & Proud Orlando to talk about the Wingless Lions and their typically strong push for the postseason. Can Orlando aim higher than last season's finish? Does head coach Oscar Pareja have the talent in their high-risk-high-reward roster build? Who will play the role of spoiler to capture all three points?

Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer

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Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY!

As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at [email protected]. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The Orange and Blue brought home three more points from yet another road win. This time they did it on a cross-country trip to Los Angeles to visit the Galaxy. Some say it was a statement win, but what statement did it make?

Join us tonight at 9pm for episode 438 of Cincinnati Soccer Talk.

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It took a few attempts, but FC Cincinnati finally punched their ticket to the playoffs for the fourth time under Pat Noonan. There are still some obstacles along the way to the MLS Cup, including the team that won the entire hill of beans last season.

The public was sufficiently amazed when the Los Angeles Galaxy tiptoed around the competition and beat the Red Bulls for their sixth cup. However, their rough stumble out of the blocks this season was perhaps even more shocking. Still, is it wise to dismiss this year's Galaxy squad as being inefficient and toothless?

We sit down with Edgar from News Across the Galaxy to ask what has gone wrong this season, but also what could go very right under the right conditions. Could the Galaxy be the first Western Conference squad to beat the Orange & Blue this season? Just how can Greg Vanney get his team to pull off a big win on the West Coast?

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Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY!

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Just when we thought the Supporters Shield was out of reach for the Orange and Blue, some big players stepped up in big moments to squeeze out another 1 goal win at the death. Cincinnati also got some help from the beating Philly took in Vancouver and San Diego dropping points to Minnesota.

Now with a secure spot in the playoffs, it's just a matter of what position they can grab as they roll through the final four matches of the season.

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It's been a while since both teams have had similar levels of playoff fever, but FC Cincinnati and Nashville SC are both in positions to qualify for the MLS Cup playoffs. The big question then becomes...which team qualifies first?

While Pat Noonan's branch of the Philadelphia coaching pipeline has produced repeated dividends, let's not forget that B.J. Callaghan was coaching aside Jim Curtin first with the Union. Callaghan has Nashville on the brink of returning to the playoffs after missing it in 2024.

We chat with Wes from Club & Country to dissect the Nashville squad and ask if the recent swoon is a cause for concern. On the heels of a 12-match undefeated streak and a deep U.S. Open Cup run, was the team wise to not bring in new talent during the transfer window? And when the rubber hits the road—we both loved that tire pun—which team will leave TQL with the better result?

Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer

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FCC is on a break but there was still soccer to watch this weekend as the USMNT took on South Korea. Tonight we'll tackle the tactics in that match, break down the roster, and give our MLS post season matchup predictions.

Join us for episode 435 of Cincinnati Soccer Talk.

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It's time to travel the globe for another Jersey Swap!

With the international break upon us, the podcast also strays over the borders to talk FIFA World Cup soccer. With the world's biggest soccer event less than 300 days away, how prepared are the national teams getting? The United States have been notable for their chaos during the preparation stages, but what about their next friendly opponents? South Korea and Japan have already qualified, so the United States will be seeing teams that could be close to the finished product.

We bring in our friend across the globe Dan Orlowitz after the jet lag to discuss the upcoming match between the United States and Japan. Head coach Hajime Moriyasu has Japan equipped for 2026, but does Mauricio Pochettino have the same command of the United States roster? What sort of play could we see out of Japan's own "golden generation" of superstars? How big of a result do both teams need in their Tuesday night matchup at Lower.com Field?

Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer

Become a Patron!

Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY!

As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at [email protected]. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.