John Pulskamp had a couple howlers in Sporting KC's 4-1 loss to the Rapids. It's unfortunately a known occurrence for the Homegrown Player now in his sixth season.

But the Big Bear is a free agent after this season and SKC are in the process of rebuilding. Is Pulskamp still the guy for the future?

S9:E11

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Our third official episode of the new pod! The World Cup is getting closer, the roster competition is fierce and coach Mauricio Pochettino announced the roster for the March camp. Robert and Thad discuss the roster, any surprises and the injuries.

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Thad Bell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kansas City Soccer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is joined by regular co-hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Sperry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carrie Robinson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We take a look at the KC Current's first game under new head coach Chris Armas.

With new players, coach, and injuries fans were a little nervous about their team. We break down the goals, the performances and the overall result. We also take a look at the Current's upcoming road trip.

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We have to discuss the bit of controversy with comments made by the manging partner about a referee decision.

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Sporting Kansas City earned their first win under coach Wicky. We discuss the performance, the standouts and the Core moment of the game.

The Current opened their season with a win under new coach Chris Armas.

The Comets made a statement about a referee moment.

And much more...

S9:E11

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Our second official episode of the new pod! The World Cup is getting closer and we know the roster competition is fierce to make that cut. Robert and Thad discuss the latest US news, the SheBelieves Cup and what we thinl the roster for the next window might be for the USMNT.

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Thad Bell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kansas City Soccer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is joined by regular co-hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Sperry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carrie Robinson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We take a look at the roster ahead of the 2026 season, make some predictions, and have fun talking soccer and hailstones.

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Sporting KC are at the bottom of the West. We analyze the 1-0 loss to San Diego to find out what Wicky is doing to keep this team competitive.

Have your expectations changed after 3 matches? Can we find some fun in this team in 2026?

Cody explains in vivid detail why he's right about goalkeepers... and everyone else is wrong.

S9:E10

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Our first official episode of the new pod! With the World Cup getting close, we started the new pod to cover the US National team both men and women. Why not start with a special guest? Diego Gutierrez was part of Kansas City Wiz/Wizards and MLS history. He is a champion, the original Colombian homegrown, has a PhD, and has worked with U.S. Soccer and MLS in various capacities, amongst a number of other achievements. Dude’s got game.

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