Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief tackle the entire Leagues Cup tournament now that a match has been played in every group. Is the tournament easier to predict now that a match has been played? Probably! Plus a conversation about the Leagues Cup boycott, Open Cup, and pausing the regular season for this tournament. In Part Two it's an FC Cincinnati update that is very Boupendza heavy and an entire listener question! Timestamps: (17:03) - Leagues Cup Big Picture (41:05) - Group by Group starting with...
Jul 29, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 188
Kevin and The Chief are a day late but maybe with a dollar more? Chidozie Awaziem is signed and officially announced by the club, who saw that coming!? What happens next this window? In Part Two it's MLS All-Star talk and Leagues Cup protests. Are you sticking it to the man if you watch it on TV? And in Part Three it's the long awaited return of In the 11, Out of the 18! Timestamps: (18:45) - Chidozie Awaziem signs for FC Cincinnati! (59:04) - MLS All-Star Game and Leagues Cup Comments (1:40:44)...
Jul 26, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 187
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief record early on Sunday morning to talk about the match between FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls. A brutal loss for The FC heading into leagues cup but not totally unexpected. A makeshift backline exposed by a team that’s good at beating Cincy. What happens next, and is all hope lost going into the League Cup? This recording took place during the recording of Episode Two of Away Days, as the co-hosts spent some time riding a complete subway system and eating ...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 186
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief shared their thoughts on the Chicago fire match immediately after the game. Was it the worst performance of all time? Is the sky falling? Who coaches this team on Saturday? In Part Two it's a transfer window primer. How many new players needs to be signed in order to feel better about the season ahead? Is a DP center back an insane idea? Also what's up with those new rules? Finally in part three The FC heads to NYC and so does the PostCast! Timestamps: (2:40) - Chca...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 185
Kevin and The Chief, fresh off of his European tour, talk about one of the worst performances of the season by FC Cincinnati. Unlucky, or something serious to be concerned about? In Part Two it's a conversation with The Post's actual news person Damon Gumbert! Credentialed member of the media Damon talks to us about press box etiquette, if the view from the press box is any good, and the latest rumored center back signing for FC Cincinnati Chidozie Awaziem. The in Part Three there's a good conve...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 184
Kevin and Grayson are still Chief-less but dive right into the news of Gregg Berhalter being let go by US Soccer. Who replaces him, should Gregg have been re-hired in the first place, and is Pat Noonan on the candidates list? Yedlin loves Cincy and another player on The FC gets called up by their national team. In Part Two it's all Patreon Questions including best vacations and TQL Stadium food choices. Finally in Part Three Intern Luke brings the soccer knowledge to preview Charlotte and we sor...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 183
Kevin and Grayson soak in all the post-matchday vibes as they recount the 6-1 demolition of Inter Miami at the hands of Pat Noonan's FC Cincinnati. One of the best regular season performances ever and one of the best atmospheres TQL Stadium has ever seen. In Part Two it's what it was like in the bailey with Reece Meister, VP of The Pride and capo in the Bailey. Then Part Three it's Olympic roster news on Miles Robinson and Patreon Questions! Timestamps: (3:05) - Inter Miami match recap and revie...
Jul 08, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 182
Kevin, Grayson, and Jonah sat down to talk about the win over DC united immediately after kickoff! FC Cincinnati ties an MLS record for consecutive road wins and continues to roll through the Eastern Conference. How did the backline look with Miles Robinson back? Then in Part Two it's an MLS news round up including El Traffico and All-Star Game ideas. Then finally in Part Three it's a look ahead to Inter Miami coming to Cincinnati and virtually all of their good players won't be there! Timestamp...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 181
Kevin and The Chief talk about the lessons, if there are any, learned from FC Cincinnati's 1-0 victory over FC Dallas. Luca Orellano looked spectacular and the weather looked miserable. The defense kept a clean sheet as well as Miles Robinson looks like he'll be back sooner than expected. In Part Two it's a great conversation with American Outlaw's Cincinnati chapter Vice-President Zach Blandford to talk about the USMNT's chances on Monday, Weston McKennie, the online fanbase, and more. Then in ...
Jul 01, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 180
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief tackle the topics of the day including a long conversation in Part One on Weston McKennie possible transfer to FC Cincinnati. Where does he fit, is it a good signing, and how mad will people be if/when he signs? In Part Two it's a grab-bag of topics including (but not limited to) All-star match posters, USMNT friendlies, Matt Miazga's injury update, and the Detroit Pistons. Then in Part Three it's an FCC2 heavy preview of FC Dallas! Timestamps: (2:54) - Weston McKen...
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 179
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief take the loss in stride as FC Cincinnati drops (with a rotated squad) to Caleb Porter's New England Revolution. Nick Hagglund's injury suddenly makes the summer transfer window twice as important. And speaking of transfers, Weston McKennie to The FC!? For real? $15 million bid for the USMNT star, does it actually happen? Then in Part Three it's the re-education of in Intern Luke and Patreon Questions! Timestamps: (2:57) - New England Recap (vibes only) (1:06:00)- Mc...
Jun 24, 2024•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 178
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief do their best to soak in the insane match that was the FC Cincinnati - Philadelphia Union clash on Wednesday night. 4-3 final, The FC needed to take the lead 4 different times. Luca's insane midfield shot, Lucho's heroics at the end of the match, the defense's best attempt at playing defense and so much more. Also very, very important news breaks while recording! In Part Two it's your New England Revolution preview that is mainly about Bruce Arena. Timestamps: (2:50...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 177
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief take all the credit for the win against San Jose now that Yuya Kubo got the PostCast bump! Kubo's Hat Trick sees FC Cincinnati continue to top the points per game table while we wait to hear Miazga's status. In Part Two it's all about transfer targets and deciding who is actually a big name and who is a big signing. Then in Part Three it's Patreon Questions and a Philadelphia Union preview sprinkled in there as well. Timestamps: (11:05) - San Jose Reaction and Revie...
Jun 17, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 176
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are finally done with the international break and kick it off in Part One, not with FC Cincinnati, but with NWSL expansion talk! FC Cincinnati is on tack to getting a professional women's soccer team, so when could they kick off? What could it be called? And does Cincinnati being a host city for a World Cup team mean anything to you? Then in Part Two it's the interview everyone has been waiting for, Yuya Kubo! He's been on the team for almost five seasons, what new ...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 175
Kevin and The Chief, who is on vacation, talk about a funny week in American soccer including in Part One a quick catchup on FC Cincinnati, Kevin pitches an insane transfer target, and the love-fest that is TST. In Part Two it's a re-broadcast of the Andrew Wiedeman episode from 2022, for anyone who missed that the first time around Andrew is a legend of the USL era of FC Cincinnati. And in Part Three it's USMNT and Columbus. Timestamps: (8:30) - FC Cincinnati Catch up and Transfer Target(???) (...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 174
Led by DM Sarah Gorman, Yubo, Baron Oupendza, and Piazzga are called to help when the beloved Captain Clifton is wrongly punished by the King. Can the three adventures go where no honorable man is allowed? Can they find the evidence of his innocence and set the record straight? Taking fake prisoners, smuggling into caravans, and intimidating anyone in their way, the adventurers sat down and recorded a very long podcast. Timestamps: (9:36) - Setting the scene (11:41) - Meet the characters (29:36)...
Jun 06, 2024•3 hr 25 min•Ep. 173
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are taking their time to enjoy the midseason offseason away from FC Cincinnati by dancing on the smelly grave of Columbus Crew in Champions League. In Part Two it's a re-broadcasting of the 2022 interview with Mitch Hildebrandt for anyone who didn't hear it back in the day. And finally in Part Three it's a Jason Williams edition of Soccer Blog Book Club Timestamps: (3:31) - Columbus Crew lose in Champions League (52:11) - Interview with Mitch Hildebrandt (1:55:58) -...
Jun 03, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 172
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief get together in person to memorialize the end of the FC Cincinnati winning streak. A rare in-person podcast with the audio quality to go along with it. What went wrong with the team, what happens now going forward, and is there anything that can be done on set pieces? Part Two includes some Patreon Questions and also a lot of speculation on which football coaches would be good presidents. Timestamps: (2:39) - Nashville match reactions (55:46) - Some Patreon Question...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 171
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief rejoice on Memorial Day as FC Cincinnati, for the first time in MLS, wins a match where their opponent scored three goals. 7 wins in a row puts The FC in rare company and all-time records are within each. What did this match teach us about the offense, about Lucho, and about set-pieces. Then in Part Two it's your Nashville preview, the last match before a two week break. Timestamps: (11:35) - Toronto FC Reactions and Review (1:41:58) - Nashville Preview and Predicti...
May 27, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 170
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief jump into the midweek episode with MLSPA salary information that is literally breaking as the podcast is record. What exactly is Yuya Kubo making!? In Part Two it's a conversation with FC Cincinnati staff writer Carter Chapley about the team, the new additions, and the young talent in the pipeline. Then in Part Three it's a very referee heavy preview of the match between The FC and Toronto this weekend. Timestamps: (12:23) - MLSPA Salary Information for FC Cincinnat...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 169
Kevin, The Chief, and Jonah sit down to soak in the vibes of a 6 match winning streak. A massive performance from FC Cincinnati saw the team out perform their opponent by so much they had to spot them a goal. Lucho, Kubo, and Santos getting on the score sheet. In Part Two it's listener questions including, but not limited to, dream guests and who's surviving a zombie wasteland. Timestamps: (32:37) - St Louis reactions and review (1:34:23) - Question from Patreon Links: Streetside Brewery: https:...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 168
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief jump on the pod right after the win over Atlanta United! 1-0, Kevin Kelsy looks like the real deal, and The FC goes just one point behind Miami with a match in hand. Does it matter that they take their foot off the gas? IN Part Two it's an MLS news round up! And in Part Three your St Louis CITY preview and predictions. Timestamps: (2:49) - Atlanta United Review and Reactions (59:41) - MLS News Round up (2:06:21) - St Louis City Preview and Predictions Links: Streets...
May 16, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 167
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief soak in the vibes after watching FC Cincinnati get its first road win in Hell is Real. Kevin Kelsy to the starting 11 forever? Dado played a helluva match as well. In Part Two it's Mike Watts joining to talk about Hell is Real, the Open Cup, NWSL, and everything else in American soccer after he was int he broadcast booth in Columbus. And finally in Part Three it's your Atlanta Untied preview and predictions. Timestamps: (2:44) - Hell is Real Discussion (1:14:49) - M...
May 13, 2024•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 166
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief dig into the rivalry that is Hell is Real. FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew are the two best teams in MLS (that didn't have Apple buy Messi), the current shield holder vs the current cup holder. In Part One it's all about the state of the rivalry, what this match means, what it means going forward. In Part Two, it's an actual discussion of the match and predictions, and wrapping it up in Part Three it's Patreon questions about TV shows, Star Trek, and maybe a PostCas...
May 09, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 165
Kevin and The Chief do their best to describe what happened during FC Cincinnati's 1-0 victory over Orlando City this weekend. Despite scoring 17 seconds into the match and going up a man a half an hour in, the team didn't look great? Kevin Kelsy made his debut and looks the part. Then in Part Two it's a news roundup including the latest on Aaron Boupendza, Inter Miami, and CCL. Then finally Part Three wraps it up with listener questions. Timestamps: (16:22) - FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City Revie...
May 06, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 164
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief have so much to talk about in this one. FC Cincinnati's DP striker Aaron Boupendza is out 6-9 weeks needing surgery to repair a broken jaw following an off-the-field injury. The Cincinnati Enquirer's Pat Brennan joins to talk about the latest from the team and where they go next. In Part Two, FC Cincinnati Goalkeeper Roman Celentano joins The PostCast with an interview that covers his pre-MLS time, USMNT, pre-match rituals, and rap beef. Then in Part Three it's a pr...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 163
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are finally talking about a win streak again. FC Cincinnati's victory over the Colorado Rapids was the best performance of the season so far for the Orange and Blue. But what does this mean for Aaron Boupendza going forward? Where is his role when Kevin Kelsy shows up? Then in Part Two it's your questions, answered! Timestamps: (13:08) - FC Cincinnati vs Colorado Rapids Review and Reactions (1:30:59) - Questions from the Patreon Links: Streetside Brewery: https://st...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 162
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief talk with Tommy Scoops! Touching on Kevin Kelsy, how to read a rumor(or not), and if Boupendza could really be gone this summer. Then in Part Two it's a news round-up including Kevin Kelsy news, USSF lawsuit with Relevant Sports, EPL salary caps, and Apple bidding on Club World Cup rights. Then in Part Three it's your Colorado Rapids preview and predictions. Timestamps: (2:22) - Tom Bogert interview (XX) - News Round-up (XX) - Colorado Rapids Preview and predictions...
Apr 25, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 161
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief finally get to talk about a win! FC Cincinnati goes on the road to Atlanta and defeats United 2-1 in a game that maybe answered what was wrong on offense. Or did it? Not a formation change but quite the different look and the Orange and Blue come out on top. In Part Two we talk about the new striker Kevin Kelsy! And yes this is the old rumor that is back and looks to be for real this time. Then in Part Three it's listener questions about personalized chants at oppos...
Apr 22, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 160
Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief go deep on FC Cincinnati issues, transfers that will or will not happen, and what the plan is probably inside of Mercy Health Training Center. Is it too soon to give up on the formation that won the Shield now? Part One ends with your Atlanta United preview. Then in Part Two it's all about the Supreme Court!? Yes USSF is asking the highest court in the land to prevent other league matches from coming to the US, but can they stop it? What is FIFA's latest development...
Apr 18, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 159
