Cincinnati Soccer Talk

Have we entered the Bizarro World version of Major League Soccer? After a few seasons of strong starts out of the gate, Pat Noonan's squad is reeling. Had it not been for two heroic stands after red cards, your FC Cincinnati might be looking at their next opponent from a very different vantage point. Nevertheless, their "Porkopolis" rivals are where the Orange & Blue are looking down from near the top of the mountain in the Eastern Conference. Chicago Fire FC are using early scoring and a late strangling defense to rack up one-goal wins. (Perhaps that sounds too familiar?) Was it as simple as riding out the momentum from a successful 2025 season? Does GGG have that magic in him to once again lead club soccer to higher heights? We're asking Nick from the Feed The Fire podcast all of the secrets from the Windy City (but they can keep their hotdogs). Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk 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 feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The gang recaps another subpar match from the Orange & Blue. Plus, they mull over that big Brazilian rumor. FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: / cincysoccertalk Facebook: / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: / cincysoccertalk

FC Cincinnati have started the season with a frustrating road slate, losing their first three away matches of the 2026 season. It doesn't help that they encounter a team they couldn't solve at home, but perhaps that allows for some sort of comeuppance if FCC can figure out Toronto FC. The Boys in Red have capitalized on their first home slate of the season, winning two and drawing one to start at BMO Field. In fact, Toronto is undefeated over their last ten home matches stretching into last season. So how does Cincinnati right their ship? We talk with John, founder and writer for TFC Republic, to get knowledge on how Toronto's offense has been reenergized and if they could find another three points against the Orange & Blue. Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk 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 feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

FC Cincinnati came out of the international break with a new look in the formation but fell at Red Bull New York 4-2. Jason, Coach and Cliff break it all down.

With the international break completed, the Orange & Blue square against a familiar foe in a not-so-familiar landscape. The red side of New York wants to forget 2025 so badly that they have tweaked their team name and made a big name their new head coach. Michael Bradley's first five matches have been a mix of progress and regression, with Red Bull winning twice but losing two of their last three. So how do the Red Bulls return to prominence after missing their first MLS playoff in 15 years? Will the fountain of youth in the academy fuel New York's offense? Are there any warm bodies that can help on defense after their 6-1 loss at Charlotte? We sit down with our good friend Mark from the Seeing Red Podcast to recalibrate and recognize this altered state in the Empire State. Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk 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 feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

Geoff brings a "Jersey Swap" style edition of CST for the international break. He is joined by D.J. Switzer and Jeremy Lance, the two hosts of "Wrong Side of the Pond". For old times' sake, we go through the state of the USMNT, the World Cup qualifiers, and our favorite (and not-so-favorite) MLS kits this season. FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: / cincysoccertalk Facebook: / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: / cincysoccertalk

The clubs take some early time off for the sake of country. Time to take an international break and view the U.S. soccer landscape from 30,000 feet. As much as FC Cincinnati occupies a lot of our attention, the competitive environment has expanded greatly nationwide. Even in the Tri-State area has fortified itself since the MLS call-up. Lexington SC is splashing cash to challenge Lou City in USL Championship, Indiana's Fort Wayne FC made the jump to USL League One, and Forest City Cleveland will challenge for Ohio in the 2027 MLS Next Pro season. So how do the lower leagues look in 2026, both on the pitch and on the hangers? We've asked Brett Mullenix from KIT SZN and The USL Show to give us his general glance at lower-league coverage and pick out his favorite kits from the USL universe. (We are, after all, the "Jersey Swap" podcast for a reason.) Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk 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 feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The gang recaps an up and down week for the Orange and Blue. Plus, we are joined by Ohio based author Carlos Mojica to chat about his new soccer book for kids. "Goal! Awesome Soccer Stories And Fun Facts For Kids" https://geni.us/goalawesomesoccer FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: / cincysoccertalk Facebook: / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: / cincysoccertalk

Today's cup of coffee might taste a bit bitter, but maybe the morning needs a Montreal bagel for accompaniment. It's already been a difficult week for FC Cincinnati—that goes without saying. After two immense defeats on the road, the Orange & Blue have one more shot to turn the tide before the international break kicks in. CF Montreal comes into TQL Stadium with a similar record and a chance to build for the future. Head coach Marco Donadel has had the "interim" label removed from his job title, but can he produce a better result than the 3-0 loss at Cincinnati to end the season last year? We sit down with Elias from TBIR to discuss the offseason reset and the influx of young talent. Are there building blocks that could be put on display against Cincinnati? Is Club de Foot's big win over Red Bull New York an anomaly or a sign of things to come? Tune in and trade threads with us, kid! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk 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 feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The gang gets high with the highs and low with the lows from a Jekyll and Hyde week for the Orange and Blue. It all starts at 9pm. We'll see you then! Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors: Apollo Home – www.apollohome.com Go Beyond Exercise – www.gobeyondexercise.com CST'ERS!!! GET YOUR NEW CST MERCH TODAY OVER AT https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/shop Socials Follow Us: Twitter – / cincysoccertalk Facebook – / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram – / cincysoccertalk Website – https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com Support the Show – https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support Email Us – feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com

It's time to ship up to Boston! This weekend, FC Cincinnati trek up to New England, the newest hotbed of American soccer. While Vermont Green and Hartford Athletic are winning trophies, Portland Hearts of Pine and Rhode Island FC are winning hearts. Boston Legacy has brought women's soccer back to the Bay State, and the New England Revolution...fired their coach. Okay, so maybe not all of soccer is on fire in New England. We sit down with Caleb from Spotrac and Prost Soccer to discuss the pile of grunt work new coach Marko Mitrovic faces in reinventing the Revs. While Carles Gil and Matt Turner provide a link to the past, will this new influx of youth produce dividends? How will Mitrovic set his team against a offense-starved FC Cincinnati squad? Tune in and trade threads with us, kid! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk 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 feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The gang recaps the loss to Toronto FC at home and look ahead to the tough week to come. It all starts at 9pm. We'll see you then! Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors: Apollo Home – www.apollohome.com Go Beyond Exercise – www.gobeyondexercise.com CST'ERS!!! GET YOUR NEW CST MERCH TODAY OVER AT https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/shop Socials Follow Us: Twitter – / cincysoccertalk Facebook – / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram – / cincysoccertalk Website – https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com Support the Show – https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support Email Us – feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com

The gang breaks down the loss in Minnesota and the midweek thumping of O&M FC. It all starts at 9pm. We'll see you then! Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors: Apollo Home – www.apollohome.com Go Beyond Exercise – www.gobeyondexercise.com CST'ERS!!! GET YOUR NEW CST MERCH TODAY OVER AT https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/shop Socials Follow Us: Twitter – / cincysoccertalk Facebook – / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram – / cincysoccertalk Website – https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com Support the Show – https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support Email Us – feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com

We've seen greatness and not-so-greatness over the first two weeks of the season. Perhaps the real test will be against a team FC Cincinnati has managed to best even during their absolute lows. Toronto FC come into town with two difficult losses under their belt, but they need one more road tilt before their home opener. The Reds have managed to clear their books of two difficult contracts, only to pull in Josh Sargent, the American striker Cincinnati had been pursuing in the past. We talk with Jeffrey from the Toronto 'Til I Die podcast to get his thoughts on the second year under head coach Robin Fraser. How does this squad operate under some of the U.S. national team's bigger pieces? And speaking of national teams, how do things look in the Great White North with the World Cup on the horizon? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk 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 feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

Time to break out the winter scarves for this weekend's first big away trip to the chilly confines of Saint Paul. FC Cincinnati makes another heralded trek to Minnesota United, hoping to stitch multiple solid performances together. The Orange & Blue have left their history in the past, winning their last two visits to Allianz Field and leaving all memories of their worst loss ever in the snowdrifts. As much as Cincinnati has kept their roster primarily constant in the offseason, the Loons have endured a very turbulent winter with a roster that looks quite different. The promise of superstar James Rodrigues has been tempered with the uncertainty of new head coach Cam Knowles, but the first match at least brought a point back to their home opener. We talk with Dan from The Loony Bin Podcast to analyze the roster shifts and expectations. Can Minnesota alter the trend of Cincinnati taking the wins? Will we hear "Wonderwall" or "Mr. Brightside" after 90 minutes? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk 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 feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The gang recaps FCC's Week 1 match as well as Leg 1 of the CCC. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors: Apollo Home – www.apollohome.com Go Beyond Exercise – www.gobeyondexercise.com CST'ERS!!! GET YOUR NEW CST MERCH TODAY OVER AT https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/shop Socials Follow Us: Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/cincysoccertalk Facebook – https://facebook.com/cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram – https://instagram.com/cincysoccertalk Website – https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com Support the Show – https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support Email Us – feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com

With the midweek win done and dusted, we can finally focus on the meat and potatoes of the MLS regular season! Just two months away from competition feels like a hunger strike, especially after watching That Team From Florida enjoy all the fine dining last December. FC Cincinnati heads into Season 5 under Pat Noonan with some big statements to make, but let's not forget that this weekend's opponent experienced bigger disappointment after promises of gold. Atlanta United brought the band back together by rehiring their best conductor, Tata Martino, to helm the sidelines. What can we expect out of the "5 Stripes" with a similar roster and a more familiar head coach? We've brought in an old friend to the show, Tyler Pilgrim from Scarves & Spikes, to set the table for Saturday. Can Atlanta bring back the golden days of the 2010s and get back on the medal stand again? What will the Starting XI look like under Martino's guidance? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk 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 feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

It's almost game time and we're ready for it as FCC takes on O&M FC on Wednesday and welcomes Atlanta United to TQL on Saturday. And tonight, special guest Kevin Egan joins us to talk Year 4 on Apple TV, major MLS storylines, and teams to watch this year. It all starts at 9pm. We'll see you then! Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors: Apollo Home - www.apollohome.com Go Beyond Exercise - www.gobeyondexercise.com Follow Us: Twitter Facebook Instagram Website Support the Show Email Us - feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com Photo Credit: CST Media LLC

One week until meaningful soccer and the launch of a promising FC Cincinnati season! We enter Year 11 the same way as last season, with the Orange & Blue leaving the country for CONCACAF Champions Cup coverage. Soon enough, the MLS season also starts with designated players Evander, Miles Robinson, and Kevin Denkey leading a talented roster. But what are we really looking at? How promising and hopeful are we that this roster can use consistency and build from last season's hard work? We ask the FC Cincinnati radio broadcast team, Tommy G. and Kevin McCloskey, what they think about this roster and the long road ahead. (And perhaps a bit about the big tournament this summer!) Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk 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 feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

Jeremy, Jose and Jason break down their thoughts on the 2026 FC Cincinnati Season. Who will make a big impact for the Orange and Blue, as well as a look at the rest of Major League Soccer. Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors: Apollo Home - www.apollohome.com Go Beyond Exercise - www.gobeyondexercise.com Follow Us: Twitter Facebook Instagram Website Support the Show Email Us - feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com Photo Credit: CST Media LLC