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Soccer · Drew VanderPloeg and Cody Welton

Home and Away - A Sporting KC Podcast

by Drew VanderPloeg and Cody Welton

A conversation on topics involving the MLS club Sporting Kansas City. Tactical breakdowns of match performances, discussion around personnel and their usage, and previews of upcoming matches. Some additional content around other USMNT and MLS news as appropriate. Want to participate in the discussion? Join us on the Podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/pkg4S85qR2

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Position in the Soccer chart (US), last 90 days.

#65
all-time peak
9
days in the top 100 since Dec 2024

Latest episodes

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Episode 196 - The Transfer Window closes with a thud

Deadline day is upon us!  There were less than 6 hours left in the MLS transfer window when we recorded the pod and it was meant to be a celebration of the next era of Sp

Sep 3
1 h 44 min

Episode 195 - SKC are making moves, Dejan Joveljic out, Owen Wolff in, Andre Luiz arrives, and transfer rumors aplenty.

We started this podcast last week espousing how crazy the last several hours had been for this fanbase, and it has not slowed down one bit.  One thing you can be sure of,

Aug 27
1 h 39 min

Episode 194 - Manu Garcia out, Andre Luiz in, and hopefully more to come?

Whoo boy have Sporting KC fans been through it over the last 72 hours.  Going through a depressing 2-0 loss in Colorado on Saturday which did not include Manu Garcia in t

Aug 19
1 h 29 min

Episode 193 - Is Rapha Wicky a Problem?

We are back after a quick one week hiatus and boy do we have some things to talk about.  Our Egyptian prince has chosen the golden toilet in Turkiye, but fear not, becaus

Aug 13
1 h 56 min

Episode 192 - Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe sh*t

In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze Sporting Kansas City's recent performances, tactical decisions, and roster challenges. They explore what went right and wrong in ma

Jul 30
1 h 49 min

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?

This week we get back to MLS action which includes a return of a worrying trend from the first half of the season: only playing one good half of soccer and getting domina

Jul 22
1 h 50 min

Episode 190 - SKC gets ambitious(Mo Salah mentioned), the World Cup final is set, and MLS is Back!

The World Cup final is set, and do you know what that means?  MLS is Back, baby!  After inundating yourselves with game after game filled with the most talented players o

Jul 16
1 h 44 min

Episode 189 - The USMNT's unceremonious World Cup exit, what's next for them, and more Sporting KC Player signings!

In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze the US Men's National Soccer Team's disappointing exit from the World Cup, exploring the factors behind their performance, structur

Jul 9
1 h 21 min

Episode 188 - We talk about rizz, bunker tactics, oh and also the USMNT game vs Turkiye, plus a Bosnia preview.

In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze the US Men's National Team's recent World Cup performance, tactical decisions, player evaluations, and prospects for the future. Th

Jun 30
1 h 19 min

Episode 187 - Sporting KC sign a player! The USMNT continues to be the protagonist, and Temwa gets a contract extension

In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze the US Men's National Team's recent performances, tactical decisions, and player signings for Sporting Kansas City. They also delve

Jun 25
1 h 43 min

Episode 186 - The USMNT get in Flo state, more World Cup musings, and the Current say goodbye to Aly Sentnor

In this episode, Drew and Cody analyze the US Men's National Team's historic performance in the World Cup, focusing on tactical innovation, team cohesion, and the impact

Jun 18
1 h 31 min

Episode 185 - SKC Listener Mailbag, new player rumors(!), and the World Cup is here!

We are back!  Cody has returned from his sojourn to the North and just in time for us to prepare for some kind of tournament that is being played here this summer?  Cup o

Jun 11
1 h 31 min

Episode 184 - Daniel Sperry joins the pod to discuss SKC's renaissance, the Current winning at home, and USMNT roster discourse

We are back after another 2 game hiatus(well one of us is) because school is out Cody decided he needed to have a vacation or whatever, so Drew is joined this week by goo

May 27
1 h 31 min

Episode 183 - SKC love playing the Galaxy, the MLSPA salary dump, and can the vibes continue?

This episode analyzes Sporting Kansas City's recent performances, focusing on tactical adjustments, player impacts, and coaching decisions. The hosts discuss the signific

May 15
1 h 38 min

Episode 182 - SKC show signs of life, the Current do as well, and why "Save the 'Caps" is so important.

We decided it was too depressing to discuss the 2nd half capitulation in Chicago a week and a half ago and took a week off hoping for something more positive to discuss r

May 7
1 h 43 min

Episode 181 - Another SKC loss, discussing more pragmatic tactics, and the MLS kids are alright.

Sporting KC headed to Vancouver on Friday evening and if anyone was still holding onto hope they may shake off the match in Colorado Springs on Tuesday and come out with

Apr 23
1 h 30 min

Episode 180 - Just when you think it can't get any worse...

This episode features a candid and detailed analysis of Sporting Kansas City's recent performances, coaching challenges, and player development issues. Drew and Cody diss

Apr 16
1 h 23 min

Episode 179 - SKC Struggle in Salt Lake, Temwa makes everything better, and MLS gets drunk for Saturday brunch.

Sporting KC returned to action last Saturday afternoon in Salt Lake City and we all hoped it would provide some levity given the rather dour state of affairs it has been

Apr 9
1 h 35 min

Episode 178 - The USMNT come back to earth, The Current continue to confound, and an RSL preview as SKC get back into action

The international break brought no reprieve from soccer pain as the USMNT got fairly comprehensively beaten on the scoresheet by both Belgium and Portugal and the KC Curr

Apr 2
1 h 32 min

Episode 177 - SKC gets manhandled by Colorado, the Current look midfield-less(shocker!), and USMNT chat.

You can thank all of your positivity last week for the reversal that happened this weekend as Sporting KC got demolished by the Colorado Rapids in a game that might have

Mar 24
1 h 27 min

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