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Cincinnati is Back on Top in the Race for the Shield

Cincinnati Soccer Talk

Release Date: 07/22/2025

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Cincinnati Soccer Talk

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 from to...

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Cincinnati Soccer Talk

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.  Join us for episode 437 of Cincinnati Soccer Talk.  Get your   Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show...

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Cincinnati Soccer Talk

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 from to dissect the Nashville squad and ask if the recent swoon is a cause...

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Cincinnati Soccer Talk

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.  Get your   Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors:  Apollo Home - Go Beyond Exercise - Follow Us:         Email Us - Photo Credit: CST Media LLC Support CST by using StreamYard. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: ...

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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 after the jet lag to...

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Cincinnati Soccer Talk

It was a clash of the titans on Saturday night as league-leading Philadelphia Union came to town to face a Cincinnati side with some new fire power. But for the third time in a row, Cincinnati dropped all three point at TQL. Now with just 5 matches left, three of them at home, where will FCC finish in the table? Will they find their new rhythm in time for the playoffs?  Join us live every Monday night at 9 pm eastern. Get your   Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors:  Apollo Home - Go Beyond Exercise - Follow Us:    ...

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FC Cincinnati fell flat against the Philadelphia Union earlier this season, but both teams are in solid position to get a home match in the playoffs. While the Orange & Blue have tested the transfer window for help, the Union have only put their eggs into one basket. Can Bradley Carnell pilot his team to a #1 seed in the East? We talk with from to answer some of the lingering questions. Did the Union need to do more before the transfer window closed, or are any voids left in the roster? Can the defense hold firm without some of the old guard? Does the rivalry still exist without the...

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Cincinnati Soccer Talk

While Cincinnati made some big moves on Thursday night at the close of the summer transfer window, it seemed they were fresh out of moves by Sunday night when it came to their play on the pitch as the orange and blue dropped their second straight at home by a score of 1-0 to NYCFC. There is plenty to critique and even more to complain about, but in the end, FCC is just 2 points away from the top of the table and have a chance this week to regain the lead with a win over the current leader, Philadelphia Union. Join us live every Monday night at 9 pm eastern. Get your   Leave a note in...

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With minutes to spare in the transfer window, FCC made some major moves - the biggest of which is the re-signing of Brenner. Join us tonight for a special episode of CST.  Get your   Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors:  Apollo Home - Go Beyond Exercise - Follow Us:         Email Us - Photo Credit: CST Media LLC Support CST by using StreamYard. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard:  

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Last time, the Big Apple took a large bite out of the Orange & Blue. This time, the winged lions look to claw and bite back. But how much has NYCFC changed since that loss at Citi Field in May? Cincinnati has managed to hurdle some of the competition, while the Pigeons from the 5 Boroughs have treaded water, especially on the road. Then again, NYCFC rode the hot gloved hands of Matt Freese to win the last time at TQL Stadium in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. We sit down with Michael from to turn the volume up on this rivalry between Cincinnati and New York. Can this NYCFC squad subsist on two...

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FC Cincinnati continues to battle their way through the toughest stretch of matches of the season and have only dropped one match of their last seven. This week they served up a couple of losses to Miami at home and Real Sal Lake on the road.

Despite taking all six points last week and moving back to the top of the table in the supporter's shield race, they have to face Miami again this weekend for the second time in 3 matches.

Join Brian, Coach and Jose for episode 429 of Cincinnati Soccer Talk. 

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