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NEW PODCAST: Talking Tactics with Coach Brad Gough Feb 21, 2020

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Earlier this week we announced the newest addition to the CST family of podcasts, Talking Tactics with Coach Gough. So just in case you missed that announcement, we thought we'd share Coach's first episode with you here in the CST feed. We'll publish the first few episodes in this feed but his show can now be found in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify.

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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!

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POD SPECIAL: Ron Jans Resigns as FC Cincinnati Manager Feb 19, 2020

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On this special edition of CST, Bryan, Brad, Coach and Seubs discuss today's news that Ron Jans has resigned as FC Cincinnati manager.

Where does FC Cincinnati GM Gerard Nijkamp go from here? Who could be on his shortlist?

Coach Brad Gough has a new podcast! Check out Talking Tactics with Coach Gough! It’s currently available on Stitcher and Spotify and should be available in Apple Podcasts sometime this week. If you want to subscribe manually to the podcast, you can subscribe with the following link: https://fcctactalk.libsyn.com/rss

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Cincinnati Enquirer's Pat Brennan Joins Us Feb 18, 2020

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On this week's show, we talk about the latest surrounding FC Cincinnati head coach Ron Jans with Pat Brennan from the Cincinnati Enquirer.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW.

On this week’s show, Bill, Bryan and I discuss the latest news surrounding FC Cincinnati head coach Ron Jans.

He’s down in Florida covering the team so we had to catch up with the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Pat Brennan on the FC Cincinnati beat. Pat fills us in on the latest updates on Ron Jans, FC Cincinnati, and MLS. He also tells us who’s been turning his head in the exhibition matches and training.

We also discuss the latest ramifications of Ron Jans’s comments. What if FC Cincinnati has to find a new manager? Where do they turn? Can Yoann Damet navigate this ship?

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Jimmy McLaughlin is BACK on CST, Jeff Rueter Talks FCC and CBA Feb 12, 2020

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In this episode of CST, we're joined by FC Cincinnati winger Jimmy McLaughlin. We also talk FCC and the CBA with The Athletic's Jeff Rueter.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW.

On this week’s show, Brad, Rob and I discuss the latest FC Cincinnati news including their 4-0 loss to Sporting KC and the 1-0 win over El Paso Locomotive to wrap up the Arizona portion of the preseason. Plus the arrival of Adrien Regattin and potentially another addition as well.

It’s been a long time but we couldn’t be more excited to have FC Cincinnati LEGEND Jimmy McLaughlin back on the program. Jimmy joined us on the Kings Hammer Hotline to discuss his year away from the pitch, the open lines of communication between him and coach Ron Jans and more.

And to top it all off, we’ve doubled the fun with The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter! If you missed his article about “The State of FC Cincinnati” last week it was a fantastic dive into the vision that Gerard Nijkamp has for FC Cincinnati. It’s a must-read we really really recommend it. Here’s the link (it does require a paid subscription.)

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Jürgen Locadia Arrives in Cincy Feb 04, 2020

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On this week's show, we discuss the arrival of Designated Player Jürgen Locadia on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW.

On this week’s show, Boston, Bryan and I discuss the arrival of FC Cincinnati’s newest Designated Player, Jürgen Locadia.

We heard audio this week from FC Cincinnati GM Gerard Nijkamp, particularly his fond memory of Jürgen in the Eredivisie.

To get a fan’s perspective on Locadia’s time at Brighton & Hove Albion, we visited with Paul Dorsey, the founder of the Stateside Seagulls group who supports Brighton here in the States.

The coach stopped by to give us a scouting report on Locadia as well.

FC Cincinnati are rumored to be in for another winger and Hassan Ndam loaned out in this week’s FCC News and Notes.

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ExtraTime's Matt Doyle, Fanendo Adi, Bobby Wood, The Ohio Heart Cup Jan 29, 2020

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On this week's show, we discuss the potential arrival of striker Bobby Wood, we visit with ExtraTime and MLSSoccer.com's Matt Doyle, and Ohio has a new lower-division competition called the Ohio Heart Cup! Get downloading.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW.

On this week’s show, Boston, Ken, Coach and I recap the news surrounding Fanendo Adi’s buyout and his new club team.

We also discussed the latest developments with some news circulating around former USMNT striker Bobby Wood joining FC Cincinnati.

We were joined on the Kings Hammer Hotline by Matt Doyle from MLSSoccer.com and the ExtraTime podcast to give us his thoughts on Bobby Wood’s potential arrival, FC Cincinnati’s offseason rebuild, and what to expect in 2020 from the Orange and Blue.

FC Cincinnati kicks off their preseason matches with Phoenix Rising on Wednesday followed by Sporting KC and El Paso Locomotive.

There’s a new lower-division club competition starting right here in Ohio in 2020 called the Ohio Heart Cup and the details of the new tournament were revealed today.

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BelievedinGastón, So Long Adi and Manu, Go on Jimmy, Miki Turner on CBA Negotiations Jan 21, 2020

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On this week's show, we talk Gastón, Fanendo Adi, Manu, Jimmy and more. Plus we dive in deep on the latest with the CBA with Miki Turner from Sounder at Heart and The Socceresq podcast.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW.

On this week’s show, Brad, Bryan, Rob and I recap #BelieveinGastón which didn’t pan out like FC Cincinnati fans hoped it would.

We hit up some FC Cincinnati News and Notes, Fanendo Adi waived, Manu Ledesma’s goodbye and a new goalkeeper has arrived in Cincy.

We heard from Ron Jans and Greg Garza after today’s first preseason training camp session in Tucson, Arizona.

Joining us this week on the Kings Hammer Hotline is Miki Turner from Sounder at Heart and The Socceresq podcast. Miki is a lawyer in Seattle who does great work covering legal matters in the American soccer landscape. He’s also done great work covering the current Collective Bargaining Agreement and negotiation between MLS and the MLS Players Association. You can read his five-part series here or you can go subscribe to the podcast here.

Brad was a guest recently on the MLS Now podcast which you can listen to here.

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Goodbye Leo, Hello Kubo...... and Pereiro? Jan 14, 2020

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On this week's show, we talk about FC Cincinnati's newest signing Yuya Kubo. We also said goodbye to Leonardo Bertone and are the Orange and Blue ready to welcome in Gaston Pereiro from PSV Eindhoven?

HUGE THANKS TO TOM ROSE FOR WEARING THE CAPTAIN’S ARMBAND THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST! Tom, thank you so much for your generosity!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW.

On this week’s show, Coach Brad Gough, Bill and I recap the signing of Yuya Kubo who joins FC Cincinnati from KAA Gent.

FC Cincinnati announced today that they have sold midfielder Leonardo Bertone to FC Thun of the Swiss Super League.

We talk more rumors, particularly PSV Eindhoven midfielder Gaston Pereiro who could be making his way to the Queen City.

Last but not least we visit this week with Gordon Thornsberry, AKA, Fiddle, who won the eMLS League Series One Final on Friday night in Philly!

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New Signings are on the Way Jan 07, 2020

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No episode captain this week. If you’d like to wear the armband for an episode of Cincinnati Soccer Talk log onto CincinnatiSoccerTalk.com/support.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW.

On this week’s show, Brad, Ken, and Bryan discuss today’s news from The Athletic that FC Cincinnati is close to reaching a deal with Japan international Yuya Kubo.

Coach Brad Gough offers up a detailed scouting report on FCC’s apparent new attacking designated player.

We open up the mailbag and respond to your questions this week.

We visit from Brandon Ponchak, GM of the Cincinnati Dutch Lions and one of the founders of the Ohio Valley Premier League.

We wrap up the show with news about our live shows on Monday night.

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Ask Us Anything - FC Cincinnati 2020 Roster Dec 10, 2019

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On this week's Ask Us Anything podcast special, Brad and Ken take questions from the audience about the 2020 roster and how FC Cincinnati will able to maneuver the 2019/2020 offseason.

No episode captain this week. If you’d like to wear the armband for an episode of Cincinnati Soccer Talk log onto CincinnatiSoccerTalk.com/support.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW.

On this week’s show, Brad and Ken answer your 2020 roster question in a special edition of the podcast. Read Brad and Ken’s article here.

Don’t forget to check out Brad’s GoFundMe for youth soccer in Guatemala.

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