The Blue Testament: For Sporting Kc Fans

Ten matches to go. Things are looking good for Sporting Kansas City at the moment but this team has a terrible track record in finishing the regular season. Cody, Thad, and Bob got in the studio to discuss what it will take for SKC to bring a postseason match back to Children’s Mercy Park. Diego Rubio is in top form right now and receiving tons of praise around the league. The Chilean has given Peter Vermes no choice but to start him once again this weekend. No doubt the arrival of Krisztian Nemeth has played a role in lighting a fire underneath Rubio. We’ve got audio from PV as he looks at the final stretch of the season. He sounds confident and pleased with where his team is at. Bob figures Sporting will need 15 points to secure 2nd place, and possibly eight for 4th place. Will that be enough? Can this team take that many points from a tough schedule? Minnesota United are paying a visit on Saturday and it looks like three points, on paper. But we know how this team operates. Three points at Atlanta is n

The gang is finally all back together again with lots to discuss. Krisztián Németh is back but will he beat out a suddenly very good Diego Rubio? How will/should Vermes use Nemeth and Rubio? Or the rest of the forward? It's great to have Felipe Gutierrez back but will he regain his early season form? Sporting KC reeled off two wins in a row on the road but does that mean the late season swoon is over or will it take more to convince us?  We talk about Andue Fontas and more.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back together again (without Bob). Sporting KC got their number 9 when they traded for Krisztian Nemeth and picked up defender Andreu Fontas from Celta Vigo. Is that enough? Lots of talk about what difference Nemeth will make for SKC.    We go back and do a quick look at the Houston match. Red cards for Houston but a needed win for SKC.  Sporting KC travels to LAFC for a tough match in their first ever meeting, Former SKC players Benny Feilhaber and Latif Blessing will know the system but will that matter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob, Cody and Aly we back at it again without Thad. He was on supersecret assignment in Chicago. (There may be a rant about that in a future podcast).  The in studio gang discusses the possible player signing. A defender after everyone has wanted a striker. Some talk about the upcoming match with Houston of course and the injuries that may affect the possible lineup. Of course Ilie and Zusi at the All Star Game was a topic of discussion.  We also find out Aly's favorite candy and about her penchant for being just a little late.        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Gartland joins us from Chicago and was not happy with what he saw. Who played welll in this 3-2 loss? Busio made his debut and Felipe Gutierrez made his comeback from injury but it was all for nothing. We talk about what the priorities for Peter Vermes now, defense or striker? Is this Ike Opara's worst season?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are all back at it again. Sporting Kansas City bombed out of the Open Cup. We talk about who Vermes may have been calling out as quitting. Will getting a couple players back healthy make the difference or is their larger issues wrong with the team? A rumor pops up while recording about a possible forward available in trade. Would he be a good fit? Of course we preview the FC Dallas match and try to figure out what lineup will be used. A few other discussions as well of course.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Shades of Blue, we drop the negativity - and Thad. So Cody, Aly and Bob joined forces for your weekly SKC talk. We covered Daniel Salloi and the season he is having, recapped a forgettable Toronto FC game, plus we have injury updates as we look forward to this weekend’s match against the New York Red Bulls. Bob just wrote an article on Kansas City’s little brother, Daniel Salloi. He shares what he learned in his time with Salloi and we discuss what is next for the Hungarian. With Khiry Shelton out for a month, will he play more CF? Diego Rubio is sure to see more time, but will he actually step up? Kharlton Belmar looked solid, what about him? And why is Gerso so frustrating? So many questions, so little answers. But hey, we’ll talk about them for you. Bradley Wright-Phillips and NYRB await Sporting Kansas City in Jersey this weekend. We looked at some key match-ups and all the roster questions. After seeing a lot of pessimism online among SKC faithful, there is also a lengthy discussion abou

The gang are back together after missing a week for life reasons. Since we were last together Sporting KC lost twice and a lot of fans are worried. We discuss the loss in Salt Lake and break down the upcoming match with Toronto. What will Vermes do with so many players unavailable? Roger Espinoza and Daniel Salloi will both be unavailble after Red cards last match. Only three midfielders are available, will SKC go experimnetal with the lineup?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The whole gang is back at it again! Competing openings between Aly amd Cody, let us know who is best. Croizet socres a stunner for the winner and lots of love for Yohan. Was he lucky or prepared? Lots of intense debate over Shelton's contribution to that goal.  We listen to Peter Vermes discus the upcoming Houston game and we break down all the injuries and who will be avaialble for the match. What will be the lkely lineup?  Throw in some Seinfeld references, Landon Donovan and a little World Cup chat,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang gets back together to discuss not one but two games. Sporting KC had a good stretch last week with two wins and a draw. One of those wins was the Open Cup game in Salt Lake. SKC's depth was tested and came through. The Homegrown's were all used and all came thrpough for SKC.  Of course the other big news from the last few days was the vote for the FIFA World Cup coming to North America in 2026.  The next match is FC Dallas in the Open Cup. Can SKC manage the extra games and still go for MLS Cup and Supporters Shield?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody, Aly and Thad get together after the Minneosta win. Four goals for an easy win but the real news is who played. Homegrown Kuzain made his debut last game but this week he comes in and scores. Jaylin Lnidsey made his Sporitng KC debut as well. The crew talk about Ilie and Roger and how they work together so well. We also breakdown what was so good about each goal.A look at the Open Cup match in Salt Lake and who might play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew are "BACK AT IT AGAIN" to discuss the upcoming match with Minnesota. SKC will be without Johnny Russell as he is with Scotland for a friendly in Mexico (not Missouri) but will have Salloi. We get an injury update and discuss who might start on Sunday. A little discussion on the SKC players at the hot dog race (and a few too many puns lands Thad and Aly in the "dog"house). . The group talks about the Diego Rubio to Mexico (not Missouri) rumor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A very different crew (pun intended) gather shortly after Sporting KC and Columbus drew 0-0 Sunday. Cody, Thad and Chad (yes Chad was visiting from the southwest) but no Aly or Robert. Sporting KC and Columbus match was slow and non-scoring but still lots to discuss. We break down the penalty call and Tim Melia's great save, or was it a bad shot? Some chat about the red card  but lots more about the non-call of the apparent punch to Sinovic's head. What was VAR thinking? Or not thinking?  We have audio from Peter Vermes and Tim Melia in the pod as well.  And we have to discuss the world famous halftime media game. How did Cody do? Did he embarass Thad as planned or..... Well listen in to find out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grouip are back at it again to discuss the Sporting KC match with the Crew. We lead off with audio from Peter Vermes and Johnny Russell. Discusion about the Crew and what to expect from them and the potential lineup for SKC. Cody wants to score on Thad more than life itself in the media game. Side items that are not soccer related: Ocean coral, Aly's lack of showerng. the media game, Thad's concussions and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sporting Kansas City draws Minnesota United and the big news is not a road point but that Khiry Shelton scores his first goal for KC. Robert, Aly, Cody and Thad talk about the Khiry goal, Yohan Croizet's play and the goal Sporting gave up. Peter Vermes substitutions (or lack of) was a topic. The substiution of Jimmy Medranda and whether it was needed because of injury or not. Of course there was some non-soccer-ish discusion as well... Flubber?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back at it again, Aly, Cody, Bob and Thad get together to discuss the anazing Atlanta game. Sporting KC was the first to hold Atlanta scorless but what did it all mean? We cover the first third of the season for SKC and also take a quick look at the salaries. Who was the MVP forthe first third of the season, SKC does not stink but we question Cody's odor for the evening. Alyh worries us with her murder knowledge and asnwer twitter questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang are all back in the studio for a late night session shortly after Sporting Kansas City's win over the Colorado Rapids. An early Daniel Salloi goal holds up to give the good guys a win. It was a much needed win by SKC but was it a good game? Lot's of discussion on players of course but also a lof late night craziness but the real question was did Cody ever get the bottle of win opened?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missing Aly tonight but Bob, Cody and Thad get together to discuss and preview Sporting Kansas City's match with the Colorado Rapids. How will Peter Vermes manage now that he knows Felipe will be out for 2-3 months. A chat about Felipe's injury of course.  Will Tim Howard have another melt down?  Who will Vermes start as the #10 this match? Who shoud he? Medranda, Croizet, Zusi, Lobato and Busio are all potential candidates.  Thad hunts down the bbq in the studio and predictions .      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aly, Bob, Cody and Thad react to Sporting Kansas City's loss in New England. Someone needs to be blamed and we do it... Or do they? Was it Vermes or Shelton or Croizet or Medranda or Bob Kraft? Breaking down the breakdown of VAR may hav e caused a rant or two.  Aly compares the top teams, what does she find out? And when?  Should Vermes try someone else at center forward?  Vermes tactics is another topic of conversation for the studio to chime in on.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's only Cody and Thad in the studio for this episode but Bob does join the crew with audio he got from training earlier in the week. Bob talked to Tim Melia about Emiliano Amor in case he has to start again and Peter Vermes about what to expect from New England. Thad discusses what he saw in training this week and how that might affect the lineup.  The health of Ike Opara, Felipe Gutierrez and Gerso are covered and their chances of playing.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices