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Home and Away - A Sporting KC Podcast

Drew VanderPloeg and Cody Welton
Sporting Kansas City
MLS
Kansas City Current
US Men's National Team
Kerry Zavagnin
Peter Vermes
USMNT
LAFC
Colorado Rapids
Manu Garcia
Inter Miami
Major League Soccer
Vancouver
David Lee
San Diego FC
Austin FC
Chris Armis
Superdraft
Houston Dynamo
St. Louis

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: discord.gg/pkg4S85qR2

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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 of the Worlds or something? Is this like the Intercontinental Challenge Cup or some... more

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 good friend of the pod regular soccer contributor to the KC Star Daniel Sperry.

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This episode analyzes Sporting Kansas City's recent performances, focusing on tactical adjustments, player impacts, and coaching decisions. The hosts discuss the significance of Zorhan Bassong's return, the team's defensive struggles, and potential f... more

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 regarding the on-field performance of this team and boy are we glad we did. Sport... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Lowery
Regular contributor to The Total Soccer Show and operates Backheeled, a website about U.S. soccer.
Episode: Episode 155 - The David Lee Era begins for SKC w/ special guest Joe Lowery
Daniel Sperry
Sports journalist at the Kansas City Star
Kansas City Star
Episode: Episode 119 - Sperry joins the pod, SKC offseason transactions and opportunities, and the Current sign some GKs

Hosts

Drew Vanderpoo
Host of the show; long-running presence across episodes with emphasis on tactical analysis and roster discussion
Cody Welton
Co-host with extensive involvement in episodes, often leading discussion and driving tactical analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Best SKC Pod

    Just found this through another great SKC podcast, and love the guys digging into the tactics and details. As a football fan, can highly recommend this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BallaJV
    United Statesa year ago
  • Simply the best

    Bar none this is simply the best and most in-depth pod. Absolutely independent and not afraid to cover any topic, while making a concerted effort to speak to both sides of a topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meshark
    United States2 years ago
  • Solid SKC pod

    Pretty good SKC pod. They are a bit overly positive about the direction of the club but they offer good analysis of what the team is trying to do. It can be a little hard to listen to them sometimes since they can’t bother to pronounce some of the players’ names right.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kyle63947
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Skc pod

    In-depth tactical review and speaks to real issues with the club while being loyal supporters. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric.Schneider.md
    United States3 years ago
  • Best SKC Podcast

    As a long time listener of Talkin’ Touches, I was disappointed when it went the way of the dodo. But Home and Away has stepped up and filled the void TT left behind. Quality analysis, rooted in realism unlike other SKC pods out there.

    Matt and Cody provide some of the best analysis of the games. It is thoughtful and reflective of minds who really know the team (unlike a certain national podcast out there) and who know the game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Williams271368
    United States4 years ago

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Episodes are noted for balanced discussion and willingness to critique ownership and front-office decisions.
Comedic banter and candid takes can be polarizing but engaging for core fans.
Listeners praise deep tactical insight and independent, realistic analysis of roster moves.

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#194
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Episode 135 - Sporting KC After Dark is Fun
Q: What did you take away from the game at large and especially how that first portion of the game went?
My takeaway is that it's more entertaining to watch soccer when goals are being scored. This game was really fun to watch and seemed to boost the team's confidence as they focused on scoring.

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What is Home and Away about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers sharp tactical analysis and roster discussion centered on Sporting Kansas City, with frequent dives into formations, player roles, and in-season performance. Hosts balance deep tactical breakdowns with candid opinions on leadership, roster decisions, and transfer windows, often tying local MLS action to broader USMNT and league developments. A through-line across episodes is a pragmatic, opinionated approach that blends technical insight with fan perspectives, making it useful for listeners who want both game-smart commentary and candid club commentary. A notable strength is consistent, energetic banter paired with data-driven observations and a willingness to critique ownership and front-office decisions, which adds a dis... more

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