The Flyin Lion: FC Cincinnati Podcast

The guys break down FCC clinching a vital Champions Cup spot with W vs Philly, what FCC’s best lineup is going into the playoffs and Luca being up for goal of the season in MLS! Is NWSL actually coming to Cincy?👀 Stay for our preview of game 1 vs NYCFC!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(02:27) - Matchday 34 @Philly 2-1 W
(13:11) - Sam's Jersey swap
(14:46) - Ryan's Jersey swap
(16:16) - Overall stats/Impressions
(19:34) - Clinched Concacaf Champions Cup
(23:58) - Trivia of the week
(26:11) - Sam's Card of the week
(29:04) - Ryan's Card of the week
(33:13) - FCC2 loss in Conference Quarterfinals 1-2
(37:53) - Cincinnati getting an NWSL team soon?
(44:10) - Playoffs Preview Game 1 vs NYCFC
(51:55) - MLS Goal of the Year and Save of the Year Voting
(53:01) - Trivia of the answer

Thanks to Kenta for joining us for this episode that discussed the international break (USMNT action soon for Robinson & Vazquez?) Our take on end of season awards for FCC/MLS & playoff predictions! Will FCC clinch a Champions Cup berth with a W in Philly? Our preview of the game & update on the FCC2/ Academy teams!

This episode broke down FCC2 clinching the top spot in Eastern Conference for NextPro Playoffs! Our thoughts on if inconsistency in lineups is finally catching up to the first team as we lose again at home. Will Robinson& Vazquez feature under Poch for USMNT this week?| Lucho back in convo for repeat MVP👀 Our thoughts and prayers to Marco Angulo in his recovery🙏🏻
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast Opening
(00:45) - Prayers for Marco Angulo
(02:47) - Matchday vs Orlando 1-3 L
(18:59) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(20:18) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(21:17) - Sam's Card of the week
(22:28) - Ryan's Card of the week
(23:47) - Honorary card of the week(s)
(26:53) - Trivia of the week
(28:33) - FCC2 W against Orlando 2 team 3-1 at TQL
(37:47) - FCC2 development this year & translation to first team
(40:37) - Yair Ramos Perez Venezuelan call up to first team for World Cup qualifying
(43:19) - Robinson & Vazquez international appearance with USMNT
(46:26) - MLS end of year awards
(50:16) - Trivia answer

This episode broke down FCCs first lost to a Western Conference opponent this MLS season. Our breakdown of Lucho/Luca chasing FCC/ MLS history. Where is Teenage Hadebe? FIFA club World Cup is coming to Cincy! Impact of hosting such a big event. Stay for Previews of the NYCFC/Orlando Matches!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:03) - Matchday L at Home to LAFC
(20:37) - Trivia of the week
(22:27) - Sam's Card of the week
(24:38) - Ryan's Card of the week
(25:18) - FC Cincinnati Injury Bug
(29:01) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(31:01) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(34:24) - TQL Stadium FIFA Club World Cup 2025
(38:49) - Matchday Preview at NYCFC
(43:38) - Matchday Preview vs Orlando
(46:40) - Trivia answer

Sam and Ryan breakdown a 4pt week for FCC where Kubo and Orellano shine| Kubo making a case for team MVP based on what he gives to the team? Orellano DP worthy? We cover all this and break down FCC2 W & LAFC preview!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening

The guys breakdown the Hell is Real season series going to FCC and playoffs secured✅Full game recap of scoreless draw, and is this the best tifo we’ve seen?? Heck is Plausible win for FCC2 as they clinch playoffs too👏🏻 Preview of Minnesota/Nashville matches including is there a Teenage Hadebe debut coming soon?
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(03:12) - HELL IS REAL P2 0-0 Draw
(28:52) - Trivia of the week
(31:49) - Sam's Card of the week
(33:56) - Zach's Card of the week
(37:12) - Ryan's Card of the week
(40:19) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(42:43) - Zach's Jersey swap of the week
(45:55) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(48:20) - Heck is Plausible 2-1 FCC2 win
(54:11) - Preview of Minnesota Match
(59:49) - Preview of Nashville Match
(01:04:20) - Trivia of the week

The USMNT comes back to Cincy! (And has a deflating tie) Our experience of the game and impact of new manager Pochettino on FCC players chances moving forward. Our breakdown of EAFC25 new player ratings and HELL IS REAL Preview!! 🔥
Apologizes on the audio this week!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(02:49) - USMNT vs New Zealand 1-1 Tie in Friendly
(18:48) - Trivia of the week
(20:29) - Sam's Card of the week
(22:14) - Ryan's Card of the week
(26:45) - EAFC 25 ratings out
(30:12) - International break FCC current/ former players
(35:11) - Preview of Hell is Real Game

Sam and Ryan break down FC Cincinnati’s first ever MLS win w/o Lucho in his time in Cincy! Game recap and we still want know if Luca’s Golazo is the longest freekick in MLS history🧐 Ex FCC players ball out in Italy/England/Mexico & game week for football: our debate on what positions our players would have if they joined the Bengals 🏈
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(00:52) - Matchday #27 4-1 W vs CF Montreal
(22:31) - Trivia of the week
(25:03) - Sam's Card of the week
(28:13) - Ryan's Card of the week
(30:44) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(33:21) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(35:30) - Ex-FCC players abroad
(41:46) - Prelim look at roster going into Hell is Real
(47:22) - FCC Players that would make it with the Bengals?
(52:46) - Trivia answer

This episode broke down new signing Teenage Hadebe’s fit w/ FCC & possible stint at left back👀 Join our brief breakdown of the recent loss to Inter Miami & where we can improve heading into the last stretch of the season: including forming an identity with steady formations and players fit in the starting XI. Stay for our CF Montreal Preview!

Sam and Ryan break down the loan signing of Niko Gioacchini and his fit into the squad, we give you our final Leagues Cup recap/ thoughts on the transfer window closing & outlook on the rest of the MLS season. Yerson Mosquera debuts in the Premier League! Stay for FCC2 game rundown and preview of the Inter Miami game!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(00:54) - Leagues Cup Round of 16 vs Philly 2-4
(12:20) - Leagues Cup Thoughts
(20:48) - Trivia of the week
(23:00) - Sam's Card of the week
(25:30) - Ryan's Card of the week
(29:13) - Transfer deadline closes
(38:55) - Outlook for the rest of season
(45:43) - FCC2 Experience - Sam
(49:06) - Preview vs Inter Miami
(54:09) - Trivia answer