The Flyin Lion: FC Cincinnati Podcast
The Flyin Lion Podcast is your one-stop destination for fresh and hot takes on FC Cincinnati news, game recaps, analysis, and unique segments. Stay informed and entertained as we delve into the thrilling and ever-evolving world of Cincinnati soccer.
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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
This episode covered a draw vs Atlanta that keeps us undefeated at home.. missed opportunity for 3pts? Our Das boot 2.0 review🍺 Denkey scores for Togo🇹🇬We debate if we should be utilizing the young players better + Nashville match preview!Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(01:51) - Matchday #5 vs Atlanta at home (2-2 draw)(23:34) - Special S/O to the hat flipping fan that went viral(24:52) - Trivia of the week presented by Golz TV(26:50) - Sam Card of the week(31:52) - Ryan Card of the week(34:25) - Sam Jersey swap of the week(36:20) - Ryan Jersey swap of the week(39:29) - FCC2 knocked out of the US Open Cup(48:23) - FCC International Call-Ups(50:57) - Matchday #6 vs Nashville Away(01:01:52) - USWNT vs Republic of Ireland Friendly at TQL(01:04:28) - Reds Opening Day Preview(01:08:12) - Trivia answer
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Big thanks to FC Cincinnati legend Manu Ledesma for joining the pod! We discuss his soccer journey, love for Cincy/ time playing for FCC & the start of The Manu Ledesma Academy/ new UPSL Team!
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
The guys break down what went wrong in a tough week for FCC. Do we have a best formation moving forward? Denkeypartner striker? We welcome Brad Smith to the 🔶🔷Miazgaback soon🙏🏻We give you an Atlanta match preview with heavily rotated squads on both sides expected.Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(02:19) - CCC 1-3 (2-4) Loss Away v Tigres(15:24) - Matchday 4 in MLS 0-2 L Away vs Charlotte(30:08) - Trivia of the week presented by Golz TV(32:10) - Sam's Card of the week(34:53) - Ryan's Card of the week(37:43) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week(40:13) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week(42:30) - How can FCC correct their current form?(49:50) - Matt Miazga Update(52:17) - FCC signs Brad Smith(55:54) - FCC2 rough start to the season(57:55) - Matchday 5 in MLS at home vs Atlanta(01:06:00) - 10 Years Of The Orange And Blue Series(1:06:41) - Trivia answer
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Join our newest episode where we gave our breakdown of a confidence boosting win for FC Cincinnati at home!📈 Tigres “disappointing” draw & what did Bret Halsey do?? Is the new formation staying? What to look for Leg 2 vs Tigres tonight & Charlotte away on the weekend!Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(01:18) - CCC 1-1 Draw at Home v Tigres(09:16) - Matchday 3 in MLS 2-0 W at Home vs Toronto(30:22) - Trivia of the week (Presented by GOLZ TV)(32:49) - Sam's Card of the week(36:11) - Ryan's Card of the week(38:56) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week(41:10) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week(43:02) - FCC2 new jerseys 🔥 & 1st Match + New signing(48:40) - Bret Halsey Waived(53:06) - CCC Leg 2 Preview v Tigres(01:01:45) - Matchday 4 in MLS @ Charlotte(01:08:15) - Special Flyin Lion Content Announcement(01:09:08) - Trivia answer
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
The guys break down FC Cincinnati advancing to Round of 16 in Champions Cup! & Suffering their first defeat of the season at Philly| Formation changes to come? Orellano back soon? Apple TV fumbles the broadcast again🤦🏼♂️Tigres CCC Preview & Matchday 3 against Toronto!Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(02:11) - Concacaf Champions Cup vs Motagua 1-1 D (5-2 on aggregate)(16:20) - MLS Matchday #2 vs Philly 1-4 L(31:22) - Trivia of the week(34:03) - Sam Jersey swap of the week(36:07) - Ryan Jersey swap of the week(37:43) - Sam Card of the week(39:30) - Ryan Card of the week(41:54) - MLS Oscar Video Reactions(45:31) - New FC Cincinnati 2 signing(47:12) - CCC R16 preview vs Tigres/Noonan Press Conference Comments(55:10) - MLS Matchday #3 vs vs Toronto FC at home(59:03) - Trivia answer
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
The guys recap a 2 win week to start the season for FC Cincinnati! We give you our breakdown of both games as Denkey & Evander shine in their debuts🌟Is this the most talented FCC roster we’ve ever seen? +Our previews of the CCC match up midweek and Philly match Saturday!Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(02:12) - Concacaf Champions Cup vs Motagua 4-1 W(16:08) - MLS Matchday 1 vs NYRB W(29:27) - Trivia of the week(31:49) - Sam Jersey swap of the week(33:48) - Ryan Jersey swap of the week(37:34) - Sam Card of the week(39:08) - Ryan Card of the week(41:45) - Orellano signs long term deal at FCC(43:49) - Roster Restructuring(47:18) - Brenner back to FCC news shot down(49:53) - Adnan and Augee signed for FCC2(55:07) - Concacaf Champions Cup vs Motagua 2nd Leg(58:53) - MLS Matchday 2 vs Philly Away(01:05:28) - Trivia answer
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Our 2025 Season Preview Episode! Predicted lineups/awards/ & how far FC Cincinnati will go in each competition. Who is our break out star? Is this now Evander’s team? We give you our Legacy Kit Review👕 Stay for our Champions Cup round 1 & MLS matchday 1 preview vs NYRB! Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(02:05) - Preseason 2-2 Tie against Atlanta(5:00) - Lucho Sold to FC Dallas(11:33) - Evander incoming at the #10(16:15) - Lukas Engel officially announced (18:19) - Update on Orellano contract situation(21:13) - Gilberto Flores was in Cincinnati at MHTC(23:13) - Asad signs with Cuiabá Esporte Clube(24:14) - Leagues Cup Phase One Opponents Announced(29:35) - Trivia of the week(31:49) - 10 Year Anniversary Legacy Kit Review(40:33) - FCC individual honors predictions(43:44) - FCC competition predictions(51:02) - Concacaf Champions Cup Preview(58:02) - MLS Matchday 1 Preview vs NYRB(01:13:05) - Trivia answer
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
The FC Cincinnati preseason drama continues…will we see Lucho out this week? Evander in? New kits are coming soon🔥Recap of big preseason W vs Philly- Bucha breakout season? 💪🏻 Flores✅ Engel🔜Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(02:35) - Dado out for a month(03:05) - Gilberto Flores officially announced(04:50) - Kubo now in Clearwater(06:40) - Orellano contract issue(08:30) - Continued Lucho drama(21:40) - Barreal loan officially announced by Santos(22:08) - FC Cincinnati officially bid for Evander from the Timbers(24:03) - Lukas Engel yet to be announced(25:20) - Noah Adnan playing with first team(26:48) - No more Niko or Abdi (trialists)?(27:40) - FC Cincinnati 2 roster moves(32:45) - Trivia of the week(34:50) - Flyin Lion on DP Pod(35:46) - Preseason Game #2 vs. Houston Dynamo(38:22) - Preseason Game #3 vs. Philadelphia Union(47:42) - Next Preseason Match(52:18) - Start of the season is near(53:20) - Trivia answer
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Preseason is in Full Force for FC Cincinnati with Win over CF Montreal🙌🏻 Are rumored signings Engel(LWB) and Flores(CB) inbound? Lucho joins the squad…Kubo🤔 Roster outlook as things stand/comparison to last year + return of the Trivia Q of the Week❓
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(02:24) - Roster updates
(03:26) - Barreal loaned to Santos
(06:29) - Lucho back with the team
(15:05) - Roster Transfer Rumors
(23:23) - Trivia of the week
(27:01) - Lucho and Hagglund most marketable players in the MLS
(29:44) - FCC2 Schedule and Signings
(34:08) - Preseason Game #1 vs. CF Montreal
(40:25) - Miles Robinson closes out January Camp with USMNT
(42:44) - Ex FCC players
(52:57) - Next Preseason Match
(55:50) - Trivia answer
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Training camp has begun for the 🔶 & 🔷 . Nothing like winter training sessions at MHTC! A new signing, a resigning, some trialists and a couple of no-shows highlight the start of training. Miles starts and captains for the USMNT team and is Barreal going to play with Neymar in Brazil??
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:27) - Welcome to FC Cincinnati Brian Anunga!
(05:57) - Hagglund resigns
(9:46) - Lucho for Evander?
(17:03) - Cruz Azul bid for Orellano
(21:35) - Barreal loan announcement coming soon?
(24:27) - Asad out at FCC
(27:08) - Pat training camp comments
(31:27) - Denkey looks good at least
(34:26) - Pat on new training structure
(35:58) - FCC CB depth talk
(38:15) - TRIALIST SEASON IS HERE!
(41:24) - Miles Robinson captains the USMNT
(44:43) - Kevin Kelsy to Portland Timbers
(47:52) - GAM and TAM the FC Cincinnati players
(49:26) - Preseason schedule fully announced
(51:46) - More moves coming in the MLS? or for FC Cincinnati?
(55:50) - New league trade rules