The Flyin Lion: FC Cincinnati Podcast

Episode 70: FCC look for turnaround after first loss to Western Conference Opp.| Lucho & Luca chase FC Cincinnati/MLS History👀 FIFA Club World Cup com...

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

Episode 69: Kubo and Orellano shine for FCC on the road! Kubo MVP of the team this year? Orellano DP worthy? FCC2 W again/ LAFC Preview!

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

Episode 68: FCC draw secures the season series vs the Crew & Playoffs for 3rd yr in a row! Heck is Plausible Win for FCC2! Best Tifo in FCC history?? ...

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

Episode 67: USMNT comes to Cincy! FC25 reveals FC Cincinnati Player Ratings | Hell is Real Preview!🔥

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

Episode 66: FC Cincinnati get their first ever MLS win without Lucho! Orellano golazo longest free kick goal in MLS history! Ex FCC players ball out |...

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

Episode 65: Teenage Hadebe to join FCC! Turnaround coming 🔜 as we look at the last stretch of the season| Identity of the team moving forward/ formati...

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!

Episode 64: Nicholas Gioacchini joins FC Cincinnati! Leagues Cup Recap | FCC alum Yerson Mosquera starts in the Premier League! (Channels his dark art...

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

Episode 63: FCC move on to Rd of 16 in Leagues Cup! Transfer buzz with window closing soon⌛️ Boup Out/ DP spot to be filled? Sword formation to stay? ...

Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:37) - Leagues Cup Round of 32 vs Santos Laguna Win
(27:38) - Trivia of the week
(29:35) - Sam's Card of the week
(33:28) - Zach's Card of the week
(37:39) - Ryan's Card of the week
(41:09) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(42:52) - Zach's Jersey swap of the week
(45:48) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(51:01) - Boupendza Out
(55:13) - Transfers?/Worried about lack of rumors
(59:59) - S/O Rose Lavelle and USMNT on gold medal win
(1:00:26) - Preview of Round of 16 vs Philly
(1:03:00) - Betstamp Parlays
(1:04:01) - Trivia answer

Episode 62: FCC gets 2 wins in Leagues Cup🔜Round of 32! Best form of Yamil Asad’s career?🔥 Boup & Richard Sanchez Rumors | Best XI for rest of the tou...

A bounce back week for FCC with 2 League Cup Wins! Sam and Ryan break down the crazy games and thoughts on Asad’s recent form. Is Boup on the way out? Midfielder Sanchez on the way in? We discuss these rumors and our thoughts on the best starting XI for the rest of the tourney. Stay for a Santos Laguna preview!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:53) - Leagues Cup vs Queretaro
(06:57) - Leagues Cup vs NYCFC
(29:25) - Trivia of the week
(31:30) - Sam's Card of the week
(34:11) - Ryan's Card of the week
(38:53) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(41:42) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(44:12) - Richard Sanchez Rumor
(50:41) - Boup Situation
(58:19) - Preview of Round of 32 vs Santos Laguna
(1:04:24) - Trivia answer

Episode 61: MLS All Star Game Recap| Cincy to host in 2027? Chido signs for FCC! Leagues Cup Preview

Sam and Ryan break down a busy All Star week for FCC: Lucho/Luca Shine, Cincy to host the ASG in 2027? FCC2 remains dominant and we debate which players could contribute to the first team + Leagues Cup preview: Including best starting XI to play and new signing Chido’s impact moving forward
Time stamps:
(01:22) - All Star Game Recap
(09:49) - ASG coming to Cincy in 2027?
(10:54) - Miles Robinson Olympic Debut
(14:11) - Chidozie Awaziem joins FCC/ Transfer news
(25:43) - Trivia of the Week
(27:55) - Sam’s Card of the Week
(31:50) - Ryan’s Card of the Week
(34:28) - FCC Open Practice
(39:10) - FCC2 dominant Win
(41:53) - Leagues Cup Preview
(52:42) - Trivia Answer