The Flyin Lion: FC Cincinnati Podcast

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

Episode 60: Summer break comes at a good time for FCC- Recaps of last weeks games | Transfer window begins+ rumors👀| Lucho captains the All Star Game ...

Kevin and Ryan break down an unfortunate week for FCC with losses to Chicago and NYRB. Transfer window opens and our takes on some rumors and what the team needs moving forward. Lucho gets the nod again for captain in the All Star Game! Miles Robinson and the USMNT start the Olympics this week! Our preview of their game against France
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast Opening
(01:14) - Recap of Matchday #27 vs Chicago 0-1 L
(10:11) - Recap of Matchday #28 vs NYRB 1-3 L
(27:11) - Trivia Question of the Week
(29:36) - Kevin's Card of the Week
(32:24) - Ryan's Card of the Week
(35:27) - Kevin's Jersey Swap of the Year so Far
(38:55) - Transfer Market Opens/ Rumors
(48:57) - All Star Game Preview/ Lucho as Captain
(54:00) - Olympics Preview

Episode 59: FCC catches some bad breaks in loss to Charlotte| Big bounce back week to come with previews of Chicago and NYRB games| Stephan Chirila sh...

The boys recap loss vs Charlotte as FCC catches some bad breaks| Stephan Chirila shines for FCC2 in their win/ we debate his potential on the first team next year| Previews of bounce back games v Chicago & NYRB & is Lucho the clear favorite for MVP now with Arango out and Messi injury?
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(00:52) - Matchday #26 vs Charlotte 1-3 L
(30:51) - Trivia of the week
(32:59) - Sam's Card of the week
(35:24) - Zach's Card of the week
(38:12) - Ryan's Card of the week
(43:07) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(44:30) - Zach's Jersey swap of the week
(46:55) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(49:00) - FCC2 W against Toronto 2
(50:16) - Lucho in the MLS All Star Skills Challenge and no Brandon Vasquez for Liga MX
(51:21) - Matchday #27 vs Chicago
(55:57) - Matchday #28 vs NYRB
(1:00:42) - Lucho MVP Favorite?
(1:02:43) - Trivia answer

Episode 58: 2 Wins for FC Cincinnati and Top of the Standings once again! New formation to stay?/ Miles to the US Olympic Team🇺🇸 Charlotte Preview in ...

The boys are buzzing as FCC top the MLS standings once again! Our recaps of epic thrashing of Inter Miami and DC wins. Do we keep this new formation moving forward? Our takes on this and breakdown of Miles Robinson’s US Olympic Team callup🇺🇸+ Preview of Queen City Battle vs Charlotte👑
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:32) - Matchday #24 vs DC United 3-2 W
(13:38) - Matchday #25 vs Inter Miami 6-1 W
(35:49) - Trivia of the week
(40:55) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(42:55) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(45:36) - Sam's Card of the week
(47:41) - Ryan's Card of the week
(49:56) - Miles Robinson joins US Olympic Team
(54:53) - Matchday #26 vs Charlotte Preview
(1:02:29) - Trivia answer

Episode 57: FCC gets their 6th win in a row on the road! Robinson/Lucho/Orellano make the MLS All Star Team⭐️ Transfer speculation & DC/Miami Previews...

FCC gets their 6th road win in a row! Orellano and makeshift back line get it done at Dallas| Miles/Lucho/Orellano make MLS All Star Team⭐️More transfer speculation & cb on the way?👀DC and Miami Previews!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:54) - Matchday #23 vs FC Dallas
(18:44) - Sam's Card of the week
(20:54) - Zach's Card of the week
(23:36) - Ryan's Card of the week
(25:09) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(27:09) - Zach's Jersey swap of the week
(29:14) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(31:07) - Trivia of the week
(33:12) - FCC MLS All-Star Selections
(37:53) - FCC2 Wins against Revs2
(40:11) - Name 1 former FCC player you would bring back to this years team and why?
(45:02) - Transfer Talk
(47:49) - Matchday #24 vs DC United Preview
(54:27) - Matchday #25 vs Inter Miami Preview
(58:49) - Trivia answer

Episode 56: FC Cincinnati goes 1-1 at home for the week | Lucho builds on his MLS greatness | Weston McKennie coming to FCC? | Preview vs FC Dallas

FC Cincinnati goes 1-1 on the week at home but once again at a cost. FCC picks up more injuries with Hagglund and Pinto out now. Lucho continues to cement his legacy as an MLS legend game after game.🤩 Is Weston McKennie coming to FCC?👀 Preview the FC Dallas game with us as well on this week’s episode!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(05:28) - Matchday 18 for FCC 4-3 W over Philly
(23:45) - Matchday 19 for FCC 1-2 L to Revs
(33:48) - Trivia of the week
(35:58) - Ryan Card of the week
(39:17) - Zach Card of the week
(41:20) - Sam Card of the week
(43:34) - Zach Jersey swap of the week
(46:18) - Sam Jersey swap of the week
(48:14) - Ryan Jersey swap of the week
(50:27) - FCC2 and FCC Academy News
(52:17) - Weston Mckennie rumors/CBs to bring in?
(58:19) - Preview of FC Dallas match
(1:02:32) - Trivia answer

Episode 55: FC Cincinnati get a comeback win! But at a cost with loss of Miazga | Does this affect our summer transfer targets? NWSL Bid Update & Prev...

FCC gets a comeback W but at a cost| Kubo bags a hat trick 👏🏻& impact of his connection with Lucho this year (what should 3 assists in a game be called🤔) Miazga’s injury ramifications +our thoughts on potential summer transfer targets (defenders?) | Update on NWSL bid and preview of the Philly/ New England games!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:26) - Matchday 17 for FCC 4-2 W over San Jose
(22:50) - Trivia of the week
(26:36) - Sam Card of the week
(29:15) - Ryan Card of the week
(31:44) - Sam Jersey swap of the week
(36:17) - Ryan Jersey swap of the week
(37:45) - Potential FCC transfer target rumors
(44:09) - Recall Miles from USMNT for Miazga injury?
(46:49) - FCC NWSL Bid
(52:31) - Preview of Philly match
(57:43) - Trivia answer

Episode 54: International break continues with USMNT drama, FCC2 big win! TST Nati SC recap | San Jose game Preview!

International break continues with some USMNT drama, a TST recap for Nati SC & FCC2 gets a big win! We chat about Miles Robinson’s place on the US team, are we close to getting a third FCC kit? + a preview for the upcoming San Jose game!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(1:20) - USMNT 5-1 loss to Colombia recap
(13:15) - TST Nati SC Recap
(17:48) - Trivia of the week
(20:37) - FCC2 Games and Academy
(26:52) - MLS All-Star Voting So Far
(30:06) - Lucho 3rd in Kit Sales...FCC Third Kit?
(32:16) - Preview of San Jose Game
(37:52) - Trivia answer

Episode 53: Kenta Hagiwara of Area Sports Network joins the pod!✍️ His all time FCC starting XI👀 First half of the season review & MLS/World Soccer br...

A huge shoutout and thanks to Kenta Hagiwara of Area Sports Network for joining this episode! We chatted on his experience being credentialed w/ FC Cincinnati, thoughts on the first half of the season and his all time FCC starting XI👀
(FCC fans would love to hear yours too) Plus our Champions Cup/League Final Recaps as we head into the summer.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(00:20) - Kenta Introduction
(8:31) - World Soccer Recap and Olympics Preview
(19:26) - Trivia of the week
(22:37) - Kenta Card of the first half of the season
(25:08) - Sam Card of the first half of the season
(26:45) - Zach Card of the first half of the season
(30:22) - Ryan Card of the first half of the season
(33:45) - Kenta Jersey swap first half of the season
(37:03) - Sam Jersey swap first half of the season
(42:33) - Zach Jersey swap first half of the season
(47:03) - Ryan Jersey swap first half of the season
(49:41) - Kenta's FC Cincinnati Impressions of the season so far
(51:39) - Transfer window rumors and thoughts
(53:51) Kenta's Best FCC historic/all time starting 11
(59:20) - Trivia answer
(1:00:44) - Kenta's Social media and content shoutout/where people can see his work