The Flyin Lion: FC Cincinnati Podcast

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

The offseason continues with Lucho/Barreal rumors starting to pick up steam👀 FC Cincy eying a U22 centerback? Miles Robinson gets called up to the USMNT again! Our breakdown of Noonan/ Denkey’s comments at MLS media day and much more!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:30) - Roster Updates
(13:21) - Potential signing...just missed out on
(17:00) - Ex-FCC players being signed elsewhere
(20:47) - Miles Robinson call for USMNT January camp
(24:58) - New Kit Mock up
(25:59) - MLS Media Day takeaways
(33:10) - FCC Preseason Schedule so Far

Check out our newest offseason pod breaking down the FC Cincy 25’ schedule drop: Our go to destinations/ matches. Rumor season continues: outbound moves of Lucho/Barreal/Asad to Brazil? NWSL bid is going to who??
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:28) - Concacaf Champions Cup Draw
(07:02) - FCC Roster updates
(25:12) - New Kits out for some teams but not others
(27:15) - NWSL Bid to Denver
(32:15) - FCC 2025 Schedule release
(40:19) - Cleveland Crew vs Inter Miami

Thanks to Tom Gelehrter, Play-by-Play Voice of FC Cincinnati and Founder/President of 4th Floor Creative, for joining this new episode! We chat on the origin of FCC/Iconic Broadcast Booth Goal Celebrations with Kevin McCloskey & outlook for the 2025 season! Stay for offseason roster news👀
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(0:22) - Tom Gelehrter Interview
(01:06:34) - Chido and Murphy traded to Rapids
(01:13:41) - LA Galaxy MLS Cup Champs

FCC roster decisions for 2025 are finalized👀Our breakdown on who’s in/ who’s out and who we’ll potentially see in 🔸🔹for 2025 including available free agents! We give our way too early projected starting XI +Lucho is named to the MLS best XI once again⭐️
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:14) - Roster Decisions announced on Monday
(12:46) - FCC trigger purchase option on Orellano
(14:49) - Chris Albright Press Conference Recap
(28:43) - FCC 2 Roster Decisions
(32:22) - Lucho named to MLS Best XI
(34:40) - Notable MLS Free Agents
(44:07) - 2025 MLS Timeline
(47:21) - Ryan Projected 2025 Starting XI
(50:10) - Sam Projected 2025 Starting XI
(52:28) - MLS Cup Finals

Our newest pod featured Scott from The Belgian Football Podcast talking Kevin Denkey and the soccer landscape in Belgium v the US! Thanks to him for joining as he makes his rounds through the FCC podcasts. Our thoughts on Caitlin Clark joining NWSL Cincy Expansion bid🏀🤝🏻⚽️ & 10 year Anniversary Ideas for FCC!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(00:22) - Interview with Scott from The Belgian Football Podcast
(39:44) - Caitlin Clark joins the Cincy NWSL ownership bid
(44:14) - FCC 10-Year Anniversary Ideas
(50:58) - FCC New Kit?
(51:44) - Which MLS Playoff team has had the toughest road?
(56:00) - FCC Roster Decisions announced soon?

MLS record signing of Denkey completed! Sam and Ryan discuss the impact of the signing, end of year interviews, Lucho on ice & our review of FCC players international break. TQL stadium district updates! & End of year Jersey Swaps+card of the year.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(03:30) - Kevin Denkey Signing
(13:17) - End of season notes
(20:50) - Lucho update
(29:16) - West End District update
(33:59) - Letter to supporters from Carl H. Lindner III
(37:41) - Trivia of the week
(39:38) - International Break for FCC players
(45:28) - Jersey Swaps Season Recap
(49:20) - FLP Card of the year
(53:45) - S/O to guests who came on this year
(55:06) - Trivia answer

The 2024 season comes to a close for FC Cincy but new opportunities are already on the horizon..striker Kevin Denkey incoming?👀Join our recap of a great season overall: the good, bad & many record breaking moments🙌🏻 Who’s staying and who’s going for 2025? (Lucho you in?) Join our discussion of it all & give your best shot at the trivia of the week!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(03:12) - Playoff Round 1 Game #3 L in PKs
(15:42) - Overall Season Impressions
(28:37) - Sam's Jersey swap of the year
(30:23) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the year
(33:18) - Trivia of the week
(35:36) - Sam's Card of the week
(37:42) - Ryan's Card of the week
(42:19) - Robinson and Hadebe called up to national teams
(45:30) - Lucho staying or going?
(57:20) - Kevin Denkey Rumors
(01:04:08) - Stay or Go (players under contract)
(01:15:38) - Who to protect in expansion draft
(01:16:47) - Trivia answer

Huge S/O to FCC staff writer Carter Chapley for joining this episode! We discussed the FC Cincinnati season, soccer landscape in the US/Canada/Cincy & his experience working for the club✍️ Orellano purchase option triggered👀 Preview of massive game 3!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(00:22) - Carter Chapley Interview
(54:21) - Playoff Game #2 vs NYCFC 3-1 L
(01:01:41) - Sam's Card of the week
(01:03:11) - Ryan's Card of the week
(01:05:00) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(01:06:01) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(01:06:58) - Trivia of the week
(01:08:04) - Orellano purchase option completed?
(01:10:17) - Preview of Playoff Game #3
(01:14:02) - Trivia answer

Playoff Win #1 comes in the form of a 1-0 Asad winner at home! We breakdown this crazy game and what went right in game 1. Stay for our rankings of the tifos from this year and if Luca is solidified Newcomer of the Year in MLS🧐 We give you our preview of game 2 including thoughts on keeping the same strikers/who replaces Yedlin if needed Vamos Cincy!
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Podcast opening
(01:40) - Playoff Game #1 vs NYCFC 1-0 W
(25:59) - Trivia of the week
(28:08) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week
(29:59) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week
(32:55) - Sam's Card of the week
(36:17) - Ryan's Card of the week
(38:25) - Ranking our favorite tifo’s of the year
(42:50) - Luca finalist for MLS Newcomer of the Year/Lucho not a finalist for MVP
(46:49) - Preview of Playoff Game #2
(52:24) - Trivia answer