Cincinnati Soccer Talk

The invitations to the playoffs in the East have been mailed. FC Cincinnati are hardly the debutantes to this postseason ball, but perhaps we were not expecting their final regular-season opponents to get top billing. Nashville SC comes to town with a swagger we haven't seen in a while. The 2026 Supporters Shield winners lifted the silverware last week, but we saw their evidence of strength before. Nashville laid a 4-0 sledgehammer on FCC in August that landed like a prop guitar to the back of the head. A good chunk of this Nashville squad could win individual accolades, but are they ready for the postseason? Can they avoid the postseason pitfalls that tripped up Cincinnati back in 2023? We sit down with Valair from SixOneFive Soccer and the Pharmaceutical Soccer podcast to shine a spotlight on the Music City. What can Cincinnati do to improve their seeding and deny NashVegas the regular-season points record? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Check out Valair's Pharmaceutical Soccer podcast and the SixOneFive Soccer page for coverage! Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at [email protected]. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The gang recaps the draw in Miami and the win on Halloween that saw the Orange and Blue clinch a playoff spot. FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: / cincysoccertalk Facebook: / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: / cincysoccertalk

A win, and they're in. But how simple can that win be on Saturday? The 2026 season has been a difficult slog for some fans, but there's just a little bit of light at the end of that tunnel. If FC Cincinnati can't take down Philadelphia at home, that light could turn into an oncoming Amtrak out of 30th Street Station. At first, it felt like the Union were bound for an early postseason. However, their draw in Nashville clinched an improbable comeback under Ryan Richter. If that was not enough proof for you, perhaps the 5-0 victory over the Orange & Blue in early September was. We ask Mike Barrera from Across the Pitch, a podcast from the AAT Sports Media Network, for more context. How did a team floundering under Bradley Carnell pull the 180? How convincing is the argument for Cavan Sullivan's MVP odds? Most of all, does FCC have a legitimate shot at turning their fortunes around against a Philly squad with bigger fish to fry? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Check out Mike's podcast at AATS Sports! Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at [email protected]. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The playoffs seem visible for FC Cincinnati after a six-point week, but can they get through the dynamism that has defined MLS over the past three years? Inter Miami may have a Campeones Cup to their name this year, but this isn't the world beaters from 2024 or 2025. Lionel Messi is still a superstar, but a cursory glance at the standings indicates a squad similar to FCC. All of that preseason promise has not quite led to dominance in 2026. Does this mean there's actually a route to beat the Herons at home? We talk with Michelle Kaufman, former writer for the Miami Herald, about the possible stumbling blocks Miami may encounter on Wednesday. We also discuss the difficulty facing sports journalists when it comes to covering the superstars coming to North America. Of course, we also ask about the chance for an upset at South Beach. Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Check out Michelle's new productions and articles at Press Box Postscripts! Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at [email protected]. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The gang recaps the Orange and Blue back to back wins vs DC United. FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: / cincysoccertalk Facebook: / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: / cincysoccertalk

This is a rare occurrence for the Jersey Swap this week, as our discussion covers both our last opponent and the next one. While we wait in limbo between the two matches, we still need to cover the past win and look forward to the next must-win. FC Cincinnati supporters are able to see the progress in Wednesday's victory, but what comes from D.C. United's analysis? What silver linings can fans of the Black & Red glean from the result? More importantly, can head coach Rene Weiler pull D.C. closer to the wire going into a hectic final four-match stretch? We sit down with Vikas from CCSS to get the Marylander's observations from Wednesday and the overall season. Can this team pull in enough offense with Tai Baribo as the main engine? What happens if the nation's capital goes through a seventh consecutive regular-season dry spell? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Check out the Capital City Soccer Show on your favorite platforming outlets! Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at [email protected]. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The gang recaps the Orange and Blue back to back home losses, including HIR part two. FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: / cincysoccertalk Facebook: / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: / cincysoccertalk

The last time Hell descended upon Ohio, the Crew scored the vital home win over a Cincinnati squad with a shoddy away form. This time around, Columbus comes back to the scene of their harshest derby defeat. Both Ohio-based teams are struggling to make the MLS Cup playoffs again. However, while FC Cincinnati is struggling, Columbus might be peaking at the right time. The offense has been burning fuel at an impressive pace, but can they go full throttle without risking combustion in the defending half? We talk with Michael Arace, former beat writer for the Columbus Dispatch and founder of The Disrespected, to view the Buckeye State chess board. Can FC Cincinnati stop this rising tide? Have the Crew done enough to overcome this season's insufficiencies? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Check out The Disrespected's website and YouTube channel for Crew coverage! Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at [email protected]. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

A win over Atlanta United is one thing, but the competition threatens to remain fierce on the way to the MLS Cup playoffs. Cincinnati hit a major reality checkpoint earlier this season against the New England Revolution, so the second leg should be a good measuring stick for the rest of the season. The Revs have been consistent in their quest to return to the postseason, but a pair of 3-0 losses seem to have derailed their momentum. Perhaps there is a weakness in the New England armor after all? We sit down with Sam from The Blazing Musket to look closer at the minute changes made to this Revolution squad. Have their transfers left them toothless on defense? Are the injuries piling up? Is the USMNT talent on Marko Mitrovic's squad enough for higher Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Check out the Blazing Musket for New England soccer news and coverage! Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at [email protected]. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

The gang recaps the Orange and Blue first win in two months and preview a tough week ahead. FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: / cincysoccertalk Facebook: / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: / cincysoccertalk