Vamos Morados

Episode 87: Racing Offseason Review

Vamos Morados is apart of The State of Louisville Podcast Network, powered by Kern's Korner! Subscribe, rate, and review the pod anywhere you get your shows.Benton and Zach are back to break down a busy offseason for Racing Louisville, including a new coaching hire. Walk through each player deflection and acquisition with two of the most knowledgeable soccer personalities in the area. How will the losses and additions impact scheme? Is Racing a playoff team as of today? Plus much moreEmina Ekic - Impact of losing her this off season, why it hurts Zach a little more than most, Nadia Nadim - What her loss means for the club and fansWong Shaung - Most surprising deflection of the off season?Paige Monaghan - The damn expansion draft.. Can Racing make a move for her? Why her loss stingsThembi Kgatlana - A big loss but what are the silver linings? Hillary Beall - Why the move benefits both parties wellEllie Jean - What will her role be this year? What’s needed most?Marisa Viggiano - Experience is important but what else will she bring to Racing?Yuuka Kurosaki - An unknown entity but why the potential is dangerousHow the hiring of Beverly Yanez will impact player morale while taking the club to the next levelA common sense approach where Coach Yanez is proving she’ll takeCautiously optimistic - Why the club needs more before playoffs feel like a certainty Preparing for the draftHow Racing is taking the next step as an organization when it comes to draftingA player to keep an eye on for RacingScheduling framework (Yes, the schedules already out now)Big changes coming to NWSL and how they impact Racing LouEDITOR'S NOTE: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN MID JANUARY PRIOR TO MANY OF THE CLUB'S SIGNINGS. Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company. Try it today. Shop local!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 86: Starters Mentality with Louisville City’s Danny Cruz

Louisville City's Head Coach Danny Cruz drops by for an exclusive interview with Benton Newman and Zach Allen-Kelly. The guys dive into the ups and downs of 2023, the major news of the offseason and how it will impact the club in 2024, the exits and returns, as well as a look at the schedule & overall mentality.Reflecting back on an up and down 2023What did Danny Cruz learn about himself in 2023Playing overseas and what the biggest takeawaysWhat did Louisville City want for 2024 above all elseHow leadership and toughness will translate to more victoriesWhat each new signee brings to the clubAdrien Perez’s major intangibles and what makes him dangerous in purpleWhat Paolo DelPiccolo’s return meansSignings from the Academy & what it signals for the futureLooking ahead to preseason and how things come togetherRate, Review, and Subscribe and you'll get a special patch on the jacket of Zach Allen-Kelly.Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company. Try it today. Shop local!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 85: LouCity Offseason Review

LouCity is heading into year 10 and the team has made plenty of interesting moves heading into the 2024 season. Fan-favorite departures, major signings, schedule breakdowns; Benton and Zach cover it all! There may even be some breaking news to share in this special episodeWelcome backWhat have you been into this Holiday BreakLooking at the departures for Louisville City FC in 2023/2024What could’ve helped Tyler Gibson stick aroundAn original is leaving Lou City…againWhy it didn’t make sense to re-sign Cameron LancasterBreaking news on a major player transferWhat to watch for nextThe biggest signee thus farWhat the new signees signal about scheme moving forwardNews around the MLS that impacts the USLTaking a look at the LouCity schedule in 2024Double league rivalries?Where the rivalry matches fall against the clubs you love to hate the mostRate, Review, and Subscribe and you'll get a special patch on the jacket of Zach Allen-Kelly.Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Try it today. Shop local!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 84: Louisville City 2023 Season Recap with Chris Lemmel and Casey Whitfield

It's not soccer season without Lou City making the Eastern Conference Finals. Benton and Zach are joined by Casey Whitfield and Chris Lemmel aka Road Dawg to recap an up and down year for the boys in purple including season grades,superlatives,scheme talk and much more.Assigning Lou City’s season a gradeWhere the roster stacked up to years pastWhat will drive off season movementChanging of the guard - what it means for the futureYouth movement time?Mr. Lou CityHanding out superlativesMVPMost Surprising Player (Both positive & negative)The future of Lou City and where the scheme will take themWhy Casey believes a 3-5-2 or a 3-4-3 is the best fitWhat Kyle Adams showed Lou City they were capable of doingMoment of the yearGoal of the yearRate, Review, and Subscribe and you'll get a special patch on the jacket of Zach Allen-Kelly.Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Try it today. Shop local!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 83: Racing Louisville 2023 Season Recap with Jeff Greer and Robin Pryor

It was a major step forward of a season for Racing Louisville FC and Zach & Benton are joined by Jeff Greer and Robin Pryor to break it all down. From superlatives, to scheme talk, to avoiding getting Jeff in trouble, the crew dives deep into the year that was for Racing in 2023.Lots of middles, no metalsGrades from the gangMajor growth & major developmentThe margin for errorRemembering the human elementThe ups and downs of a soccer seasonLooking at the roster and where Racing will focusWhere the strengths are and aren’t/where the weaknesses are and aren’tOne of the best roster stories of 2023Superlatives! - Player of the Year, Biggest Surprise, Favorite Goal, Favorite Moment, New AdditionA great story about the Racing Louisville training staff and the lengths they’ll go for the playersWhere scheme fit into things in 2023The freaking subs!!! Evaluating the coaching job and what’s next for Racing (the views of Benton and co. do not reflect that of Racing Louisville)Jeff’s favorite goals and the grading scaleRate, Review, and Subscribe and you'll get a special patch on the jacket of Zach Allen-Kelly.Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Try it today. Shop local!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 82: Last Stop, Charleston

And just like that, the 2023 soccer season comes to an end. Benton Newman and Zach Allen-Kelly break down a disappointing finish in the East Conference Finals loss to Charleston, including key moments that stood out, how City reverted, and why a roster shakeup is likely coming soon. Plus, the guys get into what they're up to off the pitch, talk USL news, and more. Rate, Review, and Subscribe and you'll get a special patch on the jacket of Zach Allen-Kelly.Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Try it today. Shop local!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 81: Death, Taxes, Louisville City in the ECF

THE MAGIC CONTINUES! Benton and Zach are riding high following Louisville City's big postseason victory at home against Detroit. The guys dive deep into the match, preview this weekends contest with Charleston, examine why this year feels sweeter, plus take a look at the coaching move for Racing Louisville. Spooky season continuesThe magic continues!Being realistic with feelings heading into the matchTactically how Louisville City kept the streak aliveThe best part about the winDetroit fans being Detroit fansGoing goal by goalA few moves made by Danny Cruz in the lineup that3-4-3 means Lou City is healthyDeath, taxes, and Lou City in the ECFBenton’s hitting the road!A new path to the ECFOne wild stat from 2022 to 2023Why this years ECF appearanceFrom the big news we all expected departmentWhy the firing of Kim Bjoroken feels rightWorld Cup showed Bjorkegren wasn’t cutting itDid the big signing pay off for Racing?Quick convo on roster moves this offseasonRate, Review, and Subscribe and you'll get a special patch on the jacket of Zach Allen-Kelly.Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Drink Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Former Louisville Cardinal basketball star Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game with Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company. Try it today. Shop local!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 80: Thriving & Surviving

The playoff magic is still alive! Zach and Benton react to a surprise playoff victory for Louisville City & look ahead to what's next in the matchup against Detroit. ** Recorded prior to the firing of Kim Bjorkegren**What the guys are into off the pitch - Spooky season coming to a closeA surprise victoryA couple of personnel moves that made all the differenceOne player who had his best game of the seasonThe goal heard around the worldZach’s mad about something that happened at the end of the matchShoutout to the traveling fansPlayoff magic sends Louisville City back home for a match at LynnOther upsets set up Lou City nicelyWhat to watch for against Detroit and why it sets up nicelyWhy Zach’s no longer nervousExpectations for match #2Racing Louisville News!Rate, Review, and Subscribe and you'll get a special patch on the jacket of Zach Allen-Kelly.Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 79: Mega Pod with Bluegrass Soccer Cast

What's better than 2? How about 4! In this week's episode, Jon Hunt and Jimmie Martin of the Bluegrass Soccer Cast join Benton and Zach to recap a disappointing weekend. First, the guys dive into what they are into off the pitch then they dive into Louisville City's big match to determine playoff s seeding & how they fells so short. Then, it's the end of the road for Racing Louisville. The guys react to another tough loss and quickly look ahead to the futureRate, Review, and Subscribe and you'll get a special patch on the jacket of Zach Allen-Kelly.Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Visit https://www.bgsc.show/ to learn more! Subscribe to Bluegrass Soccer Cast anywhere you get your shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 78: Scenario Season

The postseason is here whether anyone is ready for it or not and Zach and Benton recap another extremely important week of soccer for Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville. First, the guys dive into what they are into off the pitch before looking back at Racing's come from behind win and then Lou City's disappointing loss. Plus, a ton of scenario and nerdy soccer talk. What are you into this week? Spooky movies continueQuite the mood swing this weekWhy Zach was the most furious he’s ever been at LynnHow Racing was able to pull back and walk away victoriusAre we seeing the same Sav DeMelo?Scenarios for a Racing playoff appearanceRacing must do one thing this weekendWhy it’s less about the score and more about the inability from Lou CityIt’s quantity vs. quality when it comes to Louisville CityNot capitalizing on opportunity strikes LouisvilleA Tampa preview and what Louisville desperately neededRate, Review, and Subscribe and you'll get a special patch on the jacket of Zach Allen-Kelly.Kern's KornerVisit Kern's Korner in The Highlands for the cities best burger & chili! Follow them on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/kernskorner/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy