Chad Smith
@chadcsmith.bsky.social
Covering Sporting Kansas City, the KC Current and SKC II for @kcsoccerjournal.bsky.social, Co-host of @fortheglorykc.bsky.social
#SportingKC defeat #AustinFC to close out preseason.
Highlights and full match included 👇
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Highlights and full match included 👇
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Sporting KC Close Out Preseason with Back-to-Back Wins
Sporting Kansas City highlights of a 2-0 win over Austin FC at the Coachella Valley Invitational.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:11 PM
#SportingKC defeat #AustinFC to close out preseason.
Highlights and full match included 👇
kcsoccerjournal.com/02/14/2026/s...
Highlights and full match included 👇
kcsoccerjournal.com/02/14/2026/s...
February 14, 2026 at 7:56 PM
February 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Reposted by Chad Smith
All 16 NWSL teams have kicked off their 2026 preseasons, and the 2026 free agents have been able to negotiate and sign with clubs for over 7 months. Here’s look into how free agency has gone (and some comparisons to previous years)
www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/32...
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NWSL Free Agency Update | Spotrac News
www.spotrac.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
All 16 NWSL teams have kicked off their 2026 preseasons, and the 2026 free agents have been able to negotiate and sign with clubs for over 7 months. Here’s look into how free agency has gone (and some comparisons to previous years)
www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/32...
www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/32...
Reposted by Chad Smith
#SportingKC let a lot of people go, and didn't bring many in.
Our thoughts on some of their moves so far this off season!
And be sure to check out our Season Preview Episode with @chadcsmith.bsky.social from @fortheglorykc.bsky.social!
youtu.be/BbqDQUtW0Ew
Our thoughts on some of their moves so far this off season!
And be sure to check out our Season Preview Episode with @chadcsmith.bsky.social from @fortheglorykc.bsky.social!
youtu.be/BbqDQUtW0Ew
February 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
#SportingKC let a lot of people go, and didn't bring many in.
Our thoughts on some of their moves so far this off season!
And be sure to check out our Season Preview Episode with @chadcsmith.bsky.social from @fortheglorykc.bsky.social!
youtu.be/BbqDQUtW0Ew
Our thoughts on some of their moves so far this off season!
And be sure to check out our Season Preview Episode with @chadcsmith.bsky.social from @fortheglorykc.bsky.social!
youtu.be/BbqDQUtW0Ew
Reposted by Chad Smith
Episode 437 is LIVE!
We sat down with @chadcsmith.bsky.social from @fortheglorykc.bsky.social to chat all things #SportingKC heading into the 2026 season!
Be sure to check it out on YouTube or anywhere you get your podcasts!
Video: youtu.be/BbqDQUtW0Ew
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
We sat down with @chadcsmith.bsky.social from @fortheglorykc.bsky.social to chat all things #SportingKC heading into the 2026 season!
Be sure to check it out on YouTube or anywhere you get your podcasts!
Video: youtu.be/BbqDQUtW0Ew
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
February 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Episode 437 is LIVE!
We sat down with @chadcsmith.bsky.social from @fortheglorykc.bsky.social to chat all things #SportingKC heading into the 2026 season!
Be sure to check it out on YouTube or anywhere you get your podcasts!
Video: youtu.be/BbqDQUtW0Ew
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
We sat down with @chadcsmith.bsky.social from @fortheglorykc.bsky.social to chat all things #SportingKC heading into the 2026 season!
Be sure to check it out on YouTube or anywhere you get your podcasts!
Video: youtu.be/BbqDQUtW0Ew
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
My podcast will be a little late this week since I'm doing preseason in CA, but you can still hear me talk all things #SportingKC on The Designated Players Podcast.
#SportingKC, you have been Not So Deep Dived!
We sat down with @chadcsmith.bsky.social from @fortheglorykc.bsky.social to chat all things SKC heading into 2026, including...
Signings anyone??
Be sure to check it out when it goes live!
We sat down with @chadcsmith.bsky.social from @fortheglorykc.bsky.social to chat all things SKC heading into 2026, including...
Signings anyone??
Be sure to check it out when it goes live!
February 13, 2026 at 2:33 AM
My podcast will be a little late this week since I'm doing preseason in CA, but you can still hear me talk all things #SportingKC on The Designated Players Podcast.
Rapha on communication with Lee on the roster: "We're all aware the roster is not complete and it will probably look much different in a couple of months."
I pressed him on rumors and if anything is coming soon, "That questions for David, please ask him." #SportingKC
I pressed him on rumors and if anything is coming soon, "That questions for David, please ask him." #SportingKC
February 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Rapha on communication with Lee on the roster: "We're all aware the roster is not complete and it will probably look much different in a couple of months."
I pressed him on rumors and if anything is coming soon, "That questions for David, please ask him." #SportingKC
I pressed him on rumors and if anything is coming soon, "That questions for David, please ask him." #SportingKC
Rapha Wicky: "We will try to get many players 75 to 90 minutes on Saturday [for the final preseason game]." #SportingKC
February 12, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Rapha Wicky: "We will try to get many players 75 to 90 minutes on Saturday [for the final preseason game]." #SportingKC
Rapha said the formation the last two games is a 4-4-2 defensively.
"With the ball... we're not in a 4-4-2. It's about the animation, how you want to build... the system is not important it's the principles and how you animate in possession." #SportingKC
"With the ball... we're not in a 4-4-2. It's about the animation, how you want to build... the system is not important it's the principles and how you animate in possession." #SportingKC
February 12, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Rapha said the formation the last two games is a 4-4-2 defensively.
"With the ball... we're not in a 4-4-2. It's about the animation, how you want to build... the system is not important it's the principles and how you animate in possession." #SportingKC
"With the ball... we're not in a 4-4-2. It's about the animation, how you want to build... the system is not important it's the principles and how you animate in possession." #SportingKC
#SportingKC win their second preseason game, this time over David Lee's old team, #NYCFC.
Full highlights and the full game included if you missed it.
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Full highlights and the full game included if you missed it.
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Sporting KC Top NYCFC to Win Their Second Preseason Game
Sporting Kansas City pick up their second preseason victory, this time against David Lee's old team New York City FC.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
#SportingKC win their second preseason game, this time over David Lee's old team, #NYCFC.
Full highlights and the full game included if you missed it.
kcsoccerjournal.com/02/11/2026/s...
Full highlights and the full game included if you missed it.
kcsoccerjournal.com/02/11/2026/s...
Jayden Reid, who just subbed on, with a terrible challenge.
NYCFC PK and they drain it. #SportingKC's lead reduced to 2-1. #NYCFC
NYCFC PK and they drain it. #SportingKC's lead reduced to 2-1. #NYCFC
February 11, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Jayden Reid, who just subbed on, with a terrible challenge.
NYCFC PK and they drain it. #SportingKC's lead reduced to 2-1. #NYCFC
NYCFC PK and they drain it. #SportingKC's lead reduced to 2-1. #NYCFC
Minutes later and Jake Davis finds Dejan Joveljic to make it 2-0! #SportingKC #LAGalaxy
February 11, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Minutes later and Jake Davis finds Dejan Joveljic to make it 2-0! #SportingKC #LAGalaxy
Manu to Harris and it's 1-0 SKC! #SportingKC #LAGalaxy
February 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Manu to Harris and it's 1-0 SKC! #SportingKC #LAGalaxy
#SportingKC starters: Davis (RB), Miller, James, Bassong, Manu, Agyabeng, Afrifa, Salloi, Harris, Dejan.
Same formation as last weekend.
Same formation as last weekend.
February 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM
#SportingKC starters: Davis (RB), Miller, James, Bassong, Manu, Agyabeng, Afrifa, Salloi, Harris, Dejan.
Same formation as last weekend.
Same formation as last weekend.
And now Bethune is official. #KCBaby
CROIX IS COMIN’ TO TEAL TOWN 👑
The club has signed @uswnt.ussoccer.com midfielder Croix Bethune to a contract through the 2027 season ✍️
The club has signed @uswnt.ussoccer.com midfielder Croix Bethune to a contract through the 2027 season ✍️
February 11, 2026 at 9:21 PM
And now Bethune is official. #KCBaby
Official from the Current.
They get Bethune but lose Hutton... They are both fantastic, but I wouldn't make that move. #KCBaby
They get Bethune but lose Hutton... They are both fantastic, but I wouldn't make that move. #KCBaby
Forever part of #KCBABY history 🩵
Thank you Claire Hutton for everything you gave to this club and city on & off the pitch 🫶
Thank you Claire Hutton for everything you gave to this club and city on & off the pitch 🫶
February 11, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Official from the Current.
They get Bethune but lose Hutton... They are both fantastic, but I wouldn't make that move. #KCBaby
They get Bethune but lose Hutton... They are both fantastic, but I wouldn't make that move. #KCBaby
Wow... The Bethune trade looks worse with Claire Hutton leaving. Stunning move! #KCBaby
BREAKING: Sources confirm that two rising #USWNT star midfielders are changing #NWSL teams in two major intra-league transfers
🚨 Croix Bethune ➡️ to KC Current (Spirit get $1M total fee)
🚨 Claire Hutton to Bay FC (KC gets $1.1M total fee)
More on @espn.com 👇
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
🚨 Croix Bethune ➡️ to KC Current (Spirit get $1M total fee)
🚨 Claire Hutton to Bay FC (KC gets $1.1M total fee)
More on @espn.com 👇
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: USWNT's Croix Bethune moving from Spirit to Current
United States midfielder Croix Bethune has joined the Kansas City Current, and USWNT midfielder Claire Hutton has joined Bay FC, in a pair of separate seven-figure moves, multiple sources have confirm...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Wow... The Bethune trade looks worse with Claire Hutton leaving. Stunning move! #KCBaby
Wow, blockbuster trade from the KC Current!
Croix Bethune to Kansas City from Washington. Gotta think that cements Sentnor at CF #KCBaby
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Croix Bethune to Kansas City from Washington. Gotta think that cements Sentnor at CF #KCBaby
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Kansas City Current acquire USWNT's Croix Bethune from Washington Spirit in blockbuster NWSL deal
Croix Bethune set to join the 2025 NWSL Shield winners ahead of the 2026 season
www.cbssports.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Wow, blockbuster trade from the KC Current!
Croix Bethune to Kansas City from Washington. Gotta think that cements Sentnor at CF #KCBaby
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Croix Bethune to Kansas City from Washington. Gotta think that cements Sentnor at CF #KCBaby
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Unbelievably short sighted from MLS.
Wishing Doyle the best on his new path.
Wishing Doyle the best on his new path.
Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end.
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
February 11, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Unbelievably short sighted from MLS.
Wishing Doyle the best on his new path.
Wishing Doyle the best on his new path.
Really good summary on all things KC Current and their path to the pros from @danielsperrykc.bsky.social
Also, it seems like there is a path to owning a team in Brazil. #KCBaby
www.kansascity.com/sports/socce...
Also, it seems like there is a path to owning a team in Brazil. #KCBaby
www.kansascity.com/sports/socce...
Why KC Current pushed for youth academy in Brazil & what it means for the club
The Kansas City Current’s global reach continues to expand.
www.kansascity.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Really good summary on all things KC Current and their path to the pros from @danielsperrykc.bsky.social
Also, it seems like there is a path to owning a team in Brazil. #KCBaby
www.kansascity.com/sports/socce...
Also, it seems like there is a path to owning a team in Brazil. #KCBaby
www.kansascity.com/sports/socce...
#SportingKC put a rumored multi-million dollar transfer offer in for Capita, a 24-year-old Angolan winger playing in Poland.
Original reporting by Tomasz Włodarczyk and @tombogert.bsky.social
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Original reporting by Tomasz Włodarczyk and @tombogert.bsky.social
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Multiple Sources Link Sporting KC to 24-Year-Old Angolan Winger
Reports out of Poland and the United States link Angolan winger Capita with a move to Sporting Kansas City for a significant fee.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
#SportingKC put a rumored multi-million dollar transfer offer in for Capita, a 24-year-old Angolan winger playing in Poland.
Original reporting by Tomasz Włodarczyk and @tombogert.bsky.social
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Original reporting by Tomasz Włodarczyk and @tombogert.bsky.social
kcsoccerjournal.com/02/10/2026/m...
Now Tommy Scoops is on the Capita rumor. Second source in a day... #SportingKC
🇦🇴 Sources: Sporting KC in advanced talks to sign winger Capita Capemba from Radomiak Radom. Meczyki 1st.
Fee around $2m.
Capita, 24, has 5g/1a in around 1,000 mins this season for the Polish club.
Fee around $2m.
Capita, 24, has 5g/1a in around 1,000 mins this season for the Polish club.
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Now Tommy Scoops is on the Capita rumor. Second source in a day... #SportingKC
Reposted by Chad Smith
Per #SportingKC team website, they've recently made some hires in the performance analysis side:
Kyle Emerick is listed as the team's Head of Performance Analysis, previously with Charlotte FC.
Chris Atkins is listed as First Team Performance Analyst, coming from FC Cincinnati.
Kyle Emerick is listed as the team's Head of Performance Analysis, previously with Charlotte FC.
Chris Atkins is listed as First Team Performance Analyst, coming from FC Cincinnati.
February 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Per #SportingKC team website, they've recently made some hires in the performance analysis side:
Kyle Emerick is listed as the team's Head of Performance Analysis, previously with Charlotte FC.
Chris Atkins is listed as First Team Performance Analyst, coming from FC Cincinnati.
Kyle Emerick is listed as the team's Head of Performance Analysis, previously with Charlotte FC.
Chris Atkins is listed as First Team Performance Analyst, coming from FC Cincinnati.