Happy Saturday! After a well enjoyed week in "The Garden State" (Yes, that is Jersey's motto), we're back with a full show! Racing wins in their first Summer Tournament matchup, Loucity's "Worst Defender In The League" (yikes) scores late to get three vs Colorado, drone shenanigans at The Olympics, A lot of MLS SGs joining to ban "The MoneyGrab Cup…

Hello again, friend! Before beginning, all our thoughts and prayers to Bev Yanez as she and her family recover from their recent tragic loss. None of this soccer stuff even remotely matters compared to that. May they find some level of peace and comfort as they face the days ahead, and all our love goes out to them. Loading this episode up, then lo…

Happy July 4th, everyone! Hope you are enjoying the extended holiday weekend and found some time to enjoy your favorite grilled snacks, because ... MURICA! In this episode, Joey and I talk about LouCity's fantastic performance in Enzoham, Racing's struggles at home against Bay FC, and how the USMNT didn't surprise anyone one bit by once again crapp…

Good day! So, this episode is LOADED with stuff .... in fact, more than we planned on! Joey and I discuss the LouCity drubbing here, Racing's gutsy comeback in LA, USWNT roster announcements, and then the USMNT near perfect performance in the first group stage match of Copa America, as well as a couple of other tidbits. At that point, we thought we…

Happy Summer Solstice! Hot enough for ya? Yikes! Joey is back from BAAASTAN and we have another six pack of games to reminisce about: Some blech, some meh, some woot! We also begin a new segment, "The ABCs of Louisville". A lot going on that we will get to as well in the upcoming weeks as we glide back into a normal routine. We'd love a sub, and th…

Hey! Miss us? We've missed you! A new micro PC has been purchased to replace my old laptop (RIP) and we're back in business. Joey and I relive SIX matches from Racing and Loucity (no losses) before last weekend, so you get to take a walk down Memory Lane and smile at the successes both teams have had! We're going to get back into a regular show rou…

Hello again! New phone, new issues ... sorry this came out a day late ... another sorta bare-boned episode where we discuss Racing's struggles in Washington and LouCity's demolition of OC, as well as an American coach in Canada, An attempt ion England to roll back VAR, and other stuff ... doing my best to keep up with things, so many thanks to you …

Hey there! Hopefully the weather is as perfect where you are as it is here this morning. Not east to do a show after a couple of tough losses, but Joey and I do our best to dissect the Racing match in Harrison NJ as well as LouCity's "Oh-so-close" in Seattle, as well as Up Open Cup results that, naturally, evolve (devolve?) into more "MLS is crap" …

Hey everyone. Hope you all had a fun Derby! A late edition and fairly simple. We talk about Racing's brawl in Harrison, LouCity's massacre of Insurance City FC, and how MLS continues to be silly. Love others, friends. And Share The Love. Others could really use it, and your random moment kindness may mean more than you can ever imagine.…

Good day! Derby is only a week away ... who should I bet on? :-) In this very special 100th episode, Joey and I talk to Loucity legend Niall McCabe about the past and present. We also delve into LouCity's grind of a win in Windy Loudon, Racing's pulverizing of Utah (who apparently has a keeper with a crap sense of humor), and the madness of what ha…

Good day, and HAPPY THUNDER! Today kicks off the two week madness that is known as "Derby", a uniquely Louisville experience. PLEASE BE SAFE AND ENJOY! Speaking of experience ... In this episode, Joey and I discuss Racing experiencing another draw last week after a rough start but a great adjustment in the 2nd half, as well as LouCity bouncing back…

Good day! Hopefully you are well (and you have your taxes done? I don't lol ... ) Anyway ... In this episode, Joey and I preview the big Racing match v San Diego (should be perfect weather), Loucity's massive and dominant LIPAFC win ( a great day all around with solid national TV numbers), followed by something not quite that in Charleston ... and …

Happy #LIPAFC Day! Offered for your listening pleasure before the match: 1) LouCity dominates Birmingham in amazing fashion. 2) Racing's dos-a-cero curse continues, but still unbeaten! 3) Prelude the the biggest USL Match ever played at LSF, as CBS will air LIPAFC nationally. Crazy. That's it. Gotta get ready for the drive done! The energy is alrea…

Good day! Hope all is well in your world, and a Happy Easter to you all! In this episode, Joey and I discuss LouCity's big home opener win v Lilleyball (and the fantastic atmosphere at the match), Racing's draw on the road in Houston (which had plenty of positives; it really feels like this team is going to break out soon!), and the USMNT continues…

Happy Loucity Home Opener Day! Hope all is well in your world. In this episode, Joey and I delve into Loucity's victory on the El Paso Memorial Battlefield, Racing's home opener draw v Orlando last weekend which did have several positives, but ultimately ran into their odd issues with being ahead 2 - 0, several amateur teams winning in the first ro…

Holy moly, can it be ... Season Opener Day? Seems like a life time ago, right? In this very abbreviated show, Joey and I discuss the lead up to both Racing and Loucity's first league matches and ... well, tell ya what. Listen and enjoy :-) We'll have full episodes soon! Thanks for listening, and remember to SHARE THE LOVE!…

Good day! March is right around the corner, which means it's almost time for the soccerzz! In this episode, Joey and I cover current Racing and Loucity events (we need more), the blue card proposal (confusing), and other stuff ... mainly the continued attempt by MLS to distance their league from everything else, primarily with their cynical attempt…

Hi everyone! Hope all is well in your world. In between periods of searching the Indy area for a couple of cats, Joey and I discuss general Racing and LouCity business (who look like they are off to a really good start), and then submerge ourselves into the train wreck that became the MLS Miami tour, Lindsey Horan's comments about US soccer fans (o…

Greetings from Fishers, Indiana! I love my new place. But it's only 100 or so miles from LFS, and that ain't far at all. In our first show of 2024, Joey and I discuss the numerous changes of both LouCity and Racing. Several key departures leave a lot of questions that need to be answered, but I think it's safe to say the mood is generally optimisti…

Good day! So ... are you ready to feast? What is your "go to" on Thanksgiving? Something Italian always forks for me. But anyway ... So, soccering for 2023 has come to an end. Many positives to look at for both squads in '24, but some questions as well. Joey and I delve into it as best we can. Who will Racing and Loucity hold on to? As for the futu…

Hi all! Extremely late after last week's game, but hey at least you have it ... better late than never, amirite? Joey and I discuss Loucity's Charleston experience and some other random musings. Season recaps coming up soon. You all are the best! Thanks for listening and as always, please remember to SHARE THE LOVE!…

Good day! So after some of their trials and tribulations this season, who thought this would be happening? LouCity finds itself in yet another Eastern Conference Final ... again! Amazing. Joey and I cover the Playoff rout of Detroit City, the departure of Coach Kim from Racing, more MLS delusion, and by some miracle ... and by miracle, we mean a bo…

Good day! Here I was all packed up for the offseason and BLAM ... a home playoff game for Loucity! Joey and I discuss the last two matches which included yet another amazing post season penalty kick nail biter vs FC Elvis, Racing's season coming to an end in San Diego, and Jozy Altidore's hot take about the USMNT's 2014 team vs today (Someone get t…

Good day! Whatever your pre-match superstitions are, we're gonna need them this weekend! In this episode, Joey and I discuss the Loucity draw v Hartford and Racing's tremendous comeback v Orlando. Short and sweet. Need that good mojo, friends! And please, more than ever, SHARE THE LOVE!By centerforwardpodcast

Good day! In this episode, Joey I I go over Loucity's comeback win in Virginia as well as ... well ... whatever that was in New Mexico, Racing's rough performance in Chicago, the ticket price explosion in Miami, a 13 year old makes his professional debut in Sacramento, and how the World Cup is doing another weird thing (what's new?). Hopefully our …

Happy Saturday! In a slightly abbreviated show, Joey and I discuss Racing's rough go against Houston, Loucity's win against the soon to be ex San Diego side and ... well ... probably the most disappointing loss in recent memory against the Miami team that doesn't have Messi ... as well as our top combined top X1 so far. No show next week since ther…

Good day ... isn't it great that fall is certainly here! Sorry about last week; a combo of a laptop and electricity issues had me baffled, but I am unbaffled now .. and yes, that's a word ... Our guest this week is none other than the iconic Michael Bromilow, aka "Scouse"! We discuss the ups and downs the last couple of weeks of both Racing and Lou…

Hey there! Ready to enjoy the Labor Day holiday? We have a special guest from the supporter ranks to help us today, Calvin McPherson! We discuss LouCity's late (and extremely satisfying) win against "Paul The Fall" and his Oakland side, Racing's point in Harrison New Jersey (which is also apparently known as Gotham? Wow, who knew), the growing craz…

Hi all ... are you staying hydrated? taking in as much A/C as possible? Yikes, it's hot! In this episode, Joey and I touch on yet another blech-fest from LouCity, Racing fighting back for a draw against The Star Studded LA Wingy People, an all time USMNT top 10, and of course we discuss the World Cup Champion - Equipo Español !! Every now and then,…

Good day! What's on tap for our eightieth episode, you ask? We have Loucity draws, Racing season recap, and our top ten USWNT players of all time. Sadly the USA is out of the tournament, but before I log on to work I gotta ask: So who's joining me on the SPAIN TRAIN ?!!?! Que viva España! :-) You have a great day, and always remember to SHARE THE L…

Good day! If you are listening to this on the day it is released, sounds like we'll need rain gear for the Loucity game tonight, so be prepared! In this episode, Joey and I talk about another dominant Loucity performance, Racing's tough go in KC, and we do a deep dive into the USWNT's loss to Sweden and their unexpected early exit from the World Cu…

Good day! As I deal with a sinus infection, Joey and I discuss LouCity's impressive dominance (and hopefully, reemergence) in the 1392nd (?) installation of LIPAFC, Racing's solid effort in Houston which sadly returned no result, and the USWNT's group stage matches against the Netherlands and Portugal, barely squeaking by the latter to manage to fl…

Hi, everyone! We're going to try and release these on Tuesdays for a few weeks and see how that works, as it is closer to the previous weekend's action. In this episode, Joey and I cover Racing's continuing impressive run of form after a great Challenge Cup win, LouCity's continuing woes, the USWNT's solid win to start the World Cup, Messi scoring …

Hey! Hope you are all well. Hopefully the rain will hold off for the friendly tonight? Let's hope so. Joey and I review LouCity's grind-it-out win v Loudon as well as the painful loss v Lilleyball, The pro and cons of the USMNT C+ Team being ousted from the Gold Cup, The HUGE announcement that USL may be voting on pro/rel as soon as next month, and…

Good Noon! A little late here, sorry :-) Joey and I schmooze about Loucity having a great road performance but getting 2 points yanked away from them by the redshirts yet again, Racing's somewhat frustrating point in Seattle and their FANTASTIC performance last night v KC, The USMNT continuing their great form in the Gold Cup, a Racing/Loucity "bes…

Good day! In our first episode of July, Joey and I talk about LouCity finally pushing through at home to defeat Las Vegas, another "almost" for Racing in NC, USMNT moving forward in the Gold Cup, and, well ... other stuff! Safe travels to anyone driving to Pittsburg or flying out to Seattle for the matches this weekend! Hope you enjoy, have a safe …

Good day! Hopefully, you are doing well. Joey and I review Loucity's draw in Phoenix (How on EARTH was that a penalty?!?!?) and a fun night here last Wednesday in their 1st ever international friendly, Racing's big win here against Gotham (Which plays in New Jersey but has "NY" in their name, which is silly), the big preparations for the Women's Wo…

Good day! Joey and I have a JAM PACKED EPISODE for you this beautiful Saturday morning!! LouCity continues to struggle, Racing continues to gut out results (including a great Challenge Cup home win), Messi is the new savior of MLS (I believe that makes #7 or so), and the USMNT makes us happy with a decisive win against L Tri while the fed rehires G…

Happy June, Everyone! Who turned on the heat? Sheeesh ... anyway, Joey and I cover Loucity's workmanlike win on the Velcro Patch in Indy, Racing's rough go here at home, followed by an excellent Challenge Cup performance in the Chicago, the u20s continued impressive run in Argentina, and some other things as well ... to find out what they are, you'…

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Plenty covered in this episode; Racing turning a corner with a couple of great wins, LouCity struggles at home (great crowd!), USMNT U20 is rolling at their World Cup, MLS takes a dump on their favorite son, more trivia ect ... so you should enjoy this on your way up to LIPAFC or before you head out to Lynn to see Racing…

Hey all! Welcome to the SIXTY-NINTH EPISODE! A lot of good stuff to share with this podcast because of two great wins last weekend here at LFS. Joey and I cover the games as well as some other tidbits (another round of trivia for you!), and also a very special segment detailing my thoughts on our wonderful official last Saturday :-) Hope you are ha…

Good day! Hopefully, you had a great Derby. Thankfully I don't bet, because the horse I wanted to win is still running :-) In this show, Joey and I finally get a chance to talk to Racing Louisville coach Kim Björkegren! A bit of a slow week with no Loucity match but there is plenty to talk about. Specifically, we review another tough go for Racing …

Derby Day! Hope you have a great time whatever your plans are. In this episode, Joey and I discuss Loucity's tough loss up I-71 and draw in Memphis against FC Elvis, a tough draw by Racing here at home against OL Reign, World Cup Trivia, and an announcement about our next fundraiser! Hint: we ho-ho-hope you'll take part in it :-) ... once again, en…

Happy Wednesday! Hopefully you are well? Sure hope so! In this episode, Joey and I discuss last week's matches, which include a soggy draw for LouCity in Charleston and a rough go out west for Racing, as well as the USMNT finally starting the process of retooling by hiring a new sporting director, and The Dirty River Derby returns! LouCity faces a …

Happy Thunder Day! The best to weeks in the Louisville area begins today with planes, more planes, even more planes .. and them ... MORE PLANES ... and oh yeah, fireworks :-) ... Speaking of ... a GREAT win for Loucity last week to exact some revenge on San Antonio, and Racing gets a draw in Los Angeles ... so, no losses last week! Joey and I delve…

Hi again! A couple of days of illness kept me from releasing this earlier, but hey better late than never, yeah? Joey and I discuss LouCity's win v Detroit, Racing (which includes me stammering yet again through some Racing trivia), pitch invasions, and other topics. Special announcement as well about a couple of interviews lined up that I'm sure y…

Hello again! Anyone else tired of windy and/or rainy home matches? In this episode, Joey and I cover the LouCity "match" at SAC (f you wanna call it that) as well as their MUCH NEEDED Open Cup win at home in "El Bluegrassico" (love that name!) against Lexington, Racing's great 2nd half comeback in their home opener, the silence emanating from the M…

Hey everyone, happy ... ... FRIDAY! Ugh, sorry for the late release but hey, life happens sometimes ... In this installment, Joey and I cover the USMNT advancing in the CONCACAF Nation's League, A game no one wants to ever talk about anymore, and Racing's solid start ... as well as our new Racing GM! It's great new to finally have the final piece i…

Hey! Glad to be back at it after a wonderful three week trip back home to Jersey. In this episode, Joey and I talk about the Racing roster and heightened expectations for the team before their season opener this weekend in Houston, LouCity's excellent start to their season, and amongst some other topics ... the success of our first fundraiser! He a…

Good day! Excited yet? The SEAZNS are almost here! Other our regular weekly chat fest with Joey, we also have a very special guest: LouCity coach Danny Cruz! He gives us a look at how things have gone this pre-season and the expectations for what appears to be yet another run at the title. Hey ... we have a fundraiser next Wednesday night at Saints…