The Blue Turf: Winless Streak Continues

Erik Bergrud from the Kansas City Comets broadcast team and Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal recorded the latest episode of The Blue Turf for the 2023-24 season and we are again NOT at the now “World Famous” Kansas City Soccer Dome. There is a special guest in a second segment this week.

After starting the season so strong, the Comets hit a winless skid since their last home game. A loss at 7-5 loss in Utica and an overtime loss at the Ambush (after leading 4-1 at halftime) have continued the struggles for Kansas City last weekend. Erik and Thad discuss what went wrong so far in the season.

Another topic is Leo Gibson becoming the new goal-scoring king in all competitions as he passed Kevin Koetters. It’s a huge achievement for Gibson and cements his legendary status.

Stay tuned after the normal Blue Turf pod with Erik. A little after the half-hour mark, Thad is joined by Kansas City Managing Partner and General Manager Brian Budzinski. He is generous with his time and Budzinski is asked a number of questions about the state of the Comets. Some of the discussion is about what has gone wrong for the Comets in the 2023-24 season, the historic nature of the winless streak, veterans needing to help Coach Stokik get the team get back on track, and whether anyone is on the hot seat.

For a little lighter fare, we also spend some time talking about the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City and what it means to be hosting six games here in Kansas City.

Listen to this episode below or wherever you find the KC Soccer Journal family of podcasts covering Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City Current, Kansas City Comets, and more. Please subscribe, rate, & review! Follow Thad on X/Twitter @TheBackpost   or IG @thad_photo and Follow Erik on X/Twitter @Erik Bergrud