Who Replaces Matt Miazga? from 2023-11-14T18:07:57

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This week, Coach Gough is joined by Bryan Weigel as they record a special episode of Talking Tactics LIVE. How will the long break affect FC Cincinnati...

FC Cincinnati Advance - but at what cost? from 2023-11-08T23:42:36

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This week, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's penalty shootout win over the New York Red Bulls. Should the Red Bulls have received...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati at Red Bull New York from 2023-11-03T16:00:26

Highlights from this week's show.

Listen in as Coach and Nate talk about what they saw as the key tactical matchups in the first game of the playoffs between these two clubs and what th...

Backups Shine as FCC Down Red Bulls from 2023-11-03T02:38:08

Highlights from this week's show.

This week, Coach Gough breaks down how Pat Noonan tweaked his tactics to take care of New York Red Bulls in game one of the first round of the MLS Play...

Slumped to the Finish, Or Primed for the Start? from 2023-10-26T04:17:09

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This week Coach Gough goes deep on FC Cincinnati's 2-2 regular season finale against Atlanta United. Which players were most disappointing in the draw,...

International Break Mailbag Special from 2023-10-20T15:11:11

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What is FC Cincinnati's defined "style of play?" Will Yuya Kubo be back with this team in 2024? This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte review their pre...

FC Cincinnati's Three Amigos, or the Trio of Tension? from 2023-10-12T18:30:27

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about FC Cincinnati eliminating Lionel Messi from the playoffs with a 1-0 road win over Inter Miami CF. Wha...

How Careful is Too Careful for FC Cincinnati? from 2023-10-07T18:11:49

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about FC Cincinnati's 3-2 win over Toronto FC before turning our attention to their 2-1 loss at home to New...

Lucho Golazo, Lucho Golazo, Lucho Golazoooooo from 2023-09-30T02:26:12

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about FC Cincinnati's drab 1-1 draw at CF Montreal before turning their attention to Lucho Acosta's command...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati at Toronto FC from 2023-09-29T22:10:03

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Listen in as Coach and Nate talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they attempt to clinch the Supporter's Shield away at...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC from 2023-09-23T16:37:03

Highlights from this week's show.

Listen in as Coach and Nate talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they look to take one step closer to locking up the M...

Boupendza has Arrived from 2023-09-19T02:30:12

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about FC Cincinnati's incredible comeback against the Philadelphia Union. Did Pat Noonan change tactics, or...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati at Philadelphia Union from 2023-09-15T15:42:54

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Listen in as Coach and Nate talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they head to the Keystone state in an attempt to over...

Supporter's Shield or MLS Cup? Why Choose? from 2023-09-15T00:49:54

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte look forward to the rest of the season and talk about what they hope and expect to see from FC Cincinnati.

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati vs. Orlando City from 2023-09-01T18:24:39

Highlights from this week's show.

Listen in as Coach is joined by special guest Geoff Tebbets to talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they welcome the E...

Another TQL Takedown from 2023-08-29T01:03:09

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's resounding 3-0 win over NYCFC. Is Brett Halsey FCC's left back of the future? Does Yu...

Hell Got Real for FC Cincinnati from 2023-08-24T20:24:33

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 3-0 loss in the Hell is Real Derby. What went wrong with Pat Noonan's tactics? Was th...

The Walkthrough: Messi Visits Cincinnati from 2023-08-23T01:11:11

Highlights from this week's show.

Listen in as Coach Gough and Mike Lahoud break down the key tactical matchups as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visit TQL stadium to take on FC Cincinnat...

The Walkthrough: Hell is Real #2 from 2023-08-18T14:57:39

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Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they drive through the barren wastelands of mi...

Vazquez Turns a Hat Trick in FC Cincinnati's 3-1 Win from 2023-08-01T03:44:23

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's resounding 3-1 win over Chivas de Guadalajara. What changed to make Brandon Vazquez m...

11 Cards, 2 Own Goals, and an FC Cincinnati Shootout Win from 2023-07-27T00:16:43

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This week Coach Gough breaks down FC Cincinnati's crazy shootout victory over Sporting Kansas City. How bad (or not) was Ian Murphy? Why did SKC have s...

FC Cincinnati De-Compose Nashville SC from 2023-07-20T01:25:09

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's thrilling 3-1 win over non-rivals Nashville SC. What new tactical wrinkle did Noonan ...

Coach's Coach Visits Talking Tactics from 2023-07-13T03:31:37

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 2-2 comeback draw with Charlotte FC. Is Ian Murphy out of his depth at MLS level? Doe...

The Walkthrough: Battle of the Queen Cities from 2023-07-07T17:18:23

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Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they head to the lesser Queen City to take on ...

Badji Braces in FC Cincinnati Comeback from 2023-07-05T23:16:32

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution. How good was Dom Badji? Good enough to earn...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati vs. New England Revolution from 2023-06-30T15:21:41

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Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they take on the Revolution of New England in ...

FC Cincinnati Gets Grounded in DC from 2023-06-29T04:09:19

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This week Coach Gough breaks down FC Cincinnati's 3-0 loss to the fighting longballers of DC United. Was FCC bad, or was DC United just... good? Does F...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati at DC United from 2023-06-23T19:25:36

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Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they head to our nation's capital to take on D...

FC Cincinnati's Turf War Stalemate from 2023-06-14T17:52:41

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 1-1 draw at BC Place in Vancouver against the Whitecaps. How did Yuya Kubo perform in...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati at Vancouver Whitecaps from 2023-06-09T19:34:15

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Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they head to BC Place to take on the Whitecaps...

Arias Drops a Dime on the Chicago Fire from 2023-06-07T01:35:51

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This week Coach Gough breaks down FC Cincinnati's 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire. Why didn't the team seem to click in the final third? What were the go...

The Walkthrough: Colorado Rapids vs FC Cincinnati from 2023-05-26T21:05:51

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Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they head West to check out if John Denver is,...

Dom Dominates Hell is Real from 2023-05-24T06:41:21

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's Hell Is Real Derby win over the Columbus Crew. How good was Dom Badi? Was starting  R...

The Walkthrough: Hell is Real from 2023-05-19T20:13:03

Highlights from this week's show.

Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they take on the Columbus Crew in the first 20...

Mike Lahoud and Justin Hoyte Spill the FC Cincinnati Tea. from 2023-05-16T18:46:52

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This week Coach Gough welcomes Mike Lahoud back to the show to hang out with him and Justin Hoyte. The guys reminisce about that fantastic 2018 squad w...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal from 2023-05-16T02:13:55

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Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they welcome CF Montreal into TQL Stadium in h...

Did Powell's Start Start FC Cincinnati's Offense from 2023-05-10T02:40:39

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This week Coach Gough breaks down FC Cincinnati's 2-1 win over DC United. What impact did Alvas Powell's introduction to the starting lineup have? Is t...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati vs. DC United from 2023-05-05T05:42:23

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Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they welcome DC United into TQL Stadium in hop...

No Progress in New England from 2023-05-03T05:26:58

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 1-1 draw away to the New England Revolution. Did Pat Noonan get his substitutions rig...

No Brenner, No Problem from 2023-04-25T17:02:36

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers. What tactics made the difference in the win? How i...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati vs. Portland Timbers from 2023-04-22T17:00:32

Highlights from this week's show.

Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they come back to TQL stadium in search of a w...

Learning from a Storm of Bad Luck from 2023-04-19T05:05:22

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 5-1 loss at the hands of St. Louis CITY SC. They look at what went wrong and ask who ...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati at St. Louis CITY SC from 2023-04-14T05:26:03

Highlights from this week's show.

Listen in as Coach and Nate Gilman talk about what the key tactical battles will be for FC Cincinnati as they look to win on the road against the high-...

Getting Around Philadelphia's Parked Bus from 2023-04-13T05:02:39

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 1-0 win over Philadelphia Union. They look at the Union's bus-parking tactics and wha...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union from 2023-04-07T21:31:10

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A new show from Talking Tactics with Coach Gough and the Cincinnati Soccer Talk team previewing FC Cincinnati's opponent each week. Listen in as Coach ...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami CF from 2023-03-31T15:41:04

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A new show from Talking Tactics with Coach Gough and the Cincinnati Soccer Talk team previewing FC Cincinnati's opponent each week. Listen in as Coach ...

No Midfield, No Problem from 2023-03-29T06:00:59

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This week Coach Gough breaks down FC Cincinnati's statement win over Nashville SC. He looks at defensive and offensive tactics for both teams and tells...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati at Nashville SC from 2023-03-24T06:38:16

Highlights from this week's show.

A new show from Talking Tactics with Coach Gough and the Cincinnati Soccer Talk team previewing FC Cincinnati's opponent each week. Listen in as Coach ...

The Tactics of an Ice Cold Comeback from 2023-03-21T14:28:59

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This week Coach Gough and Justin break down FC Cincinnati's roller coaster comeback 3-3 draw at the Chicago Fire. Justin gives a player's perspective o...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati at Chicago Fire from 2023-03-16T22:39:03

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A new show from Talking Tactics with Coach Gough and the Cincinnati Soccer Talk team previewing FC Cincinnati's opponent each week. Listen in as Coach ...

FC Cincinnati Press on to Victory from 2023-03-14T16:47:55

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This week Coach Gough and Justin break down FC Cincinnati's 1-0 win over the  Seattle Sounders. They talk about what FCC's midfield did to limit the ta...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders from 2023-03-10T19:09:56

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A new show from Talking Tactics with Coach Gough and the Cincinnati Soccer Talk team previewing FC Cincinnati's opponent each week. Listen in as Coach ...

FC Cincinnati a Little Too Patient from 2023-03-07T06:57:41

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This week Coach Gough and Justin break down FC Cincinnati's 0-0 draw in Orlando. They talk about why FCC struggled to finish chances, the risk or playi...

The Walkthrough: FC Cincinnati at Orlando City from 2023-03-03T05:27:48

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A new show from Talking Tactics with Coach Gough and the Cincinnati Soccer Talk team previewing FC Cincinnati's opponent each week. Listen in as Coach ...

FC Cincinnati Lose the Battle, Win the War from 2023-03-01T04:29:56

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This week Coach Gough and Justin break down FC Cincinnati's season-opening win over the Houston Dynamo. They talk about why Houston won the midfield ba...

FC Cincinnati vs. Houston Dynamo Preview from 2023-02-24T06:40:09

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A new show from Talking Tactics with Coach Gough and the Cincinnati Soccer Talk team previewing FC Cincinnati's opponent each week. What will Coach and...

Talking Tactics Preseason Prediction Special from 2023-02-21T16:30:12

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This week Coach Gough finishes his preseason roster analysis by talking FC Cincinnati's forwards. What tactics best suit the players? How will opponent...

Lucho, Obi, and Who - FC Cincinnati's Midfield from 2023-02-15T06:19:54

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This week Coach Gough analyzes FC Cincinnati's midfield. What will opponents try to exploit? What strengths can carry the team forward?

Coach al...

Is FC Cincinnati's Back Line Defensible? from 2023-02-08T06:38:59

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This week Coach Gough dives deep on FC Cincinnati's defense. What are their strengths and weaknesses? What tactics would he employ given the personnel....

New Season, New Players - Part 2 from 2023-01-18T15:22:39

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This week Coach Gough and Nate Gilman give a full scouting report on FC Cincinnati's three draft picks and academy signing Malik Pinto. They talk stren...

New Season, New Players - Part 1 from 2023-01-10T06:22:37

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This week Coach Gough interviews Coach Eric Nichols from Bowling Green State University about FC Cincinnati's #1 draft pick Joey Akpunonu. Hear Joey's ...

Welcome to the Offseason Mailbag Special from 2022-11-02T05:55:44

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This week Coach Gough and Justin close out the 2022 season with a mailbag special. They talk Álvaro Barreal, what system Noonan will run next year, and...

Talking Tactics: FC Cincinnati Loses 1-0 to the Philadelphia Union from 2022-10-26T05:20:54

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This week Coach Gough and Justin break down FC Cincinnati's season finale, a loss in the Eastern Conference semi-finals to the Philadelphia Union. What...

The Tactics of a Playoff Win from 2022-10-19T06:19:46

Highlights from this week's show.

This week Coach Gough and Justin break down FC Cincinnati's first-ever MLS playoff appearance, a win over the New York Red Bulls. What did Coach Noonan...

Talking the Tactics of FC Cincinnati vs. DC United from 2022-10-12T06:08:40

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This week Coach Gough breaks down FC Cincinnati's 5-2 playoff-clinching win over DC United. What made FCC's offense so potent? What is the persistent p...

The Tactics of Defending in Transition from 2022-10-07T03:21:44

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This week Coach Gough and Justin break down FC Cincinnati's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Fire. What went wrong with FCC's transition defending that allowed ...

Dropping Points Under Pressure from 2022-09-30T18:00:20

Highlights from this week's show.

This week Coach Gough breaks down FC Cincinnati's 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders. 

Coach asks if Noonan missed an opportunity with his subst...

Brenner Get Real in Salt Lake from 2022-09-22T23:07:41

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The Tactics of a Brenner Bananza from 2022-09-14T06:12:55

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This week Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's resounding 6-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. What did Pat Noonan change at the b...

The Tactics of Rotating a Squad from 2022-09-08T18:12:52

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In this unedited, quick and dirty episode, Coach Gough breaks down FC Cincinnati's 1-1 draw with New York City FC. He talks about how Pat Noonan made a...

The Tactics of Winning Ugly from 2022-09-07T05:58:36

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In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin break down FC Cincinnati's 2-0 win over Charlotte FC. They talk about what adjustments need to be made when playi...

A Tale of Two Tactical Halves from 2022-08-31T06:01:03

In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin break down part two of the Hell is Real Derby between FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew. They talk about what Pat Noonan got right in the first half, an...

Tactics of a Whole Lot of Almost from 2022-08-23T14:10:59

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In this episode, Coach Gough looks at FC Cincinnati's match against the New York Red Bulls. What did the Red Bulls do offensively that gave FCC problem...

The Tactics of a Midfield Battle from 2022-08-16T04:33:24

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In this episode, Coach Gough looks at how FC Cincinnati's midfield got overrun by Atlanta United. What tactics prevent the opponent from having success...

The Tactics of the Half Space from 2022-08-09T06:22:18

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In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin break down the offensive tactic used by FC Cincinnati and Pat Noonan to attack the half spaces left open by the...

Matt Miazga Scouting Report Special from 2022-08-05T16:52:37

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In this special episode, Coach Gough provides a full scouting report on FC Cincinnati's newest center back, Matt Miazga. What are his strengths and wea...

Tactics of an 8 Goal Thriller from 2022-08-03T06:55:35

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In this extra long episode, Coach Gough and Justin break down all 8 goals in FC Cincinnati's 4-4 draw at Inter Miami. What problems did Miami's 4-2-3-1...

Talking Tactics Centenary Special from 2022-07-26T18:31:59

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In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin talk about the big tactical ideas from FC Cincinnati's home draw with Nashville SC. What changed when FCC went ...

Talking Derby's and Hellish Tactics from 2022-07-21T17:15:59

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FCC vs. Vancouver Quick Reaction Special from 2022-07-14T22:50:50

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In this uncut and unfiltered episode, Coach Gough gives his day-after reactions to FC Cincinnati's draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps. What should Pat N...

Playing for a Win After a Red Card from 2022-07-11T19:08:44

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In this episode, Coach Gough begins by explaining his controversial tweet about boos at TQL stadium before breaking down the play of FC Cincinnati agains...

Keys to FC Cincinnati's 3-5-2 from 2022-07-07T02:16:13

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In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin zoom out to look at the bigger picture of FC Cincinnati's last 2 matches: a 4-4 draw at home to NYCFC and a 2-2 d...

Off Brenner's Back from 2022-06-28T21:01:29

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In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin look at the tactical battle between Pat Noonan's FC Cincinnati and Oscar Pareja's Orlando City. FCC won the sco...

Brenner and Barreal in a New Look XI from 2022-06-22T03:23:19

Highlights from this week's show.

In this episode, Coach Gough reviews FC Cincinnati's 1-1 draw away to the Philadelphia Union. Did Pat Noonan make the right decision going with the 3-5...

FCC's Tactics Earn a 0-0 Draw with Atlanta United from 2022-04-19T04:43:25

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In this special episode, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati's 0-0 draw away at Atlanta United. Was Pat Noonan's system a 3-5-2 or a ...

Scouting Obinna Nwobodo from 2022-04-18T19:21:04

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In this special episode, Coach Gough and Nate Gillman look at FC Cincinnati's newest signing, Obinna Nwobodo.

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FC Cincinnati Off Week: Listener Questions! from 2022-04-13T16:33:30

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In this episode, Coach Gough takes a look at the young season and names his way-too-early MVP, MIP, Breakout Player, and more.

Then, he answers ...

Making Sense of FC Cincinnati's 4-3 Loss to CF Montreal from 2022-04-05T00:08:53

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In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte have seven goals to break down. Who shouldered most of the blame for the goals that FC Cincinnati concede...

FCC 0, Charlotte FC 2: Formation, Field, or Fundementals. What Went Wrong? from 2022-03-28T22:35:11

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In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk about whether or not the players or the formation is to blame for FC Cincinnati’s 2-0 loss to Charlo...

The Tactics that helped FC Cincinnati beat Inter Miami 3-1 from 2022-03-21T20:09:40

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In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte talk break down all 4 goals in FC Cincinnati’s thrilling 3-1 win over Inter Miami. What players impressed...

3-5-2 to 4-2-3-1 = 2-1 win for FC Cincinnati from 2022-03-14T20:34:10

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In this episode, Coach Gough talks about how FC Cincinnati managed to hold on for the 2-1 win over Orlando City. What did Pat Noonan get wrong to start...

FC Cincinnati 0, DC United 1: Skill, Tactics, or Just Bad Luck? from 2022-03-11T07:17:44

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In this episode, Coach Gough analyzes the tactics of FC Cincinnati's 1-0 loss at home to DC United. He looks at key moments and chances throughout the ...

FC Cincinnati 0, Austin FC 5 - Is there Hope? from 2022-03-01T16:05:11

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In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyt try to make sense of FC Cincinnati's 5-0 loss at Austin FC. They break down all 5 goals and ask, what went...

FC Cincinnati signing - Junior Moreno - Quick Hits from 2022-02-22T20:14:22

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In this special episode, Coach Gough gives a scouting report on FC Cincinnati’s newest midfielder, Junior Moreno. Special guest Nate Gillman joins with...

FC Cincinnati Season Preview Special from 2022-02-22T02:43:57

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In this episode, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyt preview the upcoming FC Cincinnati season. They make their picks for team MVP, Most Improved Player, and m...

FC Cincinnati Preseason First Impressions from 2022-02-08T06:09:38

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In this episode, Coach discusses what he learned from FC Cincinnati’s 1-1 preseason draw with the Philadelphia Union. What players stood out? What is P...

What to Expect from FC Cincinnati's Coach Pat Noonan from 2022-01-31T18:16:20

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Scouting FC Cincinnati's New Additions from 2022-01-14T00:04:15

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New Additions, Same Locker Room: What’s Ahead for FC Cincinnati from 2021-12-24T08:53:25

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Justin Hoyte and the Coach are back! In this special Christmas episode, the guys look at FC Cincinnati’s new additions. What it’s like to come into a n...

3 Losses, Many Lessons: Who is Still Competing for FC Cincinnati? from 2021-11-04T05:39:29

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Coach Gough and Justin are back! The guys look at the past 3 losses for FC Cincinnati: 5-1 at Inter Miami, 6-3 at home to Nashville, and 2-0 at Philade...

Buy or Sell: FC Cincinnati is Still Trying to Win Matches from 2021-10-22T05:18:36

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW.

Coach Gough and Justin look at big takeaways from FC Cincinnati’s two losses at home this week: 1-0 to Orlando City and 4-3 to Chicago Fire.

The...

Is Tyrone Marshall Getting the Best out of FC Cincinnati? from 2021-10-14T18:28:32

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Tyrone Marshall is now 0-3 as interim manager of FC Cincinnati, but the team is playing more exciting soccer. Coach Gough and Justin look at his tactic...

What is Tyrone Marshall Changing at FC Cincinnati? from 2021-10-07T17:14:58

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Tyrone Marshall has been in charge of FC Cincinnati for two matches… both losses. Coach Gough and Justin look at his very short tenure to see what he h...

An Insider’s Look at FC Cincinnati’s Sacking of Jaap Stam from 2021-09-29T03:10

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Did FC Cincinnati Deserve to Win Against NYCFC? from 2021-09-22T15:14:39

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On this week’s show Coach and Justin break down the key tactics of FC Cincinnati’s 1-0 loss at home to Inter Miami.

After briefly talking about ...

What did FC Cincinnati do Differently in Their 2-0 Win Over Toronto FC? from 2021-09-14T15:03:02

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On this week’s show Coach and Justin break down the key tactics of FC Cincinnati’s 1-0 loss at home to Inter Miami.

Coach and Justin break down ...

Did Stam Get His Tactics Wrong for FC Cincinnati’s 1-0 Loss to Inter Miami? from 2021-09-09T14:47:51

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On this week’s show Coach and Justin break down the key tactics of FC Cincinnati’s 1-0 loss at home to Inter Miami.

The guys talk about Stam’s 3...

Can FC Cincinnati Learn to Win? Breaking Down FCC's 3-2 loss in the Hell is Real Derby from 2021-09-02T15:17:29

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Coach and Justin Break Down FC Cincinnati's Breakdowns Against New England from 2021-08-26T14:56:26

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On this week’s show Coach and Justin break down the key tactics of FC Cincinnati’s 4-1 loss to the New England Revolution.

Justin provides a pro...

Montreal Hot Takes and Scouting Reports on FCC's Two Newest Signings from 2021-08-20T15:29:56

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On this week’s show Coach breaks down the key tactics of FCC’s 0-0 draw with CF Monteal.

He also gives a full scouting report on FCC’s newest si...

Reasons to feel Optimistic? from 2021-08-13T02:10:22

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On this week’s show Coach and Justin look back at the draw against Orlando.

They also offer up their thoughts on FC Cincinnati’s newest member, ...

What's up with Jaap Stam's Substitution Patterns? from 2021-08-06T11:48:56

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Who's to blame for FC Cincinnati's dip in form? from 2021-07-28T17:13:08

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Despite Recent Results, FC Cincinnati Show Signs of Improvement from 2021-07-23T03:43:36

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On this Bonus edition of Talking Tactics, Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte take a closer look at Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw with shorthanded Atlanta United...

Trying to Explain another Shocking FCC Result from 2021-07-21T22:13:03

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On this week’s Talking Tactics, Coach Gough welcomes back Justin Hoyte as they look back at that crazy goalfest in Montreal from Saturday.

They ...

A Look Back at Hell is Real from 2021-07-16T01:51:46

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On this week’s Talking Tactics, Coach Gough takes a look back at least week’s eventful Hell is Real as FC Cincinnati managed a 2-2 draw despite being u...

A Hard Fought Road Point in Houston Heat and the Euros are Getting Exciting from 2021-07-09T03:44:55

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On this week’s show, Coach and former FC Cincinnati defender Justin Hoyte take a look back at last week’s draw on the road in Houston.

We also h...

Back-to-Back Clean Sheets for FC Cincinnati from 2021-07-01T20:46:12

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On this week’s show, Coach and former FC Cincinnati defender Justin Hoyte take a look back at last week’s FC Cincinnati matches as the Orange and Blue ...

He's Open! Justin Hoyte Stops by to Talk Tactics from 2021-06-25T20:26

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On this week’s show, Coach sits down with none other than the Open One himself, former FC Cincinnati defender Justin Hoyte! During this episode, they d...

How to Watch Games from a Tactical Perspective from 2021-06-16T21:07:14

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On this week’s show, Coach has another great conversation with Baerum Sk academy coach Emilio Martinez. This week they discuss how to watch matches fro...

All Mailbag Episode from 2021-06-10T03:22:45

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On this week’s show, Coach spends the entire episode answering your questions in this week’s Mailbag.

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A Look Back at the New England Match and Your Questions in The Mailbag from 2021-06-03T01:48:26

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On this week’s show, Coach takes a look back at the New England match where FC Cincinnati kept it close in a 1-0 loss.

In this week’s Training G...

CST's Nate Gilman Stops By to Talk Tactics from 2021-05-27T05:16:17

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Finally! Coach gets to talk about an FC Cincinnati win!

If you’ve been reading CST lately, you’ll notice the fantastic work of one of our newest...

Emilio Martinez Returns to Break Down Loss to Inter Miami CF from 2021-05-20T03:35:47

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Coach Brad Gough takes a closer look at last week’s loss in the home opener to Inter Miami CF.

One of our favorites guests makes his return as p...

Catching Up with DJ Switzer and Mailbag Questions from 2021-05-12T22:28:54

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Coach Brad Gough catches back up with fellow CST’er and host of the Wrong Side...

A Closer Look at Orlando City and We're Visited Again by Coach Emilio Martinez from 2021-05-05T20:12:48

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Coach Brad Gough discusses how to respond after going down a goal inside the first minute of the match inside The Film Room.

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The Dutch System and a visit with Coerver Ohio's Sam Fiore from 2021-04-29T03:07:36

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Coach Brad Gough discusses The Dutch System and why fans should relax about FC Cincinnati using it.

After FC Cincy’s 5-0 loss to NYCFC over the ...

Breaking Down FC Cincy's Draw with Nashville, Plus a Visit with Coach Derek Bell, and The Mailbag from 2021-04-22T01:51:02

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Coach Brad Gough hits The Film Room this week to diagnose what went down on Saturday between FC Cincinnati and Nashville SC.

Coach visits The Tr...

Mailbag Questions and a Visit with Cincy SC's Russell Lewis from 2021-04-15T02:23:16

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Instead of wrapping this week’s show with your questions in The Mailbag, Coach answers your questions right off the bat this week!

Then he hangs...

Scouting FCC's Newest Arrivals, A Visit with Coach Carl Francazio from 2021-04-07T22:33:57

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Coach offers up his thoughts on FC Cincinnati’s newest arrivals, Isaac Atanga and Gustavo Vallecilla.

Coach then hits The Training Ground with <...

Chicago Friendly Thoughts, Plus a Visit with University of Pikeville’s Gary Warford from 2021-03-31T22:22:28

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Coach offers up his thoughts on this weekend’s friendly with the Chicago Fire. Who impressed you the most?

Coach Gough welcomes Yuya Kubo into t...

Preseason Friendlies, Acosta’s Arrival and The Mailbag from 2021-03-24T22:19:34

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Coach discusses preseason friendlies and what Jaap Stam is looking for in these matches.

Now that Luciano Acosta’s arrival is official, Coach br...

Frankie's Situation from a Coach's Perspective, and What's a Rondo? from 2021-02-25T03:38:17

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On this episode of Talking Tactics, Coach puts on his acting shoes and portrays Jaap Stam in the current Frankie Amaya saga. He actually could play the...

Breaking Down Brenner, The Training Ground with Mike Lahoud from 2021-02-11T03:00:47

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On this episode of Talking Tactics, Coach takes a closer look at new DP signing Brenner from Sao Paulo. Coach takes a closer look at what he does well,...

A Closer Look at Calvin Harris and Avionne Flanagan from 2021-01-28T03:29:07

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On this episode of Talking Tactics, Coach takes a closer look at Calvin Harris and Avionne Flanagan who were taken by FC Cincinnati in last week’s MLS ...

Scouting FC Cincinnati's Newest Members from 2021-01-15T04:35:08

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On this episode of Talking Tactics, Coach takes a closer look at FC Cincinnati’s newest members of the squad, Ronalda Matarrita and Ben Mines.

C...

Wrapping Up in Miami, Scouting FC Cincinnati's Newest Winger from 2020-11-12T03:57:24

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On this episode of Talking Tactics, Coach looks back at the loss to Miami in a Tropical Storm.

Coach hops into The Film room as well to discuss ...

FC Cincinnati's Losing Streak Struggles, We Visit with Bærum SK coach Emilio Martinez from 2020-11-05T04:36:29

On this week's show Coach recaps the losing streak for FC Cincinnati. He also visits with UEFA B licensed coach Emilio Martinez from Bærum SK in Norway.

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Despite Results FC Cincinnati Do Look Better, FC Cincinnati's Coaches Corner Event from 2020-10-29T04:08:45

On this week's Talking Tactics, Coach Gough reviews the last few matches for FC Cincinnati. Plus, he offers up his review of the club's Coaches Corner event last week.

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Recapping Toronto FC and the Final Hell is Real for 2020 from 2020-10-15T04:04:33

Finally! Coach gets to talk about an FC Cincinnati win as he recaps the final Hell is Real of the 2020 MLS season.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW.

On this episode of Talking Ta...

Looking Back at FC Cincinnati's Losses to Minnesota and Philadelphia from 2020-10-08T04:19:15

On this week's show, Coach looks back at FC Cincinnati's losses against Minnesota United and the Philadelphia Union. Plus he rounds up your questions in The Mailbag.

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Staying Upbeat after a 4-0 Loss, Coach Answers Your Questions in The Mailbag from 2020-10-01T04:23:45

On this week's show, Coach tries to be upbeat despite the 4-0 loss to NYCFC. He also answers your questions in this week's Mailbag.

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On this epis...

Coach Goes LIVE with his Post Match Thoughts from 2020-09-24T04:28:08

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On this episode of Talking Tactics, Coach records his first LIVE edition of the podcast, answering your questions in the chat and the phones as well. Listen

FC Cincinnati Scores! Breaking Down the Loss to NYCFC and your Questions in The Mailbag from 2020-09-17T03:21:14

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On this week’s show, Coach Gough breaks down key moments from FC Cincinnati’s loss to NYCFC.

Lots of you, as usual, had questions, so we wrapped...

Recapping Hell is Real.....Again. Plus Your Questions in The Mailbag. from 2020-09-10T02:43:32

On this show, Coach recaps FC Cincinnati's loss to the Columbus Crew in Hell is Real... again. Plus he answers a ton of your questions in this week's Mailbag.

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Breaking Down the Fire and Crew Matches, Plus a Conversation with Michael Lahoud from 2020-08-31T04:46:37

On this week's Talking Tactics, Coach Gough breaks down last week's Fire and Crew matches. He also visits with former FC Cincinnati midfielder Michael Lahoud.

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Reviewing the DC United Match, Plus Your Questions in The Mailbag from 2020-08-24T03:56:07

On this week's show, Coach analyzes FC Cincinnati's home opener against DC United. Plus, he answers YOUR questions in The Mailbag.

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Breaking Down FC Cincinnati's Roster with CST Roster Expert Ken Hoetker from 2020-08-19T04:49:31

On this week's show, Coach visits with CST MLS roster expert Ken Hoetker to breakdown where FC Cincinnati has done well and where it needs to improve here in 2020 and beyond.

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Breaking Down FC Cincinnati's Exit with Joe Lowery from the MLS Assist Podcast from 2020-08-03T03:27:40

Coach breaks down FC Cincinnati's exit from the MLS is Back tournament last week with special guest, Joe Lowery from the MLS Assist podcast.

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FC Cincinnati Advances, Coach Visits with Moeller Varsity Head Coach Mike Welker to Break it Down from 2020-07-27T03:26:47

On this week's podcast, Coach is joined by Moeller Head Coach Mike Welker to discuss FC Cincinnati's 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls to send them to the MLS is Back knockout round.

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Breaking Down FC Cincinnati's Win Against Atlanta United from 2020-07-20T04:04:52

On this week's show, Coach Brad Gough gets to do something on his podcast he has never been able to do in 20 episodes of the show, talk about an FC Cincinnati win!

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Recapping FC Cincinnati’s Loss to Columbus with D.J. Switzer from 2020-07-13T02:55:48

Coach FINALLY has a chance to break down soccer being played again. Unfortunately, it was a 4-0 loss to the Crew. D.J. Switzer stops by to help recap.

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Looking Ahead to the Columbus Crew and the New Manager Bounce from 2020-07-07T02:07:03

On this week's show, Coach looks ahead to this weekend's match against the Columbus Crew. Plus, can Jaap Stam provide FC Cincinnati with the "new manager bounce"?

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Looking Ahead to Atlanta United in MLS is Back from 2020-06-25T23:56:29

On this week's show, Coach Gough takes a look ahead to FC Cincinnati's upcoming match against Atlanta United in the MLS is Back tournament.

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What Happens at Halftime? MLS is Back Initial Thoughts from 2020-06-19T02:53:18

On this week's show, Coach fills us in on what managers try to accomplish during halftime of matches. Plus, MLS is Back has been drawn, how may FC Cincinnati fare?

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Jaap Stam's Offensive Tactics and The Mailbag from 2020-06-10T00:59:41

On this week's episode, Coach Brad Gough breaks down Jaap Stam's offensive tactics. Plus we answer more of your questions in The Mailbag.

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Film Review of Jaap Stam Coached Teams, Plus The Mailbag from 2020-05-27T02:31:47

On this week's show, Coach takes a closer look at Jaap Stam coached teams and how they fare defensively and how they setup. Plus he answers your questions in The Mailbag.

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The Proposed MLS Summer Tournament, The Dressing Room Part 2 from 2020-05-20T03:49:34

On this week's show, Coach discusses the rumored MLS proposal for a tournament-style format to be hosted in Orlando this summer. Plus he's back with Part 2 of his new Dressing Room series.

Coach Debuts "The Dressing Room" Four Part Series, More USWNT Discussion from 2020-05-13T02:22:52

On this week's show, Coach debuts his new four-part series called "The Dressing Room". Plus he responds to feedback from last week's episode about the USWNT. Plus your questions in The Mailbag.<...

USWNT Rant, What Are the Biggest Questions for a New FC Cincinnati Manager? from 2020-05-06T05:09:52

On this week's show, Coach goes off on a rant about the USWNT and their Equal pay lawsuits. Plus, Coach answers the three biggest questions facing a new FC Cincinnati manager, whenever he or she...

NKSA's David Shemilt Visits the Coaching Box, Coach Breaks Down Styles of Play from 2020-04-22T03:49:32

On this week's show, Coach is joined by David Shemilt from the Northern Kentucky Soccer Academy in The Coaches Box. He also spends a few moments breaking down styles of play in The Film Room. Listen

The Film Room Look Back - FC Cincinnati's Open Cup Win vs Chicago from 2020-04-15T04:26:46

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On this week’s show, Coach pulls out the old tape from the 2017 US Open Cup match between FC Cincinnati and the Chicago Fire in The Film Room.

I...

PRO Referee Chris Slane Joins Us from 2020-04-08T03:05:14

On this episode of Talking Tactics, Coach visits with PRO referee Chris Slane who tells us about life as an official, how much preparation is involved as well as some interesting stories he's en...

The 4-3-3 Continued, The Midfield and Front Three, Plus your questions in The Mailbag from 2020-04-01T05:40:31

On this week’s show, Coach hits The Training Pitch and continues his breakdown of the 4-3-3 formation. This week he focuses on the Box-to-Box midfielder and the playmaker (the 8 and the 10) as w...

Learning the 4-3-3 Formation, Julie "Sauce" Saucerman Joins Coach from 2020-03-25T07:57:04

In this episode, Coach Gough discusses the 4-3-3 formation. Plus he was joined by one of his former players, Julie "Sauce" Saucerman.

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Talking Tactics All Mailbag Edition from 2020-03-18T00:18:58

On this week’s show, Coach spends the entire episode answering YOUR questions! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email.

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FC Cincinnati's Defensive Woes Continue, Manoj Khettry from CUP Visits The Coaches Box from 2020-03-10T23:00

On this week's show, Coach breaks down the goals in FC Cincinnati's 2-1 loss to Atlanta. We were also joined in The Coaches Box by Manoj Khettry from CUP.

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The Aftermath of NJ, Cincinnati Dutch Lions Coach Paul Nicholson Visits The Coach's Box from 2020-03-04T00:00

On this week's show, Coach breaks down the goals in the 3-2 loss. Plus we're joined by Cincinnati Dutch Lions head coach Paul Nicholson.

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Siem de Jong's Arrival, How Should FC Cincinnati Lineup? from 2020-02-26T01:13:38

On this week's show, Coach discusses the new arrival of Siem de Jong. Plus, how will FC Cincinnati lineup against the New York Red Bulls this weekend?

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The Debut - How Will Kubo, Regattin and Locadia Fit In? Reuniting a Locker Room from 2020-02-17T04:52:41

On this debut episode of Talking Tactics with Coach Gough, Brad Gough talks about the new additions to the FC Cincinnati front line. How will Yuya Kubo, Adrien Regattin and Jürgen Locadia fit in...