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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1h

A new @fortheglorykc.bsky.social is out! This week:
- Key quotes from the David Lee presser
- We pretend we're CSO and decide the fate of 17 players
- Wooden Spoon update
- KC Current continue their tear #KCBaby
- and AI writing taking jobs

kcsoccerjournal.com/10/12/2025/w...

What if For the Glory KC were CSO of Sporting KC?

There are 17 players out of contract. Let's go in depth on why guys should stay or guys should leave. Decisions are around the corner.

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 5h

We're recording a new @fortheglorykc.bsky.social in a few hours.

If you missed last week's special episode on David Lee, I'd encourage you to check it out. It's a little more timeless than our traditional weekly content. #SportingKC

kcsoccerjournal.com/10/02/2025/a...

A Closer Look at New Sporting KC CSO David Lee

Sporting KC have a new man in charge of soccer. Let's learn about David Lee, where he came from and what he's likely to do in KC.

kcsoccerjournal.com

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 14h

I kept 5* of 17. (*go read for the asterisk)

@mikedkuhn.bsky.social kept just 4.

Some other writers were as high as 10 (!!)

Who would you keep? #SportingKC

KC Soccer Journal @kcsoccerjournal.bsky.social · 23h

No #SportingKC game tonight, no problem.

Instead, let us walk you through all 17 players who are out of contract, on options or with loan to buy options.

Who would you keep?

kcsoccerjournal.com/10/09/2025/w...

Who Stays, Who Goes? A KCSJ Round Table

17 players are out of contract, on option years or have purchase options in their loans. Who should Sporting KC keep?

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 23h

Wins is the first tiebreaker and they can't catch SKC.

Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Atlanta play DC United. SKC are ahead of both. If they tie, DC are behind. If Atlanta win, DC are behind. If DC win, Atlanta are behind.

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Expected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 1d

To give some apples-to-apples comparisons:

- 2.6 points per game, the most ever
- 83% win percentage, the biggest ever
- Lorena has a 64% shutout percentage, the biggest ever

These aren't records being padded by the extra games. They are staggeringly real.

Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

The KC Current win 2-0 over Gotham FC!
- 62 points, the most ever
- 20th win, the most ever
- Lorena's 14th shutout, the most ever

kcsoccerjournal.com/10/11/2025/t...

The KC Current Shatter More NWSL Records over Gotham FC

Highlights and a recap of all the action between the Kansas City Current and NJ/NY Gotham FC, at CPKC Stadium.

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

#SportingKC cannot win the Wooden Spoon with this result.

The only MLS original team to never finish dead last.

They backed into this result, but it literally could have been worse.

Atlanta United Fan Page @atlutdfanpage.bsky.social · 1d

𝐅𝐓 | Inter Miami 4-0 Atlanta United

Defeat in Miami

#ATLUTD | #WeAreTheA

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Gabby Robinson said she's "off parole" since getting a red card in her first game back and getting quite a few starts since then. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Sperry: I know you go against Temwa in practice.

Gabby Robinson: "Yeah, it's horrible." #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

The KC Current win 2-0 over Gotham FC!
- 62 points, the most ever
- 20th win, the most ever
- Lorena's 14th shutout, the most ever

kcsoccerjournal.com/10/11/2025/t...

The KC Current Shatter More NWSL Records over Gotham FC

Highlights and a recap of all the action between the Kansas City Current and NJ/NY Gotham FC, at CPKC Stadium.

kcsoccerjournal.com

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

The KC Current win 2-0!

At 62 points, it's the most points in a single #NWSL season ever. Their 20th win also extends that record. #KCBaby

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Feist on for Sentnor. That's a 6th sub for KC, so I assume Esther was a concussion sub, giving the KC Current an extra one too. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Lorena and Sonnett come together in the box. Sonnett calling the ref over, but it looks like Lorena gets at least some of the ball.

Immediately after Sonnett is in the book for her challenge on Temwa. Probably frustration. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Chawinga subs in and has already scored! She extends that Golden Boot lead! 2-0 KC! #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Looks like they'll sub on for Ellie Wheeler and Debinha, respectively. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Hailie Mace and Temwa Chawinga getting personalized halftime warmups. I imagine we'll be seeing them in the 2nd half. Probably right away based on their warmups. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Howell gets what should be her 2nd yellow, but is the game's first. Pretty violent. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Cooper has suffered four fouls in the last 5-6 minutes. The ref waived for no more. Next foul against Cooper by ANY Gotham player, should be a yellow. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Textbook definition of a yellow for me. Howell is beat and grabs Hutton who is making her look silly with that turn.

Common foul given. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

After getting pushed, pulled, shoved and grabbed for the opening 16 minutes, the ref doesn't find his whistle until he accidently ended a counterattack instead of playing advantage.

What a terrible time to remember he has a whistle. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Debinha lined up at LW with Temwa on the bench. Sentnor takes the attacking midfielder spot. I'm not sure I've seen Ally play anywhere else for this team yet. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

"Teal Pony Club" tifo from the @kcbluecrew ahead of the KC Current game. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Mallory Weber's retirement was honored before today's KC Current game. #KCBaby #NWSL

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Jessica Berman's nemesis, the wet bulb globe temperature gauge, is handing at at CPKC Stadium before kickoff. #KCBaby

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Chad Smith @chadcsmith.bsky.social · 1d

The lineup rotates again, but this is getting closer to the preferred XI.

Sharples and Chawinga return from injury to make the bench. #KCBaby #NWSL

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