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The Tea(L): A KC Current Podcast

The first podcast established in 2021 to cover the Kansas City Current, hosted by Cindy Lara, Coleman Childers, Kristian Gumminger, and Nancy Pendleton.

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 29, 2026

    Hat Trick Hopkins | Season 6, Ep 23 (opens the original)

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    Coleman & Cindy break down the 4-1 win over the Denver Summit, including the shaky opening minutes, Lindsay Heaps’ early goal, & the moment Michelle Cooper and Vanessa DiBernardo helped unlock everything. They also dig into how Haley Hopkins went from a question mark at the nine to the player who completely changed the conversation. You'll hear: -Why the first 15 minutes felt like a warning sign before Kansas City took control -How the penalty & Debinha’s miss raised bigger questions about confi

  2. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    Lifeless in San Diego | Season 6, Ep. 22 (opens the original)

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    Cindy, Kristian, & Coleman break down the Current’s 2-0 loss to San Diego, the set-piece collapse, the attack that never quite clicked, & the roster decisions that are making the problem feel bigger than one bad night. They dig into what’s really missing - from the lack of a true No. 9, the bench depth, the coaching disconnect, & the ongoing churn of key players leaving without being properly replaced. You’ll hear frank debate about Lorena’s positioning on the own goal, why the road press keeps

  3. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    Current Missed the Chance to Defeat Orlando | Season 6, Ep. 21 (opens the original)

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    Cindy & Kristian break down how the Current dominated early against the Orlando Pride in their 2-2 draw, created enough chances, & still had to claw back after Barbra Banda punished one mistake, then doubled down with a second. You’ll hear: Why Barbra Banda remains the kind of star who can flip a game from anywhere on the field How Kansas City generated eight big chances & still couldn’t separate themselves What changed when the substitutions came in & the attack started to stall Why the Current

  4. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Vlatko Out: Spilling the Tea(l) | Season 6, Ep. 20 (opens the original)

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    The Kansas City Current just dropped a head-scratching Labor Day bombshell, & this episode breaks down why the club's silence around Vlatko Andonovski’s accomplishments feels even louder than the news itself. Cindy, Coleman, & Kristian react to the shockingly brief release announcing Andonovski’s departure from the sporting director role, then dig into the bigger questions the team did not answer: Who’s actually in charge? What changed after a record-breaking stretch? And why does this move feel

  5. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Summer Slump Over? | Season 6, Ep. 19 (opens the original)

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    The Kansas City Current finally snap their summer slump, but this win comes with far more drama than the final score suggests. After a fast start, a stunning Croix Bethune strike, & a nervy second half, this episode breaks down why the 3-2 result over North Carolina felt equal parts relief & warning sign. Cindy, Kristian, & Coleman unpack the Current’s first victory since July 29, including the tactical pressure that sparked Kansas City’s best attacking stretches & the defensive cracks that near

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