— Read the musings of former Center Forward Podcast co-host Joey Cecil concerning Louisville City, Racing Louisville, USA Soccer, and general soccer craziness
What I Cover/Discuss
Who Am I?
I am a 30-year old fanatical soccer fan from Louisville, KY. I am a founding season ticket member of both Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville. I am the President of the American Outlaws Louisville chapter, the primary supporters group of USA soccer. I am a Chelsea fan, but this blog is just local Louisville soccer, USA Soccer, and general discussion of any major soccer news. You can expect game recaps, tactical discussions, and general observations.
Lynn Family Stadium is 5 years old, and that feels weird. It feels like it has been around forever when in reality it is preparing to enter elementary school. I love the Fam, especially the atmosphere it creates on a big match night. The Fam has been home to some of my favorite all-time sports…
When Joe Vala and I discussed and distributed the Center Forward podcast, one of my favorite tropes every season was “what player from a previous team could most help out the current one?” I recently began debating this internally as each side has begun their push for the playoffs, with LouCity aiming to defend their…
Both of our Louisville professional soccer sides are 10 league games into their 2025 seasons, and that is enough time to discuss some “early season” observations. Louisville City so far is still unbeaten in the USL Championship, though they have suffered defeats in the U.S. Open Cup and most recently in the Jagermeister Cup. Racing…
Corner Kicks with Cecil 