Hammering Down

Kaylor Hodges

Hammering Down is a football (soccer) podcast built around growing footy in the Birmingham area. Through film study, number crunching, and having no social life, Kaylor Hodges looks to bring the best and most professional commentary on Birmingham soccer.

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April 18 · 29 min
5 Matches In: How Good is This Team?
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and talk about all things Legion. Who has impressed me so far? This Legion team has taken on a new passing identity, and that comes down to our bordering on best midfield in the league. But this team will be made or broken by the backline. Will a lack of pace without Washington kill this squad? I don't think so, but let's talk about the good and maybe not as good.
March 5 · 26 min
Pre-Match Preview: Tampa Bay Rowdies
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and discuss this Legion roster and why you all should be ESTATIC to watch this team take on the Rowdies of Tampa Bay. I break down the CBA situation, the Legion roster, why you should believe, and briefly discuss the Rowdies roster.
January 27 · 59 min
Legion Pre-Season Starts This Week!
https://timothybelin.substack.com/ Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and take ALL of your questions leading into this pre-season match day 1 vs Nashville SC. What formation will we play? Goalkeeping Question Marks? Should we even have hope? Let's discuss it all on this episode of Hammering Down.
January 11 · 17 min
Mark Briggs Departs Birmingham Legion FC
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss Mark Briggs' departure from Birmingham Legion FC. As Briggs leaves to go what is presumed to be FC Dallas, Legion are left in limbo once again. What is the plan? Why an assistant? What should Legion do next? We'll talk about it all on this episode of Hammering Down.
Dec 22, 2025 · 25 min
Birmingham Legion Offseason Update
Hello! I am alive. Sorta. I have been away, but in this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and talk about the very whelming offseason Legion has had thus far. What is in the plans for Birmingham? Will they spend big or is a little bit of Moneyball the plan? Or does it even matter because there will be a USLPA Lockout? We talk about it on Hammering Down
Aug 19, 2025 · 29 min
The Final Shot at Glory
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down to talk about the match that is leading to our final shot at glory. Legion fell 4-1 to Hartford, but it was one of the most putrid performances Legion have ever seen. How does that lead us into our match versus Rhode Island in the Jagermeister Cup? We will find out...
Jul 13, 2025 · 54 min
Birmingham Legion WIN 3-2 Versus North Carolina FC
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and talk about Legion's big win over North Carolina. How did they do it? How were they able to overcome missed changes to earn all 3 points? Let's talk about it all in this episode of Hammering Down.
Jul 9, 2025 · 58 min
Let's Talk About Protective Stadium + Film Study
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and discuss the situation at Protective Stadium. With Legion's move to Protective Stadium, there has been so much discourse around the stadium and I think it's finally time to fully discuss it. What are the other options the club has? What are the restrictions holding the club back? I then move on to the film study and why I think this Birmingham Legion FC squad has a real opportunity to be a Top 4 team in the Eastern Conference.
Jul 1, 2025 · 45 min
Birmingham Legion Fall in Penalties to Indy Eleven
https://bhamsports.net/2025/06/28/penalty-defeat-for-dominant-legion/ Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and do a film study on what made this one of the best performances we have seen from the 3 Sparks in the Briggs Era. What does the film say? And why am I so high on Damus, despite a goalless night?
Jun 20, 2025 · 58 min
Birmingham Legion FC Win 1-0 Versus Sacramento Republic FC
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the latest match between the Legion and Republic. What did the Legion do that was so impressive to Briggs? How were they able to overcome some issues that plagued the team in previous weeks? This team has really shown growth and I believe that you will LOVE the team that we are seeing.
Jun 16, 2025 · 36 min
Birmingham Legion FC Lose 4-2 to Louisville City
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and break down the film from the match and then take fan questions. Is this season a bust? What is there to fight for? And is the 5-3-2 a keeper?
Jun 9, 2025 · 39 min
Birmingham Legion FC Fall 1-0 to Indy Eleven
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down to discuss the match that was. What did Briggs have to say in one of his more fiery post game pressers yet? And why would he say what he does?
Jun 3, 2025 · 29 min
Birmingham Legion FC Beat FC Tulsa 2-1
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down to discuss the latest match versus FC Tulsa. How did Legion defeat Tulsa despite seemingly being outplayed? Delgado and the backline came up huge with some nice finishing by the attack.
May 22, 2025 · 42 min
Birmingham Legion FC Draw 1-1 to Detroit City
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the latest matches by Birmingham Legion FC. First I discuss the 1-0 loss by the WFC to One Knox. We then transition to the 1-1 draw by The Hammers to Columbus. Finally, we discuss the 1-1 draw with Detroit City.
May 16, 2025 · 43 min
Legion Lose 1-0 to Rhode Island FC
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, Kaylor sits down and discusses the most recent matches. How did WFC down the Red Wolves? What is going on with this Legion squad? Why did they come out so flat versus their old coach? Kaylor also breaks down the Press Conference after the match to give some more insight to the insight.
May 2, 2025 · 43 min
Mailbag Episode: Mark Briggs Hired FAQ
Who is Mark Briggs? And what does he bring to the 3 Sparks? Who is in, who is out, and can this team compete? I discuss it all in this episode of Hammering Down.
Apr 30, 2025 · 15 min
MARK BRIGGS HIRED AS LEGION FC HEAD COACH
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, we discuss the hiring of Mark Briggs to Birmingham Legion FC. Who is Briggs and why is he such a big swing for the 3 Sparks? The fact is that this ownership is serious and you should take them seriously. This is a title contending move.
Apr 26, 2025 · 27 min
Jagermeister Cup Preview vs Chattanooga Red Wolves
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and discuss the Jaegermeister Cup and the upcoming match vs the Red Wolves. I also believe that there is a game changing move that Legion can make, but it will be controversial.
Apr 10, 2025 · 18 min
Legion FIRE Tommy Soehn
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, Kaylor Hodges sits down and discusses the latest news that Birmingham Legion FC would be moving on from first and only coach in team history, Tommy Soehn. How did we get here? Who would Legion even go after? I discuss it all in this episode of Hammering Down.
Mar 27, 2025 · 21 min
Pre-Match Preview: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and talk about the 2-2 draw to Detroit City and the upcoming match versus Pittsburgh Riverhounds. This Legion team has NEVER won in Pittsburgh, but this team is talented enough to make this time the first time, but do I expect it? Let's chat about it.

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