Capital Combustion

Former VP/GM of Lansing Ignite Jeremy Sampson goes in-depth on Lansing Ignites one and only season with Westen and Cam. The success of the team on the field and the trouble behind the scenes are all discussed in depth.

Westen, Geoff, and Brad talk about the first ever Lansing Ignite game, a 3-2 victory over the Richmond Kickers. They break down each goal and talk about the pros and cons of the high press system. They also all unveil their "Man of the Match" for game one. From there, they preview this upcoming week's game against the Greenville Triumph. Then, in a bonus segment, they speak to Geoff about the process of making the Lansing Ignite kits with Moneyball.

On the same day news breaks that LIFC will be folding, Westen, Brad, Cam, and Geoff give their raw takes. Live audience members also jump on. Feelings about this and the future are all explored.

Westen, Geoff, Cameron, and Cody discuss Lansing's 2-1 loss to Greenville and try to figure out what went wrong. They also preview the home opener against Richmond this weekend and try to figure out the lineup with several players out after red cards. *This episode was recorded before the Ricky Lopez Espin suspension*

Every Capital Combustion regular, including LSJs Phil Friend, is on to give their season end awards for Lansing Ignite. More club folding news is also discussed. From there, the future of Capital Combustion is revealed.

With no Ignite games this week, Westen, Cody, Cam, and Geoff tackle the news from USL's recent summer meetings. They debate USL pro-rel, USL expansion, and discuss the impact the 2026 world cup may or may not have. They also look ahead to Ignites match against Orlando this week and take some listener questions.

Westen, Cam, Brad, and Cody discuss Lansings 3-3 draw to Toronto and try to diagnose why the team has lost so many late leads. From there, in 2 very heated segments, the crew discusses Nate Millers 3 game suspension, and rumors of USL sending all the MLS2 teams to League One. Spoilers: Pro-Rel discussion occurs. Geoff then jumps on to go through his and Westens Lansing United season awards. At the end, they also reveal this year's ransom player of the year.

The episode kicks off with Capital Combustion's second conversation with LIFC head coach Nate Miller, as they talk about the season thus far. From there, Westen and Geoff talk about the US Open Cup, The Capital Cup and preview upcoming games. They then talk about the new Lansing United signings and some other United news.

Westen, Cam, Cody, and Brad discuss an excellent Lansing Ignite weekend with 2 victories at home over the week. They discuss the atmosphere against Orlando and hand out midseason awards. From there, Geoff jumps on to discuss a tough Lan U weekend and a spicy theory on how Lansing could still get home field in the playoffs.

The first part of the pod was recorded on Monday. Westen, Cody, and Brad discuss the 2-0 loss to Richmond and the news that Omaha is coming to League One. The second part was recorded Wednesday, as Westen, Cody, and Cam discuss the 2-0 loss to Tucson. Finally, Geoff jumps on to discuss tons of new Lansing United signings.

Westen, Brad, and Cam discuss Lansing tough 3-0 loss to Toronto and look ahead to the last game of the road trip against Greenville. From there, Geoff jumps on to talk about another undefeated Lansing United weekend.

Westen, Cam, Geoff and Phil Friend of Lansing State Journal talk Ignite's dramatic 4-3 victory over Chattanooga. They talk about the lineup rotation and break down an interesting 2nd half as well. In yet another packed mailbag, the crew talks about how Lansing would do in USLC, and discuss how Lansing United supporters are starting to feel about Ignite.

Westen, Cam, Brad, and Cody discuss their experiences with the visiting members of the Flock, before diving into Lansings 1-0 loss to Madison this weekend. They also look ahead to the playoffs and then discuss the future of The Assembly Line and other topics in another packed mailbag.

Westen, Cam and the LSJs Phil Friend discuss the tough 3-1 loss to North Texas by Lansing Ignite and preview the week ahead. They also discuss Ricky Lopez Espin and Ignite parting ways. From there, Westen is joined by Ignite Captain Brandon Fricke to discuss the loss to Texas, his path to Ignite, being a leader, and his favorite spots in Lansing.

In a pod recorded immediately after Tuesday's game. Westen, Geoff, Cody, and Cam discuss Lansing's victory over Madison and draw against Chattanooga. They talk about how crazy it was live and if Madison now feels like an actual rivalry, and where this ranks for their personal Lansing soccer moments. They also discuss the refereeing in Chattanooga. From there, Westen and Geoff talk about Lansing United's 4-2 loss to the Michigan Legends and preview the upcoming UWS playoffs.

Westen sits down with Marshall Hollingsworth to discuss the teams 1-0 win over Toronto, his time in the MLS, the season as a whole so far and overcoming multiple knee injuries to make it to Ignite.

In this bonus episode, Westen sits down with assistant coach Joel Delass. They discuss the 3-3 draw to Toronto, where Delass was in charge, the differences between old USL and the USL today, as well as his path to Ignite and the season so far.

Westen, Geoff, Cam, and Cody discuss Lansings 2-2 draw against Tucson. They talk about the refereeing and Nates comments about it post-game. They also tackle Vuvuzelas and the team's formation change. From there, Westen and Geoff break down Lansings 3-1 loss to GRFC and reflect on the season as a whole.

Westen, Geoff, Brad, and Cody discuss Lansing's big 1-0 win over Madison this past weekend. Westen also talks about his experience traveling to Madison. From there, in the return of Let The Sparks Fly, they debate adopting Lil Plug as a mascot for Ignite. On the Lansing United side, Geoff discusses making the trip to Indy for Lan Us 3-2 win over Indiana Union. Geoff gives his pick for the 2nd best team in the division so far, and they debate whether  Lan U should prioritize the Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor game this weekend.

Westen, Cody and Lansing State Journal's Phil Friend discuss a busy week for the Lansing Ignite, and another busy week to come. From there, Geoff jumps on to discuss the first Lansing United game of the season.