Two supporters and media pros talk Charlotte as a Soccer City. John Hayes is an Executive Producer and Daniel Bramlette is a Sr. Producer at ESPN. Together they tackle the Charlotte Soccer scene by telling fan stories & paying tribute to the Carolinas' best brews. Each episode feels like trading tales over pints at the pub, pour yourself a glass and enjoy!
The longtime Portland Timbers manager and one-time candidate to take the Charlotte FC job is now on the Apple MLS 360 set. Gio Savarese joins us to preview the upcoming visit to NYC. We discuss the Dean Smith culture change in the QC and why it's taking some time to show results, as well as the psychology of bouncing back from a horrific loss and how to build momentum in a season...something our opponents this weekend seem to have figured out already. Most importantly, Gio has a warning for anyone hoping to rely on the "We always beat NYC" magical thinking. It's For the Crown, Baby!
Charlotte FC's unbeaten home streak is over. What went wrong vs. Minnesota? John Hayes and Danny Brams give their takeaways and discuss what comes next. We hear from Dean Smith and captain Ashley Westwood, who spoke after the match. The guys address the discourse around the energy and attendance at the match. Plus, a tactical heat map breakdown. HopFly Brewing Company presents this episode!
John Hayes sits down for a one-on-one with Apple TV MLS Season Pass & NBC Sports Analyst Danny. Higginbotham. They talk about how Dean Smith has improved the team, Ashley Westwood's role as captain, the Enzo Copetti Patrick Agyemang debate & more! This episode is presented by HopFly Brewing Company.
Apple TV Play-by-play man and longtime Columbus Crew broadcaster Neil Sika will call the Crown's match vs TFC on Saturday, he joins us for a wide-ranging preview talking Charlotte FC's finishing issues, what Liel Abada brings to the attack, and how our fanbase has contributed to the club's massive homefield advantage. Plus another fun dive into the CSS Vault!
John and Danny are LIVE at Elizabeth Parlour Room after a day of Premier League football to discuss Charlotte FC's no-show in New England. Full Time Round Up co-host Daniel Brackett joins the pod! After a solid opening 15 minutes, The Crown struggled to find the game. This week it was Patrick Agyemang who missed big chances. Charlotte FC's six goals in seven games is second-worst in the league. Up next is a home match vs. Toronto FC.