John Hayes and Danny Brams are at OMB for a stein-cast! Matt Geslin joins the crew.

What happens to a rivalry deferred? That's the question we're left asking in this Soccer City after Charlotte FC and the Charlotte Independence were not drawn against each other in the US Open Cup. We would've loved to see it happen but we can still meet in the 4th round if we both advance, so the dream lives on.

Saturday night's match vs. RSL is a a chance for points on the road, Will Christian Lattanzio start the same XI or make changes? RSL has lost 4 matches in a row and given up 8 goals in their last two, so they are prime for the picking.

What's the best XI for Charlotte to play in order to get the three points? Hayes and Brams break it down on the patio of Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, slamming steins of Munzlers and enjoying the tra ...