Charlotte Soccer Show

The former Jacksonville Armada and Orlando City goalkeeper now works as a Spanish-language Analyst for Apple MLS 360, and he joins us to preview Charlotte FC's first ever home match vs the Portland Timbers! We discuss how Charlotte can solve its problem of conceding late goals, why the Crown struggles to build through the middle in attack, and the question we hear all too often so far this season: Enzo Copetti or Patrick Agyemang?? There's potential for a scintillating shootout in the rain this weekend at the Fortress, could be an all-timer...it's For the Crown, baby!

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.

MLS 360 host Kevin Egan joins us to preview the Crown's weekend trip to New England to take on the winless Revs. Of course, we got him with a trip to the Video Vault, and then we get into a wide-ranging discussion on Dean Smith, Liel Abada, Enzo Copetti, and of course the Charlotte-Atlanta rivalry. An epic episode with some Irish flair! Enjoy it y'all!! HopFly Brewing Company presents this episode!

It's Easter Sunday at HopFly Brewing Company and John Hayes, Daniel Bramlette and Anna Witte are LIVE to discuss Charlotte FC's draw vs. league-leaders FC Cincinnati. The Crown conceded late yet again to drop two points. Should we be satisfied with the result? We hear from Dean Smith, debutant Liel Abada, and man-of-the-match Djibril Diani. Did Enzo Copetti blow a chance to seal the game late on? Charlotte FC took 16 shots but only three were on target. Plus, Anna has a NWSL recap after calling the NC Courage over the weekend!

John and Danny welcome Charlotte FC General Manager Zoran Krneta to the show for an exclusive sit-down interview! We get the inside story about signing Liel Abada, hiring Dean Smith, Enzo Copetti's future in Charlotte, and Karol Swiderski's move to Serie A. Four years into the job, Krneta is honest about his early mistakes and how he's learned to build a strong MLS roster. HopFly Brewing Company presents this episode!

After The Crown beat CLB with Tony Husband and Ross Smith on the call for Apple TV MLS Season Pass, the same team is back again to call our game against FC Cincinnati. Great talk with Tony here about the culture of Dean Smith, Charlotte FC, and MLS as a whole, plus insights into what makes FCC tick and how the crowd can help Charlotte FC push for back-to-back home wins against contending clubs from Ohio. HopFly Brewing Company presents this episode!

John and Danny are LIVE at HopFly to recap a wild win for Charlotte FC. Ashley Westwood and Patrick Agyemang opened their accounts with great goals all while the midfield-maestro Djibril Diani earned man-of-the-match in his home debut. HopFly Brewing Company presents this episode!

Pro Women's soccer is exploding with growth in 2024 and a big part of it is happening right here in Charlotte with the Carolina Ascent set to join the new USL Super League women's first division, with matches starting later this summer. We caught up with Super League President Amanda Vandervort the morning after a big launch party for the Ascent, talking about how her background as an artist helps her with the business of the league, why she wants these new clubs to feel like Home for fans and players alike, and the process of making peoples' lives better through soccer.

John and Danny are joined by Apple MLS Season Pass Analyst Ross Smith to preview Saturday night's match vs. reigning MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew.

Big Pat makes his debut on Charlotte Soccer Show! John Hayes and Danny Brams talk with the young striker about his full 90 performance at Nashville, the late penalty shout, playing for Dean Smith and how Crown Legacy helped him develop into the player he is today. Plus, Charlotte FC Assistant General Manager Bobby Belair also joins live. The guys discuss Charlotte's performance at Nashville, roster builder and more.

The Jacks kick off their 2024 campaign Saturday night at American Legion Memorial Stadium! Independence expert and host of the Full Time Round Up podcast Matt Geslin joins John Hayes. Who is returning and who has departed from the squad that reached the USL League One final? Mike Jeffries is back for his and the club's 10th season. Will there be a trophy parade down Elizabeth Avenue in the fall? We return to EPR to discuss it all!

Hayes, Brams, & Witte get together to talk about a disappointing loss north of the border. Was Insigne's goal just "one of those things" or was our defense bad? Should Copetti's off the ball success cancel out his massive blown chance?? How can Charlotte FC improve it's 2nd half character in this young season???

John Hayes, Daniel Bramlette and Anna Witte preview MLS matchweek 3. Dean Smith discusses the new Charlotte FC signing and goes in-depth on his preparations for Toronto FC. Zoran Krneta also spoke about what it took to land The Crown's new Young DP Liel Abada. This episode is Presented by HopFly Brewing Company!

John and Danny welcome Total Soccer Show's Graham Ruthven to the show! Graham is a Scottish football expert and tells us everything we need to know about Charlotte FC's newest signing Liel Abada. Plus, his thoughts on Dean Smith, Scotty Arfield and Euro 2024. This episode is presented by HopFly Brewing Company!

John and Danny are back at HopFly after an epic Charlotte FC watch party on Saturday night. Was it a disappointing draw in Vancouver? The gaffer and squad seem to suggest it was. How do supporters feel? We find out from the TFOS in the live chat. Plus, the signing of Israeli winger Liel Abada has been confirmed. What can the now former Celtic player add to Dean Smith's attack in the Queen City? HopFlyBrewing Company presents this episode!

The Crown is headed to British Columbia this weekend for the longest MLS road trip of the season. John Hayes and Danny Brams preview the match by decoding Dean Smith's press conference. Plus, a new signing seems imminent.