Soccer City

Just two regular season games left and Charlotte FC is focused on positioning themselves for the MLS Cup Playoffs. A crucial Halloween afternoon match vs Antonine Griezmann & Orlando looms, Danny sits down with Ian Joy who'll be on the mic to call the game for a little preview.

Charlotte FC Captain Ashley Westwood makes his return to the show after open training! How is the 36-year midfield stalwart still doing it? He opens up about the toll his long career has taken on his body and how hard he has to work to stay healthy. Plus, we ask about what it's like playing with Maxi instead of Zahaa and how it's impacted team chemistry. It's For The Crown, Baby!

Charlotte FC Manager Dean Smith joins John and Danny in the press box after the open practice at Matthews Sportsplex. The guys ask Dean how he's turned The Crown into one of the best clubs in MLS, his takeaways from training and ask what he loves most about the Carolinas.

John and Danny are in the press box for Charlotte FC's open practice at Matthews Sportsplex. The guys talk about the state of the club, a record setting season from Idan Toklomati & Pep Biel all while reactinf to live passing, shooting and crossing drills. They also ask the important questions: Who should be first-choice RW? What is Dean's ideal back four? Who is best suited to play alongside Westwood & Biel in the midfield. Plus, a quick recap of Saturday's 2-2 draw vs. Philadelphia & a Portland preview.

John Hayes and Danny Brams are at Wooden Robot Brewery and Coffee Bar to discuss Saturday night's loss vs. Chicago, Archie Goodwin's season ending injury, potential in-squad and free agent backup striker options, the final stretch of the season, Rodolfo Aloko's impressive performance over the international break and more! The guys are highly caffeinated and extremely opinionated.

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It's been billed as a heavyweight showdown, but is it really more like two ships passing in the night? Chicago Fire haven't won in a month and Charlotte FC haven't lost in 8-straight, and even with both sides missing some key international pieces this weekend, it looks like an opportunity for The Crown to build momentum for the stretch run and leave Chicago in the rearview for the rest of the season.

The one and only Andrew Wiebe will be on the sidelines at Bank of America for this one and he joins us for a preview to break down the scheduling controversies, the depth issues, and the instant impact of Allan Saint-Maximin in Charlotte. It's For the Crown, Baby!

John and Danny are at Tyber Creek Pub on a rainy Wednesday night in Charlotte ahead of a big match vs. Chicago Fire on Saturday at The Keep. Is 2nd place in the Eastern conference within reach? Why does MLS play through the international break? Why is there an international break right now in the first place?! We answer TFOS questions including what would make this season a success? It's For the Crown, baby!

Apple TV announcer Jess Charman returns to Soccer City ahead of her assignment calling the action in DC this weekend, and there's one thing she wants to see from both sides: Entertaining Soccer! Danny and Jess look at recent results that point to why the Crown should be the favorite in this matchup, and how lingering depth issues are the club's biggest concern heading into the stretch run and an uncomfortably-timed international break.

Seven games unbeaten! John and Danny break down The Crown’s ongoing 7-match unbeaten streak and how Dean Smith’s squad is finding ways to get results. Plus, Allan Saint-Maximin is getting bums off seats! The guys look at ASM’s immediate impact, Abada's resurgence and more. Pour yourself a cold local brew, listen in, and let's talk footy. For The Crown, Baby! 🍻⚽👑

Down a man for the final 25 minutes, Charlotte FC held on to salvage a point vs a tough Western Conference Contender. Let's decode the postgame pressers!

Charlotte FC has hit a fantastic stride ahead of a massive cross-conference showdown with the big orange machine. We welcome back another old friend, Mr. Lloyd Sam, who returns to CLT after a few years away to call this one for Apple. Danny and Lloyd break down the dominant win vs Atlanta, and dive into the matchup with Houston. Plus we've got a special shoutout to the Independence who are crushing it in USL and ignited the SportsPlex with 2 goals in stoppage time vs Portland Hearts of Pine. Soccer is Ascending!

Allan Saint-Maximin tore through the defense, Idan Toklomati & Liel Abada finished off the goals, Charlotte FC brought home the 3 points in front of thousands of traveling supporters, and another beautiful chapter in the history of this rivalry was written. Danny Brams listens in to the postgame commentary from Dean Smith, Abada, and young defender Will Cleary!

The Queen City vs the Kings of the South Derby has matured into a proper MLS rivalry in all facets both on and off the soccer pitch, and who better to conversate with on the eve of the next iteration than Jessica Charman, who's life and career has been intertwined with both clubs and cities for nearly a decade now, and who's been on the mic for more Charlotte FC matches than most recently.

It's a fun reunion with one of our favorites and it's always For the Crown, Baby!

John and Danny are at Middle James Brewing in Pineville for the latest episode of Soccer City! The guys ask big questions about the squad heading into the fall stretch of the 2026 MLS season. Did Zoran do enough in the transfer window? Allan Saint-Maximin has officially made his debut. Can Dean Smith get the best out of The Crown's new star? It's For the Crown, Baby!

After an unthinkable dropping of points in Toronto, Charlotte FC finds itself in a bit of emotional distress, while Dean Smith preaches patience and appreciation of the overall performance.

Apple TV's Ian Joy has had his eye on CLT more than most in the commentary ranks lately and joins Danny Brams for an assessment of the team and an evaluation of the next challenge on the slate...and in the end Ian turns tables on Danny and asks a few questions of his own.

Fun conversation, enjoy it For the Crown, Baby!

A glorious night at the fortress got off to an early start with Brandt Bronico's 1st Minute opener. Then Liel Abada tacked on a PK shortly thereafter and the rout was on. Allan Saint-Maximin made his MLS debut at halftime and looked lively, while Pep Biel finished off a wonderful team goal to cap the scoring for the Crown.

The new Designated Player is here ready for his full MLS Debut. Let's hear what he has to say!

Everything was going great, until it wasn't. Despite looking like a favorite to win the Leagues Cup for most of the tournament so far, a missed PK and a big defensive mistake saw Charlotte FC bounced from Quarterfinal Qualification. Let's talk about it with Dean Smith & Ashley Westwood!

Dean Smith & Tyler Miller talk the Crown's quest for the Cup

John Hayes and Danny Brams are at Selwyn Pub discussing all things Charlotte FC. The guys react to The Crown going 1-1-1 during MLS' 3-game window before Leagues Cup. MLS is being flooded with soccer superstars but Zoran Krneta & Dean Smith don't think Charlotte can land one. Why not? We're still waiting for Allan St. Maximin to make his club & league debut. Where is he? Should The Crown take Leagues Cup seriously or play the kids? Charlotte is a Soccer City.