Mint City Soccer Show

MLS soccer is back! The 2025 Charlotte FC season kicks off this Saturday in Seattle. Matt Swift and David Gusler are joined by Vaughn Pollman to discuss all that we learned during the preseason, predict how the Crown will fare this year and look specifically at Saturday's match at Seattle Sounders. Stay tuned to the end as we answer all your listener questions!

The whole gang is back together to talk about Charlotte FC's preseason matches against LA Galaxy and Phoenix Rising, the recently announced Leagues Cup schedule and Wednesday's Kit Reveal party. We also take your questions about the roster as we get closer to the start of the season. Also, we've launched a new way you can connect with the show! ⁠Support us on Patreon⁠ for just a few bu...

As the preseason rolls on, David and Corey return this week to recap a match against North Carolina FC, preview Charlotte FC's trip to Coachella, discuss the breaking news about Charlotte FC stopping the search for a Chief Business Officer and look at the Crown's options at LB/RB with Joao Pedro leaving on loan. Also, we've launched a new way you can connect with the show! Support us o...

In the first episode of the New Year, David and Corey recap Charlotte FC's exciting offseason player moves, discuss at how the Crown looks in preseason matches, reflect on Patrick Agyemang's glorious winter and share opinions on the leaked new CLTFC kit.

We're back for the final episode of 2024 and we have some feelings about the front office moves we've seen from Tepper Sports & Entertainment the past few weeks. Specifically, how these changes affect Charlotte FC and what they may say about the focus of the organization. Agree? Disagree? We want to hear from you. Hit us up in the comments or on social! And we hope everyone has a Happy New Yea...

The 2025 Charlotte FC and MLS schedule came out this week, so Matt and Corey took a look at the road ahead for the Crown. We break down some of the bigger matches, interesting away days and an especially difficult stretch of road games in the middle of the season. And we answer a listener question about egg nog. You can see the full Charlotte FC schedule here . This episode is sponsored by our fri...

Now that we've had some time to reflect on the premature end of Charlotte FC's season, we invited super guests Vaughn Pollman and Russell Varner to join Matt Swift and David Gusler to answer your many questions about this season, the offseason and beyond. We cover everything from our favorite moments to player moves to team giveaway ideas. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped ! Ge...

David and Corey are back, and it's time to reflect. Since we last talked, Charlotte FC won its first home playoff match (yes, they won) but then lost Game 3 of the series with Orlando in heartbreaking fashion. We talk about those matches and reflect quickly on the season as a whole. But first! Some good news: Kristijan Kahlina was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year! This episode is sponsored by our...

Charlotte FC travels to Florida Sunday night to open its first-round playoff series against Orlando City. Matt, David and Corey reminisce on the season finale win over D.C. United, get you ready for the match in Orlando and answer all your questions. Or at least most of them. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped ! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code corndog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MANS...

Matt, David and Corey are back in the virtual studio to break down Charlotte FC's incredible recent run of form that has the team bound for a first round playoff series. We discuss what's working, make some predictions and talk or way too long about Walter's. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped ! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code corndog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MANSCAPED.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠!

Finally! Finally, Charlotte FC fans saw the new attacking pieces click together and put on a show in a 4-0 win over New England Revolution. David Gusler and Corey Inscoe talk about Dean Smith's lineup tweaks, discuss player performances and new contracts, and answer your listener questions. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped ! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code corn...

Matt, David and Corey are back in the studio to gear up for a huge week for Charlotte FC and its playoff chances. We did things a little different this week, spending almost the entire show answers all of your wonderful listener questions about roster moves, tactics and ... peach cobbler. We also look ahead to Saturday's crucial match at CF Montreal. This episode is sponsored by our friends at...

Charlotte FC hosts That City at Bank of America Stadium Saturday. David Gusler is here to break down the match, let you know what to expect, and offer his prediction for the final score. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped ! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code corndog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MANSCAPED.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠!

It's match week and we're back with a very special guest: Charlotte FC General Manager Zoran Krneta. Zoran returns to the show to break down the latest transfer window, including his frantic week in London. We talk about the players we have coming in this summer, the success the team has had so far this season and get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes in to making a deal on deadline. T...

Charlotte FC finally made it official with U.S. Men's National Team and Fulham CB Tim Ream, and some of us are more excited than others! Our British-American Correspondent, Matt Chantry, joined Matt Swift and David Gusler to discuss the news, what to expect from Ream as a player and how he fits in with the current roster.

Charlotte FC beat Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup action this week! Well, kind of. They won a penalty shootout and got two points. But still! It's (kind of) a win! Matt, David and Corey return to talk about this match and the forgettable one against Philadelphia. Topics include: David Bingham channeling his inner Kristijan Kahlina. The wild atmosphere in the stadium. What's going on in the summer...

Matt, David and Corey are all back together to talk about Charlotte FC's massive 3-1 road win over league-leading FC Cincinnati. We also talk about some tricky lineup situations coming up this week, discuss Karol Swiderski's role when he returns and get a little heated talking about what happens if/when Tim Ream joins the squad. And we answer all your questions live!

Matt Swift is also back after his trip to Ireland to talk all things Taylor Swift – and Charlotte FC. Matt and David Gusler break down the recent results – losses against Inter Miami and Houston Dynamo – and also discuss the impact of Karol Swiderski rejoining the Crown.

We're back after a huge seven-point week for Charlotte FC. David and Corey take you through the 2-0 away win at Philadelphia Union, discuss the team's position on the table, look at some intriguing stats and answer your questions, including a controversial one about peanut butter.

We're sneaking in with a quick episode this week. Matt Swift takes a look back at Charlotte FC's 2-2 draw with Orlando City Wednesday and looks ahead to Saturday's away match against Philadelphia Union. We'll be back with a full episode next week, we promise. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped ! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code corndog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MANSCAPED...

Charlotte FC and more than 2,000 supporters went down to Georgia and came back with a big rivalry win. Charlotte FC beat that city 3-2 with the help of an own goal and a brace by Liel Abada. Matt and David are back on the show this week to discuss the win and answer your questions – and Corey has a special surprise to open the show. (The special surprise was created with the help of ChatGPT made w...

Another busy week for Charlotte FC and the results ... were a mixed bag. After a scoreless draw with Philadelphia Union Saturday, the Crown traveled up to New Jersey and gave up three goals late in the second half against New York Red Bulls. We break down both matches, and take a look at the very interesting Karol Swiderski news that came out this week. This episode is sponsored by our friends at...

Kristijan Kahlina saves us again! He made two massive saves in the final moments of Charlotte FC's draw with LA Galaxy Saturday night. David Gusler and guest host Donny Embleton (aka Fat Bird) break down the scoreless draw and Charlotte FC's recent run of form. Then we have a special guest, Philadelphia's own José Nuñez, on in the second half of the show to preview Charlotte's upco...

We have a jam-packed live show for you this week! Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the Charlotte FC wins over Nashville and Chicago and look ahead to this weekend's home match against LA Galaxy. Then we answer your questions and tell you about our favorite planets. And, believe it or not, this episode is sponsored by Manscaped ! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code corndog at MANS...

We'll be back to break down Charlotte FC's big home win soon, but first we have a super special episode. Charlotte FC recently released its Community Impact Report , detailing all of the amazing work the club has done this year off the pitch and in the community. Dustin Swinehart , Director of Community Engagment, and Karely Avila , Senior Communications Coordinator, joined Matt Swift to t...