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A dominant performance by the Crown in a 3-0 win over DC and even tho one of our hosts was pulled out to the Rocky Mountains on a work trip, and the other nearly passed out from the heat inside the Keep, we still managed to find out a way to crank out an instant reaction episode! From Quinn McNeil's MOTM performance (and new nickname!) to Karol Swiderski getting back on the scoresheet to some trul...

John Hayes and Danny Brams preview Saturday night's match vs. Columbus at The Keep. The guys scout the opponent, predict the outcome and look forward to three matches in eight days in the Queen City. Plus, the latest transfer window updates and a ticket giveaway!

John Hayes, Danny Brams and TFOS react to Charlotte FC's 4-0 loss at Toronto. Is the worst loss in club history an outlier or a sign of things to come? The Crown has given up seven goals in the last 90 minutes of MLS play. What happened to the strong defensive unit? Is the club going to sign anyone during the summer window? Interim manager Christian Lattanzio is starting to get criticism from the...

Charlotte FC beats Chelsea Football Club thanks to a dream debut by 16-year-old homegrown academy player Brian Romero. The guys discuss their takeaways from the match and debate what type of impact this positive result could have on the remainder of the season. Plus, John Hayes and Danny Brams preview Saturday night's match vs. Toronto and answer listener questions.

It is a time of great joy in the Charlotte fanbase. A 4-goal romp over Nashville has the Club looking optimistically toward the playoff chase and on the verge of our first-ever three-match win streak. All we need to do is go down to Miami and take care of business, and the gaffer Christian Lattanzio seems to have settled on a starting XI he's comfortable with. With Hayes still living his St. Andre...

With Hayes out of the country, Brams welcomes a very special guest to the show, WFNZ's Will Palaszczuk, the radio voice of Charlotte FC! Will shares some insider perspective on the biggest win in our young club's history, the 4-1 romp over Nashville at a raucous BOA Stadium. CRAFT Taproom is the setting as we share some memories and break down some takes on what made Charlotte so fun to watch on S...

John Hayes and Danny Brams are at Triple C Brewing Co. to hand out the 'Golden Boy of the Match' award after a historic road win at Houston. A weekend of MLS results mean the Crown are in a much better spot on the table compared to Friday morning after the Austin loss. The polish duo of Karol Swiderksi and Kamil Jozwiak finally linked up in the box and forced a Houston own goal. Andre Shinyashiki...

John Hayes and Danny Brams are back for a short episode during a short matchweek! They give their thoughts on the loss vs. Montreal and Thursday's match vs. Austin. Christian Lattanzio doesn't update the status of the squad at today's press conference. Plus, where should Karol Swiderski be playing on the pitch?

John Hayes and Danny Brams have the latest on Charlotte FC. Interim Manager Christian Lattanzio was at the microphone, key players are back in training and the club is still searching for its first road point. Who is in the projected XI? What are realistic expectations for the match? It's time to separate from the bottom.

John Hayes, Danny Brams and Matt Geslin discuss Charlotte FC's draw at Columbus. Was Christian Lattanzio's decision to settle for a road point the right one? The guys discuss player ratings, substitutions, crown the "Golden Boy of the Match" and celebrate the full 90. How do Lattanzio's tactics compare to MAR's two games into his tenure as interim boss? What is Alan Franco's future in Charlotte? L...

We're back with a big one after Charlotte's impressive home win over NYRB in the first match of the Christian Lattanzio Era. John and Danny make their way to Burial Beer Company - one of Plaza Midwood's newest rooftop hotspots - to tell some stories about the win (and the epically sweltering day in the Queen City). Spoiler alert: The Surf Wax IPA did the trick! It's also a history-making day for M...

John Hayes and Danny Brams are back in person at one of their favorite Queen City breweries. The guys discuss Christian Fuchs' press conference, the new Christian Lattanzio era and preview Saturday's rematch with New York Red Bulls. Plus, the guys answer questions from TFOS!

John Hayes and Danny Brams go inside the power struggle on Mint Street. Sporting Director Zoran Krneta and a number of disgruntled players have ousted Head Coach Miguel Angel Ramirez in a high stakes "Game of Thrones". MAR is already getting contacted by clubs in South America and Europe because outsiders consider his job done in Charlotte a success. What really happened to get us to this point so...

John Hayes and Danny Brams discuss and react to the breaking news that Charlotte FC has fired Head Coach Miguel Angel Ramirez.

John Hayes and Danny Brams react to Charlotte FC crashing out of the US Open Cup match. Despite the loss, MAR said he was as proud of the squad as he's been all season. The guys shine a microscope on DP Kamil Jozwiak. When will we see his best? Plus, previews and predictions for Sunday night's match at Seattle.

Charlotte FC leaves it late but beats Vancouver thanks to an 85th minute winner from 'The Bouncer' Danny Rios. John Hayes and Danny Brams discuss the performance, rate the players and answer listener questions. Plus, CLTFC will face New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night in the US Open Cup with a trip to the quarterfinals on the line. Always the Cup!

John Hayes & Danny Brams react to Charlotte FC being last in MLS total salary. Is the club being ambitious enough? Sporting Director Zoran Krneta gave a rare interview this week. The guys read between the tea leaves. Plus, a preview of Sunday night's home match vs. Vancouver.

Charlotte FC looked better than ever in a 5-1 US Open Cup win over Richmond Kickers...now the real work begins with Montreal coming to town having not lost a game since mid-March. Does Charlotte have what it takes to end that streak? A newly-crystallizing Starting XI might make the difference...and if that doesn't work we'll count on the Mint Street End to do it. After some game breakdown we'll ha...

John Hayes and Danny Brams react to Charlotte FC's 1-0 win vs. Inter Miami on Saturday in the QC. Andre Shinyashiki marked the occasion with a debut goal. The guys give their "Golden Boy" of the match award as they record on the patio at Triple C Brewing Company. The Crown's US Open Cup Campaign continues on Wednesday vs. Richmond & the squad is back on the pitch in Charlotte Saturday night vs...

Yet more firsts in the history of our young show...first time at Birdsong Tap House in NoDa and first time we've called in a backup for one of our hosts! Matt Geslin fills in admirably for John Hayes and joins Danny Brams to talk about CLT FC's new signings, front-office departures, and return home to the BOA. Three points are a must with a wounded InterMiami coming to town, but each man on the mi...

John Hayes and Danny Brams are at The Vintage Whiskey & Cigar Bar in South End. The guys discuss Charlotte FC's embarrassing first half vs. Orlando SC & the fight back into the game in the second half. Christian Fuchs gave a brutally honest assessment of the team's performance post match. Two new incoming players should be announced this week. Plus, Danny Brams recaps his weekend in Orland...

John Hayes and Danny Brams are on the patio at Sir Edmond Halley's pub soaking in the good vibes after Charlotte FC's first nil-nil draw and road point. Could it have been three points? Definitely. Should it have been three points? Maybe. Danny is headed to Orlando this weekend to see the Crown's fourth and final game of this road stretch. Is it a must win? For the Crown, baby.

Things got a little more tense in Greenville than expected but CLT is on to the Round of 32 in the US Open Cup. Some Triumph fans impressed us but others left a bad taste in the mouth. We'll break that down along with the action on the field, then project the XI for the Club's first big trip out west to face Colorado Rapids, a 2021 MLS Playoff team who might present our best chance for a first roa...

John Hayes and Danny Brams discuss Miguel Angel Ramirez' commentary on Charlotte FC's first ever US Open Cup match. The guys give their final thoughts on Saturday night's 2-1 loss at New England and rank their top three podcast locations after a memorable show at Heist Brewery in NODA.

John Hayes and Danny Brams are at Middle James Brewing for a lunch beer on Thursday where the guys discuss Charlotte FC's match at New England on Saturday night. It's another revenge game early in the season, this time for the opponent. The guys debate a projected XI and tactical formation. Will the squad stay on the front foot? The guys officially have their US Open Cup tickets. Plus, thoughts on...