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MLS Legend Bradley Wright-Phillips returns to the show to break down a Win-Or-Go-Home Game 3 between Charlotte FC and NYC FC in Round 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs. BWP gives his takes on Wilfried Zaha's mercurial style, Idan Toklomati's slowdown in production, Kristijan Kahlina's heroic shootout performance in Game 2, Adilson Malanda's final few matches with the club, and more!

The soccer broadcasting Rookie of the Year returns to the show ahead of Charlotte FC's must-win match vs the Supporters Shield-winning Philadelphia Union. Dax breaks down why Wilfried Zaha, Idan Toklomati, and Kristijan Kahlina will be critical to the Crown's playoff hopes, why it's so important to get homefield advantage when chasing the MLS Cup, and how to hit the mental reset button when enteri...

Home field advantage and a trip to the CONCACAF Champions Cup is on for Charlotte FC on MLS Decision Day. John Hayes and Danny Brams discuss how The Crown will only go as far as Wilfried Zaha and Idan Toklomati take them! It's #forthecrown baby!

Charlotte FC's historic win streak ended on a dreary morning in a baseball stadium. How will the squad keep that disappointment from derailing the playoff positioning train? Kaylyn Kyle from Apple MLS Season Pass makes a return visit to the show to explain why Charlotte isn't looking to bounce back so much as they are looking to make a statement. Bringing back some positivity after a tough loss is...

With Charlotte FC on the verge of 10 wins in a row which would set a record for longest win streak in Major League Soccer History, we've called in a big gun. MLS Legend Sacha Klejstan joins us from the Apple MLS Season Pass crew to preview the Crown's Saturday Afternoon Showdown in New York City, and brag on the skills of Idan Toklomati, the leadership of Wilfried Zaha, and the culture created by...

John Hayes makes his debut on Decoding the Presser! Dean Smith talks about Charlotte FC's MLS record win streak, The Crown's trophy hunt, star striker Idan Toklomati & the trip to the Bronx this weekend for a high-stakes matchup vs. NYCFC

Even the GOAT, Lionel Messi, couldn’t derail Charlotte FC’s unstoppable run! The Crown rolled to a 3–0 win thanks to Idan Toklomati’s stunning hat trick , tying the Seattle Sounders’ MLS record with nine straight victories . John Hayes and Danny Brams break it all down, with special guest Matt Geslin joining to share his behind-the-lens view of the action.

A massive matchup calls for a massive guest and we couldn't be happier to welcome longtime analyst Warren Barton to the show to break down Charlotte FC's chase for win streak history against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. Warren identifies a few keys to the match that should allow the Crown to find some joy, especially with an inspiring attitude from Wilfried Zaha headed into the match, and a promi...

John and Danny have the build up for the biggest game of the season vs. Inter Miami. What's on the line? The MLS record of 9 straight wins and The Crown's playoff home field advantage hopes. Dean Smith and Luis Suarez are both suspended for the match...for very different reasons. Can The Crown get it done? Watch the show and subscribe to our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/-kdLez8dygQ

It's getting real for Charlotte FC with just 7 matches left in the MLS regular season and still needing to solidify a playoff berth. One way to do that would be continuing the 6-match win streak the Crown currently sits on, and some incoming transfers should help the cause of keeping the form we saw in a 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake. That victory was definitely helped with an epic, tone-setting cor...

Archie, Archie Archie...Oi! Oi!! Oi!!! 20-year-old Australian striker Archie Goodwin has arrived in the Queen City brimming with confidence, looking to win a starting job, and flashing a brilliant smile. The A-League golden boot winner from last season met the Charlotte media and shared details on turning pro as an early teenager, growing up a Liverpool fan, and keeping his mum busy as the oldest...

Charlotte FC has a new left back who's already enjoying the Southern Hospitality after traveling to the Carolinas from his native UK. Danny Brams is here to break down what Harry Toffolo had to say in his introductory press conference, and also has some bonus content with Tim Ream previewing The Crown's upcoming match vs Real Salt Lake. It's the reaction to the reaction to the reaction and it's al...

Charlotte FC has won 5 straight games for the first time in club history. John and Danny are at Dom's dive bar!

Despite 3 wins in a row (and 4 unbeaten on the spin!) there remains zero margin for error for Charlotte FC this weekend at home to face Toronto in the final MLS match before Leagues Cup begins. Dean Smith talked about momentum and mentality and DannyBrams is here to listen to everything the Gaffer had to say, and react to it. The British-isms abound as we break down exactly how the Crown is feelin...

John and Danny are on the patio at Triple C to catch up about all things soccer in Charlotte over crafty pints. Charlotte FC has won 3 games on the spin & Pep Biel is orchestrating the campaign. Idan Toklomati has filled in admirably for the departing Patrick Agyemang. Should Zoran Krneta sign another striker? The MLS summer transfer window is officially open.

With 2000+ away supporters turning Mercedes Benz Stadium into a virtual home game (again) for Charlotte FC, The Crown delivered in a must-win match vs Atlanta United. But it wasn't easy! Goals by Toklomati, Zaha, and Biel helped turn around a 1-0 halftime deficit, and Charlotte also successfully defended a one-goal lead through 8 minutes of stoppage time. DannyBrams is here to listen to what the G...

All margin for error has evaporated for Charlotte FC, it's time to start getting points in bunches or else watch the season spiral down the drain. Dean Smith says "stupid mistakes" are the culprit for the Crown's continuing struggles, and has vowed to fix it...all while re-tooling the team's attack on the fly due to the imminent departure of Patrick Agyemang. Kyndra de St. Aubin of Apple MLS Seaso...

It's been an ugly stretch for Charlotte FC but the signs of life shown in the 2nd Half vs Chicago offer hope that the Crown is ready to rebound! Apple TV's Andrew Wiebe joins Danny Brams to dissect the defensive woes that plagued Dean Smith's club during their June Swoon, take a well-deserved victory lap for spotting Patrick Agyemang's talent before anyone else did, and share some stories and cher...

In Plastic Performances , John Hayes and Danny Brams confront the team’s inconsistent identity, dissect key moments from the last two crushing losses vs. Kansas City and Chicago, and ask hard questions about mentality, leadership, and tactics. Is Deano on the hot seat? What is Patrick Agyemang's real transfer value? Should Westwood move forward into an attacking role? It's For the Crown, baby!

Danny and John tape a special episode whilst on the road after sitting on Managers Row at Subaru Park for Charlotte FC’s 2-1 loss to Philadelphia. It's an unfiltered ride home full of lane changes—Zaha played the villain to perfection (and celebrated like it), Deano put on a sideline show of his own, and the Philly fan experience was… something else. The guys also take a hard look at life without...

Apple MLS Season Pass Analyst Calen Carr joins DannyBrams for some talk about the shifting identities of Charlotte FC this year, how The Crown stacks up in the Eastern Confernnce Playoff Chase, and most immediately: How to get three points on the road vs one of MLS's elite clubs, the Philadelphia Union! It's For the Crown, Baby!

Recorded live from Dom's Dive Bar during the heat of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, John Hayes and Danny Brams dive deep into Charlotte FC's rollercoaster first half of the season. From Patrick Agyemang’s breakout performances to Dean Smith’s evolving tactics and Wilfried Zaha's impact. Plus, an uncomfortable conversation about The Captain Ashley Westwood. The duo bring their signature banter...

Apple TV's Neil Sika returns to the show after calling The Crown's midweek loss to the Red Bulls and ahead of a game in Toronto that appears to be a must-win as Charlotte FC looks to shake off its "May Miasma." DannyBrams & Neil break down why the Charlotte defense has failed to live up to the great standard set earlier this season, delve into the position battle on the right wing between Liel...

Apple TV's Tony Husband returns to the show ahead of the Charlotte-Nashville Showdown that he'll be in the booth for on Saturday Night. Danny Brams talks with Tony about Wilfried Zaha's adjustment to MLS, Charlotte's back line depth in the wake of several injuries, the addition of Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty to the squad, and the fine form that Nashville has found ahead of this massive match. It's for...

BWP is Back for his second appearance on CSS! The MLS Legend joins DannyBrams to get into the ups and downs of Wilfried Zaha so far in the 2025 Season and what it's like to adjust to the league when coming over from a career in England. They also talk about the stakes for Charlotte in the MLS Eastern conference ahead of a road trip to Columbus without Pep Biel, and a major fixture crunch in the mo...