The whole gang is back together, and we sure wish it was under better circumstances. Since we last published, Charlotte FC lost two away matches against Nashville Saturday and Orlando Wednesday. That's now four straight MLS losses for the Crown. In addition to answering your questions, we asked: Why are we meddling with the defensive strategy? Is i…

Charlotte FC has been busy since our last show, losing on the road to Columbus Crew 4-2 and winning a while extra time battle with in-state rival North Carolina FC in the U.S. Open Cup. David is here – all by himself! – to break it all down and answer your questions. Questions like: Was the Columbus Crew loss as bad as it looked? Is our depth so ba…

That's one way to break a home winning streak. Charlotte FC fell to New England Revolution 1-0 in a frustrating and messy match. David and Corey get together this week to discuss: Was it a bad match for Charlotte FC? Or bad luck? What is offsides, really? Referees in general. This one in particular. Zaha's Snapchat. Everyone gets a fine! And we ans…

Not many people know Charlotte FC better than Eric Krakauer. He's been with the club since the beginning, serving as the Crown's play-by-play commentator during its inaugural season, and he's stayed close with the players, coaches and front office ever since. So he's the perfect person to bring on for our 150th show as we explore the evolution of C…

Charlotte FC earned an improbable 2-1 win over Nashville SC at Bank of America Stadium Saturday. And there's plenty to talk about: That ... unusual starting XI. Seriously though, what was with that lineup? Privett and Malanda's special connection. Zimmerman's horrific injury. Zaha taking the match by the horns. Toklomati's unreal, game-winning goal…

The road woes continue for Charlotte FC, as the Crown fell 2-0 to Colorado Rapids over the weekend. Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe use your listener questions to guide the conversation as we discuss: Why Charlotte FC hasn't performed as well away from home. The subs against Colorado. The issues with the back line against Colorado. What's going on with…

Charlotte FC General Manager Zoran Krneta joined us this week for a very special episode! In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss: Zoran's appearance in MLS' "Onside" show. Zaha coming to Charlotte. Pep Biel's performance and return to the club. The LB position. Patrick Agyemang's call up to the USMNT. The season so far. And what rule change …

What a win for the Queen City. Charlotte FC debuted the Fortress kit at home and used two quick second-half goals to take down FC Cincinnati. The goals couldn't have come at a better time for Patrick Agyemang and Liel Abada. David Gusler and special guest Matt Chantry discuss all of that, then look ahead to Saturday's match against San Jose in whic…

We know you're probably trying to forget Sunday's match, but we still need to talk about it. Charlotte FC traveled to play Inter Miami. Messi didn't play. Miami got a red card in the first half. And somehow The Crown still lost 1-0. We try to pull some bright spots out of a tough result and discuss what else we've learned about this team three matc…

That's how you do a home opener. Charlotte FC beat Atlanta United 2-0 in Bank of America Stadium and Wilfried Zaha scored his first goal for The Crown. Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the match and talk about the differences they saw this week compared to the lackluster performance in Seattle.…

It wasn't pretty, but Charlotte FC earned a point against the Sounders on a rainy night in Seattle. Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe are joined by special guest Russell Varner to discuss the bright spots from the match – like Malanda rising like a salmon for a corner kick goal – and also any worries we have about the team after the performance. We also …

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 listen…

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!⁠Sup…

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 c…

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 so…

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 sc…

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 epi…

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 Goalkee…

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…

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 pr…

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…

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 Montrea…

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 wh…

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 …

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 y…

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 pr…

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 su…

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 …

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 th…

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 + …

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 Communicati…

Nashville SC comes to town this weekend to face Charlotte FC. Matt Swift is here to preview the match, talk about the Enzo Copetti reports swirling around and predict the starting XI for Saturday's match. (Spoiler: The Mayor??)

What a bounce back in Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC felled the Portland Timbers 2-0, Nikola Petkovic scored his first MLS goal and Enzo Copetti (finally!) scored his first goal of the season. Matt Swift, David Gusler and Corey Inscoe are back to break down the entire match and answer your questions during this live episode!…

Charlotte FC returns home looking to stop a two-match losing streak. Matt Swift is here to get you ready for Saturday night's match against Portland Timbers.

Charlotte FC's unbeaten streak against New York City FC comes to an end after ... *sigh* ... a stoppage time goal gives the Pigeons a 2-1 victory. Matt Swift and David Gusler are here to break down the match, answer your questions and try to figure out what needs to happen for CLTFC to get back to its winning ways.…

Charlotte FC travels to New York City FC this weekend looking to bounce back after an ugly loss last week. Matt Swift previews the game and digs into some of the Crown's attacking stats that tell an interesting story.

Matt Swift, special guest Matt Chantry and Corey Inscoe are back to break down Charlotte FC's disappointing 3-0 loss to Minnesota United. Was this just a weird match where everything went wrong, or are their deeper issues we should be worried about? We dig into it and answer all your questions on this live episode!…

Charlotte FC hosts the Loons (whatever those are) Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Matt Swift is here to get you ready for the match against Minnesota United and shares why it's important that fans fill up the stands and get rowdy Sunday evening.

Charlotte FC beat Toronto FC 3-2 in a back-and-forth match that saw the Crown actually take advantage of the chances they created. Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the match, then Corey Inscoe joins to answer your questions about the back line, Enzo Copetti's role and ... the wave.

Charlotte FC returns to The Bank after a disappointing road loss to New England. The Crown are looking for a crucial win against Toronto FC, who you'll remember beat CLTFC 1-0 in Canada last month. Matt Swift is here with a quick breakdown of the match and a look at who is available and who is likely to start Saturday night.…

Well, that's not what we expected. Charlotte FC traveled up to a chilly and rainy Foxborough to play the last-place New England Revolution ... and lost 1-0. Matt Swift and David Gusler jumped on a live stream to break down the match, the missed opportunities and the outlook of CLTFC going forward. (Spoiler: We're still feeling pretty good.) And we …

Matt Swift is back to preview Saturday's away match between Charlotte FC and New England Revolution. Let's take a look at the Revolution so far this season and see what we expect from the Crown on Saturday.

It was a game of missed chances as Charlotte FC draws with the leaders of the East, FC Cincinnati. But Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe find a lot of reasons to feel hopeful about the Crown and the direction the team is heading this season – and it's not just because Liel Abada took the field for the first time. We recap the match, discuss what needs to…

Charlotte FC is back at the bank this weekend to take on that fake Queen City. Matt Swift breaks down the Crown's match against FC Cincinnati.

Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe are celebrating another Charlotte FC home win with a live show! They break down CLTFC's 2-0 win over Columbus Crew and go deep into one of the weirdest first halves of soccer we've ever seen. (Did Derrick Jones deserve a red card? How did Brecht Dejaegere miss that shot? What happened on that penalty? Why did the kick of…