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Soccer City
by Soccer City
Two supporters and media pros talk Charlotte as a Soccer City. John Hayes and Daniel Bramlette aka Brams tell fan stories & pay tribute to the Carolinas' best brews. Each episode feels like trading tales over pints at the pub, pour yourself a glass and enjoy!
Episodes
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Iced at Home | Coffee Cast
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...
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Action Man! Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire Preview w/ Andrew Wiebe
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...
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The Crown in the Nook
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...
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Be Brave! Jessica Charman Previews Charlotte FC @ DC United
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...
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Patron Saint of Charlotte FC
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...
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If You Can't Win, Don't Lose! | Decoding the Draw vs Houston Dynamo
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!
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Hello, Houston! Charlotte FC vs Dynamo Preview with Lloyd Sam from Apple TV
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…
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Maximum Power! | Decoding Charlotte FC's Derby Day Demolition of Atlanta United
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...
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Royal Rivalry! Jessica Charman talks Charlotte vs Atlanta
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...
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The Man in the Middle
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...
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Emotional Rescue | Charlotte FC vs DC United Preview w/ Ian Joy
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…
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Crushing the Crew - Charlotte FC Steamrolls Columbus in Return to MLS Play
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...
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Allan Saint-Maximin Joins Charlotte FC | Decoding the Presser LIVE
The new Designated Player is here ready for his full MLS Debut. Let's hear what he has to say!
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Charlotte FC Whiffs Leagues Cup Golden Opportunity | Decoding the Presser
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!
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Charlotte FC vs Atlas Leagues Cup Preview | Decoding the Presser LIVE
Dean Smith & Tyler Miller talk the Crown's quest for the Cup
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Superstar League?
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...
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Charlotte FC @ Chicago Fire Preview w/ Francisco X. Rivera
We're slowly cranking this thing back up after an extended World Cup hiatus, and we begin by welcoming Apple TV's Francisco X. Rivera to Soccer City to preview a massive matchup with the Chicago Fire this weekend. We'll talk about replacing the newly-departed Kerwin Vargas, why Chicago brought in...
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Championship Mentality for Carolina Ascent & Coach Philip Poole
Why mess with a good thing, right? With one more win to go for a USL Super League Championship, Carolina Ascent Coach Philip Poole makes his fourth visit to Soccer City to share some insight on how his team got to this title match, and how they plan to win it. You'll gain a lot from his focus on...
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Major Momentum! Charlotte FC Hits High Note Before World Cup Break
Idan Toklomati's fancy footwork finished off a nice team goal and 10-man Charlotte FC held on thanks to Kahlina denying Carles Gil's Free Kick. It was the perfect way to head into the extended summer break as the World Cup takes center stage. The win also served as Wilfried Zaha's farewell match…
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Carolina Ascent Go All Out for 2026 Finale!
The Carolina Ascent are unbeaten in 10 matches with one game left in the regular season, and they have a massive party planned at ALMS for the occasion. Fullback Jill Aguilera and Coach Philip Poole pop into Soccer City to talk about the win streak, the club's growth in Year 2, the mindset going...
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The Crown Goes Down to NYC | Decoding the Postgame Pressers
A lifeless effort from Charlotte FC saw the Crown go down 1-0 at home to NYC FC. What's gone wrong with this club in 2026? Is it just the regular ups and downs of a season? Or is there a deeper rot settling into the locker room? DannyBrams searches for those answers by digging into the postgame...
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Carolina Ascent Haven't Lost in 3 Months!
The hottest team in Soccer City is the Carolina Ascent, unbeaten in 9 straight matches with just two games left in the regular season before their USL Super League Championship chase hits the playoffs. Leading goalscorer Rylee Baisden stops by Soccer City for a chat with Danny Brams about what's...
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Lyin' Eyes: Goals & Gaslighting as Charlotte FC Crashes Out vs Orlando City
The assignment was simple, the understanding was...lacking. Charlotte FC traveled to a nearly empty stadium on a Wednesday night and fell flat on their faces vs the worst team in the MLS Eastern Conference, shipping 4 goals to Orlando City and creating a universe of questions around the club's...
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Charlotte FC @ NYC FC | Jillian Sakovits visits Soccer City!
Charlotte FC's 2026 campaign hits the road, and Special Guest Jillian Sakovits says there's only one thing they should be focused on for this trip to New York City: Revenge! The Apple TV host and reporter makes her Soccer City debut to preview a massive matchup this weekend, and also gets into…
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Charlotte Derby + Zaha's future with CLTFC
The match we've waited years for is finally just days away...are you ready for it? Hayes & Brams are here to prepare you for Charlotte FC vs Charlotte Independence in the Open Cup Round of 32, and they're joined by very special guest Clay Dimick, captain of the Jacks! Along with previewing the…
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Red-Hot Crown Welcomes Nash Showdown | Ross Smith of Apple TV Visits!
2026 Vibes are STRONG in Soccer City as the first-ever Charlotte Derby has been confirmed for the US Open Cup Round of 32, while The Crown rides high on the wings of a wonderful winner from Wilf that secured 3 points last time out at The Fortress. Now, ahead of a titanic showdown vs Nashville,...
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Is Charlotte Sexy?
John & Danny react to Dean Smith's comments about Charlotte not being sexy enough to attract top players in Europe. GM Zoran Krneta echoed that statement in an interview with Backheeled. It's matchweek 6 and struggling Philadelphia Union is coming to the Queen City. Plus, the USMNT is in action...
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No Sleeves Needed! | Tyler Lussi from Red-Hot Carolina Ascent Visits Soccer City
The Carolina Ascent are on a 4-match winning streak and they've picked a perfect time to get hot with the season hitting its stretch run. Fueling their recent success has been the stellar play of winger Tyler Lussi, who's scored twice in fine fashion during the streak and shown off her signature...
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Super SIX! Charlotte Rocks the Red Bulls to Sleep
John & Danny revel in a historic night at the Fortress where Charlotte FC dropped SIX goals on rival Red Bulls 6-1. WATCH on the Soccer City YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/fwTPKJ7NVtY?si=RdwWfKgaBIp7Nv9O
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Wilfried Zaha: Most Fouled Footballer On Earth
The only way they can stop him is to foul him, and he's had enough. With support from the gaffer Dean Smith, Wilf Zaha is mad as hell, and he's not gonna take it anymore! We dive in to the fiery comments.
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The Messi Stopper
We brought back the Messi Stopper ahead of Charlotte FC's showdown vs Inter Miami this weekend, and dive deep into what to make of the Crown three matches into the 2026 MLS Season. Dax dishes on what it's like to play for a pragmatic English manager, why Pep Biel is Charlotte's best player, and…
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Don't Panic! | Kevin Egan Preaches Patience Despite Rocky Start
One of our absolute faves returns to Soccer City for the first time this season! Apple TV host Kevin Egan has seen Charlotte FC get 1 goal and 0 points from 2 games in 2026...but he's not pushing the panic button yet! Kev gives DannyBrams some reassurance about Wilfried Zaha's contract situation,...
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Climbing Towards the Climax - Carolina Ascent Push for the Playoffs
Don't look now but Charlotte's only professional women's sports team is in playoff position with just 10 games left to go in the USL Super League Season. Coach Phillip Poole and newly-signed Striker Ava Cook take a trip to Soccer City to talk about Year 2 in the brand new league, adapting to...
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California Screamin' - Embarrassing 3-0 Loss at LA Galaxy
It's the Morning After a dismal performance by Charlotte FC...so why is Johnny Hayes smiling?? Get your a.m. coffee (or bourbon!) and hang with John & Danny Brams as they look back at the tough loss, resetting expectations for the season, and most importantly...who to blame! Dean Smith and Ashley...
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Let's Kick Off The Season! | Apple TV's Andrew Wiebe Visits Soccer City
With just a few days to go before Charlotte FC kicks off the 2026 MLS season for the entire league out in St. Louis, we welcome back Andrew Wiebe to Soccer City! While he freely admits that preseason prognostication is a fool's game in this league, Andrew does offer up some tasty takes on how…
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The 2026 Campaign | Szn Preview
Welcome to the 2026 Charlotte FC Campaign! John Hayes and Danny Brams get you set for the Charlotte FC's 5th MLS season. 4:45 - Frosty First Steps 9:00 - Long March Home 14:45 - All Quiet on the Eastern Front 21:00 - World Cup Break 25:50 - Riding Out vs. Rivals 33:10 - Strange Days 36:54 - The...
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Zaha Returns for Superstar 2nd Season at Charlotte FC | Decoding the Presser LIVE
Wilfried Zaha met the media with just a handful of weeks to go before the 2026 MLS season kicks off. Danny Brams fires up the ol' Livestream to break down what he heard from the superstar winger looking to take The Crown to it's best finish ever in season five as a franchise.
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Luca de la Torre Scouting Report | Charlotte FC's New Midfield Maestro
Charlotte FC's biggest signing of the offseason (so far?) is versatile midfielder Luca de la Torre, a veteran of Fulham, Celta Vigo, the USMNT, and most recently, San Diego FC. Danny Brams sits down with Tony Sanchez from SanDiego.futbol for inside info on what kind of player CLT fans can expect…
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Ashley Westwood Meets Media - 2026 Charlotte FC Season Kickoff | Decoding the Presser
It may've been freezing cold out but that didn't stop Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood from his appointed rounds meeting with local journalists and podcasters as the Crown opens its 2026 campaign. Westy gave insight into his mindset on season goals, replacing Adilson Malanda, and welcoming…
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Charlotte FC Back for 2026! | Dean Smith Decoding the Presser
The Crown is back, Baby! Charlotte FC is set to open its 5th season as a franchise with higher hopes than ever, but plenty of questions to be answered. Our first CSS episode of 2026 is a Decoding the Presser special that sees Danny Brams reunited with his main man Deano breaking down everything...
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On Tap: 2025 Review, Roster Moves & MLS Changes
John and Danny have fresh pints of Guinness at Goldies in LoSo! The guys review Charlotte FC's 2025 campaign, debate roster decisions, react to the 2026 schedule and discuss significant changes to MLS in the future.
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Season Ends With MLS Cup Loss vs NYC FC | Decoding the Presser
It was a fiasco at the Fortress as Charlotte FC failed to capitalize on a dominant performance, and conceded 3 counterattack goals to NYC FC in Game 3 of their MLS Cup 1st Round Series...and now the Crown's 2025 season is over. DannyBrams checks in on a groggy morning after to decode what Dean...
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Decider on Mint Street - BWP Joins for Charlotte FC vs NYC FC Game 3 Preview
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...
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Decision Day Preview with Dax McCarty of Apple MLS Season Pass
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…
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MLS Decision Day: Charlotte FC's Path to the Cup
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!
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Bounceback Game? or Statement Game? | Kaylyn Kyle returns to the show!
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…
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Charlotte FC Chasing Win Streak History in NYC | Sacha Klejstan Joins Show!
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,...
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Decoding the Presser: Dean Smith ahead of NYCFC
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
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9 WINS IN A ROW!
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…
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Why Charlotte FC Will Beat Inter Miami | Warren Barton Joins the Show!
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…
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Two supporters and media pros talk Charlotte as a Soccer City. John Hayes and Daniel Bramlette aka Brams tell fan stories & pay tribute to the Carolinas' best brews. Each episode feels like trading tales over pints at the pub, pour yourself a glass and enjoy!
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