The Crown Cast

Today the Crown Cast is joined by Josh to talk big money and squad signing hopes before turning our attention to the World Cup Semi-Finals.

In this International episode the cast turns the pitch on its side to address the team in regards to the infamous 5 lanes of attack. World cup discussions follow as all three host nations fall out in the same round.

Its a defensive challenge for the Crown Cast as they take a look at Charlotte FC's back line.

Charlotte FC is an incomplete team across all of its lines but the one part of the pitch with the greatest struggles has always been the midfield. Andrew and Logan break it down in this weeks episode of the Crown Cast.

Allan Saint-Maximin was a player who's data originally seemed like a bad fit for the state of Charlotte FC, but does the story change if the role of the player does?

Recorded on 5/23/2026. This special edition episode is a sneak preview behind the curtain of the Crown Cast's Patreon. With special thanks to our supporters.

As the first half of the 2026 season comes to a close, Gradient releases a string of new athletic data that we REALLY need to talk about.

Its a match against a terrible Toronto team but when the spaces get bigger a few of Charlotte FC's personalities finally emerge.

After some significant editing problems we hope you enjoy a Wednesday show recorded on Thursday to cover both the NYCFC and Cincinnati matches.

The result against New England requires a scathing discussion about the referee but a spark of something new was seen at a time that Charlotte FC needed to show signs of life.

The losses are beginning to pile up and the excuses are looking thinner with each match for Charlotte FC. Things are looking... precarious.

Charlotte FC pulls out a win in random baseball stadium in NY as a shuffling in the midfield changes the dynamic.

In a slew of strange games it was always a matter of time before the pendulum would swing back against Charlotte FC, and a 2-1 loss to Nashville feels like the where the swing may have started.

Glory and ruin are two sides of the same coin, and a chaotic performance against Philadelphia reminds us all that charlottes coin is still in the air.

Its a little early and little wild but a strange opening to the 2026 season has the cast resetting a few expectations.

In this bonus interview of the Crown Cast, Logan sits down with Charlotte FC's Head of Analytics and Scouting Coordinator to learn more about the practices of the club, how modern football data is evolving, and the relationship between the analytics side and the coaching side of the club.

(Update!!! Apologies for the upload issue where the show was playing a previous episode. Hopefully this should be fixed on all players.) A 6-1 win over RBNY in the bank means the cast is joined by OG host of the show Euan to talk about all of the ways this result was a data based wildcard.

We at the Crown Cast are proud to introduce Dash Men's Grooming as a sponsor for 2026!! Join us as we chat with the local business owners as we talk about their project and how they came to be a part of the show.

Slated as one of the biggest nights of the season the home match between Charlotte FC and Inter Miami had all the atmosphere but may have been lacking a touch of class.

Charlotte FC's home opener for 2026 proves to be anything but boring as drama, red cards, and goals abound.

Its a tough loss in LA with a performance that saw a slew of halftime changes to nail some colors to the mast. Its clear that the route ahead in 2026 for Charlotte is going to be a rough one, and in times like these Logan likes to remember the basic lessons from the teacher that inspired him.

Week one of the 2026 season sees a draw on the road for Charlotte FC vs. St. Louis. While the points are shared its clear early on that there are hills to climb for the crown to stabilize into the season.

The first week of the season is upon us and the vibes are rolling in! Charlotte FC resigns Idan Toklomati to a long term deal, the prep phase is over, and St. Louis sits just around the corner. As the starting bell begins to sound the cast gets together to make a slew of (mostly baseless) way too early predictions for the season.

The preseason matches are coming fast and the hype train is officially rolling. With kit releases, injury lists, and matches to discuss the cast has plenty to talk about.

Charlotte FC plays another pre-season friendly and although Pep Biel finds the back of the net the real discussions are found on the team sheet.

Charlotte FC have played the first media available friendly, and there are quite a few nuggets of information that can be gleamed. While the actions on the pitch look free and connected. The press conference with Wilfred Zaha show him as looking anything but.

As news of the pre-season begins to roll in the writing on the wall is process, process, process.

Charlotte FC have seen another young player with a potentially high ceiling move on to another club. With the transfer strategy starting to take shape some other young names may be due for real minutes in 2026. Meanwhile the graphic designers of the leaked home kit might want to go back to the drawing board.

The big news around the club is the departure of the once heralded Nikola Petkovic and the discussions are flying. What went wrong? Why did the young talent never find his chances? How much are we all going to regret it when he grows into his own in the league?

Charlotte FC takes Christmas presents to a whole new level as the first big name signing of the off season arrives. The deep dive into Luca De La Torre begins now.

Its an episode of fond remembrance as the cast looks back at 2025, and untapping the gifts of charlotte FC news as the club completes its work in the super draft.

Charlotte FC have begun to make moves in the off season and center back appears to be the first big target.

Its another dull off week for Charlotte FC news and that gives the cast time to look at the free agent roster as 2025 comes to a close.

Its all heads down at Charlotte FC as the season winds to its final close. Since the news is scarce, the Cast comes together to hang out and talk about the greater MLS rumors.

A Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate from the Crown Cast. The boys get together to talk about Holiday traditions as football pressing structures, news from the club, and a few young wingers we are thankful we have at Charlotte FC.

Its finally time to bring the 2025 season to a close but the end of the year leaves Charlotte FC in a much different place than it started. On the docket today: The big schedule change. Situational analysis How did we get here?

It's a crash out loss in the first round for Charlotte FC but the emotions are tough to contend with. A strong attacking performance fails to strike home, but might have taught us all a little about how high the climb is.

It was a matter of getting back to the starting line in NYCFC and Charlotte manage to bring a best of 3 playoff series back to a best of 1.

A victorious end to the regular season sees goals achieved both on the pitch and off it for Charlotte FC. With the post-season looming large the events of the final match could hold some nuggets of truth to how the club moves forward. On the table today: The return of Harry Toffolo A bad time to cross the line The sudden relevance of Liel Abada

The international break means that the Charlotte FC news is scarce, but the looming final fixtures of the season means that the target narrows on the playoffs.

Charlotte FC was much in need of 3 points in DC to arrest a downward slide in form, and though the team returns home with the points, questions and concerns loom large. On the docket today: Why being fair to Wilfred Zaha breaks football. Even Dean Smith stumbles? Concerning performances.

A night best left forgotten against Montreal leaves the cast with only one real thing to talk about. How do we stop the bleeding moving forward?

A historic run from Charlotte FC finally ends at Yankee staduim. As a result the NYCFC match has other playoff teams asking the question, is a baseball diamond the only way to beat Charlotte FC? On the docket today: Maintaining momentum What should be a Penalty? Table round ups

It's rare that sports align in such a way to bring the drama like Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami, but when an opposing team comes to the queen city, Charlotte puts three more points in the bank. On the docket today: Taking it all in Standout players and the meteoric rise of Idan Toklomati A look at #10

The international break is upon us and cast breaks up the monotony an introspective look at the midfield and our keys to the playoff run in.

With the fall of New England Revolution Charlotte FC stands on the brink of an MLS record. Now only Inter Miami stands between them and a share of history. On the docket today: Wins how you can get them A midfield performance from chaos Idan got fined for what?!

The New York Red Bulls visit the bank and a cagey affair falls the way of the Crown, but was it a performance worth more than we think? On the docket today: Rumors of a move for Kerwin Vargas The good work of Brandt Bronico Does Charlotte have something to fear from New England Revolution?

Its bedlam in the Charlotte FC news scene as player transfers fly in all directions. The cast gets together to do our very best not to leave out any of the juicy bits.

Charlotte FC have had a number of coin flip games fall away from them this season, and the scales may have just balanced as they hightailed out of Cincinnati with all three points. On the list today: Transfer Signings! The effect of a DP player How the theft was done

The Leagues Cup for Charlotte FC has presented many fans with questions like "What is this cup again?" and "Why are we playing this?". With two games in the bag the newly formed cup is proving a rough place for Charlotte FC and its fans. On the list today: Young players being young The injury to Pep Biel What we want from Monterrey