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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!

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58:59

Lyin' Eyes: Goals & Gaslighting as Charlotte FC...

Soccer City ·

2026/04/23

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 actual identity in 2026. Danny & John pour themselves a couple strong ones and stare out into all the stars of the sky to try to answer as many of those questions as possible, and what they can't figure

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18:43

Charlotte FC @ NYC FC | Jillian Sakovits visits...

Soccer City ·

2026/04/16

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 her recent experiences working the sidelines at Bank of America Stadium, why MLS needs strong personalities like Dean Smith to always speak their minds, and what Charlotte has to offer when it comes to

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61:10

Charlotte Derby + Zaha's future with CLTFC

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2026/04/14

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 Cup match, they'll dive into the latest social media breadcrumbs being dropped by soon-to-be Free Agent Wilfried Zaha, plus dive into what exactly went wrong in a loss to Nashville last weekend and whether

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70:16

Red-Hot Crown Welcomes Nash Showdown | Ross Smith of...

Soccer City ·

2026/04/09

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, Apple TV's Ross Smith visits with John and Danny for a raucous midweek livestream full of incisive soccer analysis, double-pour brown liquor, and a whole lotta laughs. Special thanks as well the TFOS and Soccer

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43:50

Is Charlotte Sexy?

Soccer City ·

2026/04/02

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 over the international break! Will Patruck Agyemang make the final roster?

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21:45

No Sleeves Needed! | Tyler Lussi from Red-Hot...

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2026/03/26

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 "No Sleeves" flexing cellie in the process.Tyler sits down with Danny Brams to talk about the togetherness of her new club, as well as the career path that led her from the Ivy League, to the PNW, then a

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57:29

Super SIX! Charlotte Rocks the Red Bulls to Sleep

Soccer City ·

2026/03/24

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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13:11

Wilfried Zaha: Most Fouled Footballer On Earth

Soccer City ·

2026/03/14

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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20:34

The Messi Stopper

Soccer City ·

2026/03/12

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 how Dean Smith is still figuring out his perfect midfield mix. One of the best voices in the game who never pulls his punches, you don't want to miss McCarty's thoughts on where this club currently stands

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23:05

Don't Panic! | Kevin Egan Preaches Patience Despite...

Soccer City ·

2026/03/05

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, The Crown's backline blunders, and how Dean Smith can make all the pieces fit...and on top of it all he's got an Austin FC scouting report for us this weekend. The home opener is just a few days away, and

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18:15

Climbing Towards the Climax - Carolina Ascent Push...

Soccer City ·

2026/03/04

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 Charlotte after moving here from the frozen north, and how the Queen City can support the club as it enters the home stretch of the season...and you may be surprised at the factoids Coach has to share that show

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55:28

California Screamin' - Embarrassing 3-0 Loss at LA...

Soccer City ·

2026/03/01

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 Westwood also check in as we contemplate silver linings, big picture concerns, and what needs to change immediately before the Crown's home opener vs Austin FC next Saturday.It's the best way to shake

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22:59

Let's Kick Off The Season! | Apple TV's Andrew Wiebe...

Soccer City ·

2026/02/20

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 Luca de la Torre reshapes the Charlotte Midfield, why there's no urgency just yet when it comes to Wilf Zaha's contract situation, and why Nathan Byrne might be the most underrated player in all of MLS.We

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46:54

The 2026 Campaign | Szn Preview

Soccer City ·

2026/02/08

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 Final PushWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8_8fAfDKRPU

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31:58

Zaha Returns for Superstar 2nd Season at Charlotte FC...

Soccer City ·

2026/01/29

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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20:13

Luca de la Torre Scouting Report | Charlotte FC's New...

Soccer City ·

2026/01/16

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 to see, why Luca's mindset is especially valuable for a club like ours, and why anyone would ever leave the tropical paradise that is San Diego, California. It's for the Crown, Baby!

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11:25

Ashley Westwood Meets Media - 2026 Charlotte FC...

Soccer City ·

2026/01/15

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 Luca de la Torre into the squad.In all kinds of weather, it's For the Crown, Baby!

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34:53

Charlotte FC Back for 2026! | Dean Smith Decoding the...

Soccer City ·

2026/01/14

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 that was said in the Learning Zone on Day 1. Lock in, it's For the Crown, Baby!

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68:03

On Tap: 2025 Review, Roster Moves & MLS Changes

Soccer City ·

2025/11/22

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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39:37

Season Ends With MLS Cup Loss vs NYC FC | Decoding...

Soccer City ·

2025/11/08

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 Smith, Ashley Westwood, Archie Goodwin and Adilson Malanda had to say about the loss, the season, and the future...a future that won't include our talismanic French defender, as Malanda prepares to head to

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