Soccer City

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 matchup, and how lingering depth issues are the club's biggest concern heading into the stretch run and an uncomfortably-timed international break.

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 local brew, listen in, and let's talk footy. For The Crown, Baby! 🍻⚽👑

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!

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 dive into the matchup with Houston. Plus we've got a special shoutout to the Independence who are crushing it in USL and ignited the SportsPlex with 2 goals in stoppage time vs Portland Hearts of Pine. Soccer is Ascending!

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 commentary from Dean Smith, Abada, and young defender Will Cleary!

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 nearly a decade now, and who's been on the mic for more Charlotte FC matches than most recently. It's a fun reunion with one of our favorites and it's always For the Crown, Baby!

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 Smith get the best out of The Crown's new star? It's For the Crown, Baby!

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 Brams for an assessment of the team and an evaluation of the next challenge on the slate...and in the end Ian turns tables on Danny and asks a few questions of his own. Fun conversation, enjoy it For the Crown, Baby!

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 the scoring for the Crown.

The new Designated Player is here ready for his full MLS Debut. Let's hear what he has to say!

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!

Dean Smith & Tyler Miller talk the Crown's quest for the Cup

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 waiting for Allan St. Maximin to make his club & league debut. Where is he? Should The Crown take Leagues Cup seriously or play the kids? Charlotte is a Soccer City.

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 the aging Robert Lewandowski despite already having Hugo Cuypers, and what type of tactics the Crown will need to get 3 points. Plus we dive into the Leagues Cup that begins next week. Por la Corona, baby!

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 process over results and how it paid off in the down times. It's for the climb, Baby!

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 in Charlotte, which is going to play heavy into the 2nd half of the season once MLS play resumes. John and Danny will break it all down, say farewell to Wilf, hype up Tim Ream's selection to the USMNT, and maybe even a shoutout to new Premier League Champions Arsenal.

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 into the playoffs, and of course the Fan-tastic finale on deck. If there's one soccer team you were betting on to bring hardware to the Queen City this season, this is it, so there's every reason to get on board as the Ascent are just a handful of wins away from a Championship...It's for the Climb, Baby!

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 commentary from Tim Ream, Dean Smith, and Luca de la Torre. There are definitely hints to be found reading between the lines, let's discover them together!

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 led to the streak, how the club is growing more established in Year 2, and how they plan to win it all this time around. She also breaks down her recent game-winning goal that clinched the club's playoff status for the season, and talks about the calmness her teammates feel in late-game, pressure-packed situations. In the end, we even bring her to (happy) tears with a blast from the past that literally no one was expecting! It's for the Climb, Baby!

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 out, the Soccer Citizens are there to fill in the gaps. Possibly the Most Important Episode We Have Ever Done, It's For the Crown, BABY!!