The March Madness continues...Charlotte FC-style! The first battle between Charlotte FC and Atlanta United goes to the Five Stripes 2-1! This week's Crowning Moments go to Ben Bender who was a spark of creative offensive opportunities while earning his first start in Atlanta, our Manager Miquel Angel Ramirez who continues to make key adjustments at half time to propel another improved second half that produced Charlotte FC's first goal of the season as well as changed the tone of the game and the possession time Atlanta dominated in the first half and lastly to squad overall for continuing to battle and improve each week. Bring on the Revolution!

In this episode we talk about about Charlotte FCs newly acquired designated player, winger, Kamil Jóźwiak. Cory Hancock from The Rams Review Podcast (which follows Derby County Football Club in the EFL Championship, Jóźwiak's former club) joins us to share some insights.

Crowning Moments from last week's home opener versus LA Galaxy and a look at the start of the rivalry with Atlanta United for this weekend's game.

With a new franchise about to have their first home match, we explore the supporters/fans that will attend, watch, and listen as well as some traditions and culture that are already being created for Charlotte FC. + An interview with Charlotte FC Chief Fan Officer, Shawn McIntosh @CharlotteFC_CFO. We talk about how he came into his position and what his role is for Charlotte FC is in shaping these things!

Matchday information:

South Mint St. and Graham St. will be closed to road traffic on match day for foot traffic and pre-match festivities.

Supporters’ groups’ tailgate will take place at the parking lot on the corner of W Morehead St. and McNinch St.

The march to the match start around 90 minutes prior to the start of the match. It follows a path towards Graham St. and enters the stadium through the East Gate off South Mint St.

Supporters Council Groups: Mint City Collective, Southbound & Crown, Uptown Ultras, Carolina Hooliganz, Blue Furia

Learn the Chants - click here

Fan Zone on Mint St. (fun giveaways and interactive experience) opens 2 hours before a match and 1 hour after match start time.

BOA Stadium Policies A to Z 

Parking and traffic - Use Waze or Google Maps (partnered with Charlotte FC to have event day traffic plans)

English Radio

Spanish Radio

Crowning Moments - a quick look back what we learned from the DC United match and a look forward to what is ahead for Charlotte FC. Quotes from Charlotte FC coach Ramirez and more.

Episode 101

How did Charlotte FC come about? We talk with Sports Business Journal reporter Bret McCormick (@Bretjust1T) about the bidding process Charlotte and Tepper Sports went through to get the expansion franchise we now call Charlotte FC.

We also explore a little history of the MLS and recap all that has led up to the inaugural game on Feb. 26 in Washington, DC against DC United.

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