On this episode I talk with Steven Marques, the cog in the relationship between Ally and Charlotte FC. Steven has been a part of the Ally team working with Charlotte FC since they first were secured the kit rights with the club. Learn more about what Steven does day to day and about his journey to get to be a part of this relationship and his role with Ally. Steven's family immigrated from Portugal and he moved to North Carolina when he was 6. His passion for soccer been with him to this day and has found a good fit at Ally.

Today we have an amazing English commentator, born and raised in Birmingham, England and works for Apple TV MLS Season Pass as a play by play commentator as well as studio host at CBS Golazo. We talk about his journey in football, his connections to Charlotte FC, and more....Let's meet Callum Williams.
Cal has become a staple in world football commentating from MLS to Conmebol to EPL to LaLiga and he continues to rewrite and up his craft. I forsee him being a part of football commentating for a long time and doing many World Cup matches. I love how focused he is on building community with his group of commentators and bonding with them and also that he is always learning from the fans in the cities he visits for each match. Our conversation reinforced in my head that you have to continue to put yourself out there like Cal and prepare or do the work to put yourself in the best position to be successful.

On this episode Nic talks with Will Martin, the Communications Coordinator for Charlotte FCs day-to-day media for 1st Team schedules and media operations as well as the primary contact for media assets and player requests. In just a short time, Will has managed to use his writing skills, maturity and understanding of big moments, and a little bit of luck to craft his soccer journey at Charlotte FC.

We talk about his journey and what he does with the team, along with other areas of interest including running, hiking, and appreciation for others including referees.

On this episode Nic has a conversation with Omar Jorge Peña, the CEO of Compare Foods Supermarkets. They discuss what is like to run a family business, football in Charlotte, connecting customers and the community to their sponsorships along with their relationship with Charlotte FC.

On this episode Nic talks with Matt Freeman, the Manager of Charlotte FC Premium Sales (or should I say Experiences?). A former Irmo High School (Columbia, SC metro) soccer star under legend Phil Savitz and Marshall University defender, Matt worked his way from Cybersecurity sales before heading to Charlotte to be around a game he loves and helping others meet their needs for a premium and entertaining time. Matt has been named as part of Charlotte's Top 30 under 30 Future Business Leaders.

Check out the Premium Sales site if you are interested in having an event with Charlotte FC. ⁠🌐https://premium.charlottefootballclub.com/⁠

Follow on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-freeman-04941311b/

Today on the show we are lucky to have one of Charlotte's own, Charlotte FC Defender Jaylin Lindsey. We talk about his journey starting in Charlotte, then Kansas City, and back to Charlotte. Jaylin also shares more about his fellow players and personal support team, cooking, living in Charlotte as an adult, and what he does for fun outside of football.

IG: @JaylinLindsey

On this episode we have Tommy Wilson, Technical Director for Charlotte FC. We talk about his journey from Scotland to Philadelphia to Charlotte. Tommy has forged a fantastic career developing club's players, coaches, and culture through his engineering mindset, observation, and communication skills that makes him one of the best!

Nic talks with former Charlotte FC Graphic Designer and Content Creator, Ryland Tunney. Ryland worked for Charlotte FC for two years before moving across the country to take on a new challenge with the NWSL's San Diego Wave FC. We talk design, his journey, and a little walk down memory lane with some of his favorite Charlotte FC creations.

IG: @rylandonline

X: @rylandonline

https://rylandtunney.wixsite.com/rylandtunney

We have the queens of Charlotte FC Fan Podcast, The Queens' Pitch on the show today. I hope you enjoy listening to the story of how Bridget McCall and Kara Hunter started their podcast and what they do to bring a female voice to CharlotteFC-verse. We talk about favors and rats, Queens Tea, and just get to know them beyond their podcast.

We are fortunate to have Ross Smith, a current Apple TV MLS Season Pass Match Analyst, who you hear along with Tony Husband each week during the MLS Season. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ross, as we talk about his football playing days, being an announcer for the Portland Timbers, and a little thing called No Tippy Tappy.

@RossSmith_20

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