On this episode, Nic talks all things Video Review with Greg Barkey, the Manager of Video Review with PRO Referees.

and also Greg's journey from Argentina and his work as a referee in World Cup and MLS matches.

On this episode, Nic talks with Nick Scardina, one of the four 2023 SuperDraft picks who was signed to a CLTFC contract and is battling to be a part of Dean Smith's 1st team. Nick talks about his mindset as a professional, the changes from the college game where he was a standout at Univ. of Washington, his coaches, and challenges with changing positions, and the excitement of being a part of this organization.

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On this episode we talk with Adam Parr, the Head of Performance at Charlotte FC. Adam brings so much MLS Soccer experience to the Performance Team, having worked for Chivas USA, Reno (USL), and Minnesota United as well as having his own training business in Beverly Hills, CA. Enjoy his passion when he talks about data and how those numbers can really escalate and help inform so that performance can be maximized.

Welcome back to another season of the Charlotte FC Podcast where we bring you the fascinating people who work for and around Charlotte FC, MLS, and US Soccer.

On this episode, Nic and Eli talk about the new Coach Dean Smith's impact, new rule changes, and a fun little in and out.

Today on the podcast I talk with Dr. Doug Swanson, Emergency Medical Physician & Pam Black, RN, Charlotte FC Sports Care Manager and Team Nurse. Both of these individuals are part of the Atrium Health team that provides care for the greater Charlotte community as well as fans at Bank of America Stadium each match, and Charlotte FC family and players.

Nic talks with the Refereeing Hall of Famer Alex Prus about his career and his current role as Director of Match Officials for PRO2 Referees. Alex oversees about 80 referees for the NWSL, MLS Next Pro, and USL, from their selection to development to training to mentorship after having a stellar career as an MLS and FIFA referee along with playing for the Polish National Team.

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We talk today with Bob Ventimiglia, "Chairman of the Board" for i80 Sports (HQ in NJ) about his shows about the NFL, Fantasy,  & MLS which focus on the betting side of games as well as the Wild Card match with New York Red Bulls.

Bob is know for over-opinionated rants and intermittent head-shaving, but he has worked full time as a professional trumpet player and music teacher in the NY/NJ area for the last twelve years as well as being a Red Bull supporter.

All i80 Sports shows are live so check them out at ⁠i80sports.com⁠

Today on the show, Katie Phillips, the manager for the Greater Goals Soccer and Literacy program from Charlotte FC joins me to talk about her role as well as her journey to help kids.

Katie Phillips is from Rochester, New York, and has been around soccer her whole life. She played varsity soccer at Houghton College and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, following receiving her degree. Here, Katie helped start the Soccer Foundation of Charlotte. As the current Greater Goals Manager for Charlotte FC, Katie is passionate about using soccer as a tool to help connect, mentor and serve the community.

Today's guest is Jon MacGregor. He moved to Charlotte in 2022 to become the Director of Performance & Sports Science, where he oversees all of the Medical and Performance departments for the Club. We talk all things performance, his day-to-day, the big picture for Charlotte FC with Crown Legacy and the Academy, as well as his learning from Real Madrid's head, and his approach to helping players here be their best. Oh yeah, and he is a big sports fan growing up around Boise, Idaho.

Outside of work, Jon has been married for 11 to his amazing wife Kate. They have 3 beautiful girls, Haddie (9), Gwyneth (7) & Setlla (4).

Today on the show we talk tickets with Leah Rodgers, Director of Ticket Sales and Services for Charlotte FC. We discuss managing a team to listening to fans needs to working within budgets and planning for events. Prior to her role with Charlotte FC Leah spent time with the University of Notre Dame and the Detroit Lions in various sales roles. She has been with the Club for three and a half years.