Danny and John tape a special episode whilst on the road after sitting on Managers Row at Subaru Park for Charlotte FC’s 2-1 loss to Philadelphia. It's an unfiltered ride home full of lane changes—Zaha played the villain to perfection (and celebrated like it), Deano put on a sideline show of his own, and the Philly fan experience was… something else. The guys also take a hard look at life without Pat on the pitch and ask the burning question: why wasn’t Abada in the starting XI? Plus, former Charlotte #1 draft pick Ben Bender got revenge after being cut by The Crown. Buckle up!

Apple MLS Season Pass Analyst Calen Carr joins DannyBrams for some talk about the shifting identities of Charlotte FC this year, how The Crown stacks up in the Eastern Confernnce Playoff Chase, and most immediately: How to get three points on the road vs one of MLS's elite clubs, the Philadelphia Union!

It's For the Crown, Baby!

Recorded live from Dom's Dive Bar during the heat of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, John Hayes and Danny Brams dive deep into Charlotte FC's rollercoaster first half of the season. From Patrick Agyemang’s breakout performances to Dean Smith’s evolving tactics and Wilfried Zaha's impact. Plus, an uncomfortable conversation about The Captain Ashley Westwood. The duo bring their signature banter and sharp analysis to the mic. Grab a pint and join the conversation—this one’s as gritty and passionate as a night on Mint Street.

Apple TV's Neil Sika returns to the show after calling The Crown's midweek loss to the Red Bulls and ahead of a game in Toronto that appears to be a must-win as Charlotte FC looks to shake off its "May Miasma."

DannyBrams & Neil break down why the Charlotte defense has failed to live up to the great standard set earlier this season, delve into the position battle on the right wing between Liel Abada and Kerwin Vargas, and outline exactly what Charlotte can do to make sure that June is a much better month than the one that preceded it.

It's for the Crown, Baby!

Apple TV's Tony Husband returns to the show ahead of the Charlotte-Nashville Showdown that he'll be in the booth for on Saturday Night. Danny Brams talks with Tony about Wilfried Zaha's adjustment to MLS, Charlotte's back line depth in the wake of several injuries, the addition of Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty to the squad, and the fine form that Nashville has found ahead of this massive match. It's for the Crown, baby!

BWP is Back for his second appearance on CSS! The MLS Legend joins DannyBrams to get into the ups and downs of Wilfried Zaha so far in the 2025 Season and what it's like to adjust to the league when coming over from a career in England.

They also talk about the stakes for Charlotte in the MLS Eastern conference ahead of a road trip to Columbus without Pep Biel, and a major fixture crunch in the month of May.

It's for the Crown, Baby!

Charlotte FC suffers their first loss at Bank of America Stadium in 2025 and the fingers are out and pointing!

Superstar DP Wilfried Zaha is firing back at his critics on SnapChat, Dean Smith is calling referees "incompetent," Danny Brams just can't get over the 18 shots that failed to find the back of the net, and John Hayes just wants to know why Patrick Agyemang was subbed out so early!

John & Danny break down the loss, the postgame reaction, and the big picture impact on Charlotte FC's season as The Crown enters a new phase of the campaign- a daunting road gauntlet in May full of midweek games and showdowns with Eastern Conference Contenders.

Put those pointing fingers away and settle in for a fun listen...It's for the Crown, Baby!

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MLS Legend Dax McCarty has been a vocal advocate for Charlotte FC in his rookie year as a broadcaster on Apple MLS Season Pass.

The outspoken analyst joins Danny Brams to discuss making the transition from player to broadcaster, explain why he chose 2 Charlotte FC players for his Early Season Best XI (but not 3!), and sing the praises of Pep Biel, Adilson Malanda, Dean Smith & Brandt Bronico, among others.

He also gives some warning about a possible trap game vs New England Revolution this weekend, and offers some thoughts on how Charlotte can stay among the elite with a tough schedule stretch on the immediate horizon.

It's for the Crown, Baby!

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Pep Biel does it again! John Hayes and Danny Brams react to Charlotte FC's 3-0 win over San Diego where Nick Scardina made his MLS debut.

We hear from Patrick Agyemang, Dean Smith & more. Do people realize how good Wilfried Zaha is playing? We debate.

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One of our faves, Ross Smith returns to the show ahead of his assignment in the booth calling San Diego FC at Charlotte FC this weekend.

Ross freely admits that SDFC are his "2nd team" to keep an eye on each Saturday as their attractive soccer has made him an instant fan of the expansion squad.

He breaks down the opponents Dean Smith will need to nullify if the Crown is going to keep its recent home win streak going.

Plus:

-Pep Biel for MVP

-Backline Injury Issues

-Showdown Series looms with Columbus Crew

It's for the Crown, Baby!

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