Crown Corner

Will Palaszczuk and Jessica Charman recap Charlotte FC's disappointing loss at Real Salt Lake. They look through what went wrong and what has to change for The Crown as they get ready for Colorado Rapids this week. Will & Jess also highlight the play of Crown Legacy, who have gained points in their first three matches and wins in their last two performances including a win on Sunday over New York Red Bulls II.

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Charlotte FC midfielder Chris Hegardt joined Will Palaszczuk on Charlotte Sports Today to discuss his start of the season including splitting time with the first team and Crown Legacy, his recovery from childhood cancer and reuniting with Sacha Kljestan of LA Galaxy last year during The Crown home opener.

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Will Palaszczuk & Jessica Charman discuss Charlotte FC's trip to Real Salt Lake for their first-ever matchup against the club. They discuss the tough decision Christian Lattanzio has to make in the midfield, and also the pending returns of Brandt Bronico & Karol Swiderski to the lineup. 

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Will Palaszczuk sat down with MLS Next Pro Player of the Matchday Brandon Cambridge. The Charlotte FC first-team player has been moonlighting with Crown Legacy to start his first professional season, and Palaszczuk talks with Cambridge about the advantages Legacy gives in providing an opportunity to get minutes at the MLS Next Pro Level. Cambridge also talks about the influence of second-year players like Ben Bender & Chris Hegardt, and how they motivate him to try and get closer to his MLS first-team debut.

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Crown Corner begins with the highlights from Charlotte FC & Toronto FC and their 2-2 draw. Will Palaszczuk & Jessica Charman discuss the nature of the fixture, and how Charlotte FC came back in a contest that looked like they couldn't recover from. They talked about the play of both goal scorers, Kamil Jóźwiak and Ben Bender, including what their play means for the squad looking forward. Will and Jess also talked about the pending personnel decisions Christian Lattanzio will have to decipher as The Crown get ready for Real Salt Lake.

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The Crown Corner Podcast gets you ready for Charlotte FC's sixth Matchday, their first north of the border in Toronto. Will Palaszczuk & Jessica Charman start by discussing the one-match suspension of CLTFC midfielder Brandt Bronico, and who The Crown look towards to fill the void. Will & Jess also discuss the return of Karol Swiderski from international duty, and how Christian Lattanzio handles a crowded forward line. 

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Will Palaszczuk sits down with Charlotte FC midfielder Ben Bender to discuss his progress so far this season. They talk about the adjustments Bender's made to the league, and also how much he feels he's grown in his game. Will & Ben discuss the suspension of Brandt Bronico and how Bender can possibly factor in the lineup in Bronico's absence. They also talk about Bender's off-the-pitch habits, including fishing, cooking & his new haircut.

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Will Palaszczuk & Jessica Charman recap the week that was for Charlotte FC against New York Red Bulls. They break down the defensive miscue that led to New York's lone goal and the brilliance displayed by Vinicius Mello in his professional debut which led to Charlotte FC's equalizer. They also talk about the crowded nature of The Crown's forward line, and how to get more out of the midfield spots. Will & Jess finalize the podcast with a recap on the inaugural match for Charlotte FC's MLS Next Pro squad, Crown Legacy FC.

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Charlotte FC has signed South Mecklenburg High School's Jack Neeley to a homegrown contract through the 2026 season. Neeley joins the club full time after moonlighting with the first team during the preseason after starting his player pathway in the Charlotte FC Academy. He's expected to be an immediate contributor to Crown Legacy FC, Charlotte FC's MLS Next Pro team. Neeley joined Will Palaszczuk to talk about his new contract.

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Will Palaszczuk & Jessica Charman preview the 3/25 match against New York Red Bulls coming up at Bank of America Stadium.

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