Podcast Episode Description – The Crossover: Episode 6

Welcome to The Crossover, brought to you by the Dirigo Union. In this episode, we preview Hearts of Pine’s upcoming away match against Charlotte Independence with special guest Luke from the Queen City Soccer Show and the Mecklenburg Reserves, Charlotte’s supporters group.

We dive deep into:

• The unique histories and supporter cultures of both clubs

• What makes Charlotte’s American Legion Memorial Stadium a special place to watch a match

• Charlotte’s surprising success despite major roster turnover

• How the Hearts are building something authentic and community-driven in year one

• Key players to watch, from Christian Chaney and Clay Dimick to Titus Washington, Musashi Wada, and Nathan Messer

• Predictions, tactics, youth development, promotion/relegation, and the future of lower-league soccer in the U.S.

This one’s packed with insight, perspective, and a lot of mutual respect between supporters who care deeply about growing the game at the grassroots level.

Catch the match this Saturday, July 19 at 7PM ET on ESPN+.

Follow our guest:

• @LevelUpLuke

• @QCS_Pod (Queen City Soccer Show)

• @MeckReserves (Supporters Group)

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