Soccer City

John and Danny are on the patio at Triple C to catch up about all things soccer in Charlotte over crafty pints. Charlotte FC has won 3 games on the spin & Pep Biel is orchestrating the campaign. Idan Toklomati has filled in admirably for the departing Patrick Agyemang. Should Zoran Krneta sign another striker? The MLS summer transfer window is officially open.

John & Danny are on the patio at Triple C to catch up about all things soccer in Charlotte over crafty pints. Charlotte FC has won 3 games on the spin & Pep Biel is orchestrating the campaign. Idan Toklomati has filled in admirably for the departing Patrick Agyemang. Should Zoran Krneta sign another striker? The MLS summer transfer window is officially open.

With 2000+ away supporters turning Mercedes Benz Stadium into a virtual home game (again) for Charlotte FC, The Crown delivered in a must-win match vs Atlanta United.

But it wasn't easy! Goals by Toklomati, Zaha, and Biel helped turn around a 1-0 halftime deficit, and Charlotte also successfully defended a one-goal lead through 8 minutes of stoppage time. DannyBrams is here to listen to what the Gaffer & the Captain had to say about the big victory, and shed some light on halftime speeches, social media monitoring, and the fact that everybody loves an extra day off.

It's for the Crown, Baby!

All margin for error has evaporated for Charlotte FC, it's time to start getting points in bunches or else watch the season spiral down the drain. Dean Smith says "stupid mistakes" are the culprit for the Crown's continuing struggles, and has vowed to fix it...all while re-tooling the team's attack on the fly due to the imminent departure of Patrick Agyemang.

Kyndra de St. Aubin of Apple MLS Season Pass joins Danny Brams to break down just how realistic this mission is, and how Charlotte can get the next phase of the campaign off to a good start with a home match vs NYC FC this weekend. It's For the Crown, Baby!

It's been an ugly stretch for Charlotte FC but the signs of life shown in the 2nd Half vs Chicago offer hope that the Crown is ready to rebound!

Apple TV's Andrew Wiebe joins Danny Brams to dissect the defensive woes that plagued Dean Smith's club during their June Swoon, take a well-deserved victory lap for spotting Patrick Agyemang's talent before anyone else did, and share some stories and cherished memories from his decades of covering MLS and US Soccer.

It's a must-listen episode ahead of Charlotte FC's return to The Fortress to face Orlando City, and as always it's For the Crown, Baby!

In Plastic Performances, John Hayes and Danny Brams confront the team’s inconsistent identity, dissect key moments from the last two crushing losses vs. Kansas City and Chicago, and ask hard questions about mentality, leadership, and tactics. Is Deano on the hot seat? What is Patrick Agyemang's real transfer value? Should Westwood move forward into an attacking role? It's For the Crown, baby!

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!