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On this edition of Talkin’ Jacks Extra, Ben and Alex break down the 1-1 draw against the Charleston Battery from Wednesday night and look ahead to the matchup against New York Red Bulls II on Saturday!!

In an attempt to keep the episode short, we did not solicit listener questions, but if you have questions about the Charleston match, feel free to ask them and we will answer them on the next episode!!

Hope to see everyone on Saturday at the ‘Plex!

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Hey y’all. Hope everyone is safe during the impacts of Florence! We decided to answer some questions that we’ve missed throughout the season and some new ones that are more fun and less focused on the 2018 season! We hope you’ll enjoy this episode!

Link to article mentioned in the first question: https://www.soctakes.com/2018/04/18/too-small-to-succeed-the-perils-of-owning-a-lower-division-pro-soccer-team/

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The Independence fought out another win over the Richmond Kickers by the score of 2-1. Alex and Ben break down everything that happened after the 16th minute (thanks ESPN+) and go in to more detail on the new signings who all made their USL debut on Saturday.

We also answered some great listener questions! 


Stay safe this weekend when Hurricane Florence slowly rolls through and dumps rain all over the Carolinas. We’ll talk to y’all later!

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THE GOOSE IS LOOSE!!! Ben returns to the show from his vacation and fills me in on the international friendly against Santos Laguna which ended 0-3 to the visitors.

We also chat a bit about the Richmond match-up and all of the players who might be out for the game - it could be as many as 9!!

Predictions

Alex 2-1 CLT

Ben 2-0 CLT

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WE FINALLY WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Alex is back all by himself to break down the 1-0 victory over Nashville SC! There was a goal, and a guarantee by Je-Vaughn Watson, and I broke it down.

Doing the podcast alone is weird, Ben please come back.

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On this edition of TJ Extra, Ben goes on vacation leaving Alex to do the show all by himself. Lucky for the listeners, Alex was joined by Andy Simmons of Golden Goal to preview the match.

In the interview we discussed the idiosyncrasies of the USL schedule, Nashville’s current form and how this match at Charlotte could affect their playoff run.

Alex also discussed the two newest signings made this week by the Jacks in the lead up to this match.

Predictions:

Alex 1-2 NSH

Andy 0-1 NSH

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In episode 59, Alex and Ben discuss the 6-2 drubbing that the Independence received in Cary on Saturday. The discussion was a lot less about the technical and tactical aspects of the game, and focused more on the human side of the players and the game that shone through in the moments immediately following the match.

After that we talked about the bigger picture implications of the game, how the team should approach the rest of the season and what we both feel is important for fans in the last 8 games of 2018.

We also answered listener questions, including a fun one debating hot dogs and corn dogs. Let us know which one you would choose and why!

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On this TJ Extra, we break down the 0-3 loss to Lou City and try to piece together what went wrong and what could have gone right.

In the interview segment we discussed the Southern Derby Cup match away at NCFC this Saturday with Chuck Givens of Six Point Weekend. We talked about what has changed for the Dead Whales that has caused them to go on a bit of a run and we gave our predictions for the game as always.

In part three we discussed the McKenna Strong night and how proud we are to be a part of a club that would put something like that together and then we ended the episode answering listener questions.

Predictions:

Alex 1-1 draw

Ben 1-2 CLT

Chuck 2-1 NC

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On this edition of Talkin' Jacks, Alex and Ben discuss the 0-0 draw on the road in Pittsburgh. We chat about the tactical shift made by coach Jeffries, Bertrand Owundi's debut and many of the individual performances that stood out in Charlotte's gritty performance.

In part two we talk a lot about if the Jacks will change anything heading in to Wednesday's match against Louisville City FC. We also talk briefly about LFC's new coach John Hackworth and if they will look any different than when they thrashed us 4-1 on July 21st.

We answered listener questions in part 3 and talked about a couple of good causes that the Independence are supporting over the next few games.

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On this very jam packed TJ Extra, Alex & Ben briefly review the travesty that was CLTvBST and what it means going forward.

In part 2 we were joined by Justin Ashcroft of Mongoals to chat about the Riverhounds turnaround season and the match at Pittsburgh on Saturday.

In part 3 we talked playoffs, adjustments that we would like see for the rest of the season and talked about the news regarding Troy Lesesne as well as the Jacks newest loan signing, Bertrand Owundi Eko’o.

Predictions:

Alex 2-0 Pitt

Ben 2-2 draw

Justin 2-1 Pitt

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