Today the Crown Cast is joined by Josh to talk big money and squad signing hopes before turning our attention to the World Cup Semi-Finals.

In this International episode the cast turns the pitch on its side to address the team in regards to the infamous 5 lanes of attack. World cup discussions follow as all three host nations fall out in the same round.

Its a defensive challenge for the Crown Cast as they take a look at Charlotte FC's back line.

Charlotte FC is an incomplete team across all of its lines but the one part of the pitch with the greatest struggles has always been the midfield. Andrew and Logan break it down in this weeks episode of the Crown Cast.

Allan Saint-Maximin was a player who's data originally seemed like a bad fit for the state of Charlotte FC, but does the story change if the role of the player does?

Recorded on 5/23/2026. This special edition episode is a sneak preview behind the curtain of the Crown Cast's Patreon. With special thanks to our supporters.

As the first half of the 2026 season comes to a close, Gradient releases a string of new athletic data that we REALLY need to talk about.

Its a match against a terrible Toronto team but when the spaces get bigger a few of Charlotte FC's personalities finally emerge.

After some significant editing problems we hope you enjoy a Wednesday show recorded on Thursday to cover both the NYCFC and Cincinnati matches.

The result against New England requires a scathing discussion about the referee but a spark of something new was seen at a time that Charlotte FC needed to show signs of life.