Cole returns to the pod as Charlotte FC have 10 points in the last 4 MLS games. They surge ahead of the All Star break, and speaking of, we have lots of news! New Kit, 2026 ASG announcement, and trade rumors make this an exciting time in the Queen City. We have Triumph and Independence updates on USL1 and Jager Cup.

You can find Luke’s appearance on From the Forest, to the Tide by the Dirigo Union HoP SG here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cfMqbk9rsVIfp9votOuiS?si=16118fd19c004317

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We are a fan-made podcast dedicated to soccer in the Carolinas including Charlotte FC, Crown Legacy, Carolina Ascent, Charlotte Independence, Greenville Triumph, Carolina Core, and The Soccer Tournament (7v7)!

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Charlotte FC ends their long exile from the Queen City by dropping two points to Orlando City SC. LvlUp_Luke and special guest co-host Logan, from The Crown Cast, talk about the game, Charlotte’s road woes, and the Patrick Agyemang trade to Derby County.

Check out The Crown Cast on Spotify and Apple, or wherever podcasts are found!

https://open.spotify.com/show/4an9ikxyszZNEVUo5Kffkk?si=80aae013fb724d32

Twitter: @The_CrownCast

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Soccer Sheet awarded Emina Ekić their 2024-2025 Footy Award for USL Super League Player of the Year! The Bosnian-American midfielder led the league with 16 goal contributions, scored a brace while fasting for Ramadan, and kept Spokane Zephyr in playoff contention until the last match of the season.

Instagram: emina_ekic10

You can read the full article from Soccer Sheet here and subscribe for more Charlotte-based independent soccer journalism: https://www.soccersheet.com/p/soccer-sheet-names-emina-ekic-usl

You can also follow them @SoccerSheet on all social media

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This episode Cole and Luke look ahead to Charlotte FC taking on the Philadelphia Union.

USMNT in shambles? Gold Cup questions.

Ascent, Independence, and Triumph talk as well!!

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We are a fan-made podcast dedicated to soccer in the Carolinas including Charlotte FC, Crown Legacy, Carolina Ascent, Charlotte Independence, Greenville Triumph, Carolina Core, and The Soccer Tournament (7v7)!

Find us on Twitter @QCSpod @Cole_Godfrey and @LvlUp_Luke

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LvlUpLuke sits down with Michael LaHoud to talk The Soccer Tournament, playing for Borussia Dortmund, CBS Sports soccer coverage, USMNT Controversies, Patrick Agyemang and more!

You can find him on socials @MikeLahoud, CBS Sports, CBS Golazo Network, and TST game broadcasts on ESPN+/ESPNU.

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The Soccer Tournament (TST) returns to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, running from June 4–9, 2025. The third annual competition promises a high-octane blend of elite competition, global soccer legends, celebrity sightings, influencer clout and high-stakes drama.

With both the men's and women's brackets offering $1 million winner-take-all prizes, TST 2025 is poised to up the summer exhibition game once again.

Soccer Sheet will be there all week, so follow us on Instagram @soccersheet and on soccersheet.com for continuing coverage

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The Soccer Tournament (TST) returns to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, running from June 4–9, 2025. The third annual competition promises a high-octane blend of elite competition, global soccer legends, celebrity sightings, influencer clout and high-stakes drama.

With both the men's and women's brackets offering $1 million winner-take-all prizes, TST 2025 is poised to up the summer exhibition game once again.

Soccer Sheet will be there all week, so follow us on Instagram @soccersheet and on soccersheet.com for continuing coverage

Find us on Twitter @QCSpod @Cole_Godfrey and @LvlUp_Luke

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This episode Cole and Luke take a look back at Charlotte FC losing to DC United in a penalty shootout in the Lamar Hunt US Open cup.

We also, look at Charlotte Breaking a five game losing streak in the league as they beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 at home!

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We are a fan-made podcast dedicated to soccer in the Carolinas including Charlotte FC, Crown Legacy, Carolina Ascent, Charlotte Independence, Greenville Triumph, Carolina Core, and The Soccer Tournament (7v7)!

Find us on Twitter @QCSpod @Cole_Godfrey and @LvlUp_Luke

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Media Series: #ForTheCrownBaby (ft The Charlotte Soccer Show)

John Hayes and Danny Brams are the hosts of the top Charlotte FC podcast, The Charlotte Soccer Show. You can find them here:

YouTube @CharlotteSoccerShow

Twitter, Bluesky @ForTheCrownBaby, @JohnHayesOnAir, @DannyBrams

Instagram @CharlotteSoccerCity

Substack https://open.substack.com/pub/charlottesoccercity

QCSpod is sponsored by:

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We are a fan-made podcast dedicated to soccer in the Carolinas including Charlotte FC, Crown Legacy, Carolina Ascent, Charlotte Independence, Greenville Triumph, Carolina Core, and The Soccer Tournament (7v7)!

Find us on Twitter @QCSpod @Cole_Godfrey and @LvlUp_Luke

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This episode Cole and Luke take a look back at Charlotte FC's last two games against Orlando City SC and Chicago Fire where Charlotte lost 3-1 and 4-1 respectively.

We also discuss Carolina Ascent's historic season as the prep for the USL Super League playoffs.

Preview U.S. Open Cup vs. DC United

QCSpod is sponsored by:

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Level Up Home Consultants - #LevelUpYourHome at https://LevelUpHC.com 

We are a fan-made podcast dedicated to soccer in the Carolinas including Charlotte FC, Crown Legacy, Carolina Ascent, Charlotte Independence, Greenville Triumph, Carolina Core, and The Soccer Tournament (7v7)!

Find us on Twitter @QCSpod @Cole_Godfrey and @LvlUp_Luke

Bluesky, Youtube & Tiktok @QCSpod 

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