On this episode, I have a conversation with Karely Avila, Sr Communications Coordinator for Charlotte FC. We talk about the many hats she wears for the club’s communications team as well as her journey: from her parent's move from Mexico to how she ended up in Charlotte and lessons she learned along the way. Enjoy getting to know Karely Avila. X: @karelyeavila IG: @karelyavila_...
Today on the show I talk with Charlotte FC Defender Nathan Bryne beyond what we see on the pitch. While Nate is a private person, we learn more about him and how he approaches his life as a footballer and more. Nate's effort and intensity on the pitch are two characteristics I have admired since he joined the Crown. I think you will enjoy learning more about Nathan Byrne as much as I did.
Today on the show we talk with Aaron Osborne from Coke Consolidated about their work with Charlotte FC to fit and match two brand objectives to help the overall community and their respective companies. Aaron's work started out on the sporting side working in Minor League Baseball in Asheville and with the Charlotte Checkers Hockey team. He now is the cog that connects Coke to so many things happening in sports beyond just pouring rights at a stadium or venue. Website CokeConsolidated.com Instag...
On this episode we are joined by the Charlotte FC Fan Experience Coordinator, Nezzie Miranda. We talk about here journey to Charlotte from Santa Cruz, California, what she does for the club, and more. IG: @nezziemiranda https://www.linkedin.com/in/nezziemiranda
On this episode Nic has a conversation with the Emmy award winning Director of live sports, Tom Huet. Tom has created a brilliant career directing and producing all sports from college football to NBA to MLB to the Olympics. He has been a part of all. His passion lies in soccer and how he can help tell the story from his directing matches you watch on MLS Season Pass. Enjoy!
Today on the show I talk with Major League Soccer's Sr. Director of Emerging Ventures, Mihir Kumar, to learn about his job, the start of MLS Innovation Lab and the intersection of technology and soccer, his journey to working for Major League Soccer, and more. LinkedIn: h ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mihirkumar1 MLS Innovation Lab article from MLS A-Champs CAMB.AI Fabric Fitogether Reeplayer STAIDIUM U.S. MLS Innovation Lab - Submit to be a part!...
Today on the show I talk with Charlotte FC Defender Bill Tuiloma. Bill has had an amazing football journey starting with leaving his mom and dad in New Zealand at age 18 for the opportunity to play professionally in France. Bill shared some of his adventures, how he approaches his craft, his friendships on the club, and more…just a note: we recorded this episode a week before the opener while the club was in Coachella and there was some audio transmission disruptions. Enjoy Bill Tuiloma! IG: @tu...
On this episode we talk with Woody Wilder, Director of Communications. Woody has over 10 years in the Communications business working in both the NFL and MLS. Woody shares how he has learned the business, some fun stories along the way and more to come with Charlotte FC in year 3. X: @woody_wilder IG: @woody_wilder
Matt Swift joins the show today to talk more about how he has become a leader of the Mint City Collective supporters group as well as hosting the Mint City Soccer Show + his journey to Charlotte and soccer's influence on his life. X: @160_swiftly IG: @mattswiftness
On this episode, Nic talks all things Video Review with Greg Barkey, the Manager of Video Review with PRO Referees. Rule changes/focus 2024 How VAR communication happens Camera/stadiums views Dallas central Video Review HQ Impact on the game Future of video review in soccer and also Greg's journey from Argentina and his work as a referee in World Cup and MLS matches.
On this episode, Nic talks with Nick Scardina, one of the four 2023 SuperDraft picks who was signed to a CLTFC contract and is battling to be a part of Dean Smith's 1st team. Nick talks about his mindset as a professional, the changes from the college game where he was a standout at Univ. of Washington, his coaches, and challenges with changing positions, and the excitement of being a part of this organization. IG: @nickscardina...
On this episode we talk with Adam Parr, the Head of Performance at Charlotte FC. Adam brings so much MLS Soccer experience to the Performance Team, having worked for Chivas USA, Reno (USL), and Minnesota United as well as having his own training business in Beverly Hills, CA. Enjoy his passion when he talks about data and how those numbers can really escalate and help inform so that performance can be maximized.
Welcome back to another season of the Charlotte FC Podcast where we bring you the fascinating people who work for and around Charlotte FC, MLS, and US Soccer. On this episode, Nic and Eli talk about the new Coach Dean Smith's impact, new rule changes, and a fun little in and out.
Today on the podcast I talk with Dr. Doug Swanson, Emergency Medical Physician & Pam Black, RN, Charlotte FC Sports Care Manager and Team Nurse. Both of these individuals are part of the Atrium Health team that provides care for the greater Charlotte community as well as fans at Bank of America Stadium each match, and Charlotte FC family and players.
Nic talks with the Refereeing Hall of Famer Alex Prus about his career and his current role as Director of Match Officials for PRO2 Referees. Alex oversees about 80 referees for the NWSL, MLS Next Pro, and USL, from their selection to development to training to mentorship after having a stellar career as an MLS and FIFA referee along with playing for the Polish National Team. ProReferees.com @alexprus...
We talk today with Bob Ventimiglia, "Chairman of the Board" for i80 Sports (HQ in NJ) about his shows about the NFL, Fantasy, & MLS which focus on the betting side of games as well as the Wild Card match with New York Red Bulls. Bob is know for over-opinionated rants and intermittent head-shaving, but he has worked full time as a professional trumpet player and music teacher in the NY/NJ area for the last twelve years as well as being a Red Bull supporter. All i80 Sports shows are live so ch...
Today on the show, Katie Phillips, the manager for the Greater Goals Soccer and Literacy program from Charlotte FC joins me to talk about her role as well as her journey to help kids. Katie Phillips is from Rochester, New York, and has been around soccer her whole life. She played varsity soccer at Houghton College and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, following receiving her degree. Here, Katie helped start the Soccer Foundation of Charlotte. As the current Greater Goals Manager for Charlotte...
Today's guest is Jon MacGregor. He moved to Charlotte in 2022 to become the Director of Performance & Sports Science, where he oversees all of the Medical and Performance departments for the Club. We talk all things performance, his day-to-day, the big picture for Charlotte FC with Crown Legacy and the Academy, as well as his learning from Real Madrid's head, and his approach to helping players here be their best. Oh yeah, and he is a big sports fan growing up around Boise, Idaho. Jon is in ...
Today on the show we talk tickets with Leah Rodgers, Director of Ticket Sales and Services for Charlotte FC. We discuss managing a team to listening to fans needs to working within budgets and planning for events. Prior to her role with Charlotte FC Leah spent time with the University of Notre Dame and the Detroit Lions in various sales roles. She has been with the Club for three and a half years. She is originally from Lake Mary, Florida and played collegiate volleyball at USC Aiken. Outside of...
Today on the show we talk with Alex Zietlow, a journalist for The Charlotte Observer, who currently covers the Carolina Panthers, after covering the Charlotte Football Club this season. While there is no football match today, American Football hits center stage as the 2023 Carolina Panthers season begins on Sunday in Atlanta against the Falcons. This is the man you will want to follow on Twitter @alexzietlow05 and read his insightful stories in The Charlotte Observer about the Panthers all seaso...
In this episode Nic talks with Tyler Knight ("TK") about being the Head Athletic Trainer and Rehab Coordinator at Charlotte FC, his journey, and more. Tyler is approaching a decade in Major League Soccer and is the Head Athletic Trainer and Rehab Coordinator at Charlotte FC. Before arriving in Charlotte, he worked with the USMNT in their build-up to the 2022 World Cup, with Real Salt Lake in the 7 years preceding that, and is a University of Oregon and University of Alabama alum. In 2021, Tyler ...
On this episode, I talk with Sam Spencer from the Soccer Sheet and QC Nerve. Sam and I discuss football in Charlotte and the world, women's soccer, the community, a little politics, and his story growing up in a house of sports writers. Sam is the Communications Director for US House of Representative Alma Adams and was the Chair of the Charlotte Planning Commission.
We go deep with the Spanish Radio Play-by-play announcer for Charlotte FC to learn more about how he got started, how he prepares for matches, his elevator ride with John Madden, sharing success, and helping the community. Jaime even sings for us! Listen to Jaime call the matches along with Antonio Ramos on La Raza 106.1 in Charlotte. @jaimeNFLpantera
Eli and Nic discuss what we learned from matches 16-23, plus the first Leagues Cup match @FC Dallas (View from the Spires). Also included in this episode are our usual segments, The Gallantry, Voices from the Kingdom, and our Regal Proclamations for the month ahead.
Sports Journalist covering Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, and Olympic Sports as Sports Director for Progreso Hispano News @progresohispanonews | 🌐https://progresohispanonews.com/ Arturo is also the Founder and Content Creator for Noventa y Más, a new Spanish-language media company covering Charlotte FC, MLS, US National Teams, and CONCACAF. Episodes available on YouTube and other social media outlets. IG: @noventaplusof TW: @noventaplusof Follow Arturo: @atuzcategui...
In this episode, we look at where Charlotte FC is midseason, what players they need, and what a Charlotte FC playoff team would look like. In addition to the Charlotte FC talk, Toño also shares his MLS All-Star lineup. English version at 14m 11s.
On this episode we talk about Charlotte FCs newly acquired midfielder, Scott Arfield, who comes by way of a free transfer, meaning he was a free agent after playing for Rangers FC for the past 5 seasons. Colin MacDuff from The Gallant Few Podcast (which follows Rangers FC in Scottish Premiership, Arfield's former club) joins us to share some insights. The Gallant Few YT📺 Twitter: @TheGallantFew1...
In this episode, Nic talks with Jorge Gonzales about his growing sports media company, TopBin90. We learn more about how it started, his approach to covering soccer, his childhood, and his mentors, as well as the future of TopBin90. https://www.topbin90.com/ Twitter: @TopBin90 Instagram: @TopBin90 YouTube TikTok: @realTopBin90...
This week on the Charlotte FC Podcast, Eli and Nic take a look back at what we have learned from matches 9-15 of the season and where the club is going into the month of June. Look for this type of episode to interrupt our regular interviews with the fascinating people around Charlotte FC and MLS each month! Here are some of the fun segments we created for these episodes: 🏰View from the Spires - a collective view of how the club is playing overall during the past matches. 🎖️The Gallantry - whe...
Khaled Ali joins me today on the podcast to explain eMLS, his journey as a gamer and soccer/football fan, and his approach to playing and learning Esports, and the similarities with the Charlotte FC squad. Article 📰: https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/news/competitive-drive-and-work-ethic-has-propelled-khaled-ali-to-fifa-success https://twitter.com/khaledali_97 http://www.twitch.tv/CLTFC_Khaled...
