Two supporters and media pros talk Charlotte as a Soccer City. John Hayes and Daniel Bramlette aka Brams tell fan stories & pay tribute to the Carolinas' best brews. Each episode feels like trading tales over pints at the pub, pour yourself a glass and enjoy!
John Hayes and Danny Brams set the scene for Saturday night's CLTFC match vs. NYRB. The guys answer TFOS questions and debate where Enzo Copetti is the best pure striker in MLS. Plus, US Open Cup fever! The Charlotte Independence will play Appalachian FC in the next round of the US Open Cup.Charlotte is a Soccer City!
Charlotte FC is back in the win column and Hayes and Brams are back in the high life again celebrating the success and sipping on some Sunday Night Vino. In a game with candidates galore we'll tell you our Man of the Match and why it can only be One of Our Own, and we're also not afraid to nitpick a few things about the win to make sure the squad isn't just "painting over the cracks" as we move forward in the Campaign.We debate what this game means for the "Sisniega vs Marks" conversation and di...
It's been a slow start for Charlotte's MLS side but hope still springs eternal in this Soccer City, especially with our USL1 Charlotte Independence about to kick off their season.We've got a special episode ahead of Saturday's Season Opener at Memorial, as we welcome the gaffer Mike Jeffries to the show, as well as Goalkeeper Austin Pack. Both have deep Carolina roots and strong history with the Independence, and the chance to sit down and talk about the Jacks' past, present, and future was a tr...
As Charlotte FC limped along in the 2nd Half of an eventual 3-0 loss to Atlanta United at The Fortress, the video board at BOA went on the fritz, showing static instead of the game, and a fan standing next to Danny Brams in Section 120 morosely proclaimed "We're broken." It was arguably the poorest performance Charlotte FC had ever put in front of their home fans, and it's got everyone looking for answers. Hayes & Brams dig into Christian Lattanzio using some strong language postgame to call...
Winless in two games this season and with an early morning Derby match on the docket, things have certainly been better for Charlotte FC. Questions are swirling in #TFOS land and Hayes & Brams are here with some answers...and quite possibly a few good ideas for digging ourselves out of this hole. We spotlight which players haven't carried their own weight so far this season, and who's been trying to do too much. How can this club unlock the power of our OG DP? And is BroniBro playing Left Ba...
30 minutes of pleasure followed by 60 minutes of excruciating pain. Things didn't go as scripted for Charlotte FC in their visit to MLS new boys St Louis CSC. Hayes & Brams try to extract a few "things to grow on" after the loss of composure sent the club to an 0-2 mark, while spinning it forward to look at what comes next with Atlanta rolling up 85 for a showdown at the Fortress. There's a lot of soccer left and things aren't slowing down, we'll share a clear vision on what should be the fo...
Charlotte is a soccer city! John Hayes and Danny Brams preview and predict Saturday night's clash with expansion side St. Louis. How many changes will Christian Lattanzio make in the starting XI? Plus, Mike Umberger joins the show for a Charlotte Independence season preview. It's For the Crown (and Jacks), baby!
Charlotte FC falls 1-0 for the second straight home opener in front of 65k+ fans. Did Christian Lattanzio get it wrong? Should Kamil Jozwiak switch positions? John Hayes and Danny Brams breakdown the highly anticipated match that ultimately ended in disappointment. Plus, TFOS takes & questions. It's For the Crown, baby.
It's finally here. John Hayes and Danny Brams preview Charlotte FC's home opener vs. New England. The guys give their keys to the match, scouting report and answer TFOS questions. Plus, where will The Crown finish on the table at the end of the season?
Two new signings, another open door friendly on Saturday and a beautiful new song that will become fabric of the club. John Hayes and Danny Brams discuss everything Charlotte FC. Plus, a big announcement and a trivia question. Cheers! It's For The Crown, baby,
John Hayes and Danny Brams discuss the club's friendly match vs. Charleston Battery at The Keep.
Elizabeth Parlor Room is the new home of Charlotte Soccer Show. John Hayes and Danny Brams make a big announcement and preview Saturday's match vs. Charleston at The Keep. Plus, the new community kit has been leaked and @ForTheCrownBaby was an accomplice. We're going to get to see the club on the pitch for the first time this season. What do you want to see? Thanks for your questions!
It's a People's Market podcast with John Hayes and Danny Brams talking Charlotte FC, MLS & answering TFOS questions. The Apple+ MLS Season pass is officially here and Karol Swiderski gives an honest interview. How many players on this squad would you be comfortable putting into the starting XI?
John Hayes and Danny Brams are at Triple C celebrating Charlotte FC's official signing of Argentinian striker Enzo Copetti. It's a night of new beers, many cheers and tactical talk about a squad that is getting noticed not just here in Charlotte but nationally as well.
John Hayes and Danny Brams are back for their first show of 2023. The new year is here and with it comes goals and resolutions. Charlotte FC is close to signing two impact players (Enzo Copetti, Ashley Westwood) but need to get both deals over the line. Can the club win a trophy in 2023? New community kits were leaked and the reaction was mixed. TFOS questions + more. It's For the Crown, baby!
The 2023 schedule is finally here! Danny Brams and John Hayes discuss the who when and where of Charlotte FC's 2nd year campaign. What should the expectations be heading into the new year? Will the club break the MLS attendance record again vs. NE to start the season? Is St. Louis a real rivalry? Get ready for Charlotte FC Saturday nights at The Keep!
John Hayes and Danny Bramlette are at the People's Market talking everything Charlotte FC.
We had so much fun with this episode of World Cup Banter on out YouTube channel that we're cross-posting it over to the main podcast feed as well. Hayes, Brams, & Geslin were blown away by Kylian Mbappe's blistering brace vs Poland, but now with a showdown against England looming, one of our hosts thinks Les Bleus could be in trouble. It only gets wilder from there, though...eventually the possibility of a Korean upset over Brazil gets credulously discussed! A great chat for a great tourney ...
It's a World Cup Banter edition of the show! Geslin's in the mix with Hayes and Brams as we welcome a very special guest- WFNZ's Jessica Charman, AKA @JessTalksFootie. She's one of the fresh young voices in the game and she loves being part of the Charlotte FC scene. She's also a huge fan of the Three Lions in this upcoming World Cup and she's got some concerns for England's back line when the tournament starts. It's a great conversation that will get you ready for the biggest tournament on the ...
Danny Brams and John Hayes discuss this week's MLS expansion draft and whether new franchise St. Louis City SC will select a player from The Crown's roster. The official USMNT World Cup roster will be released Wednesday night in Brooklyn NY. What are realistic expectation for the Stars & Stripes in a group with Wales, England and Iran? Plus, LAFC wins MLS Cup & it's a cup week
Hayes & Brams have finally made their way to Devil's Logic Brewing in Elizabeth, a spot that's been on the list for awhile. We're celebrating the retirement of Christian Lattanzio's "interim" tag as he signs on to be full time manager and lead the Charlotte FC project into the future. Could that future include a new MLS playoff format? Some details released this week have created controversy, but are there really any downsides? Plus one of our co-hosts finally sealed the deal on season ticke...
John Hayes and Danny Brams discuss recent roster moves by Charlotte FC. Could Fuchs join Christian Lattanzio's coaching staff after the club decided not to pick up his player option? McKenzie Gaines will be back in the squad next season. Is the 24 year old speedster a budding MLS superstar? Plus, mailbag questions and a MLS Cup Playoffs update.
John Hayes and Danny Brams are back at OMB! The guys recap the final two games of the season and look ahead to what should be a busy offseason For The Crown. Will David Tepper spend? When will Christian Lattanzio be announced as the new full-time manager? There are things to be excited about but also concerns to be addressed. Plus, why has the Champions League group stage felt lackluster and a busy weekend of Premier League soccer awaits!
John Hayes and Danny Brams relive the epic 4-0 win vs. Philly on Saturday night at The Keep. The guys preview the Columbus Crew match which is clouded in controversy. Plus, Tremendous Friends of the Show questions!
It's a PACKED show ahead of a massive match for Charlotte FC at the keep. Can the crown compete with Supporters Shield leaders Philadelphia Union? John Hayes and Danny Brams discuss tactics, weather and more. Plus, reaction to a local derby, the USMNT's poor international break and a North London Derby preview.
John Hayes and Danny Brams are back from Pilot Brewing. Have the clubs playoff hopes come back from the dead? The guys dive into what it would take For The Crown to make the playoffs. Saturday night's result at Chicago was one of the best wins of the season. How did it happen? Plus, listen questions and season ticket renewals. For the Crown, baby.
John Hayes and Danny Brams react to a 1-0 Charlotte FC win. It was a rainy matchday in Charlotte but the skies cleared at kickoff and the guys went for it in the supporters section. The squad had their backs. Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is the setting on a beautiful September evening featuring Mecktoberfest beers to celebrate the three points.
Whodunit!? Charlotte FC's playoffs hopes didn't just die this season...they were killed, thanks to a swoon of five losses in six matches during the critical late season playoff push. Where does the evidence lead us? What forensics can we apply? Most importantly of all: Who can we finger for the Crime? If you love this Club, you want answers, and Hayes & Brams are here to investigate. It's a huddle on home turf in the Z Shed and a journey back thru the critical pivot points that got The Crown...
John Hayes and Danny Brams are at Catawba Brewing to preview Saturday's Queen City Derby. With six games left, there still is a lot to play for Charlotte FC including finishing above Cincy and Atlanta. Will new signing Nuno Santos get his full debut on Saturday? Plus, listener questions. For The Crown!
Hayes & Brams are back with a Bang Bang cast over burgers after hanging with Brandt Bronico and other Local Luminaries in the CLTFC Community. The Party of the Year helped heal the hurt after another home loss that might’ve sealed our fate when it comes to the playoffs, and the local brews offered clarity that despite the ups and downs of an inaugural season, it’s going to be OK in the end. The future is bright, the burgers are banging, and the #grindset never sleeps.
