Mint City Soccer Show (Mint City Collective)

Let's try this again: Our MLS experts Russell Varner and Chris Ashley return to preview the #MLSisBack tournament. We also talk about what Charlotte MLS is doing (and not doing) right now. Oh, and mayonnaise. We discuss mayonnaise.

We're back for the final episode of 2024 and we have some feelings about the front office moves we've seen from Tepper Sports & Entertainment the past few weeks. Specifically, how these changes affect Charlotte FC and what they may say about the focus of the organization.

Agree? Disagree? We want to hear from you. Hit us up in the comments or on social!

And we hope everyone has a Happy New Year! We'll see you in 2025.

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He's the soundtrack to all of your favorite Charlotte FC moments. Charlotte FC play-by-play master Eric Krakauer joined Matt and David at Salud to talk about how he got into this industry, how he landed in Charlotte (and how he got paired with Lloyd Sam), his favorite moments from the season and his reaction to Charlotte FC's upset road win over New York City FC. Then, we wrap it all up with reader questions.

Matt Swift is back to preview Saturday's away match between Charlotte FC and New England Revolution. Let's take a look at the Revolution so far this season and see what we expect from the Crown on Saturday.

Video Manager Brittany Alvarado takes us behind the scenes to show how Charlotte FC content gets made and just how much work goes into producing the great material we see on social media. We find out what it's like to work alongside the creative team and ask Brittany about her favorite moments from the season so far.

Matt and David share a beer with Charlotte FC Director of Player Personnel Bobby Belair.

Since we last recorded, Charlotte FC beat Chicago Fire at home – that feels like a long time ago ... – then lost a heartbreaker to Nashville and fell apart against Birmingham Legion in U.S. Open Cup. How worried should we be at this point? David and Corey break down both matches, look ahead to LA Galaxy Saturday and answer your questions.

Yeah, we're saying it. Charlotte FC's path to the playoffs isn't easy, but it's possible and it starts with a must-win trip to Chicago this weekend. Matt and special guest Russell Varner look back at the sweep of NYCFC, look ahead to Crown vs. Fire, describe how Matt became Chico's Instagram boyfriend at the CLTFC shoe event and answer your questions.

Ryan Bailey, writer, broadcaster, videographer and man of many talents for Charlotte MLS, joins us to talk about his soccer journey, his role with the team and how he expects Charlotte MLS to look when the team launches. Oh, and we did a LIGHTNING ROUND. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MintCityPod and learn more about the Mint City Collective at mintcitycollective.com.

Johnny and Corey get together from a safe social distance to talk about ... well ... everything that's happened since the last time we recorded (which feels like 100 years ago). They also discuss what all of this could mean for Charlotte MLS.

"Soon" is now. Today we learned that the team we'll be cheering like maniacs for starting in 2022 will be called Charlotte Football Club. Say it again: Charlotte Football Club. In this episode, Johnny and Corey recorded their reactions while watching the reveal live (MINTED!), then they took a break before talking to one of the video's stars – MCC member Matt Chantry – about the making of the video and his thoughts on the branding.

As the preseason rolls on, David and Corey return this week to recap a match against North Carolina FC, preview Charlotte FC's trip to Coachella, discuss the breaking news about Charlotte FC stopping the search for a Chief Business Officer and look at the Crown's options at LB/RB with Joao Pedro leaving on loan.

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In what is probably the most ridiculous episode we've recorded, Johnny and Corey talk to Twitter stars Gary the Glider and Tommy the Townie about their ongoing feud and the upcoming Charlotte MLS branding announcement. In a (slightly) more series segment, we also discuss the news that the team's first season has been delayed to 2022 and predict what will happen on 7.22. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this show. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MintCityPod.

Charlotte FC travels to Florida Sunday night to open its first-round playoff series against Orlando City. Matt, David and Corey reminisce on the season finale win over D.C. United, get you ready for the match in Orlando and answer all your questions. Or at least most of them.

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The first Charlotte FC season has come to an end with the Crown coming up just short of a playoff berth. David Gusler and Matt Swift invited special guest Matt Chantry on the show this week to recap the final two matches of the season, discuss the end-of-season roster decisions already made – and those to come – and also share all of the behind-the-scenes work Mint City Collective and the other supporters' groups did to make game day in Bank of America Stadium so magical.

We're back! Well, two-thirds of us. Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe get back behind the mic to break down the latest Charlotte FC news, including:

• Kamil Jozwiak's future (or lack thereof) on the team
• Reactions from Dean Smith's Wednesday press conference
• And the biggest roster needs heading into the season

We also invited our friend from Philly, José Nuñez, on the show to talk about the breaking front office news this week: CLTFC hired Tommy Wilson from the Philadelphia Union as Technical Director and Miles Joseph from Portland Timbers as Associate Head Coach.

And, of course, we take your questions live – and talk a little bit about corndogs.

Charlotte FC ended its extended road trip in not-so-stellar fashion, losing 2-1 to Orlando City. Matt and David discuss the uninspired first half, why Titi and Franco should see some time on the bench, and why a new formation is badly needed. They also quickly cover some new signings that we hope will bolster the squad as the season continues.

Charlotte FC ended its three-game unbeaten streak with a disappointing 3-1 loss on the road at Real Salt Lake. Why? Let us count the ways. Matt and David break down the game, including the head-scratching substitutions, and answer all your questions. Then we turn a hopeful eye on this weekend's home match against Colorado Rapids. Let's share our feelings together. This is a safe place.

Charlotte FC hosts That City at Bank of America Stadium Saturday. David Gusler is here to break down the match, let you know what to expect, and offer his prediction for the final score.

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It's Thanksgiving week, so we decided to gather some friends around the table for this special episode. Matt Swift's good friends Steven Mueller and Donny Embleton (aka Fat Bird – don't worry, we get into that) joined him and Corey Inscoe to talk about we're thankful for, what we'd like to see in a new coach and what we hope for next season.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Renegade GK, big thanks to Grow Mortgage for letting us use its beautiful uptown studio to record this episode, and thanks to Birdsong Brewing for the delicious sweet potato beer.

Matt, David and Corey are back in the virtual studio to break down Charlotte FC's incredible recent run of form that has the team bound for a first round playoff series. We discuss what's working, make some predictions and talk or way too long about Walter's.

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We're back after a huge seven-point week for Charlotte FC. David and Corey take you through the 2-0 away win at Philadelphia Union, discuss the team's position on the table, look at some intriguing stats and answer your questions, including a controversial one about peanut butter.

Another match, another draw. Charlotte FC traveled to windswept BMO Field and erased a two-goal deficit in the second half to draw Toronto FC 2-2. Ben Bender got back in the scoring column and Kamil Jóźwiak finally opened his MLS account. Matt and David discuss their takeaways from the match, look ahead to Real Salt Lake this weekend and answer your listener questions!

This week we have a special guest! Charlotte FC Sporting Director Zoran Krneta joined Matt Swift and David Gusler to take a deep dive into what it took to build Charlotte FC's roster over these first two seasons. We talk to him about how he built the initial team, the obstacles CLTFC overcame being a new team in MLS trying to recruit overseas and how he hopes to see the team build in going forward. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!

We start our comprehensive World Cup preview with special guest Vaughn Pollman! He joins Matt Swift and David Gusler to discuss the controversy around Qatar hosting, big storylines heading into the tournament and they answer your burning World Cup questions!

Charlotte FC came out of the Leagues Cup break with a huge home win over LAFC. Matt and David break down the much-needed victory, discuss Christian Lattanzio’s … very different lineup, and look ahead to a big midweek home match against Orlando City.

A little ditty about what you can expect from the Mint City Soccer Show.

Swift and David come to you live in Charleston to give their initial reactions to the first open-to-the-public preseason game against Charleston Battery. Should fans be concerned? We also discuss Darwin and the recent bad luck of CLTFC, and ... mascots?

Charlotte FC does the flippity flop. Matt and David discuss the epic comeback win over Chicago Fire, evaluate playoff scenarios and take a look ahead to Philly.

What a bounce back in Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC felled the Portland Timbers 2-0, Nikola Petkovic scored his first MLS goal and Enzo Copetti (finally!) scored his first goal of the season.

Matt Swift, David Gusler and Corey Inscoe are back to break down the entire match and answer your questions during this live episode!

Matt & David discuss PSLs, Ticket Prices, Turf, Chief Fan Officer and David has a great marketing plan for the new Leagues Cup.

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Charlotte FC earned an improbable 2-1 win over Nashville SC at Bank of America Stadium Saturday. And there's plenty to talk about:

• That ... unusual starting XI.
• Seriously though, what was with that lineup?
• Privett and Malanda's special connection.
• Zimmerman's horrific injury.
• Zaha taking the match by the horns.
• Toklomati's unreal, game-winning goal.

Matt and Corey are here to break down it all and answer your questions!

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Matt and David treated a special guest to beers at Lenny Boy Brewing this week. Charlotte FC President Joe LaBue joined the show to discuss: 

• Columbus game cancellation and reschedule
• Player signings
• Training facility update
• Reality show update
• Sir Minty
• Kit update and distribution info
• Joe's top 3 moments of the season so far

What looked like a euphoric Charlotte FC comeback home win turned into a disappointing draw Saturday night, as Colorado Rapids equalized late to keep CLTFC winless at Bank of America Stadium this season. Matt, David and Corey debate the late-game tactics, specifically the substitutions and how the team switched to a defensive posture in the final 15 minutes. But it's not all doom and gloom. To keep things light, we asked listeners to send us some fun questions, and boy they delivered. Sometimes you just need to laugh.

Matt Swift and David Gusler are joined once again by the walking MLS encyclopedia that is Vaughn Pollman to talk about the Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati match (another win!). They also look at the road ahead for Charlotte FC and Matt tells us how the other half lives after watching the last match from the Vault.

Charlotte FC lost its first match of the 2024 season 1-0 to Toronto FC. Despite playing well for most of the match, missed opportunities and a golazo from Lorenzo Insigne prevented the Crown from getting any points on the second leg of its away trip.

Matt Swift and David Gusler discuss the match, analyze substitution patterns so far this season and, of course, answer your questions!

Charlotte FC heads out on the road this weekend for a rematch with New England Revolution and Matt, David and Corey (!!) gathered at Edge City Brewery to talk all about it. They also previewed Charlotte's first U.S. Open Cup match against Greenville Triumph on April 20. It's going to be a fun week.

What a win for the Queen City. Charlotte FC debuted the Fortress kit at home and used two quick second-half goals to take down FC Cincinnati. The goals couldn't have come at a better time for Patrick Agyemang and Liel Abada.

David Gusler and special guest Matt Chantry discuss all of that, then look ahead to Saturday's match against San Jose in which we'll be missing several players for the international break. Finally, we take your listener questions!

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Charlotte FC hosts the Loons (whatever those are) Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Matt Swift is here to get you ready for the match against Minnesota United and shares why it's important that fans fill up the stands and get rowdy Sunday evening.

Charlotte FC returned to Bank of America Stadium Saturday night and played CF Montreal to a frustrating 0-0 draw. Chances aplenty for the Crown, but nothing to show for it. Matt and David break down the match and also answer your burning listener questions.

We also introduce a new member of the Mint City Soccer Show family: Renegade GK, our newest show sponsor! They make beautiful goalkeeper gloves – including the ones used at The Soccer Tournament this summer – and we're excited to be partnering with them.

Charlotte FC went down to Georgia, and Matt and David are here to break down the good (Charlotte FC's first goal!), the bad (giving up another penalty) and the ugly (heartbreak in stoppage time) from the Crowns' first match against Atlanta United.

David and Corey are back, and it's time to reflect. Since we last talked, Charlotte FC won its first home playoff match (yes, they won) but then lost Game 3 of the series with Orlando in heartbreaking fashion. We talk about those matches and reflect quickly on the season as a whole.

But first! Some good news: Kristijan Kahlina was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year!

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Well, that's not what we expected. Charlotte FC traveled up to a chilly and rainy Foxborough to play the last-place New England Revolution ... and lost 1-0.

Matt Swift and David Gusler jumped on a live stream to break down the match, the missed opportunities and the outlook of CLTFC going forward. (Spoiler: We're still feeling pretty good.) And we answer your questions live on the show, so tune in!

Charlotte FC returns to The Bank after a disappointing road loss to New England. The Crown are looking for a crucial win against Toronto FC, who you'll remember beat CLTFC 1-0 in Canada last month.

Matt Swift is here with a quick breakdown of the match and a look at who is available and who is likely to start Saturday night.

Charlotte FC beat Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup action this week! Well, kind of. They won a penalty shootout and got two points. But still! It's (kind of) a win!

Matt, David and Corey return to talk about this match and the forgettable one against Philadelphia. Topics include:

• David Bingham channeling his inner Kristijan Kahlina.
• The wild atmosphere in the stadium.
• What's going on in the summer transfer window.
• And Matt tries to convince Corey to care about Leagues Cup.

Matt and David hopped on Twitter for another live show (with way less background noise)! Up for discussion this week: Should we panic over Marc Nicholls leaving? Should we panic that we missed on Paul Arriola? And how excited are we that Charlotte FC training finally got underway?

It wasn't pretty, but Charlotte FC earned a point against the Sounders on a rainy night in Seattle. Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe are joined by special guest Russell Varner to discuss the bright spots from the match – like Malanda rising like a salmon for a corner kick goal – and also any worries we have about the team after the performance.

We also see where Own Goal ranks on the list of all-time goal scorers for the crown and answer your listener questions.

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It's MLS All-Star week, so Corey, Matt, David and special guest Russell Varner gathered at Matt's house, drank bourbon and assessed the MLS season so far. Hear who we think have been the biggest surprises and disappointments so far, and learn what storylines we think Charlotte FC fans should be watching in the second half of the season.

MLS soccer is back! The 2025 Charlotte FC season kicks off this Saturday in Seattle. Matt Swift and David Gusler are joined by Vaughn Pollman to discuss all that we learned during the preseason, predict how the Crown will fare this year and look specifically at Saturday's match at Seattle Sounders.

Stay tuned to the end as we answer all your listener questions!

It wasn't the start we wanted. Charlotte FC lost the first game of the 2023 season 1-0 to New England Revolution in front of a home crowd of 69,000+. Matt and David discuss what went well and what didn't during the match – both on and off the field – and ask some questions about the starting lineup and substitutions. Then we look ahead to St. Louis this weekend and answer your fan questions.

Kristijan Kahlina saves us again! He made two massive saves in the final moments of Charlotte FC's draw with LA Galaxy Saturday night. David Gusler and guest host Donny Embleton (aka Fat Bird) break down the scoreless draw and Charlotte FC's recent run of form.

Then we have a special guest, Philadelphia's own José Nuñez, on in the second half of the show to preview Charlotte's upcoming match with the Philadelphia Union.

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Another busy week for Charlotte FC and the results ... were a mixed bag. After a scoreless draw with Philadelphia Union Saturday, the Crown traveled up to New Jersey and gave up three goals late in the second half against New York Red Bulls. We break down both matches, and take a look at the very interesting Karol Swiderski news that came out this week.

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Two matches, two late goals conceded, two draws. In this episode (broadcast live on YouTube), David Gusler and special guests Russell Varner and Vaughn Pollman take a look at Charlotte FC's draws against Nashville and Orlando City. Who is to blame for these late-game mistakes? How can the team avoid this in the future? And what do CLTFC's playoff chances legitimately look like?

Join us as we try to find the answers.

We all knew the black and mint kit would only last a season. So how will Charlotte FC replace that wildly popular look? We got a clue this week through a leaked color scheme and David and Matt have very different feelings about it. They debate the look in the first half of this week's episode, then dive into the mailbag to answer your questions. 

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Let's dig into the teams, shall we? The team takes a closer look at Group A with two special guests: Becca Mitchem, who fills us in on the complicated story of the Qatar national team, and Greg Tosi, who covered Ecuador and should be credited – blamed? – for this episode's title. Cohost Matt Swift rounds out the preview with a look at the Netherlands and we make score predictions for the group's opening games. 

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Charlotte FC President Nick Kelly sits down with Matt, David and Corey to break some exciting team news.

We have a jam-packed live show for you this week! Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the Charlotte FC wins over Nashville and Chicago and look ahead to this weekend's home match against LA Galaxy. Then we answer your questions and tell you about our favorite planets.

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Charlotte FC parted ways with Christian Lattanzio Wednesday morning. So we felt it necessary to grab the mics, invite the one-and-only Vaughn Pollman on, and record a live episode about the news.

Matt Swift, David Gusler and Vaughn discuss why Lattanzio is out, give their thoughts on who should be the next head coach and take a bunch of your questions.

Finally, something good to talk about! Charlotte FC dominated Necaxa 4-1 to move on to the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup and looked as good as they have all season. Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the match, explain why the next game will be played in Texas, discuss the summer transfers so far and answer your listener questions.

Matt Swift is also back after his trip to Ireland to talk all things Taylor Swift – and Charlotte FC. Matt and David Gusler break down the recent results – losses against Inter Miami and Houston Dynamo – and also discuss the impact of Karol Swiderski rejoining the Crown.

What. A. Day. Charlotte FC scores its first goal in Bank of America Stadium and earns its first win in club history 3-1 over New England Revolution. Matt and David are here to break down the Karol Swiderski brace, Ben Bender's magic and everything else from Saturday's historic match.

Charlotte FC finally made it official with U.S. Men's National Team and Fulham CB Tim Ream, and some of us are more excited than others!

Our British-American Correspondent, Matt Chantry, joined Matt Swift and David Gusler to discuss the news, what to expect from Ream as a player and how he fits in with the current roster.

Charlotte FC and more than 2,000 supporters went down to Georgia and came back with a big rivalry win. Charlotte FC beat that city 3-2 with the help of an own goal and a brace by Liel Abada.

Matt and David are back on the show this week to discuss the win and answer your questions – and Corey has a special surprise to open the show.

(The special surprise was created with the help of ChatGPT made with Suno at suno.com.)

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Matt and David break down Charlotte FC's 0-0 draw against Colorado Rapids, a game Charlotte easily could have won with the way it played in the second half. What should we take away from that result as we head into a third-straight away match this weekend? Also, David got a new office chair. It's gas-powered. He wanted to make sure we included that in the episode description.

We're back with a bonus episode! Matt Swift previews Saturday's Charlotte FC away match at Toronto FC.

After yet another draw with D.C. United over the weekend, Charlotte FC have a quick turnaround with Philadelphia Union coming to town Wednesday night. To preview the match, Matt Swift invited the amazing José Nuñez, who covers the Union, to join him on this week's episode.

Wales. England. Iran. The United States. Four will enter, two will advance. Who will it be? Matt Swift is joined by two other Matts – Chantry and Livingston – and a Russell (Varner) to break down World Cup 2022 Group B and answer important questions like, "How many countries are in this country?"

Charlotte FC returns home looking to stop a two-match losing streak. Matt Swift is here to get you ready for Saturday night's match against Portland Timbers.

The guys did something a little different this weekend while gathering at Matt Swift's house to drink bourbon and watch Charlotte FC draw Columbus Crew on the road. They recorded the first half of the episode pregame – how hopeful they were for that first away win – before finishing the episode with an in-depth analysis of the second match in the Lattanzio era.

Matt, David and Corey are all back together to talk about Charlotte FC's massive 3-1 road win over league-leading FC Cincinnati. We also talk about some tricky lineup situations coming up this week, discuss Karol Swiderski's role when he returns and get a little heated talking about what happens if/when Tim Ream joins the squad. And we answer all your questions live!

Charlotte FC Chief Fan Officer Shawn McIntosh and MLS expert Vaughn Pollman join Matt Swift for the Mint City Soccer Show's first live episode at Lenny Boy Brewing! The guys discuss a wide range of Charlotte FC news from the past few weeks and go deep on Charlotte FC's first SuperDraft pick.

That's how you do a home opener. Charlotte FC beat Atlanta United 2-0 in Bank of America Stadium and Wilfried Zaha scored his first goal for The Crown. Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the match and talk about the differences they saw this week compared to the lackluster performance in Seattle.

Happy 100 episodes to us!

Special guests Charlotte FC Chief Fan Officer Shawn McIntosh and Radio Play-by-Play Host Will Palaszczuk join Matt Swift, David Gustler, Corey Inscoe, Russell Varner and Vaughn Pollman for a very special 100th episode as we enter the final week of the regular season and reminisce about all that has happened over the past few years. Join us!

Charlotte FC travels to New York City FC this weekend looking to bounce back after an ugly loss last week. Matt Swift previews the game and digs into some of the Crown's attacking stats that tell an interesting story.

It was a game of missed chances as Charlotte FC draws with the leaders of the East, FC Cincinnati. But Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe find a lot of reasons to feel hopeful about the Crown and the direction the team is heading this season – and it's not just because Liel Abada took the field for the first time.

We recap the match, discuss what needs to happen in the attack to get the goals to start flowing (Vargas? Copetti?) and, of course, answer your questions.

Don't forget: You can join us for a live show this Saturday at Salud in NoDa, as we'll be broadcasting during the Mint City Collective watch party for the away match against New England Revolution. See you there!

Matt Swift breaks down this weekend's match between Charlotte FC and Nashville SC. Nashville haven't lost ... but they also haven't won, and are coming off a loss to Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The Crown will hope to capitalize on tired legs and will look to other players to find scoring opportunities with Enzo Copetti out with an injury.

David and special guest Jeff Eklund revel in Charlotte FC's dominant 3-1 win over That City, which they watched as part of a large and rowdy group of traveling supporters that crashed Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Then they looked ahead to the mid-week match with Chicago Fire, leaning on Jeff's history as a Fire fan and his knowledge of Chicago food. Finally, of course they answered your listener questions and gave their predictions.

The whole gang is back together to talk about Charlotte FC's preseason matches against LA Galaxy and Phoenix Rising, the recently announced Leagues Cup schedule and Wednesday's Kit Reveal party. We also take your questions about the roster as we get closer to the start of the season.

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Matt and David go live on Twitter to discuss: 

- Charlotte FC's 2-0 win over the Red Bulls
- What was different about this game
- Our thoughts on the lineup
- Man of the match
- Answering fan questions

It's a short turnaround for Charlotte FC and our intrepid podcast hosts as the Crown try to bounce back from Thursday's 1-0 loss to Austin and prepare to play Houston Sunday night. David and Matt discuss the home loss – and the lack of finishing – while also answering a whole bunch of listener questions.

Matt Swift, special guest Matt Chantry and Corey Inscoe are back to break down Charlotte FC's disappointing 3-0 loss to Minnesota United. Was this just a weird match where everything went wrong, or are their deeper issues we should be worried about? We dig into it and answer all your questions on this live episode!

Vaughn Pollman is back! He joins Matt Swift to answer all of your burning Charlotte FC questions, such as "Is there really still a chance Charlotte makes the playoffs?!?" The guys also discuss how CLTFC stacks up to other recent expansion teams, expectations for the rest of the year, team needs for next season and – now that they've coached the same number of matches – how MAR and Christian Lattanzio's records compare.

Mint City Collective President Jay Landskroener joins the show to explain how the supporters' group got started, Johnny talks about Charlotte MLS news and Corey shares a history lesson.

Matt and David jumped on Twitter live to discuss Christian Fuchs' press conference this week and his comments on MAR and preview Saturday's home match against New York Red Bulls. Is this a must-win? And how will Charlotte FC look in its first match under Christian Lattanzio.

Two matches, four points and the Charlotte FC season is off to a strong start. Matt Swift and David Gusler discuss Saturday's 1-1 draw with Vancouver Whitecaps – what they liked and didn't like – and marvel at how different this season feels compared to last year.

We also discuss a possible new player signing, Matt chimes in with more thoughts about MLS participation in the U.S. Open Cup and we talk about the supporters even at Hopfly.

What can we say about that match? Charlotte FC lost to Atlanta United 3-0 at Bank of America Stadium in one of the most deflating performances of the team's short history. So we're doing this episode a little differently: Y'all sent in a ton of questions, so we devoted the entire episode to answering them. We cover everything from who gets the blame for the goals, what's happening at left back, what's the most worrisome part of this slow start and why there were so many Atlanta fans in the crowd. Strap in and feel your feelings with us.

Now that we've had some time to reflect on the premature end of Charlotte FC's season, we invited super guests Vaughn Pollman and Russell Varner to join Matt Swift and David Gusler to answer your many questions about this season, the offseason and beyond.

We cover everything from our favorite moments to player moves to team giveaway ideas.

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Charlotte FC news is coming fast and furious as we get closer to the start of the season. Matt and David break down the latest, including the worst-kept secret in Charlotte: Enzo Copetti joining the club. They also talk about Christian Fuchs' move to the coaching staff, Harrison Afful's dual role and the Ashley Westwood signing. And they answer a boatload of your reader questions.