Open Training LIVE!

Just two regular season games left and Charlotte FC is focused on positioning themselves for the MLS Cup Playoffs. A crucial Halloween afternoon match vs Antonine Griezmann & Orlando looms, Danny sits down with Ian Joy who'll be on the mic to call the game for a little preview.

Charlotte FC Captain Ashley Westwood makes his return to the show after open training! How is the 36-year midfield stalwart still doing it? He opens up about the toll his long career has taken on his body and how hard he has to work to stay healthy. Plus, we ask about what it's like playing with Maxi instead of Zahaa and how it's impacted team chemistry. It's For The Crown, Baby!

Charlotte FC Manager Dean Smith joins John and Danny in the press box after the open practice at Matthews Sportsplex. The guys ask Dean how he's turned The Crown into one of the best clubs in MLS, his takeaways from training and ask what he loves most about the Carolinas.

John and Danny are in the press box for Charlotte FC's open practice at Matthews Sportsplex. The guys talk about the state of the club, a record setting season from Idan Toklomati & Pep Biel all while reactinf to live passing, shooting and crossing drills. They also ask the important questions: Who should be first-choice RW? What is Dean's ideal back four? Who is best suited to play alongside Westwood & Biel in the midfield. Plus, a quick recap of Saturday's 2-2 draw vs. Philadelphia & a Portland preview.

John Hayes and Danny Brams are at Wooden Robot Brewery and Coffee Bar to discuss Saturday night's loss vs. Chicago, Archie Goodwin's season ending injury, potential in-squad and free agent backup striker options, the final stretch of the season, Rodolfo Aloko's impressive performance over the international break and more! The guys are highly caffeinated and extremely opinionated. Join the conversation by following Soccer City on X, Instragram and YouTube. Rate the show and leave a review!

It's been billed as a heavyweight showdown, but is it really more like two ships passing in the night? Chicago Fire haven't won in a month and Charlotte FC haven't lost in 8-straight, and even with both sides missing some key international pieces this weekend, it looks like an opportunity for The Crown to build momentum for the stretch run and leave Chicago in the rearview for the rest of the season.The one and only Andrew Wiebe will be on the sidelines at Bank of America for this one and he joins us for a preview to break down the scheduling controversies, the depth issues, and the instant impact of Allan Saint-Maximin in Charlotte. It's For the Crown, Baby!

John and Danny are at Tyber Creek Pub on a rainy Wednesday night in Charlotte ahead of a big match vs. Chicago Fire on Saturday at The Keep. Is 2nd place in the Eastern conference within reach? Why does MLS play through the international break? Why is there an international break right now in the first place?! We answer TFOS questions including what would make this season a success? It's For the Crown, baby!

Apple TV announcer Jess Charman returns to Soccer City ahead of her assignment calling the action in DC this weekend, and there's one thing she wants to see from both sides: Entertaining Soccer! Danny and Jess look at recent results that point to why the Crown should be the favorite in this matchup, and how lingering depth issues are the club's biggest concern heading into the stretch run and an uncomfortably-timed international break.

Seven games unbeaten! John and Danny break down The Crown’s ongoing 7-match unbeaten streak and how Dean Smith’s squad is finding ways to get results. Plus, Allan Saint-Maximin is getting bums off seats! The guys look at ASM’s immediate impact, Abada's resurgence and more. Pour yourself a cold local brew, listen in, and let's talk footy. For The Crown, Baby! 🍻⚽👑

Down a man for the final 25 minutes, Charlotte FC held on to salvage a point vs a tough Western Conference Contender. Let's decode the postgame pressers!