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- Grabbing your... · 49 Min.With a second 4-0 thrashing in a row and a red card for inappropriate conduct we ask you to fill in the blank as Charlotte charges into the playoffs.
- Taking a Step Back · 52 Min.A series of uninspired games for Charlotte FC leaves cinching a playoff position to Montreal in the bank.
- The Thing About Professional Athletics · 49 Min.A performance to forget against Columbus is ultimately one of the strongest reminders that in professional athletics, having athletes is important.
- The Aloko Spark · 51 Min.A hurricane driven rain isn't enough to stop the lightning in Rodolfo Aloko's boots as the Crown storms back for three points in the bank.
- International-ish · 41 Min.There isn't a lot of Charlotte FC news floating around the club but talks of a former premier league player on trial make the headlines.
- Oh No... · 48 Min.The loss to Chicago Fire in Bank of America stadium adds severe injury to insult. Chris Penso's existence is simply the icing on the cake.
- The Data Point That Matters · 49 Min.Charlotte FC go away to D.C. United and leave with a 2-1 victory. Unfortunately we have to talk about all the underlying metrics.
- Cincy Mash Up · 58 Min.Scheduling means that our usual post react is delayed for Charlotte FC vs. Cincinnati so the Wednesday show combines Crowns and Cards with a setting of expectation.
- Reading lips. · 57 Min.Charlotte FC splits points in the bank after a performance from the officials that even we have to talk about. Now that the window is closed, the cast has some fun with a…
- Ashley Latter: Director of Performance Analysis Interview. · 1 Std. 16 Min.Gradient has been a revolution in the Crown Casts ability to bring data to the Charlotte FC community. Today, their Director of Performance Analysis joins us to pull back the…
- Two Game Changers · 1 Std. 12 Min.We asked for defensive stability and Charlotte Fc go to Atlanta and deliver points with a performance worth talking about.
- Defensive Stability? · 1 Std. 0 Min.Charlotte FC has interesting options in the defensive line and still cant find a way to control games. Should we be mad about Toronto or excited about the second half performance…
- Immediately Out of Date · 52 Min.Charlotte FC pick up a concerning three points at home against Columbus Crew. With three games a week, important talking points feel like they are already out of date.
- Functionally Concerned. · 46 Min.As the Leagues Cup games pass Charlotte FC's roster depth starts to show and Saint-Maximin makes an immediate impact.
- Its Cup Time · 40 Min.The Leagues Cup is here and Charlotte FC come firing out the gate with a 3-0 win in the first round.
- Playing Brave · 48 Min.Charlotte FC have been coming out of the gates hot but struggling to stay on top in games. The cast comes together to talk about the challenges of playing high in the pitch.
- Knocking Them Out (Bonus World Cup Finals) · 41 Min.Its a news breakdown episode as Charlotte FC fires back up in bank against Atlanta.
- A Place of Apparent Need (World Cup Bonus #5) · 1 Std. 10 Min.Today the Crown Cast is joined by Josh to talk big money and squad signing hopes before turning our attention to the World Cup Semi-Finals.
- Horizontally and Vertically (World Cup Bonus #4) · 1 Std. 3 Min.In this International episode the cast turns the pitch on its side to address the team in regards to the infamous 5 lanes of attack. World cup discussions follow as all three…
- Defensive Decisions (World Cup Bonus #3) · 59 Min.Its a defensive challenge for the Crown Cast as they take a look at Charlotte FC's back line.
- What Makes a Midfield? (Bonus World Cup Episode #2) · 48 Min.Charlotte FC is an incomplete team across all of its lines but the one part of the pitch with the greatest struggles has always been the midfield. Andrew and Logan break it down…
- The Curious Case of Designated Players (World cup bonus) · 58 Min.Allan Saint-Maximin was a player who's data originally seemed like a bad fit for the state of Charlotte FC, but does the story change if the role of the player does?
- Director of Scouting Impersonations. · 45 Min.Recorded on 5/23/2026. This special edition episode is a sneak preview behind the curtain of the Crown Cast's Patreon. With special thanks to our supporters.
- Athletic Prow-less (And Goodbye to Zaha) · 1 Std. 0 Min.As the first half of the 2026 season comes to a close, Gradient releases a string of new athletic data that we REALLY need to talk about.
- Done and Done · 52 Min.Its a match against a terrible Toronto team but when the spaces get bigger a few of Charlotte FC's personalities finally emerge.
- Oh the Difference · 45 Min.After some significant editing problems we hope you enjoy a Wednesday show recorded on Thursday to cover both the NYCFC and Cincinnati matches.
- A Creative Spark? · 1 Std. 7 Min.The result against New England requires a scathing discussion about the referee but a spark of something new was seen at a time that Charlotte FC needed to show signs of life.
- Precarious · 44 Min.The losses are beginning to pile up and the excuses are looking thinner with each match for Charlotte FC. Things are looking... precarious.
- Hopefully · 45 Min.Charlotte FC pulls out a win in random baseball stadium in NY as a shuffling in the midfield changes the dynamic.
- What Goes Up · 53 Min.In a slew of strange games it was always a matter of time before the pendulum would swing back against Charlotte FC, and a 2-1 loss to Nashville feels like the where the swing…
- Chaotic Glory · 52 Min.Glory and ruin are two sides of the same coin, and a chaotic performance against Philadelphia reminds us all that charlottes coin is still in the air.
- 2026: Update Your Priors #1 · 45 Min.Its a little early and little wild but a strange opening to the 2026 season has the cast resetting a few expectations.
- Special Episode: Daniel Wicker (Head of Analytics and Scouting Coordinator) · 48 Min.In this bonus interview of the Crown Cast, Logan sits down with Charlotte FC's Head of Analytics and Scouting Coordinator to learn more about the practices of the club, how…
- Statistically Unlikely · 59 Min.(Update!!! Apologies for the upload issue where the show was playing a previous episode. Hopefully this should be fixed on all players.) A 6-1 win over RBNY in the bank means the…
- 2026 Sponsor Introduction: Dash Men's Grooming · 16 Min.We at the Crown Cast are proud to introduce Dash Men's Grooming as a sponsor for 2026!! Join us as we chat with the local business owners as we talk about their project and how…
- Inter Whyami · 44 Min.Slated as one of the biggest nights of the season the home match between Charlotte FC and Inter Miami had all the atmosphere but may have been lacking a touch of class.
- Three Goal Circus · 58 Min.Charlotte FC's home opener for 2026 proves to be anything but boring as drama, red cards, and goals abound.
- Lessons from the Master · 1 Std. 3 Min.Its a tough loss in LA with a performance that saw a slew of halftime changes to nail some colors to the mast. Its clear that the route ahead in 2026 for Charlotte is going to be…
- Dancing Up Hills · 53 Min.Week one of the 2026 season sees a draw on the road for Charlotte FC vs. St. Louis. While the points are shared its clear early on that there are hills to climb for the crown to…
- Way Too Early Season Predictions 2026 · 1 Std. 15 Min.The first week of the season is upon us and the vibes are rolling in! Charlotte FC resigns Idan Toklomati to a long term deal, the prep phase is over, and St. Louis sits just…
- The Full Pre-Swing · 44 Min.The preseason matches are coming fast and the hype train is officially rolling. With kit releases, injury lists, and matches to discuss the cast has plenty to talk about.
- Reading Between the Line-ups · 43 Min.Charlotte FC plays another pre-season friendly and although Pep Biel finds the back of the net the real discussions are found on the team sheet.
- Presser Woes and Pre-Season Shows · 55 Min.Charlotte FC have played the first media available friendly, and there are quite a few nuggets of information that can be gleamed. While the actions on the pitch look free and…
- Good Process · 36 Min.As news of the pre-season begins to roll in the writing on the wall is process, process, process.
- It looks like WHAT? · 39 Min.Charlotte FC have seen another young player with a potentially high ceiling move on to another club. With the transfer strategy starting to take shape some other young names may…
- Predicting Regret · 37 Min.The big news around the club is the departure of the once heralded Nikola Petkovic and the discussions are flying. What went wrong? Why did the young talent never find his…
- Quick off the line (2026) · 49 Min.Charlotte FC takes Christmas presents to a whole new level as the first big name signing of the off season arrives. The deep dive into Luca De La Torre begins now.
- Happy Holidays · 37 Min.Its an episode of fond remembrance as the cast looks back at 2025, and untapping the gifts of charlotte FC news as the club completes its work in the super draft.
- Jemmes (Buy/Sell/Hold: Attack) · 53 Min.Charlotte FC have begun to make moves in the off season and center back appears to be the first big target.
- Nothing Doing (Buy Sell Hold: Midfield) · 43 Min.Its another dull off week for Charlotte FC news and that gives the cast time to look at the free agent roster as 2025 comes to a close.
