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No Messi. No goals. No major things to get excited about after Charlotte FC's 0-0 draw with Inter Miami Saturday night at The Bank.Matt, David and Corey return this week to discuss: Four yellow cards in four matches for Zaha.Why the attack struggled against a heavily rotated Miami side. (We have screenshots again!)Why is Abada still starting?And we answer your questions, including one about our favorite soccer movie.And apparently Matt played soccer against The Avett Brothers?---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

We brought back the Messi Stopper ahead of Charlotte FC's showdown vs Inter Miami this weekend, and dive deep into what to make of the Crown three matches into the 2026 MLS Season. Dax dishes on what it's like to play for a pragmatic English manager, why Pep Biel is Charlotte's best player, and how Dean Smith is still figuring out his perfect midfield mix. One of the best voices in the game who never pulls his punches, you don't want to miss McCarty's thoughts on where this club currently stands. It's for the Crown, baby!

In the second hour, Mac & Bone talk about the two OL additions the Panthers made yesterday, as they raise their concerns about the left tackle that they signed, they tell you why the Hornets comeback is another sign of how different this team is, and Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood joins to talk about last week's win See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac & Bone are joined by Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood, as he talks about last week's home win over Austin, he talks about the adjustments the team made going into the match, he previews this week's home match against Messi, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Willie P, the Voice of Charlotte FC, as he recaps the home win last weekend, Sam Farber stops by to talk about the impressive Hornets comeback last night in Portland, the guys preview the night in sports, they read funny texts, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Willie's World, Willie P talks about the first win of the season for Charlotte FC, and previews Messi's visit to Charlotte this weekend, he gives Dan Morgan credit for the job he's done early on in free agency, and hands out his weekly Swine of the Week award See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That was a party. After two lackluster road performances, Charlotte FC returned home Saturday and scored a much-needed 3-1 win over Austin FC in front of an electric home crowd at The Bank.Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe are here to break down the match, digging into: Some interesting changes to the starting lineup.How an early red card for Austin impacted the result.What made the attack so successful this match. (Matt is back with some more illustrated screencaps!)What defensive changes led to a lack of Austin chances.And we answer your questions!---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

Send a textWe are back for another interview! This time Tom sits down with co-host of The Flyover Footy Podcast, Matt Baker to chat:-St. Louis City season expectations-St. Louis's Week 1 & 2 performances vs Charlotte FC & San Diego FC-Looking ahead to their Week 3 match vs Seattle Sounders-Expectations of new Sporting Director Corey Wray & new Manager Yoann Damet-The new look backline of Dante Polvara, The Fall Bros, & more!-Matt's journey into covering St. Louis soccer-And much more!Link to Flyover Footy Podcast: https://youtube.com/@flyoverfooty?si=gpKLfoUkwb7VVGNFLink to Matt Baker Social Media: https://bsky.app/profile/mattbakerstl.bsky.socialMake sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57HyLwm_4KE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073&nd=1&dlsi=6515bdde8a6f4d27Support the show

Mac & Bone start Monday's show, recapping a busy local weekend in Charlotte sports, as they talk about the losses the Hornets experienced over the weekend, losing at home to the Heat, and the road loss to the Suns, they give their initial thoughts on Duke's win over North Carolina, & play sound from Charlotte FC's home win See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys get together for the first bitch session of 2026. The recap the horrendously officiated road match against Charlotte FC and talk through the multiple injuries sustained by the Verde & Black. Then they close out the episode with a plea for disciplining the officiating crew and Last Business Day. 0:30 - Intro 3:25 - MLS releases updated GAM totals 5:15 - Lineup reactions 10:05 - Charlotte FC recap 52:50 - Postgame takeaways 1:09:55 - Last Business Day Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send a textHopes were dashed and hearts were broken as Charlotte FC went down 3 goals in less than 10 minutes to LA Galaxy. Was it that LA Galaxy were that good? Or did Charlotte just made too many mistakes? The queens cleanse the spirit reviewing disasters and any positives that made it through the wreckage. Then, special guests Steph and Mike from Swoontower Soccer join the queens to preview the home opener against Austin FC!The Queens' Pitch on X@thequeenspitchclt

This week, Steph and Mike take us through :Our Matchscot CateroAn Opponent Spotlight with The Queen's Pitch (check us out on their recap show! We talked about our expectations for the match there - maybe we were geniuses, maybe we were dummies!)And as always: ‘Fit ChecksMatch Moods / Pitch PersonalitiesCelly RatingsSocial Media Stand OutsAnd finally, The Man of Steph's Jersey.Follow us on Insta!Support the show

Mac & Bone start Friday's show, setting the scene for a busy weekend in sports, with the Hornets hosting the Heat tonight, Duke/UNC renewing their rivalry tomorrow night in Durham, along with the Charlotte FC home opener, they go over a bunch of news & notes from college football & basketball, & they play sound of the national media continuing to shower the Hornets with love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final hour of the show starts with Mike Kaye previewing free agency for the Panthers, and Willie P dropped by to discuss Charlotte FC still in search of their first win, as well as the Hornets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of our absolute faves returns to Soccer City for the first time this season! Apple TV host Kevin Egan has seen Charlotte FC get 1 goal and 0 points from 2 games in 2026...but he's not pushing the panic button yet! Kev gives DannyBrams some reassurance about Wilfried Zaha's contract situation, The Crown's backline blunders, and how Dean Smith can make all the pieces fit...and on top of it all he's got an Austin FC scouting report for us this weekend. The home opener is just a few days away, and it's For the Crown, Baby!

The boys get together to preview this weekend's away match against Charlotte FC. They also discuss the Leagues Cup schedule that was released on Thursday before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 4:30 - LV watch party 6:05 - Leagues Cup schedule released 12:15 - Charlotte FC preview 40:55 - Last Business Day 46:50 - The Boy Factory 49:35 - Picks recap 52:05 - Best Ball update Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the final hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Willie P for Willie's World, as he recaps a poor outing for Charlotte FC last week, WFNZ host Walker Mehl joins to talk about the latest Hornets winning streak ahead of tonight's big game against Boston, they preview the night in sports, they read funny texts, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Charlotte FC captain, Ashley Westwood, as he talks about the first two matches of the season, and previews the upcoming homestand, the guys debate the chances that Kon Knueppel and Charles Lee take some hardware after the season, before a Wednesday edition of Random Crap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood, as he talks about the slow start to the season for the club, but he expresses confidence that they will get things turned around, he talks about navigating a season with the World Cup break, the MLS changing the schedule format, his journey to becoming an NFL fan, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Willie's World, Willie P recaps the loss that Charlotte FC took over the weekend, while getting ready for the first homestand of the year, he tells you why he thinks the Hornets are poised to cause problems in the NBA postseason, and he hands out his weekly Swine of the Week award See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/  - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- And just when you thought you knew what to expect from the LA Galaxy? A dominant performance against Charlotte FC could show the blueprint for the Galaxy's success. But what can we actually take away from the 3-goal win? What does it say about the midfield? And what can it say about the Galaxy's defense? Kevin Baxter is back from the Milan - Cortina Olympics and has some crazy story about how Venice, Italy, looks like a Disney ride, and Josh Guesman just wants to get to some charts and graphs! What stats can we pull that summarize the Galaxy's weekend victory? And what breaking news will the show bury this week? Let's talk! -- Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 18, just a few shows past number 1,270! And we can't wait to show you everything we've got in store for 2026! This is a reminder that we go live twice a week — on Mondays and Thursdays at 8 PM on YouTube — and that you can find us conveniently on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Google Play, etc.). We're making it easy for you to stay connected! So tell a friend that you've been listening to the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer and that 2025 is a great time to start listening!

This week, Landon and Jeremiah break down the ups and downs of the home win against DC United, and explain how Christian Ramirez is on a supplemental contract. Other questions and topics include:- Surprise Christian Ramirez signing- Who he is and how he fits- Crazy stat about Ramirez's debuts- DC United Match analysis- Ramirez is the (super) hero- Defense and set pieces win the day- New roster profile details- Dani Pereira's big pay day- Charlotte FC preview- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty- Join the Patreon- Free Parking at Amplify- Join the Patreon- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods ConsultingSupport the show

The less said about that match, the better. Well, maybe we have a few things to say. Matt, David and Corey return this week to talk about Charlotte FC's abysmal performance in a 3-0 loss at the LA Galaxy. We talk about the lineup, who is really to blame for the goals – Matt has screenshots again! – and when it's time to hit the panic button. (Hint: Not yet...)Come see us during a live show this Friday, March 6, at NoDa Brewing and get ready for Charlotte FC's home opener!---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

Mac & Bone are joined live in the studio by MLS analyst for Apple TV, Taylor Twellman, as he talks about Charlotte being rewarded the MLS All-Star Game, and he talks about how Charlotte has established itself as a soccer city in the United States, what he makes of Charlotte FC's slow start, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a show at the DHSP! The LA Galaxy didn't just win; they dominated Charlotte FC in a 3-0 display of pure offensive firepower. From the lightning-fast start to the clinical finishing of Joao Klauss, the G's finally look like the "legit" contenders we've been waiting for.

In this edition of Weekend Conclusions, Mac talks through Charlotte FC's blowout loss, Bone reveals a feature on Mabel is coming to The Charlotte Observer, they address the wild rumors around Jim Carey's appearance on a red carpet in Paris, Tim Brando caused a stir on the WFNZ airwaves on Friday, & mor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Morning After a dismal performance by Charlotte FC...so why is Johnny Hayes smiling?? Get your a.m. coffee (or bourbon!) and hang with John & Danny Brams as they look back at the tough loss, resetting expectations for the season, and most importantly...who to blame! Dean Smith and Ashley Westwood also check in as we contemplate silver linings, big picture concerns, and what needs to change immediately before the Crown's home opener vs Austin FC next Saturday.It's the best way to shake off a sad night and it's always For the Crown, Baby!

Send a textFirst match of the season ends in a draw for Charlotte FC as they visited the packed stadium of St Louis. Not the most inspiring of season openers, but be cool, soda pops! It's only the start and the queens pinpoint moments of individual heroics and mayhem along with serious growth needed in key familiar areas.The Queens' Pitch on X@thequeenspitchclt

A stalemate at the DHSP was just enough! The LA Galaxy are officially moving on to the Round of 16 in the Concacaf Champions Cup after a tense 0-0 draw against Sporting San Miguelito. It wasn't pretty, and it was certainly a "scrap," but the away goals rule has the G's moving forward.

In this live video chat recorded Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, Charlotte Ledger reporters discuss some of their coverage from the week:* American Airlines and Charlotte's airport work toward a new lease that could shape the future of the airport and the airline* Development moratoriums are popping up in the Charlotte region, as communities outside Charlotte contend with rapid growth* High school and college newspapers are struggling to find printers, as the move toward digital publications accelerates* Charlotte FC takes steps to improve the fan experience, with cheaper tickets, a reward program and a new showroom uptown* Waymo driverless taxis hit the streets of CharlotteFind out more about The Charlotte Ledger at TheCharlotteLedger.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thecharlotteledger.com/subscribe

Opening weekend is about hope. Matchday Two is about reality. Ahead of Charlotte FC's clash with the LA Galaxy, MLS on Apple TV broadcaster Keith Costigan joins The Charlotte FC Podcast: First Sip to break down the tension of Week 2.Both Charlotte FC and the LA Galaxy walked away from opening weekend with a 1-1 draw. Now, the honeymoon phase of the new season is over, and both squads are desperate for their first three points.In this episode of First Sip, we bypass the standard score predictions and take you behind the scenes. Keith Costigan wears two hats: he's the voice calling the action for millions alongside Mo Edu, and he's a coach who knows exactly what a Tuesday morning training session feels like after dropping points. Keith takes us inside the broadcast booth and breaks down the exact tactical chess moves to watch for at Dignity Health Sports Park.In this episode, we cover:The Week 2 Mindset: How the locker room temperature changes when you need a win.Tactical Chess: The specific adjustments Charlotte FC must make against the LA Galaxy on the road.Behind the Mic: Unspoken cues, booth chemistry and brotherhood with Mo EduWatch the match this Saturday on MLS on Apple TV 10:30 pm ET/ 7:30pm PT.Subscribe to the Charlotte FC Podcast and follow @cltfcpodcast for more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories.

Send a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 1-1 draw vs. Charlotte FC and the upcoming away match against San Diego FC!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

In this edition of Willie's World, Willie P gives you his thoughts on Dave Canales giving up his play-calling duties, he recaps Charlotte FC's opener, and previews Saturday's match out in LA, before he hands out his weekly Swine of the Week award See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a message!New Episode of South End Supporters is Up! Been a bit! We catch up & then talk about City's season opener as well as our day at the Park & answer your great South End Submissions and have fun as always! Give it a listen anywhere you get your podcasts!If you like what you hear, please remember to like, subscribe, leave a review or simply rate the podcast.Instagram - @southendsupportersTwitter - SES_podcastSTLFacebook - South End Supporters Podcast

The first Charlotte FC match of 2026 is in the books and Matt and Corey are here to break it down. Charlotte FC traveled to St. Louis City and walked away with a 1-1 draw to open this year's MLS campaign. Matt and Corey break down the match, including the poor defending that led to STL's goal, and find the positives in the play of Pep Biel, Wilfred Zaha and Kristijan Kahlina.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

In this edition of Weekend Conclusions, Mac gives you his initial takeaways from the Charlotte FC season opener, and shares a funny story about having to watch the game in Spanish, Fitty delivers an in-depth review of the chicken sandwich at the new Guthrie's in Monroe, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The back-and-forth over I-77 toll lanes continues, street vending in NoDa is now illegal, Birkdale Village in Huntersville faces new restrictions after a disturbance involving hundreds of young people, and Charlotte FC is kicking off a new season.

With just a few days to go before Charlotte FC kicks off the 2026 MLS season for the entire league out in St. Louis, we welcome back Andrew Wiebe to Soccer City! While he freely admits that preseason prognostication is a fool's game in this league, Andrew does offer up some tasty takes on how Luca de la Torre reshapes the Charlotte Midfield, why there's no urgency just yet when it comes to Wilf Zaha's contract situation, and why Nathan Byrne might be the most underrated player in all of MLS.We might've even squeezed out an answer to the question of "How far can Charlotte FC go in 2026?" We're so so so so close, folks, and we're always For the Crown, Baby!

David and Corey are back to break down Saturday's season opener between Charlotte FC and St. Louis City SC. They look back at the first time these two teams played and reflect on all that has changed since then before making predictions about this year's matchup. And we answer a few more listener questions.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss the first match and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

Mac & Bone are joined by Anna Witte, Charlotte FC radio network analyst, as she talks about the off-season additions for the club, and what we should expect from The Crown in year three under Dean Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess drops by SDH AM to break down the 2026 season as she has the first match of the new schedule with Ian Joy- St Louis CITY SC and Charlotte

Will Palaszczuk drops by SDH AM to look back at the 2025 season for Charlotte FC and what may be on the books for 2026 as they prep for the match in St Louis to start their season

Send a textDo you ever wonder what moments get replayed onscreen or how things run behind the scenes at a match? In this special Queens' Tea highlight for the recent Women in Sports Day, the queens sit down with Meghan Belmont, Charlotte FC's Manager of Match Presentation. Meghan shares a wealth of information about her job in the broadcast control room and gives shout outs to many staff joining her behind the scenes in planning and executing matchdays all for love of the club. She's even a fan herself!Find her on Insta @meghan_belmont_directs for a behind-the-lens insider view!The Queens' Pitch on X@thequeenspitchclt

In the final hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Hornets wing Brandon Miller, who talks about the success the team enjoyed leading up to the All-Star break, Willie P joins the show to preview the start of Charlotte FC's season, the guys preview the night in sports, they read funny texts, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Willie's World, Willie P previews the start of the season for Charlotte FC, talks about his expectations for the Hornets across the second half of the NBA season, he puts together the ultimate guest list at a dinner party, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Pass Wednesday tours MLS, the news of the day, and preps you for tonightAppleTV's Jessica Charman stops by to talk about the 2026 season and the matchup she has in St Louis with CITY and CharlotteCharlotte FC PBP voice Will Palaszczuk stops by previewing his side of the matchupWe look at the events of UCL and CONCACAF from yesterday and prep you for today's competition in both leagues plus your AM news as well

Send a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome data analyst, Mike Sinnott (@ChatCityTactics), to the show to discuss the state of CITY's roster and predictions for the 2026 season. Additionally, they preview the upcoming season opener against Charlotte FC!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

In the third hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Jessica Charman, who previews the upcoming Charlotte FC season, Sam Farber stops by to talk about the outlook for the Hornets for the second half of the NBA season, before a Wednesday edition of Random Crap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac & Bone are joined by old friend of the show Jessica Charman, as she talks about her new role with Apple TV, she gives her thoughts on the outlook for Charlotte FC in 2026, her quest to attain US citizenship, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Charlotte FC edition! We breakdown Charlotte's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest and Charlotte FC play-by-play radio host Will Palaszczuk. All season long, catch our weekly live shows: -Thursdays @ 8:00 PM ET: Expert MLS picks, odds breakdowns, and props -Mondays @ 8:30 PM ET: League analysis, special guests, and hot takes The Designated Pundits podcast is your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Watch live on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app! thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits #MLSpicks #MLSpredictions #CharlotteFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices