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Spain secured their second Men's FIFA World Cup title on July 19, 2026, by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final held in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Substitute Ferran Torres netted the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time, clinching the victory and preventing Lionel Messi from achieving a final championship.Spain's first Men's FIFA World Cup victory occurred on July 11, 2010. In a landmark final at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Spain triumphed over the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time. The crucial goal was scored by Andrés Iniesta in the 116th minute, marking the nation's inaugural global title.Spain's preparation for the 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup was characterized by a carefully crafted strategy that integrated advanced data analytics, tactical adaptability under head coach Luis de la Fuente, and a strong emphasis on overall physical conditioning. Under the leadership of RFEF coaching director Eduardo Gutiérrez, Spain adjusted to the increasingly physical and fast-paced nature of contemporary football.With their recent triumph at the 2026 World Cup, Spain's football federation made history by becoming the first nation to simultaneously hold both the men's and women's World Cup trophies.Following their 2026 World Cup success, players on Spain's national team may receive a gross payout of €754,701.92 ($865,000 to $995,000 USD) each from the team's prize money pool.In addition to direct cash bonuses from the federation, the players will also receive various official tokens and commercial enhancements:Championship Rings: For the first time in tournament history, players will be awarded custom, engraved World Cup championship rings, akin to traditions in American sports.Gold Medals & Replicas: Players will receive official gold medals along with individual gold-plated replicas of the World Cup trophy.Jersey Stars & Badges: Spain will add a second star to their official kit, along with the official FIFA Champions gold badge to display for the next four years.

The guys lock in to talk about LouCity's simultaneous triumphs in the USL Cup group stage and the Commonwealth Cup, and get a little emotional about the fact that our home state has so much great soccer in it. Racing's got a tough row to hoe ahead, but can start to bounce back this weekend when Houston come to town.

It's a classic four-game episode of SCR: two in the past, two in the future--and one of them is a rivalry game! Plus, a little group therapy about the USMNT and opportunities missed.

While Portland is not hosting any World Cup matches, residents of "Soccer City, USA" have been showing up at local sports bars in hoards to view games. Away Days and GOL PDX are both located in Southeast Portland, and have been hubs for World Cup viewing since the matches kicked off on June 11. Co-owners of Away Days, Niki Diamond and Pete Hoppins, and co-owner of GOL PDX Peter Ma hr join us to discuss how their business fluxes during the busy soccer season, and the impact they notice the World Cup has on the Portland soccer community.

Finally! LouCity and Racing play this weekend! We also sing the praises (to the tune of "Country Roads") of Flo Balogun, Malik Tillman, and Mauricio Pochettino as the USMNT head to the round of 16.

With only one game to review and none to preview, the guys sit down for some Louisville pro soccer trivia, a report on Turner's field trip to Keyworth Stadium, and our favorite things from the last week of the World Cup.

PHONE GUEST - SARA NELSON - FORMER SEATTLE CITY CM. Soccer beacon Seattle (and the sun) shines on the World Cup stage. Is this version of Seattle sustainable or just a house cleaned up for company? Five years in, new analysis links Seattle’s ‘JumpStart’ tax to downtown decline // PHONE GUEST - BRIAN HEYWOOD - LET’S GO WASHINGTON. Heywood tells the real story of the infamous World Cup selfie with Girmay Zahilay and scratches his head over the KC Executive’s 180 on social media // Suncadia Resort's Newest Development Opened and Tim is a fan

It's been ten years of Soccer City Radio! Thanks for listening through all our various hosts and formats over the years. To celebrate, the guys recap LouCity's draw against Brooklyn, Turner talks to John Morrissey of usltactics.com, and we look back at some of our favorite things from the first week of what's shaping up to be a very fun World Cup!

Drew Butler joins to discuss the electric atmosphere surrounding international soccer and Atlanta's top ranking among host cities. They compare Lionel Messi's recent dominance to legendary playoff performances by LeBron James and Aaron Rodgers while analyzing the economic boom for Georgia. The conversation also previews the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills and the Braves' upcoming series. 01:00 - Georgia Baseball Beats Texas 02:17 - Messi and International Soccer 05:45 - Atlanta Ranked Top Host 09:34 - Upcoming Atlanta Matchups 12:24 - US Open Golf Preview

Los Angeles is hosting eight matches for this year’s FIFA World Cup. Today, LA is home to three professional soccer teams and one of the biggest soccer youth organizations in the nation, but did you know its history with soccer goes back over a century? With the world cup at our doorstep, LAist correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez traces LA’s relationship with soccer, from its celebrity scene to its immigrant roots. Check out more of Adolfo’s reporting and LAist’s World Cup guide at LAist.com/WorldCup Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Los Angeles is hosting eight matches for this year’s FIFA World Cup. Today, LA is home to three professional soccer teams and one of the biggest soccer youth organizations in the nation, but did you know its history with soccer goes back over a century? With the world cup at our doorstep, LAist correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez traces LA’s relationship with soccer, from its celebrity scene to its immigrant roots. Check out more of Adolfo’s reporting and LAist’s World Cup guide at LAist.com/WorldCup Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Los Angeles is hosting eight matches for this year’s FIFA World Cup. Today, LA is home to three professional soccer teams and one of the biggest soccer youth organizations in the nation, but did you know its history with soccer goes back over a century? With the world cup at our doorstep, LAist correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez traces LA’s relationship with soccer, from its celebrity scene to its immigrant roots. Check out more of Adolfo’s reporting and LAist’s World Cup guide at LAist.com/WorldCup Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Los Angeles is hosting eight matches for this year’s FIFA World Cup. Today, LA is home to three professional soccer teams and one of the biggest soccer youth organizations in the nation, but did you know its history with soccer goes back over a century? With the world cup at our doorstep, LAist correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez traces LA’s relationship with soccer, from its celebrity scene to its immigrant roots. Check out more of Adolfo’s reporting and LAist’s World Cup guide at LAist.com/WorldCup Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.Support LAist Today: https://laist.com/join

Los Angeles is hosting eight matches for this year’s FIFA World Cup. Today, LA is home to three professional soccer teams and one of the biggest soccer youth organizations in the nation, but did you know its history with soccer goes back over a century? With the world cup at our doorstep, LAist correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez traces LA’s relationship with soccer, from its celebrity scene to its immigrant roots. Check out more of Adolfo’s reporting and LAist’s World Cup guide at LAist.com/WorldCup Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Los Angeles is hosting eight matches for this year’s FIFA World Cup. Today, LA is home to three professional soccer teams and one of the biggest soccer youth organizations in the nation, but did you know its history with soccer goes back over a century? With the world cup at our doorstep, LAist correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez traces LA’s relationship with soccer, from its celebrity scene to its immigrant roots. Check out more of Adolfo’s reporting and LAist’s World Cup guide at LAist.com/WorldCup Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Aidan & Turner cover a big bounce-back win in Phoenix after dark for the boys in purple, and then Vince from Scuffed joins the show to talk all things USMNT and get us hyped for the 2026 World Cup!

Jeff, Turner, and Aidan pick up the mics to try and make some sense of the world. LouCity earn what feels like a big road point, Racing have a month to get healthy during the World Cup break, and it's the first-ever episode of the special World Cup podcast-within-a-podcast: Soccer Planet Radio.

Why mess with a good thing, right? With one more win to go for a USL Super League Championship, Carolina Ascent Coach Philip Poole makes his fourth visit to Soccer City to share some insight on how his team got to this title match, and how they plan to win it. You'll gain a lot from his focus on process over results and how it paid off in the down times. It's for the climb, Baby!

Jeff, Turner, and Aidan sit down to look back briefly at last weekend's USL & NWSL action before previewing a home doubleheader weekend for Louisville's pro soccer team! Plus, a case is made for LouCity-Rowdies as the defining rivalry of the USL Championship & we even talk a little World Cup.

53 straight minutes of red-hot Louisville professional soccer analysis from your close personal friends Jeff, Turner, and Aidan. No interview. No bits. Okay, one bit.

The Carolina Ascent are unbeaten in 10 matches with one game left in the regular season, and they have a massive party planned at ALMS for the occasion. Fullback Jill Aguilera and Coach Philip Poole pop into Soccer City to talk about the win streak, the club's growth in Year 2, the mindset going into the playoffs, and of course the Fan-tastic finale on deck. If there's one soccer team you were betting on to bring hardware to the Queen City this season, this is it, so there's every reason to get on board as the Ascent are just a handful of wins away from a Championship...It's for the Climb, Baby!

Jeff, Turner and Aidan pick the mics up to cover last weekend's home doubleheader! Racing plays their best 90 (ever?) and we process our feelings of deja vu from a statistically-dominant game that resulted in a loss for the boys in purple. Katie O'Kane joins the show, talks about that free kick & gives Turner some fashion advice.

The hottest team in Soccer City is the Carolina Ascent, unbeaten in 9 straight matches with just two games left in the regular season before their USL Super League Championship chase hits the playoffs. Leading goalscorer Rylee Baisden stops by Soccer City for a chat with Danny Brams about what's led to the streak, how the club is growing more established in Year 2, and how they plan to win it all this time around. She also breaks down her recent game-winning goal that clinched the club's playoff status for the season, and talks about the calmness her teammates feel in late-game, pressure-packed situations. In the end, we even bring her to (happy) tears with a blast from the past that literally no one was expecting! It's for the Climb, Baby!

Turner and Jeff are back in the same room following extended road trip's for both Louisville's pro soccer teams! Investment consultant Aidan Riggs joins the program to check on some early season stocks in our metaphorical portfolios, and Turner gets to yapping with Lauren Milliet about hatch chile & planting trees.

Jeff and Turner manage to get the show done, even from two different cities and with four games to review, before even getting to this weekend's previews! Turner immediately forgets the score from Friday's big Racing W. Jeff reports in from Washington D.C. The boys celebrate the beauty of the Cups, both the U.S. Open one and the Prinx Tires USL one.

Jeff and Turner take stock of City's 1-0 win over Jacksonville on Thunder day, try to figure out whether or not we care about the USL Prinx Tires Cup (tm), and get excited about Racing Louisville finally playing its second home game of the 2026 season.

Charlotte FC's 2026 campaign hits the road, and Special Guest Jillian Sakovits says there's only one thing they should be focused on for this trip to New York City: Revenge! The Apple TV host and reporter makes her Soccer City debut to preview a massive matchup this weekend, and also gets into her recent experiences working the sidelines at Bank of America Stadium, why MLS needs strong personalities like Dean Smith to always speak their minds, and what Charlotte has to offer when it comes to attracting superstar talent to the squad. The Season Never Sleeps, and it's always For the Crown, Baby!

Jeff and Turner lose track of linear time and space as a result of Tuesday's massive win for the Boys in Purple over MLS visitors Austin FC in the U.S. Open Cup for the club's second-ever win over an MLS team! Gamewinner Tola Showunmi joins the show to talk about what it's like being and English player recruited to play college sports in the US and why he always seems to level up in the Open Cup.

2026 Vibes are STRONG in Soccer City as the first-ever Charlotte Derby has been confirmed for the US Open Cup Round of 32, while The Crown rides high on the wings of a wonderful winner from Wilf that secured 3 points last time out at The Fortress.Now, ahead of a titanic showdown vs Nashville, Apple TV's Ross Smith visits with John and Danny for a raucous midweek livestream full of incisive soccer analysis, double-pour brown liquor, and a whole lotta laughs. Special thanks as well the TFOS and Soccer Citizens for the lively and interactive chat all the way through. Lock in for the full hour cuz this one is definitely For the Crown and Up the Jacks all damn day!

Jeff and Turner recap a tough weekend of games for Louisville's pro soccer teams, but they're not hitting the panic button yet--and you shouldn't, either. Plus, Louisville City's third best golfer, Zach Duncan, joins the show.

Jeff and Turner pick up the mics to take a whistle-stop tour through a packed week of action for Louisville's professional soccer teams. If we had a nickel for every manager who has led the boys in purple to a win over Lexington in 2026, we'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.Sorry this is hitting your feeds late! See you at Lynn Family Stadium.

The Carolina Ascent are on a 4-match winning streak and they've picked a perfect time to get hot with the season hitting its stretch run.Fueling their recent success has been the stellar play of winger Tyler Lussi, who's scored twice in fine fashion during the streak and shown off her signature "No Sleeves" flexing cellie in the process.Tyler sits down with Danny Brams to talk about the togetherness of her new club, as well as the career path that led her from the Ivy League, to the PNW, then a detour in more ways than one down in Hollywood, before finally finding a home in the Carolinas.Shoutout to the Moms (and the Dads!) raising kids who want to grow up and make the world a better place, this is the feel good episode you might not have even realized you needed!

Jeff and Turner are back after what everyone agrees was an unbelievably entertaining weekend of soccer at Lynn Family Stadium. Emma Sears converts an 81-yard scoring drive, the boys in purple win and exorcise some demons against Rhode Island, and Jansen Wilson joins the show! Plus, we preview Racing's trip to Spokane to play Seattle Reign, and try to agree on a pronunciation of "Maimonedes Park".

Jeff and Turner sit down and discuss...everything, really. Danny Cruz is off to Minnesota United! Simon Bird named Interim Head Coach! LouCity 2, Southern Indiana 0 (U.S. Open Cup)! Racing 1, North Carolina 2 (Sat. 3/14)! City 4, Miami 1 (Sat. 3/14)! An interview with Racing Louisville #42, Sarah Weber! Previews of this week's home doubleheader!

Jeff Milby and Turner Hawkins are back on the mics to talk about Aiden McFadden's late game heroics in Lexington, what to take away from the first meeting of I-64 heavyweights, and Brandon Dayes looking like the next great LouCity prospect. Plus, offseason Louisville City addition Mukwelle Akale joins the show to talk about his goal against Lexington, growing as a soccer player in Villareal, and more. Then, it's finally time for Racing Louisville to join the party, and the guys attempt the hardest job in sports media: previewing an opening day game between two teams with a ton of offseason turnover.

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!

Don't look now but Charlotte's only professional women's sports team is in playoff position with just 10 games left to go in the USL Super League Season. Coach Phillip Poole and newly-signed Striker Ava Cook take a trip to Soccer City to talk about Year 2 in the brand new league, adapting to Charlotte after moving here from the frozen north, and how the Queen City can support the club as it enters the home stretch of the season...and you may be surprised at the factoids Coach has to share that show just how successful this brand new franchise has already been in the Carolinas.It's time to Join the Climb, Baby!

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!

With less than six months until the FIFA World Cup kicks off across North America, organizers at Florida Citrus Sports are gearing up for friendlies between some of the biggest names in the game. OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao invites Florida Cup Series CEO and former soccer star Ricardo Villar to give us a preview.

Lee Hacksaw Hamilton shares his “Hacksaw History” highlighting his career from Long Island to Ohio University, upstate New York, Cleveland, Phoenix and San Diego. We discussed Lee's early days doing play-by-play in minor league hockey, minor league baseball, and as a TV journalist. Then it was on to Cleveland to broadcast big time WHL pro hockey, a competitor with the NHL at that time. Then on to Phoenix KTAR where he lit the Valley of Sun on fire. In the late 1980s, San Diego called and invited Lee to be the play-by-play voice of the San Diego Chargers and also to host a sports talk show on XTRA 690. That sports talk show was the very beginning of an innovative all sports talk radio station that featured many names including Jim Rome, Steve Hartman, Chet Forte, Coach John Kentera, Billy Ray Smith, Scott Kaplan, Philly Billy Werndl, Jim Laslavic, Pat Curran and many more. This episode was originally aired as part of the John Riley Project on July 20, 2022. The History of Sports Talk Radio Lee shared his Long Island roots and the start of his radio news/DJ career in his college days on a radio station in Appalachia.  After a great run broadcasting pro hockey in Cleveland, he took his talents to the desert to announce Arizona State football and basketball. Hacksaw also hosted a sports talk show on KTAR in Phoenix shocking the locals with critical comments of ASU's football suspension, the Suns getting blown out in the first round of the 1981 NBA playoffs, and the ineptitude of Bowie Kuhn during the 1981 MLB strike. This was the start of the “Best 15 Minutes in Radio.” This was the start of “Putting Topics on the Table.”  “React!”  Lee was determined to grab his listeners by the throat and hold them for 4 hours of compelling sports talk radio. Hacksaw's reputation in Arizona led to a 1986 phone call from the Noble Broadcast Group in San Diego to be the San Diego Chargers play by play guy and start a sports talk show on the Mighty 690.  At the time the station was broadcasting rock n roll and Wolfman Jack. Little did they know that things were going to radically change in the next few years. Lee was the only sports guy in the entire station, and he started with a blank slate.  How in the hell was he going to pull this off? He started by creating a 9-hour NFL Sunday broadcast with a 2-hour Countdown to Kickoff pre-game show, the live game, and then a post-game show with caller participation.   The Mighty 690 Sports Talk Radio Meanwhile, every afternoon drivetime Hacksaw hosted his talk radio show using many of his provocative techniques to drive listenership. Lee was a sensation bringing sports facts, stats, and opinions in the late 1980s. He was the internet before the internet was a thing. After a brief transition to sports and news talk, the station went 100% sports starting in 1989. The Mighty 690 was the 3rd radio station in America to go all sports, and the first on the west coast. 690 had a “blowtorch signal” that carried Lee's show from “Baja to the Canadian Rockies” As 690 went all sports, many new voices took the microphone to create a wide variety of opinions and styles on sports talk: Jim Rome came on board to start his Scrub Saturday show. He later got the night shift right after Hacksaw's show, working on developing his style, his smack, and his clones. Rome later went on to national fame, but did you know Hacksaw was first offered the national gig prior to Rome but he turned it down. Steve Hartman joins the station and with Lee's recommendation he was paired up with former Monday Night Football producer Chet Forte.  Two loudmouth guys: one young, one old, one west coast, one east coast.  It was perfect. Steve Mason and John Ireland took on the morning show and later saw their careers take them to new places. Scott Kaplan and Billy Ray Smith joined the station creating a strong show and a loyal listening audience of Great Friends. The Coach John Kentera joins the station sharing his wealth of knowledge of local high school sports, plus offering his commentary on the San Diego pro and collegiate sports teams.   San Diego Chargers: I root for Herbert to Win, but Spanos to Lose As a long time voice of the San Diego Chargers play-by-play, and as an NFL junkie, Hacksaw was right at home broadcasting the Chargers every Sunday. We retrace some of the magical moments of the Chargers Super Bowl season including stories about Bobby Ross, Stan Humphries, Stan Brock, Tony Martin, Dennis Gibson, and the playoff run against the Dolphins in Steelers. We reminisce about the good vibes as both the team and the community both came together in a very special way. After the 1997 season The Mighty 690 lost its broadcast rights to the team, breaking promises made to the station and to Lee personally to stay on as the play-by-play guy.  Hacksaw was very disappointed with the decision, but he bounced back and was the play-by-play guy for the Seattle Seahawks for 3 seasons. So, how does Hacksaw feel about the Chargers now? He says he wants the kid quarterback Justin Herbert to go 17-0 and the owner Dean Spanos to go 0-17.   San Diego State Aztecs and the PAC-12 In the podcast episode we get into the new Snapdragon Stadium, Lee's disappointment that the Soccer City proposal did not win thus guaranteeing an NFL stadium option, and the possibilities of the Aztecs joining the PAC-12.   Could this be the start of a new podcast platform for Lee Hacksaw Hamilton?  “Agree or disagree?”  “I want to talk sports with you!”   #Hacksaw #LeeHamilton #Mighty690 #Chargers #sportsmedia #sportstalk #xtra690 #jimrome #chetforte #scottkaplan #billyraysmith #billwerndl #stevehartman #johnkentera #johnlynch   Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. 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Charlotte FC wants to be more than a soccer club. In its annual Community Impact Report, the team highlights programs that serve kids, families, and neighborhoods across the Carolinas. In this episode, we hear from Trent Slagle, who helps shape the report; CC Schott, who leads community engagement; and Sarah Garrison from Atrium Health, a key partner. Together, they share how camps, clinics, mini-pitches, unified teams, and powerful personal stories are creating a legacy that goes beyond the pitch.Here is the report: https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/community/community-impact-report

In the third hour, Mac & Bone are joined by JJ Jansen for the final time before he reports to training camp next week, they get into the backlash David Tepper received yesterday for stating that Charlotte is a soccer city after being awarded the MLS All-Star Game, before a fun with audio segment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello friends! Domènec Guasch, former Barcelona head of women's football, and current General manager of NWSL expansion team Boston Legacy FC joins the podcast to talk about what his role entails, why h moved to the NWSL, the secret behind Barcelona's dynasty and plenty more!Follow me on X @SHEscoresbanger#nwsl #expansion #uswnt

John Hayes and Daniel Bramlette discuss Charlotte FC's winning week and playoff qualification. Plus, Patrick Agyemang's future and Swiderski's resurgence. Dean Smith is flexing with his new tactics and signings. The Crown is back to winning ways to finish off the season.

Dan Hunt, Chairman & President, FC Dallas joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

Football is back!! Doubters were circling near the end of the window but Charlotte FC appears to have defied the odds by bringing in a new record signing just before the deadline, Creative Attacking Mid Calvin Stengs from Feyenoord Rotterdam. Stengs projects as a transformational signing For The Crown, potentially one of the best players in MLS as the league hits its homestretch...and he may not be the only signing in store! A shock move for Miguel Almiron is also rumored, one which would not only shoot Charlotte FC into the talent stratosphere, but also would break the hearts of whatever fans Atlanta United has left.Johnny & Brams are here to break it all down, plus put this news in context of all the amazing things happening across this Soccer City. The Independence are top of the league and fighting for glory in the Jaeger Cup, and the Ascent are preparing for a launch that will elevate women's soccer to heights never seen before in the Queen City. It's all happening, folks, and there has literally never been a better time to be a fan of the beautiful game in this town. Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride...we promise you will never regret it. For the Crown, For the Jacks, and For the Climb, BABY!

*DISCLAIMER*If you are looking for a typical Moontower show, please go forward or back one episode! This is a mix of guest insights on tactics ahead of facing St Louis City FC and the wholesome content about our good good boys that you're used to with Swoontower!-----------------------On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys!First, we sat down with Annamaria Lu from WannaBeFans podcast and the CITY SC Report to get the inside scoop on CITY from an expert!Hear Annamaria's thoughts on:CITY since our first matchup of the seasonKey players and what the team needs to find success this weekendThe state of food in the CITY stadium Then, we get into our regular Swoontower content!Topics include:Home wins v Dallas & (finally!!) San JoseMatchscot Interviews with:MakoSpeedbump!Jax'Fit ChecksCelly Ratings MIKE'S FIRST 10 OUT OF 10Social Media StandoutsThe Man Of Steph's JerseySupport the show

Jason Longshore's Atlanta Soccer Tonight is back to talk about Soccer City USA, Atlanta United's loss in Toronto, the Georgia HS soccer scene, the USWNT roster announcement for the SheBelieves Cup, and more.