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The Crown Cast
Welcome to the Crown Cast! A place where all the hot takes, news, and excitement over the Charlotte FC finds a home.
Episodes
The Crown CastTaking a Step Back
A series of uninspired games for Charlotte FC leaves cinching a playoff position to Montreal in the bank.
The Crown CastThe Thing About Professional Athletics
A performance to forget against Columbus is ultimately one of the strongest reminders that in professional athletics, having athletes is important.
The Crown CastThe Aloko Spark
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.
The Crown CastInternational-ish
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.
The Crown CastOh No...
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 Crown CastThe Data Point That Matters
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.
The Crown CastCincy Mash Up
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…
The Crown CastReading lips.
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…
The Crown CastAshley Latter: Director of Performance Analysis Interview.
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…
The Crown CastTwo Game Changers
We asked for defensive stability and Charlotte Fc go to Atlanta and deliver points with a performance worth talking about.
The Crown CastDefensive Stability?
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…
The Crown CastImmediately Out of Date
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…
The Crown CastFunctionally Concerned.
As the Leagues Cup games pass Charlotte FC's roster depth starts to show and Saint-Maximin makes an immediate impact.
The Crown CastIts Cup Time
The Leagues Cup is here and Charlotte FC come firing out the gate with a 3-0 win in the first round.
The Crown CastPlaying Brave
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…
The Crown CastKnocking Them Out (Bonus World Cup Finals)
Its a news breakdown episode as Charlotte FC fires back up in bank against Atlanta.
The Crown CastA Place of Apparent Need (World Cup Bonus #5)
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.
The Crown CastHorizontally and Vertically (World Cup Bonus #4)
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…
The Crown CastDefensive Decisions (World Cup Bonus #3)
Its a defensive challenge for the Crown Cast as they take a look at Charlotte FC's back line.
The Crown CastWhat Makes a Midfield? (Bonus World Cup Episode #2)
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…
The Crown CastThe Curious Case of Designated Players (World cup bonus)
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…
The Crown CastDirector of Scouting Impersonations.
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.
The Crown CastAthletic Prow-less (And Goodbye to Zaha)
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.
The Crown CastDone and Done
Its a match against a terrible Toronto team but when the spaces get bigger a few of Charlotte FC's personalities finally emerge.
The Crown CastOh the Difference
After some significant editing problems we hope you enjoy a Wednesday show recorded on Thursday to cover both the NYCFC and Cincinnati matches.
The Crown CastA Creative Spark?
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…
The Crown CastPrecarious
The losses are beginning to pile up and the excuses are looking thinner with each match for Charlotte FC. Things are looking... precarious.
The Crown CastHopefully
Charlotte FC pulls out a win in random baseball stadium in NY as a shuffling in the midfield changes the dynamic.
The Crown CastWhat Goes Up
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…
The Crown CastChaotic Glory
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.
The Crown Cast2026: Update Your Priors #1
Its a little early and little wild but a strange opening to the 2026 season has the cast resetting a few expectations.
The Crown CastSpecial Episode: Daniel Wicker (Head of Analytics and Scouting Coordinator)
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 Crown CastStatistically Unlikely
(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 Crown Cast2026 Sponsor Introduction: Dash Men's Grooming
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…
The Crown CastInter Whyami
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…
The Crown CastThree Goal Circus
Charlotte FC's home opener for 2026 proves to be anything but boring as drama, red cards, and goals abound.
The Crown CastLessons from the Master
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…
The Crown CastDancing Up Hills
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…
The Crown CastWay Too Early Season Predictions 2026
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…
The Crown CastThe Full Pre-Swing
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…
The Crown CastReading Between the Line-ups
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.
The Crown CastPresser Woes and Pre-Season Shows
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…
The Crown CastGood Process
As news of the pre-season begins to roll in the writing on the wall is process, process, process.
The Crown CastIt looks like WHAT?
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…
The Crown CastPredicting Regret
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…
The Crown CastQuick off the line (2026)
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…
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Happy Holidays
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…
The Crown CastJemmes (Buy/Sell/Hold: Attack)
Charlotte FC have begun to make moves in the off season and center back appears to be the first big target.
The Crown CastNothing Doing (Buy Sell Hold: Midfield)
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.
The Crown CastThanksgiving Leftovers
Its all heads down at Charlotte FC as the season winds to its final close. Since the news is scarce, the Cast comes together to hang out and talk about the…
The Crown CastIts the Holiday Season.
A Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate from the Crown Cast. The boys get together to talk about Holiday traditions as football pressing structures, news…
The Crown CastThat's a Wrap! (2025)
Its finally time to bring the 2025 season to a close but the end of the year leaves Charlotte FC in a much different place than it started. On the docket…
The Crown CastA Teaching Moment
It's a crash out loss in the first round for Charlotte FC but the emotions are tough to contend with. A strong attacking performance fails to strike home, but…
The Crown CastWhat Matters is Game 3
It was a matter of getting back to the starting line in NYCFC and Charlotte manage to bring a best of 3 playoff series back to a best of 1.
The Crown CastThat Charlotte FC Feeling
A victorious end to the regular season sees goals achieved both on the pitch and off it for Charlotte FC. With the post-season looming large the events of the…
The Crown CastTying up Loose Ends
The international break means that the Charlotte FC news is scarce, but the looming final fixtures of the season means that the target narrows on the playoffs.
The Crown CastVictorious Misery
Charlotte FC was much in need of 3 points in DC to arrest a downward slide in form, and though the team returns home with the points, questions and concerns…
The Crown CastStopping the Bleeding
A night best left forgotten against Montreal leaves the cast with only one real thing to talk about. How do we stop the bleeding moving forward?
The Crown CastAll Good Things
A historic run from Charlotte FC finally ends at Yankee staduim. As a result the NYCFC match has other playoff teams asking the question, is a baseball diamond…
The Crown CastA Night for the Ages
It's rare that sports align in such a way to bring the drama like Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami, but when an opposing team comes to the queen city, Charlotte…