In this episode of The Cannon Crue, Granit, Patrick, and Ryan break down the Charleston Battery’s gritty 2–1 away win against New Mexico United in a match full of chaos: rain delays, crowd chirping, refereeing madness, and some beautiful moments of football like Nate winding up New Mexico!

🎯 What’s Inside:

• Dos Santos opens the scoring and stirs the New Mexico faithful
• The ref everyone loves to hate—and why the guys want the USL to do better
• Tactical shifts: Kelly’s role on the wing, Ikaza’s man-of-the-match showing, and Rubio finally finishing
• VAR in USL? The Crue isn’t so sure
• Ref accountability and whether Sunday League refs are any better
• A preview of the Miami revenge match with bold scoreline predictions
• Tailgate logistics, taco truck tactics, and water disguised as water

🔥 Crue's MOTM: Emilo – bringing the energy and technical sharpness

📍 Next Match: vs Miami FC – Saturday at 7:30 PM, Patriots Point

🍻 Tailgate: look for Palmer (currently undefeated)

In this episode of Cannon Crüe, Granit and Ryan break down the Charleston Battery’s back-to-back clean sheets, analyze the impact of Joey, Smith, Nate, and Blackstock in defense, and explore midfield rotations that are shaping the team's identity.

The Crüe also shares tales from the Southern Darby (with some YMCA league flair), discusses the coaching mindset, and previews a crucial road matchup against Western Conference leaders New Mexico United.

Plus: an pub scouting report, a breakdown of Landry’s yellow card strategy, and wild humidity stats that somehow matter!

🎯 Topics Covered:

Birmingham and North Carolina match reviews

Joey’s leadership and defensive consistency

Blackstock’s emergence

Emilio's CAM role = GOAL!

Kelly’s role in midfield

Forward rotations and finishing struggles

Predictions and altitude banter ahead of New Mexico clash

Prediction Corner:

Granit: Battery win 2-0 (Goals from Juan David and Landry)

Ryan: Battery win 2-1 (Landry scores key goal)

“Joey’s a great example of being at the right place, right time, and working your ass off.”

“Eight yellow cards and two clean sheets — I’ll take it.”

“We can score from anywhere — we just gotta keep that up.”

“Humidity 110% in Charleston, 21% in Albuquerque. Let’s pack some lotion.”

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Hey all! I'm trying to get this out with very spotty communications and on vaca!

Granit