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!

John & Danny react to Dean Smith's comments about Charlotte not being sexy enough to attract top players in Europe. GM Zoran Krneta echoed that statement in an interview with Backheeled. It's matchweek 6 and struggling Philadelphia Union is coming to the Queen City. Plus, the USMNT is in action over the international break! Will Patruck Agyemang make the final roster?

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!

John & Danny revel in a historic night at the Fortress where Charlotte FC dropped SIX goals on rival Red Bulls 6-1.

WATCH on the Soccer City YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/fwTPKJ7NVtY?si=RdwWfKgaBIp7Nv9O

The only way they can stop him is to foul him, and he's had enough. With support from the gaffer Dean Smith, Wilf Zaha is mad as hell, and he's not gonna take it anymore! We dive in to the fiery comments.

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!

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!