Mint City Soccer Show

Corey and David welcome special guest host Donnie aka Fat Bird to break down a rough 0-1 home loss to Chicago Fire that ends Charlotte's eight-game unbeaten streak. Missing several key attackers to international duty, the Crown never found their footing, gave up a corner-kick goal and lost Tim Ream to a stoppage-time red card. Also discussed: Pep Biel playing out wide – is that the best option?The disallowed Charlotte goal.The referee.Archie Goodwin's season-ending injury.Where the playoff race stands with Chicago now just a point back.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

Matt and Corey break down a wild, maybe lucky 2-1 win at DC United that extends Charlotte's unbeaten run to eight games. We dig into how close this game really was (spoiler: very), a controversial non-call on a ball that may have crossed the line, Kristijan Kahlina's heroic 10-save performance, and why this "sketchy" win still counts the same as a dominant one heading into a massive home match against Chicago.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

Matt and Corey recap a back-and-forth 3-3 draw at FC Cincinnati that keeps Charlotte FC's unbeaten run alive at seven games. They dig into the team's recurring defensive lapses — including the stoppage-time corner that cost Charlotte the win — Liel Abada's blistering form, and what's ahead with massive matches against DC United and Chicago on the horizon.Also discussed: Pep Biel's first-half penalty and Allan Saint-Maximin's game-breaking influence.Idan Toklomati's go-ahead header and Rodolfo Aloko's ridiculous assist.Where the playoff race stands with DC United and Chicago up next.Listener questions on Abada's DP spot — plus a fun movie-themed question to close it out.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

Charlotte FC grabbed four points in a chaotic week, starting with a scoreless draw at home against Houston Dynamo marred by Ashley Westwood's stunning red card. Without its captain, the Crown pulled off a gutsy 2-1 comeback win at CF Montréal in the rain Wednesday night. Matt, David and Corey talk Westwood's double suspension, Allan Saint-Maximin's growing impact (and Abada's, too), the team's one-on-one finishing woes, and we answer your questions heading into Saturday's clash with FC Cincinnati.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

Charlotte FC and 1,100 of its closest friends traveled down I-85 over the weekend and left with a third straight road win against Atlanta United. Feels good, don't it?David and Corey are here to break down the match, which keeps the Crown right in the hunt for fourth (and maybe even third!) in the East. Among other things, they discussed: Why the score could have – and maybe should have – been even more lopsided.Allan Saint-Maximin's impact every time he touches the ball.Liel Abada's recent performance – is it as good as it seems?Is this the starting midfield we need to stick with?And they answered your listener questions.Charlotte FC, we wear the crown. Came to ATL, shut it down ... again.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow