Make City Make Spence

City is in. Kobe scored from WHERE?Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down Detroit City FC’s frustrating 0-0 draw with Colorado Springs and the 3-1 win at Brooklyn that clinched a playoff berth. From an attack struggling to connect to Kobe Hernández-Foster’s outrageous finish from deep inside his own half, there’s plenty to unpack.The guys discuss Darren Smith finding the net again, Callum Montgomery’s quick answer to Brooklyn’s equalizer, Maxi Rodriguez’s influence, and what a heavily rotated lineup revealed about City’s depth. Then it’s on to Birmingham, the push for a home playoff match, and whether this team has another gear for the postseason.Plus: disputed penalties spark a debate over VAR and USL officiating, before Sean and Adam turn to Manchester City’s financial-rules case, football’s power structure, and what meaningful punishment should look like.Subscribe for more Detroit City FC discussion, and tell us: what needs to improve most before the playoffs?

Make City Make Spence returns with Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez breaking down Detroit City FC's uneven two-match stretch: a flat 1-0 loss at Sacramento followed by a gritty 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Kian Williams’ first goal for Le Rouge.The guys examine why DCFC’s defense, Carlos Herrera and its structured buildup look ready for a playoff run while the attack continues searching for consistent finishing. They also discuss the instant impact of Kian Williams, Alex Dalou and Cheikhou Niang, the club’s improved depth amid a growing injury list, and a pivotal stretch against Colorado Springs and Brooklyn that could secure a postseason berth and strengthen Detroit’s top-four position.

Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez return to examine two Detroit City FC draws that produced very different reactions. The hosts break down the scoreless trip to Louisville, City’s statistically dominant 1-1 result against Hartford and the controversial last-minute penalty that erased Maxi Rodriguez’s apparent winner.Detroit continues to look like a team with an excellent defense and midfield—but without the finishing touch needed to turn control into victories. With Darren Smith managing an injury and goals becoming increasingly difficult to find, Sean and Adam turn their attention to Cheikhou Niang, the new 6-foot-6 forward arriving on loan from FC Cincinnati 2.Can Niang provide a new attacking dimension during the stretch run? The discussion covers his development, physical profile and potential role as Detroit City pushes toward the USL Championship playoffs.

Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down Detroit City FC’s statement 1–0 victory over Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Bay. They examine Ates Diouf’s man-of-the-match performance, Carlos Herrera’s late heroics, how Le Rouge won without Darren Smith at his best, and why Maxi Rodriguez, Abdoulaye Diop, Haruki Yamazaki, and the back line make City so difficult to break down.With nine clean sheets, a game in hand, and a roster that finally looks deep enough for a postseason run, is it time to start believing Detroit City can win silverware?The conversation then turns to Kian Williams’ arrival, the approaching roster freeze, and Detroit City’s evolution into a club capable of adding reinforcements when injuries strike. Sean and Adam preview the trip to Louisville, explore how City can exploit a vulnerable defense, and offer contrasting predictions: a statement 3–1 victory or a hard-earned 1–1 draw.The episode closes by celebrating David Dwaihy’s USL W League Executive of the Year honor and reflecting on the extraordinary life, generosity, and enduring legacy of Dolly Parton.

On this episode of Make City Make Spence, Adam Hernandez and Sean Spence examine Detroit City FC’s frustrating scoreless draw against Loudoun United—and whether Le Rouge can rebound against the Eastern Conference’s runaway leader.Detroit hit the woodwork twice and held Loudoun to just 0.36 expected goals, but a defensive-heavy starting lineup struggled to produce without Darren Smith. Adam and Sean debate the decision to rest Detroit’s leading scorer, the second-half tactical changes that introduced some badly needed attacking intent and whether Ates Diouf’s continued bad luck has officially become a full-blown hex.Carlos Herrera’s eighth clean sheet receives its flowers, while Michael Bryant’s return to the bench offers some encouragement amid injury updates that could end the seasons of Rafa Mentzingen and Connor Rutz.Attention then turns to Tampa Bay’s visit to Keyworth. The Rowdies arrive with 44 points, 38 goals, 10 clean sheets and an unbeaten road record. Is Saturday an opportunity for Detroit to prove it belongs among the USL Championship’s legitimate contenders—or a harsh reality check waiting to happen? Sean predicts a 2–1 Detroit victory. Adam sees the same score going Tampa’s way, albeit with Smith scoring lucky No. 13.The guys close by discussing Detroit’s attacking needs before the roster freeze, whether the club should add another striker or winger and what embracing a “big-club mentality” should actually look like during a playoff push.Hosted by Adam Hernandez and Sean Spence.