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The slide continues for Charlotte FC as two points and two goals are dropped late in the bank against Orlando City. On the topic list today: Supporter section beer throwing Playing to cover our weaknesses Quality pieces that don't fit.

Charlotte FC is feeling a little bad lately so its time to go the good ol' (not really) doctors of the Crown Cast.

Its that time of year again and our old buddies Fabrizio Romano and Tom Bogart have given us the tweets we didn't know we needed.

Philadelphia Union played Charlotte FC with an organization that reminds us sometimes our opponents tell us about ourselves.

Football has never been a simple equation and while the team takes a much needed break the cast comes together to talk about how our bias affects our analysis of the team we love. On the docket today: How history shapes what we see on the pitch Questions from the Patreon Its... not a cult?

In 2025 Charlotte FC has put up some odd results. Difficult games against mediocre teams, masterclasses against the best of the best. With the two ends and everything in between the Crown Cast is forced to ask the question, are we tinkering too much? On the docket today: NYRB and Toronto by the numbers The Khalina situation What other teams are teaching us about ourselves.

Charlotte put points on the board against a very good team in Columbus Crew. The flashes of the early season form return but is this the turnaround in CLT's fate? On the docket today: Why Columbus was the perfect get right game The effect of Kerwin Vargas Player positions and shapes that matter

As results continue to fall to the wayside for Charlotte FC the Crown Cast tries to take a step back and evaluate as fairly as a clearly biased fan podcast can. On the docket today: The good and the bad of the 3-4-3 Updating our priors Answering the question for ourselves

Nashville pull a heist in the bank but its their key players that make a full meal out of a morsal. On the docket today: Should big players be evaluated differently? The creation and the execution. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty making a mark.

A pair of losses in the league can come at any time, but the manor in which they happen leave fans worried about the depth of the squad. With the cup game against NCFC we got a chance to look at some of that depth. On the docket today: Shooting ourselves in the foot against Columbus. Surprising statistics around Liel Abada Nashville look ahead

The stats tell an odd story when Charlotte FC takes their first loss in the bank. Top points today: Is Charlotte missing a piece of their attacking toolkit? The weight on Ashley Westwood and Brandt Bronico Zaha speaks out to his critics

Charlotte FC vs San Diego was booked as a "top of the table clash" but looked a lot more like CLT masterclass. On the docket today: All guns firing in attack Ashley Westwood is back Is having three names a competitive advantage in football?

Charlotte FC get three points on the road but the details suggest its not the kind of performance to be repeated. On the docket today: Winning the stat that matters Does Charlotte allow too many shots? San Diego Preview

Three point and two goals are all earned in the second half of the game against Nashville over the weekend. On the docket today: First half floundering A willingness to change Idan's rise continues.

A rocky performance in Colorado see's the first real stumble of Charlotte FCs 2025 season. On the docket today: Following the forecasts Challenging performances Nashville preview

A shootout at the bank against San Jose leads to 5 goals and a lot of opportunities. On the docket today: Controlled danger is the name of the game? The effects of the red card Idan and Doumbia grabbing their chances.

Three points earned against FC Cincinnati means the real Queen City retains its crown. With 7 points from 12 against a tough run of competition there's plenty to talk about. On the docket today: The expected vs the actual Dean Smith is a chess grandmaster? Tactics, Tactics, Tactics.

A missed week on the show means the cast talks all about the good vs Atlanta, the bad vs Miami, and all the little things in between. On the docket today: Charlotte FC's new player The referee's catch 22 A look ahead to Cincinnati

Charlotte FC open their 2025 campaign at Seattle and the game leaves a lot of talking points on the table. On the docket today: News and events Talking tactics on Seattle Atlanta preview

The title says it all as the cast gets together to make season predictions with vibes as their true north and a distinct lack of evidence for their claims.

As the 2025 kickoff nears more and more comes into focus. On the docket today: Goals coming more freely this preseason? The new fortress kits Charlotte VS. LA Galaxy

Charlotte FC await their next preseason match so the cast comes together to discuss what the target objective of the club should be for the lead up to the season.

Two preseason matches have already been played so the Cast comes together to talk about the only details we were given, the lineups and the final scores.

Some headlines just write themselves and Wilfried Zaha is writing all of them. On the docket today: Who is Wilfried Zaha? How did Wilfried Zaha end up at Charlotte FC? Congratulations to Patrick Agyemang for his USMNT performances.

There is movement on all sides of the team and the Cast is here to break down all of the comings and goings. On the docket today: Fond farewells to a voice of Charlotte FC Player positions as Preseason approaches Eryk Williamson

The player news around charlotte FC continues to bubble up as the first transfer window business solidifies. On the docket today: Jere Uronen's new home Karol spotted back in Italy? Patrick Agyemang's big call up.

The first episode of 2025 wouldn't be complete without some big names and big dreams so on the docket today: New Years resolutions from the cast Our New Years resolutions for the club Miguel Almiron, Wilfred Zaha, and Kevin De Bruyne

Another year of the Crown Cast has come and gone and the crew gets together to do our traditional year end wrap up.

The MLS occupies a strange place in the Football ecosystem and today on the Crown Cast we dive deep into its inherent nature as a coaches league.

The news in the off season is always mid flow and as a result the dust never really settles, so on the docket today: The Director of Scouting returns to PSV Positional changes at the top? Baye Coulibaly the first new player of the window?

Charlotte FC announces the player options they decline for the 2025 season and that means there are names to discuss as the turnover begins.

As the season comes to a close the Crown Cast continues its tradition of Buy/Sell/Hold. Update: This episode was recorded pre player release to get opinions out before the club decisions.

The time has come to be calm and analytical but the calm just hasn't set it yet. On the docket today: Dean Smiths shape changes The stats do lie Penalty madness.

Charlotte FC shut down Orlando in the bank and show the crowd the real magic in a penalty shootout for the ages. On the docket today: Breaking down the match in the bank Big calls on the penalties Two big questions going into game 3

The first away leg to Orland was an instructive lesson in Charlottes weaknesses. The big question remains, can Charlotte put themselves back together for round two? On the docket today: Going toe to toe with the big boys What to do when the balance is lost How to go about the loss of Pep Biel

The Crown Cast is joined by Will Palaszczuk for a special guest episode as Charlotte FC prepare for the playoffs.

The final game of the season queues up a meeting with DC United and the red hot Christian Benteke.

Last week we talked all about the shape of the team, this week we talk about the people making it happen. On the docket today: Key figures in the defensive line Is this a new Karol Swiderski? Quick playoff look ahead.

As the MLS world starts to look toward the playoff we all have to take a step back for the International game. On the docket today: Dean Smith on handling the Chicago incidents How do you balance the Montreal results? Flowers for Jr. Urso

NOTICE: This episode was recorded just before the Chicago match, and due to the time it takes for editing some player discussion does not take into account performances against the Chicago fire. Miami is the team to beat in MLS and Charlotte FC walk away with a draw. On the docket today: How Miami set up How to set up for a team like Miami? New player positions.

Charlotte FC have the greatest test in the league in front of them... Miami Away. On the docket today: Miami's style of play Is there someone to fear beyond Messi? Score predictions

A free scoring Charlotte FC means there is a lot to talk about and surprise surprise, everyone looks better on the left. On the Docket today: Tim Ream on the left Liel Abada on the left Should our whole team play exclusively left?

Headliners reaches its final episode as a regular show on the Crown Cast and after scrounging around for CLT news the gang decides they might as well have some fun with it.

Charlotte FC need points on the board and New England Revolution present a chance to turn things around. On the docket today: REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED

Charlotte FC make a trip up to unhappy hunting grounds in Montreal. On the docket today: Wingers switching wings Right side weaknesses Cameo highlights

Ashley Westwood signed da ting... On the docket today: Ashley Westwood singed da ting.

CLT FC take the show on the road to Montreal and despite the away disadvantage the cast feels that Charlotte is the team on top. On the docket today: Do Montreal have an attacker to truly fear? Who in the midfield can dominate the game? Score predictions and more

Charlotte FCs attack has never been its strongest feature, but with a difficult string of performances since June the cast has to turn the spotlight to the lack of danger in the bank. On the docket today: Josh's thoughts from Atlanta The challenge with playing front footed Is it time to play like a "big" team?

Charlotte FC's loss against Atlanta is something we would all like to put out of our minds, but the implications of the play leave plenty to talk about. On the docket today: The teams shape against Atlanta Needing more production from the wings Is it time for someone else to get a look at left wing?

Looking over the hill at our 85 rivals has rarely looked so positive. With ATL on the down slope and CLT on the up, opportunity looks to have come knocking.