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Mint City Soccer Show99. It's not as bad as you think (LIVE!)Four draws and a loss: Not exactly the form Charlotte FC was looking for as the Crown makes a push for the playoffs. In this episode (streamed live Tuesday night) Matt Swift and David Gusler talk about the recent form, give a realistic look at CLTFC's playoff chances, and discuss what changes need to be made for this team to improve next season.
2023-09-271h 24Mint City Soccer Show98. Charlotte FC vs. Philadelphia Union preview (w/José Nuñez)After yet another draw with D.C. United over the weekend, Charlotte FC have a quick turnaround with Philadelphia Union coming to town Wednesday night. To preview the match, Matt Swift invited the amazing José Nuñez, who covers the Union, to join him on this week's episode.
2023-09-191h 30Mint City Soccer Show97. Deja vu all over again (LIVE!)Two matches, two late goals conceded, two draws. In this episode (broadcast live on YouTube), David Gusler and special guests Russell Varner and Vaughn Pollman take a look at Charlotte FC's draws against Nashville and Orlando City. Who is to blame for these late-game mistakes? How can the team avoid this in the future? And what do CLTFC's playoff chances legitimately look like?
Join us as we try to find the answers.
2023-09-081h 21Mint City Soccer Show96. A new hopeCharlotte FC came out of the Leagues Cup break with a huge home win over LAFC. Matt and David break down the much-needed victory, discuss Christian Lattanzio’s … very different lineup, and look ahead to a big midweek home match against Orlando City.
2023-08-2959 minMint City Soccer Show95. Zoran Krneta, Sporting Director of Charlotte FCThis week we have a special guest! Charlotte FC Sporting Director Zoran Krneta joined Matt Swift and David Gusler to take a deep dive into what it took to build Charlotte FC's roster over these first two seasons. We talk to him about how he built the initial team, the obstacles CLTFC overcame being a new team in MLS trying to recruit overseas and how he hopes to see the team build in going forward. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!
2023-08-221h 20Mint City Soccer Show94. The gang brings the teaSpecial guest Matt Chantry joins David Gusler to talk about Charlotte FC's Leagues Cup run and exit at the hands of Messi and how this could impact the last stretch of the MLS season. We also answer your listener questions and start to think about who should (and shouldn't) be on CLTFC's roster next year.
This episode was streamed live on YouTube, so for the full visual effect be sure to watch on our channel and tune in to future broadcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@MintCitySoccerShow
2023-08-161h 16Mint City Soccer Show93. 3 points – what is this feeling?Finally, something good to talk about! Charlotte FC dominated Necaxa 4-1 to move on to the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup and looked as good as they have all season. Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the match, explain why the next game will be played in Texas, discuss the summer transfers so far and answer your listener questions.
2023-08-011h 12Mint City Soccer Show92. Charlotte is a bit MessiThis episode, we're going to spend most of our time talking about the big news in MLS this week – Charlotte FC's abysmal 2-0 loss to CF Montreal. Wait, there was other news?
Good friend of the show Vaughn Pollman joins the crew to talk about where Charlotte FC goes from here, and, of course, we discuss the impact of Lionel Messi joining MLS and Inter Miami.
2023-07-181h 40Mint City Soccer Show91. Things are getting dumbAnother week, another frustrating draw for Charlotte FC. This time it came after the Crown took a 2-0 lead in the first half then conceded twice in the second half to draw FC Cincinnati 2-2. Why does this keep happening to Charlotte? Why do we keep messing with the lineup? Where is Ben Bender? So many questions and David and Swift try to answer them all this week.
Stay tuned to also hear a little more about our new sponsor, Renegade GK!
2023-07-111h 35Mint City Soccer Show90. When a draw feels like a lossCharlotte FC returned to Bank of America Stadium Saturday night and played CF Montreal to a frustrating 0-0 draw. Chances aplenty for the Crown, but nothing to show for it. Matt and David break down the match and also answer your burning listener questions.
We also introduce a new member of the Mint City Soccer Show family: Renegade GK, our newest show sponsor! They make beautiful goalkeeper gloves – including the ones used at The Soccer Tournament this summer – and we're excited to be partnering with them.
2023-06-271h 07Mint City Soccer Show89. When a draw feels like a winCharlotte FC and Seattle Sounders played to a wild 3-3 draw at Bank of America Stadium Saturday night, with Crown goals from Jaylin Lindsey (set up by an unbelievable touch by Karol Swiderski), Ashley Westwood and Patrick Agyemang. Matt and David break down the match, look ahead to an off weekend and answer your questions.
2023-06-131h 26Mint City Soccer Show88. "Sometimes we may be good, sometimes we may be shit"Matt and David are back together to talk about ... another loss. Charlotte FC fell on the road to Columbus Crew 4-2, so the guys discuss what went wrong ahead of this weekend's home MLS match against Seattle Sounders. (Are the calls for #LattanzioOut getting louder?) Then we take a look at goal – who has been the better goalkeeper this year: George Marks or Kristijan Kahlina? And then, of course, we answer your listener questions.
2023-06-061h 14Mint City Soccer Show87. You win some, you lose someA tale of two 1-0s. Charlotte FC beat LA Galaxy on the road Saturday, but lost in Philadelphia to a strong Union squad Wednesday. Matt Swift is back with Corey Inscoe to break down the two matches, discuss the positive (and not-so-positive) things we took away from the matches and, of course, answer your questions.
2023-06-0251 minMint City Soccer Show86. Mantis shrimpSince we last recorded, Charlotte FC beat Chicago Fire at home – that feels like a long time ago ... – then lost a heartbreaker to Nashville and fell apart against Birmingham Legion in U.S. Open Cup. How worried should we be at this point? David and Corey break down both matches, look ahead to LA Galaxy Saturday and answer your questions.
2023-05-261h 20Mint City Soccer Show85. 1,200 CLTFC fans went down to GeorgiaDavid and special guest Jeff Eklund revel in Charlotte FC's dominant 3-1 win over That City, which they watched as part of a large and rowdy group of traveling supporters that crashed Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Then they looked ahead to the mid-week match with Chicago Fire, leaning on Jeff's history as a Fire fan and his knowledge of Chicago food. Finally, of course they answered your listener questions and gave their predictions.
2023-05-171h 56Mint City Soccer Show84. Embrace the braceOn the heels of another Charlotte FC home win – 3-2 over New York City FC – and ahead of an Open Cup clash against Orlando City and the weekend's rivalry match down in That City, Matt and David discuss Enzo Copetti’s brace, lineup options for this week and, of course, answer your questions.
2023-05-091h 09Mint City Soccer Show83. As the World TurnsWell, the good vibes from the three victory week are gone. Charlotte FC loses an ugly one to D.C. United 3-0 and we have some breaking news about Andre Shinyashiki. (Crown Legacy won, though! Thank goodness for Crown Legacy.) Matt and David break down the latest news and results and try to bring positivity into the show through your listener questions.
Here's the link to Carroll Walton's Charlotte Ledger story about Shinyashiki.
2023-05-031h 11Mint City Soccer Show82. Dinner for 4 with Sir MintyCharlotte FC beat Columbus Crew for its first home MLS win of the season, Crown Legacy won its fourth-straight match the following day and CLTFC earned a convincing win against South Georgia Tormenta in the U.S. Open Cup match Tuesday. And David wasn't there to see any of them. Coincidence? We break down the winning week and answer your questions about the backline depth (or lack thereof) after Bill Tuiloma's injury, whether Marks or Kahlina should get the start Saturday against D.C. United and some ... interesting ... recent roster moves.
2023-04-281h 34Mint City Soccer Show81. Park the bus (?)What looked like a euphoric Charlotte FC comeback home win turned into a disappointing draw Saturday night, as Colorado Rapids equalized late to keep CLTFC winless at Bank of America Stadium this season. Matt, David and Corey debate the late-game tactics, specifically the substitutions and how the team switched to a defensive posture in the final 15 minutes. But it's not all doom and gloom. To keep things light, we asked listeners to send us some fun questions, and boy they delivered. Sometimes you just need to laugh.
2023-04-181h 33Mint City Soccer Show80. Bad vibesCharlotte FC ended its three-game unbeaten streak with a disappointing 3-1 loss on the road at Real Salt Lake. Why? Let us count the ways. Matt and David break down the game, including the head-scratching substitutions, and answer all your questions. Then we turn a hopeful eye on this weekend's home match against Colorado Rapids. Let's share our feelings together. This is a safe place.
2023-04-111h 24Mint City Soccer Show79. CornercopiaAnother match, another draw. Charlotte FC traveled to windswept BMO Field and erased a two-goal deficit in the second half to draw Toronto FC 2-2. Ben Bender got back in the scoring column and Kamil Jóźwiak finally opened his MLS account. Matt and David discuss their takeaways from the match, look ahead to Real Salt Lake this weekend and answer your listener questions!
2023-04-041h 46Mint City Soccer Show78. #SendItAfter Charlotte FC’s 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls, we had a sense that super guest Vaughn Pollman was itching to get back on the show. We dedicate this episode to answering all your fan questions, and in the process break down the weekend’s MLS match, preview the upcoming fixture against Toronto FC and touch on Crown Legacy’s first match.
2023-03-291h 35Mint City Soccer Show77. Orlando magicFinally! We get to record an episode after a Charlotte FC win – on the road no less! Charlotte FC beat Orlando City SC 2-1 Saturday to get its first win of the 2023 season. We discuss the lineup changes for this match, player performances that stood out and Matt's tweets. And, of course, we answer your burning fan questions.
2023-03-201h 12Mint City Soccer Show76. We're not mad, we're just disappointedWhat can we say about that match? Charlotte FC lost to Atlanta United 3-0 at Bank of America Stadium in one of the most deflating performances of the team's short history. So we're doing this episode a little differently: Y'all sent in a ton of questions, so we devoted the entire episode to answering them. We cover everything from who gets the blame for the goals, what's happening at left back, what's the most worrisome part of this slow start and why there were so many Atlanta fans in the crowd. Strap in and feel your feelings with us.
2023-03-131h 47Mint City Soccer Show75. Ribs, tattoos and bad luckBad mistakes. Charlotte FC's made a few.
Matt and David are back from St. Louis after watching CLTFC lose 3-1 to the expansion side. We discuss the trip as a whole before trying to understand what happened on the field. Then we look ahead to That City coming to town Saturday and the Anton Walkes scarf and tribute. Finally – understandably – we got a lot of fan questions this week so we dig into those as we try to figure out how Charlotte FC moves forward from this slow start.
2023-03-081h 31Mint City Soccer Show74. False startIt wasn't the start we wanted. Charlotte FC lost the first game of the 2023 season 1-0 to New England Revolution in front of a home crowd of 69,000+. Matt and David discuss what went well and what didn't during the match – both on and off the field – and ask some questions about the starting lineup and substitutions. Then we look ahead to St. Louis this weekend and answer your fan questions.
2023-03-011h 15Mint City Soccer Show73. 2023 Charlotte FC kickoff show LIVEThis episode, we celebrate. We celebrate the kickoff of the 2023 Charlotte FC season this weekend at Bank of America Stadium. We celebrate the release of Lenny Boy Brewing's Mint City Pilsner. And we celebrate the people who make Charlotte FC's supporter culture the best in the league by inviting some of our good friends onto the show that we recorded live at Lenny Boy Brewing Friday night. (Yes, another live show at a bar. Ambiance at no additional charge.)
2023-02-251h 14Mint City Soccer Show72. For Anton: This year feels differentThis Charlotte FC season feels different for many reasons. First, the tragic loss of Anton Walkes. We discuss that and tell you about a fundraiser that supporters in Charlotte in Atlanta created together to support Walkes' family. But it also feels different on the field with new signings and more positive preseason results. With less than two weeks until the season opener, Matt, David and Corey dig into how the team looks now, the 3-0 preseason win over Charleston Battery and what we can expect this season. Oh, and of course we talked about the new kit leak and higher...
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Mint City Soccer Show71. What's NEXT (w/Darrius Barnes)There's a new team in town: Crown Legacy FC. Team President Darrius Barnes joined the show this week to talk about Charlotte FC's new MLS NEXT Pro squad. We talk about the team's branding, where it fits within the club's structure, how it will impact the first team and what to expect at matches this summer.
2023-01-3132 minMint City Soccer Show70. Happy Enzo Copetti DayCharlotte FC news is coming fast and furious as we get closer to the start of the season. Matt and David break down the latest, including the worst-kept secret in Charlotte: Enzo Copetti joining the club. They also talk about Christian Fuchs' move to the coaching staff, Harrison Afful's dual role and the Ashley Westwood signing. And they answer a boatload of your reader questions.
2023-01-121h 10Mint City Soccer Show69. The Mighty Purple and PinkWe all knew the black and mint kit would only last a season. So how will Charlotte FC replace that wildly popular look? We got a clue this week through a leaked color scheme and David and Matt have very different feelings about it. They debate the look in the first half of this week's episode, then dive into the mailbag to answer your questions.
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2022-12-301h 16Mint City Soccer Show68. 2023 schedule release and MLS SuperDraft previewNow that we know who and when Charlotte FC will play in 2023, it's time to start marking our calendars and circling matchups we don't want to miss. Hosts David Gusler and Matt Swift are joined by the great Vaughn Pollman to discuss the schedule, the upcoming MLS SuperDraft and other CLTFC roster news. Finally, the guys talk a little World Cup and take your listener questions.
2022-12-211h 12Mint City Soccer Show67. World Cup Group B PreviewWales. England. Iran. The United States. Four will enter, two will advance. Who will it be? Matt Swift is joined by two other Matts – Chantry and Livingston – and a Russell (Varner) to break down World Cup 2022 Group B and answer important questions like, "How many countries are in this country?"
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Mint City Soccer Show66. World Cup Group A Preview: 'Moisex'Let's dig into the teams, shall we? The team takes a closer look at Group A with two special guests: Becca Mitchem, who fills us in on the complicated story of the Qatar national team, and Greg Tosi, who covered Ecuador and should be credited – blamed? – for this episode's title. Cohost Matt Swift rounds out the preview with a look at the Netherlands and we make score predictions for the group's opening games.
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2022-11-101h 14Mint City Soccer Show65. World Cup 2022 Kickoff ShowWe start our comprehensive World Cup preview with special guest Vaughn Pollman! He joins Matt Swift and David Gusler to discuss the controversy around Qatar hosting, big storylines heading into the tournament and they answer your burning World Cup questions!
2022-11-0555 minMint City Soccer Show64. On the MarkCharlotte FC goalkeeper George Marks joins the Mint City Soccer Show to talk about his journey to the pro level, which keeper on the team is best at penalties and his takeaways from the Crowns' first season.
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Mint City Soccer Show63. Mint ConditionThe first Charlotte FC season has come to an end with the Crown coming up just short of a playoff berth. David Gusler and Matt Swift invited special guest Matt Chantry on the show this week to recap the final two matches of the season, discuss the end-of-season roster decisions already made – and those to come – and also share all of the behind-the-scenes work Mint City Collective and the other supporters' groups did to make game day in Bank of America Stadium so magical.
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Mint City Soccer Show62. Four the CrownDaniel. Rios. What a night. Matt and David discuss Rios' four-goal performance in Charlotte FC's historic win over Philadelphia Union on Fan Appreciation Night, then look ahead to Wednesday's rescheduled – and massive – home match against Columbus. And, as always, they answer your listener questions!
2022-10-041h 15Mint City Soccer Show61. Fire ExtinguisherCharlotte FC does the flippity flop. Matt and David discuss the epic comeback win over Chicago Fire, evaluate playoff scenarios and take a look ahead to Philly.
2022-09-211h 37Mint City Soccer Show60. Seriously, you're saying there's still a chance?Yeah, we're saying it. Charlotte FC's path to the playoffs isn't easy, but it's possible and it starts with a must-win trip to Chicago this weekend. Matt and special guest Russell Varner look back at the sweep of NYCFC, look ahead to Crown vs. Fire, describe how Matt became Chico's Instagram boyfriend at the CLTFC shoe event and answer your questions.
2022-09-151h 24Mint City Soccer Show59. Dazed and Confused in CincinnatiWhat in the world happened in Cincinnati? That's the central question this week as David rejoins Matt on the show to discuss Charlotte FC's 2-0 road loss and look ahead to the final stretch of games in this inaugural season. And we answer your questions in everyone's favorite segment!
2022-09-081h 40Mint City Soccer Show58. So You're Telling Me There's a Chance ...Vaughn Pollman is back! He joins Matt Swift to answer all of your burning Charlotte FC questions, such as "Is there really still a chance Charlotte makes the playoffs?!?" The guys also discuss how CLTFC stacks up to other recent expansion teams, expectations for the rest of the year, team needs for next season and – now that they've coached the same number of matches – how MAR and Christian Lattanzio's records compare.
2022-09-011h 43Mint City Soccer Show57. The Charlotte FC Roller CoasterWhat a week. Just days after flying high following a massive road win against New York City FC, Charlotte FC comes crashing down to Earth with a disappointing home loss to Orlando City SC. David and Matt are back to break down just what happened in that match, look ahead to this weekend's match against Toronto FC and reassess the Crowns' playoff chances. We also share some breaking news about the Andre Shinyashiki situation and dispel rumors about his lack of playing time.
2022-08-251h 33Mint City Soccer Show56. Eric Krakauer: The voice of Charlotte FCHe's the soundtrack to all of your favorite Charlotte FC moments. Charlotte FC play-by-play master Eric Krakauer joined Matt and David at Salud to talk about how he got into this industry, how he landed in Charlotte (and how he got paired with Lloyd Sam), his favorite moments from the season and his reaction to Charlotte FC's upset road win over New York City FC. Then, we wrap it all up with reader questions.
2022-08-191h 47Mint City Soccer Show55. California dreaming? More like a nightmareIt's a busy – and crucial – week for Charlotte FC. Matt and David discuss the 5-0 shellacking at LAFC and preview Wednesday's road test against New York City FC. And Producer Corey makes no apologies for the 1-minute cold open about cheesecake.
2022-08-171h 21Mint City Soccer Show54. Burn baby burnThe boys are back, though a little late as Matt tries to fight off bronchitis (ain't nobody got time for that). Our fearless hosts break down Charlotte FC's loss to Chicago Fire, the loss of the club's OG player and answer the question: Are Charlotte's playoff hopes lost, too? Then we get to your fan questions, a segment that still has no name or hashtag.
2022-08-121h 30Mint City Soccer Show53. Joe LaBue, Charlotte FC PresidentMatt and David treated a special guest to beers at Lenny Boy Brewing this week. Charlotte FC President Joe LaBue joined the show to discuss:
Columbus game cancellation and reschedule
Player signings
Training facility update
Reality show update
Sir Minty
Kit update and distribution info
Joe's top 3 moments of the season so far
2022-08-031h 10Mint City Soccer Show52. McKinze Gaines and Sergio RuizMatt and David distract themselves from the bad weekend loss by inviting not one but two special guests onto this week's show! Charlotte FC Winger McKinze Gaines and midfielder Sergio Ruiz join the show to talk about their time in Charlotte and their favorite moments from the season so far. Then, eventually, Matt and David do talk about the Toronto loss and look ahead to the three-game homestand that starts this weekend against Columbus Crew.
2022-07-271h 14Mint City Soccer Show51. Charlotte FC Video Manager Brittany Alvarado: Her own paparazziVideo Manager Brittany Alvarado takes us behind the scenes to show how Charlotte FC content gets made and just how much work goes into producing the great material we see on social media. We find out what it's like to work alongside the creative team and ask Brittany about her favorite moments from the season so far.
2022-07-201h 36Mint City Soccer ShowThe 50th Episode!The whole gang is back together again to celebrate the 50th episode of the Mint City Soccer Show! Johnny, David, Matt and Corey gathered in front of a live audience at Edge City Brewery to discuss our favorite moments from the season so far, Charlotte FC's big win over Nashville, transfer options, the road ahead for a playoff spot and ... straws?
2022-07-141h 17Mint City Soccer Show49. Houston, You Have A ProblemMatt Swift & David Gusler go on Twitter Live to discuss Charlotte FC's first road victory 2-1 over Houston Dynamo, answer fans questions, and talk about the upcoming Americana match against Nashville SC. Also, David had to edit this episode since Corey is on vacation - so blame him for any bad issues with audio.
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Mint City Soccer Show48. Lost in the TreesIt's a short turnaround for Charlotte FC and our intrepid podcast hosts as the Crown try to bounce back from Thursday's 1-0 loss to Austin and prepare to play Houston Sunday night. David and Matt discuss the home loss – and the lack of finishing – while also answering a whole bunch of listener questions.
2022-07-021h 20Mint City Soccer Show47. The Montreal Screw JobWhat happened to Charlotte FC in the 2-1 away defeat to Montreal? Why was this game even played with Charlotte missing 10 players? How did that second Montreal goal count? How did Swiderski not score the equalizer?
So many questions and Matt and David regroup this week to try to answer them the best they can.
2022-06-281h 20Mint City Soccer Show46. Charlotte FC 1 – Columbus Crew 1The guys did something a little different this weekend while gathering at Matt Swift's house to drink bourbon and watch Charlotte FC draw Columbus Crew on the road. They recorded the first half of the episode pregame – how hopeful they were for that first away win – before finishing the episode with an in-depth analysis of the second match in the Lattanzio era.
2022-06-1959 minMint City Soccer Show45. Good Old Fashioned RevengeMatt and David go live on Twitter to discuss:
- Charlotte FC's 2-0 win over the Red Bulls
- What was different about this game
- Our thoughts on the lineup
- Man of the match
- Answering fan questions
2022-06-141h 11Mint City Soccer Show44. The Lattanzio Era beginsMatt and David jumped on Twitter live to discuss Christian Fuchs' press conference this week and his comments on MAR and preview Saturday's home match against New York Red Bulls. Is this a must-win? And how will Charlotte FC look in its first match under Christian Lattanzio.
2022-06-0957 minMint City Soccer Show43. MAR is out. What does this mean for Charlotte FC?Charlotte FC made the surprising move Tuesday to part ways with the club’s first and only head coach, Miguel Angel Ramirez. Why did this happen? And why now? What does it mean for the club? For the players? How will the fanbase react? Can Matt beat Titi Ortiz in a race?
Matt, David and Corey break it all down and answer listener questions during this Twitter Spaces livestream.
2022-06-011h 08Mint City Soccer Show42. GAM, TAM, thank you ma'amMatt and Vaughn jump in for a special episode all about money. Specifically, they go over GAM, TAM and where all of Charlotte FC's money has gone, and explain how being towards the bottom in spending is perhaps not as bad as people think.
2022-05-191h 07Mint City Soccer Show41. Charlotte FC falls to Club De Foot Montreal"Vault Vaughn" Pollman in the house! He joins Matt and David as they share their surprisingly reasonable and level-headed reactions to Charlotte FC's 2-0 loss to CF Montreal Saturday – the first home loss since the opener to LA Galaxy. They talk formations, lineup changes and more to try to get to the bottom of what went wrong for the Crown Saturday night.
2022-05-171h 09Mint City Soccer Show40. Charlotte FC 1 | Inter Miami 0Matt and David get to celebrate a 1-0 home win over Inter Miami, plus dig into: The 4-3-3 formation; where have Mora and Reyna been?; Kahlina saving us again; and Andre Shinyashiki off to a flying start. Then they move on to preview the midweek U.S. Open Cup match against Richmond Kickers.
2022-05-1046 minMint City Soccer Show39. Nick Kelly leaves Charlotte FC | Inter Miami previewMatt and David are back to preview Charlotte FC's return to Bank of America Stadium against Inter Miami. They break down the new player signing – and a possible new formation? – that may affect Saturday's match. They also discuss some merch for good – the MCC Pride Scarf and sunglasses that support Time Out Youth. And they dig into the surprise departure of Tepper Sports CEO Nick Kelly.
Most importantly, David learns that he is "good enough, he's smart enough, and doggone it – people like him."
2022-05-0659 minMint City Soccer Show38. They're coming back home (thank goodness)Charlotte FC ended its extended road trip in not-so-stellar fashion, losing 2-1 to Orlando City. Matt and David discuss the uninspired first half, why Titi and Franco should see some time on the bench, and why a new formation is badly needed. They also quickly cover some new signings that we hope will bolster the squad as the season continues.
2022-05-031h 03Mint City Soccer Show37. First point on the road for Charlotte FCMatt and David break down Charlotte FC's 0-0 draw against Colorado Rapids, a game Charlotte easily could have won with the way it played in the second half. What should we take away from that result as we head into a third-straight away match this weekend? Also, David got a new office chair. It's gas-powered. He wanted to make sure we included that in the episode description.
2022-04-2648 minMint City Soccer Show36. New England 2 – Charlotte FC 1Matt and David try to uncover what went wrong in Charlotte FC's fourth-straight away loss to the New England Revolution and also look ahead to the midweek U.S. Open Cup match against Greenville Triumph.
2022-04-1951 minMint City Soccer Show35. Revolution and TriumphCharlotte FC heads out on the road this weekend for a rematch with New England Revolution and Matt, David and Corey (!!) gathered at Edge City Brewery to talk all about it. They also previewed Charlotte's first U.S. Open Cup match against Greenville Triumph on April 20. It's going to be a fun week.
2022-04-1554 minMint City Soccer Show34. RevengeThe Queen City wears the crown after Charlotte FC beat that city 1-0 in front of 32,000+ fans at Bank of America Stadium. And Matt and David are feeling "pretty damn good" about it. The duo breaks down Sunday's win over Atlanta United – including Jordy Alcivar's olimpico – and also discuss where DP Kamil Józwiak fits in this squad when he returns from injury.
2022-04-1255 minMint City Soccer Show33. Charlotte FC vs. Philadelphia Union recapThe win streak comes to an end. Matt and David get together to discuss Charlotte FC's return to Earth in a 2-0 loss to Philadelphia and work through some ... interesting roster and substitution decisions.
2022-04-0641 minMint City Soccer Show32. The Real Queen CityMatt Swift and David Gusler are joined once again by the walking MLS encyclopedia that is Vaughn Pollman to talk about the Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati match (another win!). They also look at the road ahead for Charlotte FC and Matt tells us how the other half lives after watching the last match from the Vault.
2022-03-311h 38Mint City Soccer Show31. Charlotte FC's first win!What. A. Day. Charlotte FC scores its first goal in Bank of America Stadium and earns its first win in club history 3-1 over New England Revolution. Matt and David are here to break down the Karol Swiderski brace, Ben Bender's magic and everything else from Saturday's historic match.
2022-03-211h 00Mint City Soccer Show30. Charlotte FC's first goalCharlotte FC went down to Georgia, and Matt and David are here to break down the good (Charlotte FC's first goal!), the bad (giving up another penalty) and the ugly (heartbreak in stoppage time) from the Crowns' first match against Atlanta United.
2022-03-1654 minMint City Soccer Show29. It's Atlanta weekDavid and Matt reminisce about the first Charlotte FC home match – everything from the tailgate to the march to the viral national anthem moment ... oh, and the result on the field as well – and look ahead to this weekend's rivalry match with that city.
2022-03-091h 02Mint City Soccer Show28. Charlotte FC vs. LA Galaxy pregame LIVE!Charlotte FC will play its first home match in front of a record-breaking MLS crowd this weekend. What should we expect? Matt, David and the one and only Russell Varner (aka Good Ol' Rusty) break down the match. The crew is also joined by special guest Ryan Bailey to commemorate the historic match.
This episode was recorded at Lenny Boy Brewing during the launch of the delicious Mint City/Lenny Boy Brewing pilsner collaboration. Thanks for letting us crash your taproom, Lenny Boy!
2022-03-051h 09Mint City Soccer Show27. Charlotte FC vs. DC United: Postmatch reactionsMatt and David take an analytical look back at Charlotte FC’s first match, a 3-0 loss to DC United. They explain why the match was more encouraging than the scoreline suggests and look and dissect the good, bad and ugly player ratings.
2022-03-0150 minMint City Soccer Show26. It's match week for Charlotte FC!David and Matt discuss the good and the bad from the final two games of the Carolina Challenge Cup and preview Charlotte FC's first match, which is this weekend at D.C. United. They also talk about the upcoming home opener and other exciting events coming up in the world of Mint City Collective.
2022-02-231h 15Mint City Soccer Show25. Charlotte FC vs. Charleston post-match LIVESwift and David come to you live in Charleston to give their initial reactions to the first open-to-the-public preseason game against Charleston Battery. Should fans be concerned? We also discuss Darwin and the recent bad luck of CLTFC, and ... mascots?
2022-02-1346 minMint City Soccer Show24. Marc Nicholls, Paul Arriola and Charlotte FC training (LIVE!)Matt and David hopped on Twitter for another live show (with way less background noise)! Up for discussion this week: Should we panic over Marc Nicholls leaving? Should we panic that we missed on Paul Arriola? And how excited are we that Charlotte FC training finally got underway?
2022-01-2639 minMint City Soccer Show23. MLS SuperDraft LIVE!Charlotte FC Chief Fan Officer Shawn McIntosh and MLS expert Vaughn Pollman join Matt Swift for the Mint City Soccer Show's first live episode at Lenny Boy Brewing! The guys discuss a wide range of Charlotte FC news from the past few weeks and go deep on Charlotte FC's first SuperDraft pick.
2022-01-121h 14Mint City Soccer Show22. Charlotte FC Director of Scouting Thomas SchalingCharlotte FC Director of Scouting Thomas Schaling stops by to discuss how he got started in scouting, the Charlotte FC MLS Expansion Draft, the upcoming MLS Super Draft and the strategy around Designated Players and signings.
2022-01-041h 01Mint City Soccer Show21. Charlotte FC Expansion Draft with Nick Kelly and Bobby BelairMatt, David are Corey were joined by Vaughn Pollman, Charlotte FC President Nick Kelly and Director of Player Personnel Bobby Belair to break down all of the picks in Tuesday night's draft, discuss more roster news from the past few days and hear the process behind Charlotte FC's first kit. And Matt tells us what it's like to speak your dreams into existence.
Recorded live from a bunker suite in Bank of America Stadium during the Charlotte FC Expansion Draft.
2021-12-1555 minMint City Soccer Show20. The first Charlotte FC home match!David Gusler, Matt Swift and Russell Varner get together to talk about the announcement of Charlotte FC's first MLS home match. And, because Russell is on the show, they do an MLS preview – this time about the playoffs. And because it's a day that ends in "y" David mispronounces yet another European club name.
2021-11-201h 19Mint City Soccer Show19. Chief Fan Officer Shawn McIntoshDavid, Matt and Corey invite newly minted Chief Fan Officer Shawn McIntosh to have a beer at Salud Cerveceria and talk about his one-of-a-kind role with Charlotte FC.
2021-10-141h 05Mint City Soccer Show18. Touchy Topics & July MadnessMatt & David discuss PSLs, Ticket Prices, Turf, Chief Fan Officer and David has a great marketing plan for the new Leagues Cup.
Hosted by Matt Swift and David Gusler. Edited by Corey Inscoe
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2021-09-221h 36Mint City Soccer Show17. MLS Mid-Season ReviewIt's MLS All-Star week, so Corey, Matt, David and special guest Russell Varner gathered at Matt's house, drank bourbon and assessed the MLS season so far. Hear who we think have been the biggest surprises and disappointments so far, and learn what storylines we think Charlotte FC fans should be watching in the second half of the season.
2021-08-261h 15Mint City Soccer Show16. PIVOTDavid, Matt and Scott discuss upcoming Mint City Collective events, the Supporters’ Group Council, “Friends” and pivoting, and the Matthews MCC chapter.
2021-08-121h 02Mint City Soccer Show15: Fresh Prince of BelairMatt and David share a beer with Charlotte FC Director of Player Personnel Bobby Belair.
2021-07-3051 minMint City Soccer Show14. Brandt & Rebecca BronicoDavid and Matt sit down with Brandt and Rebecca Bronico to talk about life as a professional soccer player, their college playing days at UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte FC coaching news. Brandt was one of the first signings for Charlotte FC and is currently playing on loan with the Charlotte Independence.
2021-07-071h 12Mint City Soccer Show13. Nick Kelly and a Chief Fan OfficerCharlotte FC President Nick Kelly sits down with Matt, David and Corey to break some exciting team news.
2021-06-301h 17Mint City Soccer Show12. Players, coaches and beers, oh myJohnny and Corey are back – with new cohosts! David Gusler and Matt Swift join the team to talk about upcoming Mint City Collective events, an exciting new player signing and coaching search news (or lack thereof).
Thanks to Salud Cerveceria for hosting us and serving us delicious beer!
2021-06-231h 00Mint City Soccer Show11. 2021 MLS previewNew to following MLS? Need a team to root for this season while waiting for 2022? Or just want to know what storylines Charlotte FC fans should be following? We got you. Resident MLS experts Chris Ashley and Russell Varner join Johnny and Corey to break down the league and make some (surprising) playoff predictions. Oh, and Johnny does a ridiculous lightning round, of course.
2021-04-141h 13Mint City Soccer Show10. We're back!Johnny came over to Corey's backyard to talk about Charlotte FC tickets and relaunch this here internet radio program. They also name dropped Joe Bruno on accident. But it's fine because he's great and the Joe they meant to shout out is also great.
2021-04-0541 minMint City Soccer Show9: Charlotte Football Club"Soon" is now. Today we learned that the team we'll be cheering like maniacs for starting in 2022 will be called Charlotte Football Club. Say it again: Charlotte Football Club. In this episode, Johnny and Corey recorded their reactions while watching the reveal live (MINTED!), then they took a break before talking to one of the video's stars – MCC member Matt Chantry – about the making of the video and his thoughts on the branding.
2020-07-2245 minMint City Soccer Show8. Of Gliders and TowniesIn what is probably the most ridiculous episode we've recorded, Johnny and Corey talk to Twitter stars Gary the Glider and Tommy the Townie about their ongoing feud and the upcoming Charlotte MLS branding announcement. In a (slightly) more series segment, we also discuss the news that the team's first season has been delayed to 2022 and predict what will happen on 7.22. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this show. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MintCityPod.
2020-07-1956 minMint City Soccer Show7: The League AwakensLet's try this again: Our MLS experts Russell Varner and Chris Ashley return to preview the #MLSisBack tournament. We also talk about what Charlotte MLS is doing (and not doing) right now. Oh, and mayonnaise. We discuss mayonnaise.
2020-06-211h 08Mint City Soccer Show6: PSLs? Branding? "Great value"?Johnny and Corey hop on a Zoom call to talk about ... a Zoom call. Charlotte MLS leaders held a virtual meeting with Mint City Collective members and fans to talk about their approach to building a team, ticket sales and branding (kind of). We discussed our biggest takeaways from the meetings and dove into the news that the Tepper Dome might be closer to reality than we realized.
2020-05-1356 minMint City Soccer Show5: Between Two Pixels with Ryan BaileyRyan Bailey, writer, broadcaster, videographer and man of many talents for Charlotte MLS, joins us to talk about his soccer journey, his role with the team and how he expects Charlotte MLS to look when the team launches. Oh, and we did a LIGHTNING ROUND. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MintCityPod and learn more about the Mint City Collective at mintcitycollective.com.
2020-04-1147 minMint City Soccer Show4: Conjecture is a verbJohnny and Corey get together from a safe social distance to talk about ... well ... everything that's happened since the last time we recorded (which feels like 100 years ago). They also discuss what all of this could mean for Charlotte MLS.
2020-03-3156 minMint City Soccer Show3: 2020 MLS PreviewWith the MLS season starting Feb. 29, we invited our resident MLS experts Chris Ashley and Russell Varner into the studio to preview the season, introduce newcomers to the league and explain what Charlotte MLS fans can learn by watching this year's expansion teams.
2020-02-261h 00Mint City Soccer Show2: History of Mint CityMint City Collective President Jay Landskroener joins the show to explain how the supporters' group got started, Johnny talks about Charlotte MLS news and Corey shares a history lesson.
2020-02-151h 06Mint City Soccer Show1: The first oneA little bit about us, a little bit about the podcast and a little bit of news about Charlotte MLS.
2020-02-0246 minMint City Soccer ShowEpisode 0: A teaserA little ditty about what you can expect from the Mint City Soccer Show.
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