Charlotte FC Podcast

The Crown will host Game 1 on Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. (#MLSSeasonPass Apple TV/FS1/Fox Deportes)

Game 2
Sat. November 1 at 3:30 p.m. at Yankee Stadium

Game 3, if needed in Charlotte
Friday, November 7 - Time TBD

Adilson Malanda will play his 100th MLS regular season match today! Wow, are we going to miss this Frenchman!

Wilfried Zaha is one of 12 players in MLS with at least nine goals and 10 assists in 2025!

Dean Smith was spot on about Wilf’s expected contributions this season.

📸 courtesy Charlotte FC

Shoutout to John Gasparoni at Charlotte FC for this stat nugget!

“Since July 1, Charlote FC recorded 31 league points and 10 wins.

10 wins are tied with LAFC and Miami with both LAFC and MIA playing 3 & 4 games more

31 points are 3rd best.”

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👑⚽️ STATS: Despite being among the bottom third of MLS in Fouls committed, 349, in 2025, Charlotte is tied for 2nd in ‘Penalties Conceded’ (PHL leads MLS in Fouls with 469) #forthecrown #cltfcpodcast

👑⚽️ STATS: Charlotte FC among the Top 10 In Shots on Target Accuracy in 2025. #forthecrown # cltfcpodcast

👑⚽️ STATS: Charlotte FC is 28th in ‘Accurate Long Ball Passes’ at 72 (PHL is MLS leader with 146), The Crown completed 49.52% in 2025, good for top 11 in MLS. Miami and Vancouver top the league with nearly 59% & 56% respectively. 3-12 around 50%

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👑⚽️ STATS: Charlotte FC is 29th in MLS ‘Corner Kicks’ taken at 129, only FC Dallas has fewer in 2025. Today’s opponent, Philadelphia Union on the other hand are MLS Leaders with 198. #forthecrown #cltfcpodcast

👑⚽️ STATS: Charlotte FC is 8th in MLS Pass %, completing 86.3% this 2025 season.

#forthecrown #cltfcpodcast

👑⚽️ STATS: Adilson Malanda is also the MLS leader in ‘Long Passes’ and will end the season that way too for field players! All others in the top are goalies. Going into Decision Day he has 326, 3 more than the next player. #forthecrown #cltfcpodcast

The aggressiveness and motor of Brandt Bronico has served Charlotte FC’s style of play in 2025. The result is Bronico may get a few 🟨s.

👑⚽️ STATS: Bronico has 10 on the season, 1 less than the MLS leader #forthecrown #cltfcpodcast

👑⚽️ STATS: Adilson Malanda is the MLS leader in ‘Clearances’ and will end the season that way too! Going into Decision Day he has 82, 14 more than anyone else. #forthecrown #cltfcpodcast

“I don't think there was ever a moment where the Union stepped on the field thinking we have the second best goalkeeper in any given match… it's Kahlina who checks that box and gives Charlotte that advantage in goal.”

CLTvPHL Preview w/ Steve Cangialosi podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

We have a fantastic preview episode of the #CLTvPHL match with Steve Cangialosi, Apple TV #MLSSeasonPass PxP Announcer who will be on the call with Danny Higginbotham!

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Gary Dicker, Crown Legacy FC Head Coach Podcast Episode · Charlotte FC Podcast · 10/12/2025 · 24m

ICYMI: Listen to my conversation with Crown Legacy FC Head Coach, Gary Dicker! #cltfcpodcast

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“They play New York (City), lose two nil, he’s at the game, that night.“ - Gary Dicker on the support from Dean Smith coming to every home game and the rest of the @charlottefc staff!

More from Gary…https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charlotte-fc-podcast/id1541225253?i=1000731876900

🎙️ New episode: Crown Legacy FC Head Coach Gary Dicker joins the show to talk about his journey from Ireland to Charlotte, building a winning culture, and what it means to start fresh—on and off the pitch.
🎧 Listen now → open.spotify.com/episode/3OHs...
#FortheCrown #cltfcpodcast #MLS

USA beats Italy 3-0 to advance to its fifth-straight FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarterfinal where it will face the winner of Thursday’s match between Morocco-Korea Republic at Estadio Teniente in Rancagua on Sunday, 10/12 at 4pm ET (FOX Soccer Plus, Universo, Peacock).

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“I just want people to feel like I brought a lot as a human being to where I was…something that my family could be proud of or people that have helped me along the way...”
— Joe LaBue, reflecting on lessons from his mentors. 🙌 Full episode here: sidestory.media

Joe LaBue, University of Maryland AD/Chief Revenue Officer Podcast Episode · Charlotte FC Podcast · 10/04/2025 · 35m

“I didn't really know Charlotte FC was going to be as meaningful as it is and always will be to me.” Joe LaBue

From Charlotte FC Podcast: Joe LaBue, University of Maryland AD/Chief Revenue Officer, Oct 4, 2025
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⚡ Lightning Round with Joe LaBue:
Walk-up song: Beastie Boys 🎶
Snack of choice: Goldfish 🐟
Recharge activity: Kids’ sports 👨‍👧‍👦
More rapid-fire Qs in the full ep.👇

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#cltfcpodcast #sidestorysports

Today’s episode is a special one, because we’re doing a crossover with our sister podcast, Side Story Sports, where we dive into the behind-the-scenes moments and people who make sports happen. We’re… Joe LaBue, University of Maryland AD/Chief Revenue Officer | Charlotte FC Podcast

Big moves, big insights. 🚀
Joe LaBue went from shaping Charlotte FC to leading Maryland Athletics. Hear his story in this unique crossover episode!#cltfcpodcast #sidestorysports

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Charlotte FC Decision Day Win Scenarios (as of 10/5)
3rd - If MIA loses last two

4th - CLT beats PHL

Loss to PHL…
4th -If NYC, NSH, and ORL (lose 1 of 2)
5th through 7th depends if NYC, NSH, or ORL wins remaining matches.

Finish no worse than 7th.

With tonight’s MLS results…Charlotte FC can finish no worse than 4th with a win against Philadelphia on Decision Day, Oct. 18.

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With the win 1-0 over DC, Charlotte FC officially is guaranteed the 8th spot and First Round Home Field Advantage.

Can clinch 7th today and first round bye if…
Fire lose to or tie the Toronto FC

Do you have these clubs on your bingo card today?

Wins by each of these clubs will help Charlotte FC in playoff seeding.

Is 2nd place in MLS Eastern Conference still possible for the 👑 ? - need to win last 2
AND

CIN - loses to NYRB, MTL
NYC - loses 1 to PHL or SEA
MIA - loses 2 of 3 to NE, ATL, NSH

In a match that got out hand, after Malanda🟥

CLTFC loses for only the 3rd time at home this season (12-3-1 in '25 w/ PHL at home on decision day left)4-1 to CF Montreal.

Second loss in a row for the 👑
Drops to 5th currently.... can drop to 6th if ORL wins.

HT in Charlotte. 1-1
⚽️ Zaha 10’ CTL
🟥 Malanda 20’ CTL
⚽️ Sealy 41’ MTL (Direct kick)

It is about that time! #CLTvMTL

In the meantime enjoy the festivities on Mint St.