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Wilfried Zaha met the media with just a handful of weeks to go before the 2026 MLS season kicks off. Danny Brams fires up the ol' Livestream to break down what he heard from the superstar winger looking to take The Crown to it's best finish ever in season five as a franchise.

Charlotte FC's biggest signing of the offseason (so far?) is versatile midfielder Luca de la Torre, a veteran of Fulham, Celta Vigo, the USMNT, and most recently, San Diego FC. Danny Brams sits down with Tony Sanchez from SanDiego.futbol for inside info on what kind of player CLT fans can expect to see, why Luca's mindset is especially valuable for a club like ours, and why anyone would ever leave the tropical paradise that is San Diego, California. It's for the Crown, Baby!

It may've been freezing cold out but that didn't stop Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood from his appointed rounds meeting with local journalists and podcasters as the Crown opens its 2026 campaign. Westy gave insight into his mindset on season goals, replacing Adilson Malanda, and welcoming Luca de la Torre into the squad. In all kinds of weather, it's For the Crown, Baby!

The Crown is back, Baby! Charlotte FC is set to open its 5th season as a franchise with higher hopes than ever, but plenty of questions to be answered. Our first CSS episode of 2026 is a Decoding the Presser special that sees Danny Brams reunited with his main man Deano breaking down everything that was said in the Learning Zone on Day 1. Lock in, it's For the Crown, Baby!

John and Danny have fresh pints of Guinness at Goldies in LoSo! The guys review Charlotte FC's 2025 campaign, debate roster decisions, react to the 2026 schedule and discuss significant changes to MLS in the future.

It was a fiasco at the Fortress as Charlotte FC failed to capitalize on a dominant performance, and conceded 3 counterattack goals to NYC FC in Game 3 of their MLS Cup 1st Round Series...and now the Crown's 2025 season is over. DannyBrams checks in on a groggy morning after to decode what Dean Smith, Ashley Westwood, Archie Goodwin and Adilson Malanda had to say about the loss, the season, and the future...a future that won't include our talismanic French defender, as Malanda prepares to head to Middlesborough in the English Championship.

MLS Legend Bradley Wright-Phillips returns to the show to break down a Win-Or-Go-Home Game 3 between Charlotte FC and NYC FC in Round 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs. BWP gives his takes on Wilfried Zaha's mercurial style, Idan Toklomati's slowdown in production, Kristijan Kahlina's heroic shootout performance in Game 2, Adilson Malanda's final few matches with the club, and more!

The soccer broadcasting Rookie of the Year returns to the show ahead of Charlotte FC's must-win match vs the Supporters Shield-winning Philadelphia Union. Dax breaks down why Wilfried Zaha, Idan Toklomati, and Kristijan Kahlina will be critical to the Crown's playoff hopes, why it's so important to get homefield advantage when chasing the MLS Cup, and how to hit the mental reset button when entering a new phase of the season. It's a fantastic perspective to get right before such an important match, and it's always For the Crown, Baby!

Home field advantage and a trip to the CONCACAF Champions Cup is on for Charlotte FC on MLS Decision Day. John Hayes and Danny Brams discuss how The Crown will only go as far as Wilfried Zaha and Idan Toklomati take them! It's #forthecrown baby!

Charlotte FC's historic win streak ended on a dreary morning in a baseball stadium. How will the squad keep that disappointment from derailing the playoff positioning train? Kaylyn Kyle from Apple MLS Season Pass makes a return visit to the show to explain why Charlotte isn't looking to bounce back so much as they are looking to make a statement. Bringing back some positivity after a tough loss is always For the Crown, Baby!

With Charlotte FC on the verge of 10 wins in a row which would set a record for longest win streak in Major League Soccer History, we've called in a big gun. MLS Legend Sacha Klejstan joins us from the Apple MLS Season Pass crew to preview the Crown's Saturday Afternoon Showdown in New York City, and brag on the skills of Idan Toklomati, the leadership of Wilfried Zaha, and the culture created by Dean Smith & Ashley Westwood. Plus: Why Pep Biel should NOT jump right back into the starting XI after his return from injury. It's a history-chasing episode and it's always For the Crown, Baby!

John Hayes makes his debut on Decoding the Presser! Dean Smith talks about Charlotte FC's MLS record win streak, The Crown's trophy hunt, star striker Idan Toklomati & the trip to the Bronx this weekend for a high-stakes matchup vs. NYCFC

Even the GOAT, Lionel Messi, couldn’t derail Charlotte FC’s unstoppable run! The Crown rolled to a 3–0 win thanks to Idan Toklomati’s stunning hat trick, tying the Seattle Sounders’ MLS record with nine straight victories. John Hayes and Danny Brams break it all down, with special guest Matt Geslin joining to share his behind-the-lens view of the action.

A massive matchup calls for a massive guest and we couldn't be happier to welcome longtime analyst Warren Barton to the show to break down Charlotte FC's chase for win streak history against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. Warren identifies a few keys to the match that should allow the Crown to find some joy, especially with an inspiring attitude from Wilfried Zaha headed into the match, and a promising injury update on El Mago Pep Biel. It's the biggest dose of hype you could possibly hope to receive ahead of Saturday's showdown at the Fortress, and as always it's For the Crown, Baby!

John and Danny have the build up for the biggest game of the season vs. Inter Miami. What's on the line? The MLS record of 9 straight wins and The Crown's playoff home field advantage hopes. Dean Smith and Luis Suarez are both suspended for the match...for very different reasons. Can The Crown get it done? Watch the show and subscribe to our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/-kdLez8dygQ