⚡ 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.👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... #cltfcpodcast #sidestorysports

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 Joe LaBue, University of Maryland Deputy AD/Chief Revenue Officer m.youtube.com/watch?v=obkR...

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. #cltfcpodcast

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.

What kit are they wearing tonight? Always check the Panther!

✈️ Moving across the country. 📣 Building a new club brand. ⚽ Helping Charlotte FC grow beyond the game. Trent Slagle has done all of it — and he joins the podcast to tell his story. Catch the episode here 👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

What’s harder: launching a new kit campaign or making sure Charlotte FC is always in the news cycle? Trent Slagle knows — because he’s behind both. Hear his story and what it takes to manage the brand on the latest Charlotte FC Podcast. 🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #forthecrown

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These 3 Charlotte FC players are one 🟨 away from a suspension. Pep Biel Brandt Bronico Ashley Westwood

These 3 Charlotte FC players are one 🟨 away from a suspension. Pep Biel Brandt Bronico Ashley Westwood

What can be clinched this weekend for the 👑? 7th or 8th #7 - First Round Bye CLT beat the MTL, & NSH lose to the HOU #8 - 1st Round Home Field Adv. CLT beat the MTL Or CLT tie MTL, & CHI lose to CLB (according to PlayoffStatus.com)

ICYMI:➡️Trent Slagle, Charlotte FC Sr. Communications Coordinator podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... #cltfcpodcast #forthecrown

With a midweek match between current 4th place NYCFC and 5th place Inter Miami CF, Charlotte will be in 4th place when they play 15th place CF Montreal on Saturday. 👑 won the last meeting on 12 April 1-0 thanks to a 16’ ⚽️ by Pep Biel

Learn more about Trent’s story including this one where he used his bilingual skills to stand in for #Panthers during an event. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... #cltfcpodcast #forthecrown

🚀 From Sacramento to RSL to Charlotte FC — Trent Slagle has built a career shaping how clubs connect with fans and media. On the latest episode, Trent shares his path, the campaigns he’s helped launch, and what it takes to keep CLTFC in the spotlight. 🎙️ Listen 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/7pmD...

A preview of our 1:1 with Charlotte FCs Trent Slagle, Sr. Communications Coordinator! #forthecrown #cltfcpodcast

Charlotte FC Magic Numbers and rest of EC. 👑Win 2 and guaranteed at least 6th. The rest of the spots depend on other match results. Courtesy of playoffstatus.com

Crown win streak ends at 9. PK-ed 2-0 by NYCFC! Charlotte FC, with 3 matches to go, needs to forget this one and make the most of playing MTL and DC, then PHL at home on decision day. #cltfcpodcast

The Crown down 0-1 at the half to NYCFC. Finding opportunities in tight spaces is key to a second half comeback. FYI: NYCFC pitch meets min. MLS requirements at 110 yds. x 70 yds. BoA pitch size is 132 yds. x 88 yds.

Kristijan Kahlina 🔥🧤🇭🇷🧱 ⬜️10 clean sheets 2025 Held opponents scoreless 5 of last 6 MLS MLS Saves leader -112 saves 2025 MLS PSxG 43.8 Save% 78.1 GA90 1.36

Charlotte FC vs. NYCFC ALL-time 5W 1L 1D ’25 - 2-0 👑 | ? ‘24 - 1-0 👑 | 1-2 🐦 (90’+3 GW by A. Martinez) ‘23 - 3-2 👑 | 1-1 ‘22 - 3-1 👑 | 1-0 👑

“I think that I even got a text from good friend Willie P over @WFNZ and it basically said, goodness gracious, out of all the games that we should have for that 10th win, this is starting to look like a really tough one to make history.” Jessica Charman podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

🧤Are you ready for Goalie Wars? The pitch at Yankee Stadium may be small, but the stage is set for two of the best shot-stoppers in MLS! ⚽️ Kickoff: Saturday, 12 PM ET 📺 Watch live on Apple TV #MLSSeasonPass more from the former goaltender calling the match⬇️

MLS Eastern Conference Standings coming down the stretch…very interesting last month! More from Jess on the show👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

⚽ “New York doesn’t lay down and die.” Jessica Charman breaks down why Charlotte can’t just score first and coast against NYCFC. 🎧 Catch the full preview episode now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. open.spotify.com/episode/4yux... #NYCFC #CharlotteFC #ForTheCrown #MLSSeasonPass #SoccerPodcast

ICYMI - We have Favian sharing his story! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f... #sidestorysports

Toklomati- During that seven-match stretch, he has tallied the game-winning goal or assist in the last six games (4 goals/2 assists). Since Patrick Agyemang was transferred, Toklomati has scored 11 goals in his last 13 MLS starts. Kahlina gets MLS TOMD honors as Bench player!

The 👑 9-game Win Streak -Last loss June 28 at CHI 3-2 (down 3-0 at half) ⚽️Outscored opponents 17-4 (1st half 6g | 2nd half 11g) 🧤6 of 9 were clean sheets 🧳3 wins were away from home 🥅Scored first in 8 of 9 🌗At half lead 5x, tied 3, losing 1

Charlotte FC ties for longest MLS Winning streak at 9 (Seattle 2018) after 3-0 win over Inter Miami CF

Catch up on our latest episode from Side Story Sports. It’s Favian Renkel, independent journalist sharing storytelling, soccer, and the new media hustle. sidestory.media

Are you dancing like Sir Minty today after last night’s 3-0 win over Inter Miami CF? #forthecrown #cltfcpodcast

2024 vs. 2025 MLS Eastern Conference What a difficult conference this season. Charlotte FC set another record last night by surpassing their record season total in points. Sitting at 53 with 4 to play. 2024 - 51 points.

From the #cltfcpodcast archives…Enjoy this fabulous conversation with Gabriel Gabor of MLS. open.substack.com/pub/sidestor...

From a young patient’s last wish, to kids at Title I schools discovering the game, to military teams bonding off base — Charlotte FC’s community work is changing lives. 🎧 Full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

🏟️ “Charlotte is truly a soccer city.” – CC Schott But what happens off the pitch might surprise you. 🎧 Hear how Charlotte FC is building not just mini-pitches, supporting mental health, and inspiring kids across the Carolinas. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

“Rodolfo’s rapid pace and ability to make a difference in matches made him incredibly sought after by top clubs in Europe and we are thrilled to secure his signature.” - Zoran Krneta, GM Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC’s Community Impact Report isn’t just a list of numbers. It’s about stories of kids gaining confidence, families feeling supported, and neighborhoods transformed. #forthecrown #cltfcpodcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Kacey White on working with Jessica Charman #MLSSeasonPass

How might New England approach the match with Charlotte?

Just win!

Just win!

Just win!

Just win!

📊 Streak vs. History Charlotte FC: 7 wins in a row. But at Gillette Stadium? 0–3 all-time. Can the Crown rewrite the script tonight vs. New England? #MLSSeasonPass Match Analyst and former UNC/USWNT star Kacey White joins us to break it down. 🎧 Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...