WARNING: Language! Den After Dark is our live post game show on Twitter Spaces, this week's episode was recorded after the PK loss to Cruz Azul & we covered everyone's thoughts on our Leagues Cup performance and what is next for Orlando City going into the final third of the season! We will update our socials to let everyone know when our next regu…

Send us a Text Message. MLS season is on pause, and Leagues Cup is up! In match 1, Charlotte FC revisit Philly making a contender for the worst game of the season in a 1-0 loss. In match 2, the Crown returns to the Fortress to face Liga MX leaders Cruz Azul in a wild night with shocking choices, a dogfight, and a win in a penalty shootout. The quee…

Charlotte FC beat Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup action this week! Well, kind of. They won a penalty shootout and got two points. But still! It's (kind of) a win! Matt, David and Corey return to talk about this match and the forgettable one against Philadelphia. Topics include: David Bingham channeling his inner Kristijan Kahlina. The wild atmosphere in …

Send us a text Charlotte FC is back after a long three week break and so are the Queens, as the Crown drew the New York Red Bulls 1-1 at the Fortress. In the matchup, the summer transfer window's results were on first display as Tim Ream and Pep Biel took to the pitch, and one of these might be in favor or could incur a wrath? Where do you judge? T…

We bow out of the Leagues Cup and get prepped for regular season play to resume. Alex, Cleon, Eddie, and Mike are all here to talk it through:- First Penalty Shootout Loss to Cruz Azul- Overall Thoughts on Leagues Cup- Stock Up Stock Down- Transfer Window Closed - What Business did we do?- Previewing Sporting KC Away on Saturday- ShoutoutsCheck out…

It's match week and we're back with a very special guest: Charlotte FC General Manager Zoran Krneta. Zoran returns to the show to break down the latest transfer window, including his frantic week in London. We talk about the players we have coming in this summer, the success the team has had so far this season and get a behind-the-scenes look at wh…

Charlotte FC finally made it official with U.S. Men's National Team and Fulham CB Tim Ream, and some of us are more excited than others! Our British-American Correspondent, Matt Chantry, joined Matt Swift and David Gusler to discuss the news, what to expect from Ream as a player and how he fits in with the current roster.…

Unbeaten run extended as we Win our Leagues Cup Group! Alex, Alex, Cleon, and Mike got together to talk about it!- Top of the Group!- 4-1 Thrashing of Montreal, 1-1 Draw with San Luis + a PK Shootout Win- Stock Up Stock Down- Transfer Rumors- Previewing Cruz Azul on Friday- ShoutoutsCheck out our Sponsors: Hourglass Brewing https://hourglassbrewing…

WARNING: Language! Den After Dark is our live post game show on Twitter Spaces, Since we are off this week While the Group Stage of the Leagues Cup is going on, Check in with with us and the fans we spoke with after the Lions put in one of their best performances of the year!

WARNING: Language! Den After Dark is our live post game show on Twitter Spaces, Since we are off this week While the Group Stage of the Leagues Cup is going on, Check in with with us and the fans we spoke with after the Lions put in one of their best performances of the year!

Send us a Text Message. For the final MLS matchup at the midseason, Charlotte travels to face Austin for the first time in history and ends up with a 2-2 draw. From a surprising starting XI, ATX's quick goal, the penalty, another Cap assist---the queens discuss it all! The Queens' Pitch on X @thequeenspitchclt…

5 Straight Unbeaten - And we are heading into the Leagues Cup, Alex Brown, Eddie, and Mike, got together to talk about it! - Draw vs NYCFC - Disappointing Result? - Stock Up Stock Down - Leagues Cup Discussion and Preview - What the road ahead looks like - Shoutouts Check out our Sponsors: Hourglass Brewing https://hourglassbrewing.com/ Chad McGibb…

Explicit Content Warning! We do These post game shows live on Twitter/X Spaces after every single game! If you want to get in on the action, follow us on Twitter @OrlandoLionsDen! Turn on Notifications and you can join us and request to speak during these live shows, but warning, these are uncensored so colorful language is often flowing. But it wa…

Send us a Text Message. Charlotte FC goes to Ohio to face two of the top teams in the East, first the League leaders in Cincinnati where they dominate a 3-1 win, and then at Columbus where a mistake costs an early goal but the lads grind out a draw. Did we just see the best performance of the season so far? Review this week's statement matches with…

Explicit Content Warning! We do These post game shows live on Twitter/X Spaces after every single game! If you want to get in on the action, follow us on Twitter @OrlandoLionsDen! Turn on Notifications and you can join us and request to speak during these live shows, but warning, these are uncensored so colorful language is often flowing. But it wa…

Matt, David and Corey are all back together to talk about Charlotte FC's massive 3-1 road win over league-leading FC Cincinnati. We also talk about some tricky lineup situations coming up this week, discuss Karol Swiderski's role when he returns and get a little heated talking about what happens if/when Tim Ream joins the squad. And we answer all y…

Another Win, and that Makes Three In a Row! Alex R, Eddie, and Mike got in the Den to talk about it! - First Ever Win in Foxboro - Position Battles? Striker? Centerback? - Stock Up Stock Down - Nashville Away on Wednesday - NYCFC at Home, Revenge Game? - Shoutouts Check out our Sponsors: Hourglass Brewing https://hourglassbrewing.com/ Chad McGibbon…

Send us a Text Message. In this special mini-episode that's been a long time coming, the queens finally wage war, pitted against one another over the return of Karol Swiderski from his loan at Hellas Verona back to Charlotte FC. Which queen has got it right, or is there something more they've missed? The Queens' Pitch on X @thequeenspitchclt…

Send us a Text Message. Back with a double match episode, this time a pair of losses for the Crown, first away against Houston, nil to one, and back at the Fortress against a Messi-less Miami at 2-1. Listen as the queens debate the results of these big opponents, questionable refereeing, and nasty outcomes for Patrick Agyemang. The Queens' Pitch on…

Holy Crap, we had some rough predictions last week and the boys totally proved us wrong! Alex R, JJ, and Mike got together to recap a big SIX POINT WEEK! - Big win in Toronto - Destruction of DC United - Recapping Legends Night with JJ - Stock Up Stock Down - The Road Ahead, and New England Preview - Shoutouts Check out our Sponsors: Hourglass Brew…

Matt Swift is also back after his trip to Ireland to talk all things Taylor Swift – and Charlotte FC. Matt and David Gusler break down the recent results – losses against Inter Miami and Houston Dynamo – and also discuss the impact of Karol Swiderski rejoining the Crown.

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A Rough loss in Yankee Stadium, and two games this week has brought Alex R, Cleon, and Mike to the Den to talk about what's next... - Prayers up for Mason Stajduhar - 4-2 Loss to NYCFC - Stock Up Stock Down - Duncan Contract News - No All Stars....Again....- Preview Away to Toronto, and Home to DC - Shoutouts Check out our Sponsors: Hourglass Brewi…

Send us a Text Message. Double header episode as the queens review Charlotte FC's recent matches drawing Orlando at home and a winner in Philly, courtesy of a Patrick Agyemang brace. Who impressed and who made a mess? (And can we really be too critical since the Crown are so high in the table mid-year for the first time in history?) The Queens' Pit…

We're back after a huge seven-point week for Charlotte FC. David and Corey take you through the 2-0 away win at Philadelphia Union, discuss the team's position on the table, look at some intriguing stats and answer your questions, including a controversial one about peanut butter.

Orlando City picked up 4 points this week and Alex B, Alex R, JJ, and Mike were all here to discuss! Let us know what you think!- 2-2 Road Draw to 10 Man Charlotte FC- 4-2 Home Win to Chicago Fire- Should we Pump the Brakes?- Stock Up Stock Down- Previewing Friday Night Baseball from Yankee Stadium- ShoutoutsCheck out our Sponsors: Hourglass Brewin…

We used to upload these, than it became difficult to do it, and now we are doing it again! Miss our live postgame show on Twitter/X? Well now you can catch it here as we recap the game, and talk about what went down with listeners! Here is to hoping the Summer of Facu 2024 has arrived! CONTENT WARNING: Explicit language is used on this show, unlike…

We're sneaking in with a quick episode this week. Matt Swift takes a look back at Charlotte FC's 2-2 draw with Orlando City Wednesday and looks ahead to Saturday's away match against Philadelphia Union. We'll be back with a full episode next week, we promise. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with pr…

Send us a Text Message. The Crown is able to rack up another win and clean sheet in the Fortress against DC United and pit the solo star power of Benteke against the fearsome back five, namely the masterclass that is Adilson Malanda. The queens discuss the refereeing decisions (is it a handball?) and what went right or wrong for Charlotte FC. Weigh…

Orlando City Falls at home again this time to one of the hottest teams in the league. Mike, Eddie and Alex R. dicsuss: - 3-1 Home Defeat to LAFC - 6 Straight Games at Home without a Win. And the Tough Road Ahead- Stock up/Stock down - Mid Season Report Cards - Previewing Charlotte Away on Wednesday- Preview for Chicago at Home on Saturday- Shoutout…

Send us a Text Message. In an exciting road match, Charlotte FC triumphs over Atlanta United in a 3-2 victory, with 2k strong Royal Family to cheer them on. What can we take from this match? Is Abada our Champion? Plus, rumors have started to rise with the upcoming transfer window. The Queens' Pitch on X @thequeenspitchclt…

Orlando get disappointing one point out of six on a two match road trip to Chicago & New Jersey This week: - 1-1 Draw in Chicago - 1-0 Loss in New Jersey - Thoughts on what changes are needed for the club long term - Stock up/Stock down - Summary of all the players away for summer international duty - LAFC preview - Shoutouts Thanks so much to ever…

Charlotte FC and more than 2,000 supporters went down to Georgia and came back with a big rivalry win. Charlotte FC beat that city 3-2 with the help of an own goal and a brace by Liel Abada. Matt and David are back on the show this week to discuss the win and answer your questions – and Corey has a special surprise to open the show. (The special su…

Send us a Text Message. From a new high moment in Charlotte FC history with clean sheets to a low for the season, the queens debate the recent matches against Philadelphia Union and the New York Red Bulls. The question remains on everyone's minds--who's going to score goals? The Queens' Pitch on X @thequeenspitchclt…

Another busy week for Charlotte FC and the results ... were a mixed bag. After a scoreless draw with Philadelphia Union Saturday, the Crown traveled up to New Jersey and gave up three goals late in the second half against New York Red Bulls. We break down both matches, and take a look at the very interesting Karol Swiderski news that came out this …

Lions Fall at home this week, so we had some serious debate about the game and what we think worked. This week: - 2-0 Loss at Home - VAR Intervened, so we decided to fix VAR - Thoughts on our lineups and tactics - Stock up/Stock down - Two Away match previews - Shoutouts Come out to Hourglass Brewing with us for our watch party and Beer release par…

Send us a Text Message. Charlotte FC held the LA Galaxy to a nil-nil draw on Saturday. On paper, it looks like Charlotte were lucky to tie, but if you watched, then you know it was a team effort to hold the defense and block the likes of Pec and Puig from stardom. Join the queens as they dive into yet another tale of two halves. The Queens' Pitch o…

A draw at home and a win on the road has the group feeling cautiously optimistic after securing 7 points in 7 daysThis week we talk about:- 0-0 home draw vs Messi-less Miami- 0-1 win in San Jose- Celebrating 7 points in 7 days- Duncan McGuire’s injury & its impact- Was Jack Lynn ready & is he ready now?- Columbus coming to visit before the CONCACAF…

Kristijan Kahlina saves us again! He made two massive saves in the final moments of Charlotte FC's draw with LA Galaxy Saturday night. David Gusler and guest host Donny Embleton (aka Fat Bird) break down the scoreless draw and Charlotte FC's recent run of form. Then we have a special guest, Philadelphia's own José Nuñez, on in the second half of th…

Send us a Text Message. In a double (triple!) header episode, the queens review Charlotte's win over Nashville at the Fortress and the third streak win in Chicago, with a bonus mention of Crown Legacy's recent domination over Chattanooga ft. #15 Ben Bender. Surprise favors, reffing wraths? Send us some fan mail if you have thoughts and we might be …

We have a jam-packed live show for you this week! Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the Charlotte FC wins over Nashville and Chicago and look ahead to this weekend's home match against LA Galaxy. Then we answer your questions and tell you about our favorite planets. And, believe it or not, this episode is sponsored by Manscaped! Get 20% OFF + …

We'll be back to break down Charlotte FC's big home win soon, but first we have a super special episode. Charlotte FC recently released its Community Impact Report, detailing all of the amazing work the club has done this year off the pitch and in the community. Dustin Swinehart, Director of Community Engagment, and Karely Avila, Senior Communicati…

A Win on the road has spirits very high, but two big matches are on the horizon for this week: We talk about: - 3-2 Victory over Philly - Shape Change, Will we see more of it? - Duncan McGuire Transfer/Contract News - Inter Fort Lauderdale Comes to Town - Longest Away trip of the year, Away to San Jose at the weekend -Shoutouts. Come out to Hourgla…

Nashville SC comes to town this weekend to face Charlotte FC. Matt Swift is here to preview the match, talk about the Enzo Copetti reports swirling around and predict the starting XI for Saturday's match. (Spoiler: The Mayor??)

Send us a Text Message. May the Fourth was with the Crown as Charlotte FC took on Portland in a stunning 2nil win at the Fortress. The queens recap a night for epics, marking the first time matchup between the two teams AND the first goals of the season for U-22 Nikola Petkovic and DP Enzo Copetti. The Queens' Pitch on X @thequeenspitchclt…

Alex B, JJ, and Mike are back this week following a tough to swallow defeat to FC Cincy at home. This week we talk about: - Injuries, adding some insult to this defeat - Stock Up Stock Down - What Needs to Change? - Philadelphia Union Away are up next - Shoutouts Come out to Hourglass Brewing with us for our watch party and Beer release party on 6/…

What a bounce back in Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC felled the Portland Timbers 2-0, Nikola Petkovic scored his first MLS goal and Enzo Copetti (finally!) scored his first goal of the season. Matt Swift, David Gusler and Corey Inscoe are back to break down the entire match and answer your questions during this live episode!…

Send us a Text Message. The queens sit down with Charlotte FC midfielder and 2022 #1 MLS Draft pick Ben Bender to learn what he's been up to in the last few months while he's been recuperating from last year's injury (hint: it's pretty tasty) and when fans could see him return to the pitch. The Queens' Pitch on X @thequeenspitchclt…

Charlotte FC returns home looking to stop a two-match losing streak. Matt Swift is here to get you ready for Saturday night's match against Portland Timbers.

Send us a Text Message. Charlotte goes on the road and earns another loss, this time 2-1 against NYCFC at Yankee Stadium, and the queens fail at baseball puns discussing the performance. The Queens' Pitch on X @thequeenspitchcltBy The Queens' Pitch