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Decision Day 2026 and it's raining goals in Ft. Lauderdale! Charlotte FC traveled to Miami to face "InterMessi" where a 3-goal deficit at halftime made any diehard fan despair, but a whirlwind comeback in the second half secured a draw for the Crown. In a surprise twist, the queens have FIVE wraths for this match, so you know it's going to be a good one!

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What a stunning outcome for two games! The most goals scored in two consecutive matches ever for Charlotte FC and against Montreal and Orlando, where one is bottom of the table and another is a team that the Crown struggles to beat! The queens have no end of things to talk about with this one, including the red card debacle (as always, our pod is family-friendly which does include this discussion). With such results, Charlotte must use the momentum into facing Miami on Decision Day and the playoffs. 

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In its first-ever visit to Portland, Charlotte FC suffered a loss in the last minute of extra time, making it 3-2 to the Timbers. With multiple experienced players out, is being super critical of the team fair? Up next, Montreal and Orlando, making this small stretch of the last home games critical for needed points for playoffs. 

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Charlotte FC comes away from an eight-match winning Philadelphia Union with a 2-2 draw and a point, denying either side a playoff slot for now. The queens debate the big moments, like a handball penalty and controversial refereeing, who stood out, and what went wrong. However, both were agreed that despite the draw, it feels like a positive result, especially after the last match against Columbus, and an opportunity to feel proud of the grit and heart of the team in the final stretch.

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A soaking wet night at the Bank sees Charlotte FC fall two goals to FC Dallas before staging an electric comeback even until the dying embers of the game and winning 3-2. Just a few days later, Columbus outmans Charlotte on a midweek match with the Crown only putting up the one goal thanks to the press and clinical finish to Idan Toklomati and the superhero reflexes of Kristijan Kahlina in preventing more than the 3-1 result for the Crew. The queens think its two matches full of parallels and paradoxes, but the...

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Charlotte loses their 8 game unbeaten streak with a 1-nil loss at home to Chicago, and all manner of crazy has them seeing red, even normally level-headed former USMNT captain Tim Ream.

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Charlotte FC travels to DC where the smallest of chances allows the Crown to come away with a win instead of a draw. Was the win down to luck or the Croatian Wall or maybe a little of both on the defensive side, or down to (Westy) bangerz and Maxi? 

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Charlotte FC travel to their rival "Queen" city, and despite allowing a goal early, Charlotte equalizes and quickly gains a second from a penalty, all by 17 minutes in. A win looks likely for the Crown at 3-2, but Cincinnati gain their equalizer in the dying minutes of the match, robbing Charlotte of two points. With so many key events in this match, the queens have a lot to discuss for who gains favor and who shares the "wrath". 

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In this double-header episode, Charlotte come away with four points against Houston and Montreal, two matches that were messy and full of emotional moments. The queens, and a special guest, discuss many of them, and who stood out on the pitch.

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It's the game of the year if you're a traveling footy fan, the one where you go to your rivals' house and, if you're Charlotte FC, you beat them for a four-peat sweet, sweet victory. Four Things You Need To Do, and One Thing You Don't? 

And never boo Tim Ream!

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What started out as a slow and uninspiring game for Charlotte FC against DC United pivoted entirely on the goal contributions of both of the Crown's second string fullbacks of David Schnegg and Will Cleary, although star DP Pep Biel had the most overall standout performance in Charlotte's 3-1 home win. Individual performances are all well and good; however, there were definitely opportunities for improvement. The queens chat about where some struggles currently lie as the whole team needs to be strong.

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In another double header episode, the Crown earns a win at home 3-1 against Columbus, and settles for a 3-3 draw in Toronto after having allowed their opponents to claw two goals back late in the game. Although Charlotte manages to get goals across a wide spread of players, they can't seem to quit leaking them either. No one is safe when it comes to looking at where things can be improved to settle those crucial points, especially in away matches. 

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After Charlotte FC managed a two goal win in the second half against Atlas, the Mallorcan Magician earned himself a red card and took himself out of the game against Pachuca. With a rotated roster and even a debut by new DP Maxi, the Crown were routed from a penalty shootout by an-the-death goal by Pachuca, sealing their fate for yet another Leagues Cup. It was fun while it lasted.

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It's a double-header episode as the queens discuss Charlotte FC's recent matches against Chicago and Pumas, one a 2-1 loss with the home debut and brace for Polish legend Robert Lewandowski and the other an exciting 3-0 win at home after a long weather delay. Can you predict who the queens will favor and who will be singled out for a wrath? 

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A lot to talk about this week as Charlotte celebrates its first MLS All-Star events!  But first, Charlotte FC traveled to clinch an away win and clean sheet against the Red Bulls, 2-nil. Goals by All-Stars Pep Biel and Ashley Westwood were made of pure class while Kahlina and the defensive line earned only the third clean sheet on the season. Then USMNT defender Tim Ream showed his professional skill with near-deadly precision and accuracy in the 2026 MLS All-Star Skills Passing Challenge, bringing home the win and a trophy for his efforts. And f...

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It's the Summer of Soccer, and the Queens have been living the World Cup! But MLS is finally back, and Charlotte FC takes on the rivalry with Atlanta at home and despite going up two goals, still loses the advantage ending up with a 2-2 draw. For the first time in 2026, DP Liel Abada gets a goal to follow up Kerwin Vargas's topbin, but it's clear that the team is shaking off the rust from the long break. After the queens talk their experience of the World Cup (and their hiatus--shhhh), it's back...

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In a second straight game, Charlotte FC manage to earn points, grinding out a 1-0 win against New England with 10 men after David Schnegg is given two yellows. The queens review the game, discussing the final goodbye for Wilfried Zaha, an extra surprising favor (hint: it's controversial!), and a brief recap of the USMNT in Charlotte.

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Does Charlotte FC get lucky with this much-needed 3-1 win at home against Toronto? After all, a host of refereeing decisions actually went Charlotte's way *gasp!* WHAATTT? From Toronto's goal called back to an awarded penalty, this match cooked with action and surprises, giving the fans something to root for with one match to go before the break.

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Charlotte FC makes it six matches with zero wins despite being back at home as they fought back to draw Cincinnati 2-2 and then lost 1-nil to NYCFC. The queens talk it all—goals, cards, suspensions, mistakes, and more.

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First Charlotte FC fall to I-85 rival Atlanta in the Open Cup and then suffer a penalty loss at the death in New England. Why can’t Charlotte do well in Open Cup? Was that NE call justifiable for a pen or was Charlotte robbed of a draw? Why is Zaha constantly getting the yellow cards? All these questions and more in this double header episode.

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Charlotte FC has sprung a leak! The queens discuss hemorrhaging goals and firm losses against Orlando and Nashville in this double header episode. There are some obvious questions right now as injuries and back to back games recall previous spring slumps and one question on everyone's minds is whether this a top tier team or just mid-level? 

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In this double header episode, the queens talk the Open Cup Charlotte Derby with Charlotte Independence and the away match against NYCFC. Both end in goals and wins, but does Charlotte FC feel like a winning team? And with Dean Smith giving a chance to the young guys, who's making the most of it?

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In this double header episode, it’s a reversal of fortune for Charlotte FC’s win against Philly and subsequent loss to Nashville. The queens talk about the quality of Ashley Westwood and his future, Wilfried Zaha’s yellow card accumulation and absence, Pep’s rough night, the heroics of Archie Goodwin, the continuing question of Liel Abada and more. 

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A record-breaking, history-making home match for Charlotte FC as they beat the Red Bulls 6-1 with goal contributions across the board. 

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"Missed opportunities" could sum up the match against Miami for Charlotte FC, and certainly it was a missed opportunity for many Messi fans to see their hero, but a scoreless draw and a point weren't much to satisfy home fans thirsty for another repeat defeat against Miami. The queens talk best performances, Zaha's fourth card, Mascherano's ejection, and possible penalties.

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In a wildly unpredictable but electric home opener, Charlotte FC seizes a 3-1 win against Austin FC, and somebody must have won at bingo because this match had it all~~from fights and cards to all kinds of goals including an own goal and a VAR reversal. Review every controversial moment at the Fortress with the queens!

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Hopes were dashed and hearts were broken as Charlotte FC went down 3 goals in less than 10 minutes to LA Galaxy. Was it that LA Galaxy were that good? Or did Charlotte just made too many mistakes? The queens cleanse the spirit reviewing disasters and any positives that made it through the wreckage. 

Then, special guests Steph and Mike from Swoontower Soccer join the queens to preview the home opener against Austin FC!

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First match of the season ends in a draw for Charlotte FC as they visited the packed stadium of St Louis. Not the most inspiring of season openers, but be cool, soda pops! It’s only the start and the queens pinpoint moments of individual heroics and mayhem along with serious growth needed in key familiar areas.

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Do you ever wonder what moments get replayed onscreen or how things run behind the scenes at a match? In this special Queens' Tea highlight for the recent Women in Sports Day, the queens sit down with Meghan Belmont, Charlotte FC's Manager of Match Presentation. Meghan shares a wealth of information about her job in the broadcast control room and gives shout outs to many staff joining her behind the scenes in planning and executing matchdays all for love of the club. She's even a fan herself!

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Happy new season, Charlotte FC fans! The Queens look at how the offseason has been so far as Charlotte heads into its fifth year. Players gone, players added, and what's still to come? Who needs a good year? Who might ball out? DM us on Insta or X and tell us your thoughts on all this and more!

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Charlotte FC's 2025 season meets the end of the road as they fall to NYCFC in Game 3 of Round 1 of the MLS Playoffs, and though the match started out with high hopes, a rocking crowd, and team intensity, it came to a decisive end with the third goal well into extra time. The queens are in mourning as they cover the highs and lows of this one.

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It was a disappointing start to the 2025 MLS Playoffs for Charlotte FC as they lost their first game at home due to an unfortunate mishap, allowing NYCFC to go up a goal, but the Crown redeemed themselves for the first time away in Yankee Stadium as a save from Kristijan Kahlina clinched a win in penalties, reminiscent of 2024. Can the Crown FINALLY get their first goal in the playoffs in round 3?

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Join the Queens as they catch up with sisters, Sherra and Jennifer, who are also became diehard fans, and talk about the season and future hopes.

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In an almost unbelievable turn of events, Charlotte FC first faces bottom of the table Montreal and hands them a 1-4 win with a host of disastrous mistakes along the backline starting with Adilson Malanda’s red card, and then the Crown travels to DC where their luck returns them to favor when Kahlina makes a hairline goal save and DC earns not one but TWO red cards, though the Crown only manages to win by 1. 

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A small pitch and small moments make the difference in this matchup for Charlotte FC against NYCFC as the momentum shifts with two penalties awarded against the Crown, and star Wilfried Zaha unable to convert his own. The queens lament the loss that breaks the historic streak.

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It's once again a historic night at the Fortress as Charlotte FC defeats InterMiami (or Inter-Messi says Queen B) and earns a clean sheet and a hat trick by Idan Toklomati which takes the winning streak to a league record-tie high with 9 games! Who has earned the favors for an unforgettable match that hopefully converted some Messi fans into Crown supporters? And with such a record-setting night, do the Queens still have some wrath to mete out? Take a listen!

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Charlotte FC clinches their first win in Gillette stadium in New England with a 2-1 scoreline. And while the play isn’t the prettiest, the queens aren’t going to complain when the wins tally 8 in a row!

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Charlotte FC continues on their historic winning streak now at 7 holding New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 scoreline, and the favored results have almost gone to the queens' heads!

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Charlotte FC extends their winning streak to 6 with a win at home against Real Salt Lake with a 1-nil scoreline. Did it really look as good as another win feels? Is Charlotte FC in their best stride? And, lots of news this week on the transfer market as the window closed!

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In a first, Charlotte FC sweeps FC Cincinnati for 2025 with 1-0 away win back in MLS play, after both teams crash out of the Leagues Cup with an eerily similar record against the same Liga MX opponents. Both teams start evenly matched, but the tide turns when Cincinnati earns a repeat performance red card, Wilf Zaha scores a banger, and Kahlina looks his old self from last year. 

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