The Queen City Soccer Show · Charlotte FC and Carolina Podcast

Abysmal in South Beach

March 13, 2025·1 hr 4 min·5 clips

Cole Godfrey opens the show by calling for Charlotte F.C. to move on from an abysmal performance in South Beach.

This episode of The Queen City Soccer Show analyzes Charlotte FC's recent loss to Inter Miami. Host Cole Godfrey and co-host Level Up Luke review the team's offensive struggles and overall performance. They express concern over recurring issues early in the season. The hosts state Charlotte's offense lacked shots from the run of play for the second time in three games. Luke notes only one Charlotte player, Zaha, earned above a 7.0 rating from FotMob. He calls it Pep's worst game of the season and highlights striker Big Pat's continued scoreless run. Luke admits he expected this match to be Big Pat's breakthrough moment to score his first goal. He attributes Big Pat's lack of scoring to absent service from teammates. The performance of Leo Labata, who received a 5.8 FotMob rating, is also criticized. Luke ranks this as one of the worst team performances under coach Dean Smith. The hosts plan to move on from the loss but acknowledge the fan base and team have serious issues to consider. They indicate the show will include a detailed timeline breakdown of the match events. The most interesting insight is the hosts' belief that preseason problems they identified have resurfaced. A surprising claim is that the offensive failures are causing confusion about the team's tactical approach. The expectation for Big Pat's breakout game adds a layer of missed opportunity. The tone is frustrated and analytical, focusing on critical player ratings and team execution. The style is conversational between two co-hosts debriefing a disappointing result for their audience. Fans of Charlotte FC seeking a blunt, stats-oriented post-match analysis would appreciate this episode. Listeners looking for optimistic commentary or opponent-focused discussion might choose to skip it.

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