The Queen City Soccer Show · Charlotte FC and Carolina Podcast

We’re back!

May 2, 2025·1 hr 8 min·5 clips

Cole and Luke return to the podcast after a break, explaining why they've been away.

This episode marks the return of the Queen City Soccer Show after a hiatus. Hosts Cole Godfrey and co-host "Level Up Luke" reconnect with their audience to discuss Charlotte FC and Carolina soccer. They acknowledge the break was due to personal life commitments interrupting their usual recording schedule. Luke expresses missing the conversations about Charlotte FC, its fans, and broader Carolina soccer. Both hosts confirm they continued following the teams during the podcast's pause. They note this type of break tends to occur once or twice during a season. The recording takes place on a Wednesday night with no immediate home soccer matches for their primary teams. Luke mentions enjoying a period of relaxation. Cole reports from the Greenville, South Carolina area, also enjoying a quiet period. The Greenville Triumph USL League One team is scheduled to play the Richmond Kickers in Virginia on Friday, May 2nd. The upcoming U.S. Open Cup match between Charlotte FC and North Carolina FC is highlighted as a major topic for their next episode. The hosts' excitement to resume regular coverage of these local soccer narratives is palpable. Their dynamic is built on shared fandom and a casual, friendly rapport. The conversation has an informal, catching-up style as they slide back into their podcasting roles. The tone is conversational and relaxed, mirroring two friends reuniting over shared soccer interests. The style is fan-oriented and locally focused, prioritizing community and team updates. This episode is ideal for dedicated Charlotte FC and Carolina soccer supporters who missed the hosts' regular commentary. Listeners seeking deep tactical analysis or breaking news from this specific recording might skip it, as it primarily serves as a return announcement and setup for future discussions.

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