The Cannon Crüe returns for the playoffs as Granit, Ryan, and Patrick dissect Charleston Battery’s first-round clash with Rhode Island FC. The Crüe moves from laughter about NC roadwork to deep football talk—covering youth development, academies, coaching philosophies, and why Charleston needs to bring a trophy home. There’s tactical debate on the backline, keeper woes, and Juan David’s mysterious disappearance. The guys round it out with match predictions ranging from doom (Ryan) to domination (Granit).

ain couldn’t stop the Battery—only supercharged them. In this episode, Granit and Ryan break down the 5-0 demolition of Colorado Springs Switchbacks, from Aaron Malloy’s bank-shot free-kick masterclass to VGO’s first professional goal. The Crüe relives the soaked-to-the-bone madness, celebrates Nate De Santos’ redemption arc, and debates the great U.S. playoff conundrum—should the best team really have to win twice?

The guys also talk PK strategy, back-line chemistry, golden-boot drama between Cal & MD, and how one orange-clad Sasquatch keeper may never live down a night in Charleston.

Wrap up your ponchos and your pint glasses—the Battery are storming toward the playoffs, and the Crüe are ready to shout it from the Regiment’s chili-dog-scented parking lot.

• The three goals breakdown (Jennings header, MD’s volley, Rubio’s finish).
• The playful chaos about parking passes and tailgates and Queen Bees (Yellow Lot supremacy vs. Blue Lot madness).
• Shoutouts to Battery’s fan culture on Hispanic Heritage Night.
• The spicy keeper debate (Luis vs. Christian—who should get the gloves for playoffs?).

Show Notes

The Crüe is back with tales from Hispanic Heritage Night, parking lot politics, and a match that had it all: frustration, brilliance, and three bangers in the net.

We start with sideline stories—refereeing chaos in youth games, wedding trips with babies in tow, and the eternal Yellow Lot vs. Blue Lot debate. Then it’s into the heavy stuff: keeper concerns, defensive lapses, and whether culture in the locker room matches the culture in the stands.

But at the heart of it all, we celebrate what makes the beautiful game beautiful: that it’s for everyone. Hispanic Heritage Night was a reminder of how important it is to honor and embrace cultures that come together around the pitch. Soccer transcends politics and differences—it thrives when we celebrate who we are, together.

And yes, we also revel in the fireworks: Jennings’ meaty forehead, MD’s thunderstrike, and Rubio’s late dagger had Patriots Point rocking. With playoffs looming, the Crüe debates what matters most: form, fan culture, or just putting Christian back between the sticks.