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๐•ฎ๐–†๐–“๐–“๐–”๐–“ ๐•ฎ๐–—รผ๐–Š is the go-to podcast for Charleston Battery supporters and USL Championship enthusiasts! Each week, hosts Granit, Ryan, and Patrick break down matches, celebrate wins (and grumble through losses), analyze tactics, and dive deep into all things Charleston Battery โ€” blending insider knowledge, sharp humor, and real passion for the Beautiful Game. From match previews and postgame reactions to interviews with players, coaches, and die-hard fans, ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–“๐–“๐–”๐–“ ๐•ฎ๐–—รผ๐–Š brings you closer to the club you love. Whether youโ€™re a longtime Battery supporter or new to the USL, youโ€™ll feel right at home with the ๐•ฎ๐–—รผ๐–Š. ๐ŸŽง New episodes drop weekly during the season, with bonus content whenever big news breaks. So grab your scarf, fire the cannons, and join the ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–“๐–“๐–”๐–“ ๐•ฎ๐–—รผ๐–Š โ€” where Charleston Battery lives and breathes.

  1. MAY 2

    Cup win: Smith at the Death, Battery Find a Pulse

    The Cannon Crรผe is back to talk Prinx Tires USL Cup action as the Charleston Battery open Group 6 play with a late 2-1 win over Loudoun United. Granit is joined by Patrick and guest Andrew to break down a strange but useful cup result: Miguel Berry gets his first Battery goal, Graham Smith delivers the stoppage-time winner, and Charleston walks away with three points in the group stage. It was not always pretty, but after a rough road stretch, the result mattered. The crew also digs into the bigger questions around this Battery squad: road form, attacking creativity, Miguel Berryโ€™s role, whether Emilio Ycaza can help drive the midfield, and whether Graham Smith is becoming the on-field leader this team needs. Plus: youth soccer foot races, Blue Angels flyovers, mystery tire sponsors, white-wall tire debates, crop dusters over Patriots Point, and a look ahead to Sporting Jacksonville. In this episode: Charlestonโ€™s 2-1 USL Cup win over Loudoun UnitedMiguel Berryโ€™s first goal for the BatteryGraham Smithโ€™s late winner and growing leadership roleWhy the Battery still look unsettled on the roadThe search for creativity in midfieldWhether the team is still missing an Aaron Molloy-type leaderPreview and predictions for Sporting JacksonvilleCinco de Mayo night, Star Wars confusion, tacos, and rain Up the Battery. #CharlestonBattery #BatterySoccer #CannonCrue #USLCup #PrinxTiresUSLCup #USLChampionship

    42 min

  2. APR 25

    CHS 1, TB 1: Points shared between the Charleston Battery and Tampa Bay

    The Charleston Battery put in one of their most complete performances of the seasonโ€ฆ and somehow walk away with just a point. In this episode, we break down a match where Charleston controlled large stretches, limited Tampa Bay to almost nothing, and still left you feeling like more was there for the taking. What We CoverGame Control vs. Scoreline Reality Battery looked like the better team for most of the match โ€” but couldnโ€™t fully capitalize.Defensive Dominance Tampa Bay didnโ€™t register a shot on goal until the 70+ minute mark. That tells you everything.Missed Opportunities Woodwork hit, chances left on the tableโ€ฆ this couldโ€™ve been a different story.Nathan Messer Masterclass Assist, delivery, energy, communication โ€” becoming one of the most important players on the pitch.Center Back Pairing Joey + Graham Smith quietly locking things down and controlling buildup.Tactical Talk 4-4-2 vs flexibility โ€” is this the identity or just situational?Squad Questions Still LingeringWhere does Suber fit?Is Cabrera doing enough?

    49 min

  3. APR 18

    Brookly Reality Check (You Gotta Fight...For yer clean sheet)

    The Cannon Crรผe is backโ€”and this one hurts a little. After a massive statement win in Louisville, the Charleston Battery crash back to earth with a frustrating loss to Brooklyn. The Crรผe breaks down what went wrong, from defensive lapses to big questions in goal, and whether itโ€™s time for a change between the posts. But itโ€™s not all doomโ€”thereโ€™s still belief. We look ahead to a massive showdown against Tampa Bay, debate lineup changes, and ask the real question: who steps up? Plus: A reminder of why itโ€™s called the beautiful game (youth match moment youโ€™ll love)Champions League chaos and why soccer fans had a great week overallTactical talk: midfield gaps, missing wingers, and attacking identityScore predictions for the Tampa clash Heading to the match? Hydrate. Itโ€™s gonna be a scorcher.

    52 min

  4. APR 10

    Pirmanns Masterstroke: Battery's Two-Gun Raid defeats Lou City

    The Charleston Battery just made a statement. In one of the biggest matches of the season, the Battery went into Louisville and walked out with a 2-0 win, snapping Louisvilleโ€™s unbeaten run and proving this team can adapt, defend, and deliver on the big stage. This wasnโ€™t just a winโ€”it was a tactical shift, a mentality shift, and maybe the moment this season truly turned. In This Episode:The โ€œTwo-Gun Raidโ€ on Louisville โ€“ how the Battery executed a perfect smash-and-grabTactical shift from Ben Pirmann โ€“ five at the back and a completely different approachDefensive masterclass โ€“ shutting out one of the leagueโ€™s best attacksKelly, and the midfield engine โ€“ who stepped up and why it matteredThat first goal โ€“ why โ€œplay to the whistleโ€ still wins gamesSecond goal breakdown โ€“ quick reactions, no hesitationConfidence boost or turning point? โ€“ what this win means for the rest of the seasonClean sheet vs Louisville โ€“ arguably the biggest defensive result of the yearBrooklyn preview โ€“ trap game or momentum builder? This wasn't luck. This was adaptation.

    48 min

  5. MAR 28

    The Most Dangerous Lead Strikes Again: Brace for Emilio 3 (comeback kid?)

    The Charleston Battery pull off a gritty 3โ€“2 comeback win after going down 2โ€“0โ€”and the Cannon Crรผe has plenty to say about it. From questionable starting XI decisions to a goalkeeper debate thatโ€™s heating up fast, this episode breaks down what went wrong early, what changed late, and why this team might be built differently than years past. And yesโ€ฆ weโ€™re officially starting the Colton Swan hype train. The Comeback: Battery fall behind 2โ€“0 after defensive lapsesImmediate response after halftime flips the matchTeam shows intestinal fortitude, resilience, and zero quitFinal result: Battery 3 โ€“ 2 Birmingham

    37 min

  6. MAR 14

    Battery Strike Down the Champions | Match Reaction vs Pittsburgh

    WIN TICKETS TO THE NEXT MATCHBefore we get into the showโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“ธ Send us a photo of your Charleston Battery jersey! We want to see the best jersey in the fleet โ€” classic kits, new kits, custom names, all of it. Winner receives: ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Two tickets๐Ÿš— Yellow Lot parking pass๐Ÿ“ For Wednesdayโ€™s upcoming Charleston Battery Open Cup match on 18 March 2026 Send your photo to granit@cannoncrue.com. Weโ€™ll pick the best jersey and announce the winner before the match. Match RecapCharleston Battery opened the season with a 2โ€“1 win over defending champions Pittsburgh Riverhounds in front of a sellout crowd of 5,012 at Patriots Point. Topics in this episode: Atmosphere at the season openerNew stadium layout and fan experienceTailgating and supporter section energyTactical changes under Coach Pirman Key Match Momentsโšฝ Sean Suber goal โ€“ header from a perfectly delivered corner just before halftime. โšฝ Goal-of-the-week contender โ€“ incredible strike to make it 2โ€“0 early in the second half. โšฝ Own goal conceded โ€“ unlucky bounce gives Pittsburgh their only goal. Tactical TakeawaysBattery played a high defensive line that shut Pittsburgh downSet pieces looked dangerous all nightCharleston finished with 7 shots on target to Pittsburghโ€™s 2 Around the USLQuick look at opening weekend: Hartford shocks JacksonvilleSacramento starts strongBrooklyn earns its first ever club winLexington looks dangerous this season Next MatchesUS Open Cup Charleston Battery vs Florida Badgers ๐Ÿ“ Patriots Point ๐Ÿ“บ Streaming on YouTube League Match Battery vs Birmingham Legion Score Predictions (Open Cup)Granit: 4โ€“0 Battery Patrick: 8โ€“1 Battery Ryan: 8โ€“0 Battery Support the ShowSubscribe and share the podcast with fellow Battery supporters. Send your Battery jersey photos for the ticket giveaway!

    49 min

  7. FEB 28

    2026 Preseason Begins: New Faces, New Expectations, and the shape of the Battery Part 1

    The Charleston Batteryโ€™s 2026 campaign is underway, and Cannon Crรผe is back to break down everything you need to know heading into the new season. In this episode, we dive deep into the preseason storylines shaping Charlestonโ€™s trajectory. From where we were in 2025 to who we lost. We also discuss returning veterans, positional battles, and the identity this squad is forming as they aim to build on last seasonโ€™s foundation. The Battery arenโ€™t rebuilding. Theyโ€™re refining. And the question isnโ€™t whether theyโ€™ll competeโ€”itโ€™s how dangerous they can become. Topics Coveredโ€ข Overview of the 2025 season โ€ข Key roster departures โ€ข Tactical outlook and system evolution โ€ข Returning core players and leadership roles โ€ข Areas of strength and potential vulnerabilities Key TakeawaysCharleston enters 2026 with continuity in leadership and philosophy, but meaningful roster adjustments that could reshape how the team plays. This preseason isnโ€™t about finding identityโ€”itโ€™s about sharpening it.

    47 min

  8. 11/01/2025

    Fire at will: Battery v. RIFC: Playoff Preview 2025

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

    53 min
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๐•ฎ๐–†๐–“๐–“๐–”๐–“ ๐•ฎ๐–—รผ๐–Š is the go-to podcast for Charleston Battery supporters and USL Championship enthusiasts! Each week, hosts Granit, Ryan, and Patrick break down matches, celebrate wins (and grumble through losses), analyze tactics, and dive deep into all things Charleston Battery โ€” blending insider knowledge, sharp humor, and real passion for the Beautiful Game. From match previews and postgame reactions to interviews with players, coaches, and die-hard fans, ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–“๐–“๐–”๐–“ ๐•ฎ๐–—รผ๐–Š brings you closer to the club you love. Whether youโ€™re a longtime Battery supporter or new to the USL, youโ€™ll feel right at home with the ๐•ฎ๐–—รผ๐–Š. ๐ŸŽง New episodes drop weekly during the season, with bonus content whenever big news breaks. So grab your scarf, fire the cannons, and join the ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–“๐–“๐–”๐–“ ๐•ฎ๐–—รผ๐–Š โ€” where Charleston Battery lives and breathes.

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