Make City Make Spence

TMSNX Radio Detroit
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Making the world of Detroit City FC make sense with Sean Spence, Garret Komatz, and Adam Hernandez.

  1. 2d ago

    Who Should Detroit City FC Bring Back After the Hartford Loss?

    Kobe Hernandez-Foster saw red in the 19th minute. By the final whistle, Sean Spence was already thinking about how to keep him in Detroit. Adam Hernandez and Sean revisit Detroit City FC’s 2–1 playoff loss to Hartford Athletic at Keyworth. Adam describes the incident from his seat near the Hartford players. Sean explains what City lost in midfield without Kobe, even as ten-man Detroit kept creating chances right up to Cheikh Niang’s late miss. Then Sean opens his roster spreadsheet. Who’s signed for 2027? Whose option should City pick up? From captain Devon Amoo-Mensah and keeper Carlos Herrera to Haruki Yamazaki and leading scorer Darren Smith, Adam and Sean weigh who they’d bring back and why. They also discuss what a new stadium might mean for professional women’s soccer in Detroit before closing with Phoebe Bridgers and a little throwback metalcore. 00:00 Welcome back to Make City Make Spence 01:10 Hartford ends Detroit City FC’s season at Keyworth 04:01 Cheikh Niang’s late chance and the shots City couldn’t finish 06:23 Kobe Hernandez-Foster’s red card: Adam’s view from the sideline 08:42 Should the officials have stepped in sooner? 14:42 How losing Kobe changed City’s midfield 17:14 Sean opens the 2027 roster spreadsheet: contracts, options and free agents 24:10 How should City build for a new stadium and a possible first-division move? 28:04 Why Sean would bring back Kobe and Haruki Yamazaki 33:43 Who stays? Sean makes his picks, player by player 46:25 Hartford’s time-wasting and the case for more stoppage time 52:17 Danny Dichio’s postmatch reaction 55:54 What would professional women’s soccer in Detroit look like? 1:01:16 Why women’s soccer needs owners willing to invest for years 1:10:29 What we’re listening to: Sean’s Phoebe Bridgers pick 1:12:28 Adam’s pick: Concealer and early-2000s metalcore 1:13:20 When Adam and Sean will be back

    Who Should Detroit City FC Bring Back After the Hartford Loss?

  2. Oct 30

    DCFC vs. Hartford: Devil’s Night Playoffs & Louisville Recap

    A Golden Glove goalkeeper, a defense Adam and Sean trust, and one familiar question: who’s scoring the goals? Adam Hernandez and Sean Spence recap Detroit City FC’s scoreless draw at Louisville, including Alex Dalou’s impact, Maxi Rodriguez’s absence, and the case for pairing Cheikhou Niang with Darren Smith. They also explain why Carlos Herrera deserves credit for City’s defensive success beyond his saves. Then comes Hartford at Keyworth on Devil’s Night. The hosts revisit September’s frustrating late penalty, debate Danny Dichio’s lineup options, and deliver their playoff predictions. Both pick a 1–0 City win, with different goalscorers. Plus, discussion of the new stadium and possibilities for professional women’s soccer, Wayne State’s women’s program, and the music Adam and Sean are listening to this week.

    DCFC vs. Hartford: Devil’s Night Playoffs & Louisville Recap

  3. Oct 24

    Detroit City FC’s Playoff Test: Tampa Bay Loss, Louisville Preview

    Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down Detroit City FC’s 1-0 loss to Tampa Bay, decided by Sebastian Cruz’s 88th-minute goal. Did the result reveal a new problem, or reinforce what the hosts already knew about City’s strong defense and limited scoring chances? They also discuss lineup options involving Maxi Rodriguez, Kobe Hernandez-Foster and Rafa Mentzingen. Then Sean and Adam preview the regular-season finale at Louisville City FC. A Detroit win would secure the No. 2 playoff seed, while a first-round home match at Keyworth is already guaranteed. The episode closes with match predictions and a detour into Radiohead, Nirvana, Foo Fighters and social media.

    Detroit City FC’s Playoff Test: Tampa Bay Loss, Louisville Preview

  4. Oct 17

    Detroit City FC’s 10-Man Win, No. 1 Ranking & Tampa Bay Preview

    Detroit City FC is No. 1 in the USL Championship power rankings and has secured a home playoff match. Adam Hernandez and Sean Spence break down the back-to-back 1–0 wins over Birmingham and Rhode Island, including Kobe Hernandez-Foster’s penalty, Carlos Herrera’s red card, Carlos Saldaña’s response, and Darren Smith’s winner. The defense looks ready for the postseason. Adam and Sean discuss why the team has become so difficult to break down, where the attack still needs more goals, and how City might adjust with Saldaña in net against first-place Tampa Bay. They also get into the playoff race, the Keyworth atmosphere, and the debate over supporter smoke before making different picks for Saturday’s match. ⚜️

    Detroit City FC’s 10-Man Win, No. 1 Ranking & Tampa Bay Preview

  5. Oct 2

    Kobe From Deep! DCFC Clinches Playoffs

    City is in. Kobe scored from WHERE? Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down Detroit City FC’s frustrating 0-0 draw with Colorado Springs and the 3-1 win at Brooklyn that clinched a playoff berth. From an attack struggling to connect to Kobe Hernández-Foster’s outrageous finish from deep inside his own half, there’s plenty to unpack. The guys discuss Darren Smith finding the net again, Callum Montgomery’s quick answer to Brooklyn’s equalizer, Maxi Rodriguez’s influence, and what a heavily rotated lineup revealed about City’s depth. Then it’s on to Birmingham, the push for a home playoff match, and whether this team has another gear for the postseason. Plus: disputed penalties spark a debate over VAR and USL officiating, before Sean and Adam turn to Manchester City’s financial-rules case, football’s power structure, and what meaningful punishment should look like. Subscribe for more Detroit City FC discussion, and tell us: what needs to improve most before the playoffs?

    Kobe From Deep! DCFC Clinches Playoffs

  6. Sep 26

    Can Detroit City's Elite Defense Carry a Playoff Run?

    Make City Make Spence returns with Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez breaking down Detroit City FC's uneven two-match stretch: a flat 1-0 loss at Sacramento followed by a gritty 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Kian Williams’ first goal for Le Rouge. The guys examine why DCFC’s defense, Carlos Herrera and its structured buildup look ready for a playoff run while the attack continues searching for consistent finishing. They also discuss the instant impact of Kian Williams, Alex Dalou and Cheikhou Niang, the club’s improved depth amid a growing injury list, and a pivotal stretch against Colorado Springs and Brooklyn that could secure a postseason berth and strengthen Detroit’s top-four position.

    Can Detroit City's Elite Defense Carry a Playoff Run?

  7. Sep 12

    Can Detroit City's New 6'6" Striker Fix the Attack?

    Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez return to examine two Detroit City FC draws that produced very different reactions. The hosts break down the scoreless trip to Louisville, City’s statistically dominant 1-1 result against Hartford and the controversial last-minute penalty that erased Maxi Rodriguez’s apparent winner. Detroit continues to look like a team with an excellent defense and midfield—but without the finishing touch needed to turn control into victories. With Darren Smith managing an injury and goals becoming increasingly difficult to find, Sean and Adam turn their attention to Cheikhou Niang, the new 6-foot-6 forward arriving on loan from FC Cincinnati 2. Can Niang provide a new attacking dimension during the stretch run? The discussion covers his development, physical profile and potential role as Detroit City pushes toward the USL Championship playoffs.

    Can Detroit City's New 6'6" Striker Fix the Attack?

  8. Aug 29

    DCFC’s Tampa Statement, Louisville Test & Trophy Dreams

    Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down Detroit City FC’s statement 1–0 victory over Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Bay. They examine Ates Diouf’s man-of-the-match performance, Carlos Herrera’s late heroics, how Le Rouge won without Darren Smith at his best, and why Maxi Rodriguez, Abdoulaye Diop, Haruki Yamazaki, and the back line make City so difficult to break down. With nine clean sheets, a game in hand, and a roster that finally looks deep enough for a postseason run, is it time to start believing Detroit City can win silverware? The conversation then turns to Kian Williams’ arrival, the approaching roster freeze, and Detroit City’s evolution into a club capable of adding reinforcements when injuries strike. Sean and Adam preview the trip to Louisville, explore how City can exploit a vulnerable defense, and offer contrasting predictions: a statement 3–1 victory or a hard-earned 1–1 draw. The episode closes by celebrating David Dwaihy’s USL W League Executive of the Year honor and reflecting on the extraordinary life, generosity, and enduring legacy of Dolly Parton.

    DCFC’s Tampa Statement, Louisville Test & Trophy Dreams
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Making the world of Detroit City FC make sense with Sean Spence, Garret Komatz, and Adam Hernandez.

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  • Creator
    TMSNX Radio Detroit
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
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