This week on Cannon Crüe, Granit and Ryan hold down the fort while Patrick adjusts to life as a new dad. The duo recaps Charleston Battery’s strong showing against Hartford, dives deep into the frustrations of a sweltering draw in Miami, and previews the highly anticipated rematch with Phoenix Rising. Along the way, they discuss youth coaching on the beach, hydration strategies for the 2026 World Cup, swamp coolers, and the fine art of time wasting. Also: Pitbull owns a stadium?!

• Battery vs Hartford recap: dominant goals from Landry and MD Myers
• Miami analysis: defensive misstep, attacking frustration, and referee woes
• Beach training benefits & Central Virginia vs Coastal SC development
• Weather, altitude, and their effect on match readiness
• World Cup 2026: are teams ready for the American summer heat?
• Previewing the Phoenix Rising match: time to finally beat them
• Supporter section shoutouts, pub watch stories, and why you should visit the Regiment tailgate

This week, the Crüe breaks down the Charleston Battery’s gritty 1-1 draw against Loudoun United. From baby-watch updates and wedding festivities to pitch conditions and referee drama, no topic is off-limits. MD Myers bags another, the boys rage about bad camera work and corner flags on cones, and everyone tries to decode why we're second on the table.

Plus:

• Landry’s yellow card situation – was the sub the right call?
• Should he start vs. Hartford?
• Loudoun’s press: exhausting or brilliant?
• Is Abu Korra the one that got away?
• And of course... score predictions for the Battery’s trip to soggy Connecticut.

Key Talking Points:

• Missed chances and chaos before halftime
• J.D. Torres... or is it Juan David? Announcer beef returns
• Should Nate step into Landry’s boots?
• Why Loudoun’s press worked – and how the Battery handled it

• Patrick: 3-0 Battery win, MD Myers hat trick
• Ryan: 4-1 Battery, MD brace, Icaza goal
• Granit: 2-0 Battery, JD Torres with a brace

Next Match:

Charleston Battery @ Hartford Athletic

Saturday, June 14 | 🕖 7 PM ET

Forecast: 70% chance of rain, bring the rags for the cameramen.

The Battery came out firing... just not on target. In this episode of Cannon Crue, Granite, Patrick, and Ryan break down Charleston’s 1-0 loss to USL League One’s Greenville Triumph in the Jägermeister Cup. From dominant possession to fruitless finishing, the Crue unpack what went wrong, who didn’t show up (cough Rubio), and why a taco truck might’ve been the real MVP.

The Crue also looks ahead to a crucial away match against Loudoun United, breaking down tactics, players to watch (Aboukoura alert!), and why the “boot it” philosophy might just be the strategy we need.

• Greenville 1–0 Battery: breakdowns and wasted chances
• Christian's solid performance despite the loss
• Missing Juan David + frustration with Rubio
• Philosophical dive into “bootball” and xG studies
• Player spotlight: shoutouts to Edwards & Sims
• Upcoming Loudoun match preview: danger man Aboukoura, no clean sheets, and physical play
• Patrick’s baby countdown, weather talk, and Sergio Agüero’s streaming retirement comeback

1. Boot It: A Pragmatic Alternative to Build Up Play https://statsbomb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Lorenzo-Cascioli.pdf

By Cascioli et al.

A deep dive into whether bypassing buildup and punting it long can statistically improve scoring odds — and why teams like Charleston might benefit from a more direct style in certain situations.

2. Leaving Goals on the Pitch: Evaluating Decision Making in Soccer

https://arxiv.org/abs/2104.03252

By Maaike Van Roy, et al.

Why modern players may be over-prioritizing high-xG shots and neglecting low-percentage but high-reward options. Is Charleston guilty of playing it too safe in front of goal?

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