Fletcher Sharpe

Fletcher Sharpe

Contributor - Detroit-area soccer journalist who covers lower-division U.S. Soccer for outlets including Midfield Press, MLive and the National Premier Soccer League. He has worked major events inclu

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SAFC wrap-up; DCFC v Charleston Battery preview; More players to sign

In your weekly Le Rouge Report with Fletcher Sharpe, we go over some key Detroit City FC topics after their first match of the USL Championship season. * How did DCFC do in the loss? We look at the mostly positive result (outside of the final score) and a couple areas to work on. * We preview the match on Saturday against Charleston Battery at Keyworth. The home opener is exciting, and even more this year. We share the inside line on what to know about the visitors and what soccer journalist...

Historic Fisher Body 21 to get new life; DCFC v San Antonio FC preview + Atuahene, Forbes signed

Today’s show is in two parts. First, Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit talks about the massive Fisher Body 21 project, the impact and the importance - plus a couple other development tidbits. More: https://urbanize.city/detroit/post/fisher-body-21-massive-redevelopment Second, Fletcher Sharpe gets us ready for Detroit City FC’s season opening match against San Antonio FC and breaks down a couple of signings - Francis Atuahene and Billy Forbes. Plus, we draw the winner of the pair of Detroit...

What most media misses about the Juwan Howard incident; DCFC news and how to win season tickets

Fletcher Sharpe tells us why he thinks (most) of the media has it wrong when it comes to U of M coach Juwan Howard’s incident with Wisconsin. Plus, a bunch of Detroit City FC stuff. A signing, a friendly, and how to win season tickets. Enter here: https://forms.gle/h8BvEpRbA5RKuEow6 If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows....

The U.S. Open Cup, explained; DCFC signs Bryant, Fletcher's going to try and win you season tickets

It's Tuesday which means it's time for Fletcher Sharpe and Detroit City FC. 00:28 - Michael Bryant is signed with DCFC. Was does he add and what should the team still look for? 06:09 - The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is back after a two year hiatus. It's one of the most exciting tournaments in sports because teams from all levels have a chance to prove they're the best in the country. Fletcher walks through how it works and what to expect, plus Le Rouge's opening match is against the Michigan Sta...

Hoppenot signed; Locals in the Super Bowl; Fletcher's Brian Flores take

Today: Antoine Hoppenot has been signed by Detroit City FC. What does this mean for the team? Fletcher Sharpe shares the local talent to root for in the Super Bowl, meaning actually from here.  And finally, Fletcher shares his real-life experience as a former black quarterback and thoughts on the Brian Flores lawsuit and the allegations inside - and how the issues just aren't about the NFL.  If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever...

Soccer and Detroit sports coverage (ft. Matt Friedman)

A perennial question is: Should Detroit City FC get more coverage on mainstream sports media? Does it even matter in this fractured media environment? After all, do we really need a 5000th Matt Stafford hot take? There’s plenty of people who do it well. But is there a place for soccer next to that? Media and public relations expert Matt Friedman of Tanner Friedman joins us to talk about sports radio and media in general, the dominance of American Football, and where soccer has opportunities....

Lewis, Dunwell, Steinwascher and Amoo-Mensah signed to Detroit City + pre-season USL Championship talk

Fletcher Sharpe runs down the latest signings, and we discuss possible rivals and expectations of Detroit City FC as the clock counts down to the regular season. Of course, if you have feedback - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot com or voicemail 313-789-3211. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you download podcasts. You can support us in three ways that make a huge difference: For a one-time or occasional th...

DCFC signs Diop, Botello-Faz, Rodriguez and Williams; Bol trade goes back; Riverfront stadium 50 years ago?

On today’s show, three sports-related discussions with Fletcher Sharpe. 00:14 - We run down the USL signings for Detroit City FC since we last talked. Abdoulaye Diop, Pato Botello-Faz, Maxi Rodriguez and Rhys Williams. 08:42 - Bol Bol turns out to be a trade that goes back as he failed a health check by the Pistons, and we learn that Bol is going to have foot surgery knocking him out for the rest of the season. 11:18 - And finally, something fun. Should there have been a Tigers/Lions stadium...

Detroit City FC brings back Carroll, Rutz; Pistons add Bol; NIL's impact on college football

Fletcher Sharpe gives his takes on DCFC’s signings of Stephen Carroll, Connor Rutz, and it’s the end of the line for Roddy Green as part of the rouge and gold. The Pistons sign Bol Bol. And we get into the changes the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals will bring for college football and some Harbaugh speculation. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download shows. And if you have ideas for a bad (but amazing) l...

DCFC needs to sign some players; Setting Big Ten expectations; Congrats to CMU

Today we finish our local bowl coverage. Whether it's looking at Central Michigan University's success, MSU's win or U of M's hard loss, Fletcher Sharpe has you covered. We get into some other topics like setting the expectations on where the Big Ten is competitively vs. the SEC; and the concept of some fans feeling like they own players. Then, Detroit City FC. They're the only USL Championship team to not make some signing news up to now, and they need to get moving ahead of the season starti...

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