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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...