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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Jer Staes
Reggie Corbin

Reggie Corbin is ready to play at Ford Field

Michigan Panthers RB Reggie Corbin joins us to talk about the upcoming USFL season. Then, I share some things to know and openings around metro Detroit, including a downriver spot expanding to downtown Birmingham. If you were wondering what I was talking about with 99 balloons and maybe don't know 80s music: https://youtu.be/hiwgOWo7mDc As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support the show as a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit As a one-time thing: https:/...

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Jer Staes
Detroit City Football Club

Detroit City FC signings + Let's talk trialists

The countdown is on to the Detroit City FC season, and Fletcher Sharpe is in to break down some signings and share some insights. Le Rouge has signed Jalen Robinson and Cy Goddard since we last talked. We officially know that Richard Foster is done at Detroit City. We also know more about the trialists who long-time Detroit City FC fans are going to be very excited about. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com....

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
USFLMichigan PanthersUSL Tactics

Will you watch the USFL in Detroit?; Tom Brady to the Lions?; Does Detroit City need a 10-goal scorer?

Three topics to talk about today as we get into sports around Metro Detroit. First, the USFL made a big splash with the media at their announcement at Ford Field. The opposite-season football league has gotten some attention with the Michigan Panthers and Philadelphia Stars playing in the motor city, and metro Detroit is American football crazy. So will you watch? Will it be a thing? Then, Mike Florio suggested Tom Brady for the Lions. Do we want to be the divorced dad's rebound team? And fin...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit City Football Club

DCFC Offseason talk: Less than 60 days 'til Keyworth (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)

A little offseason chat about our local USL Championship pro soccer team, Detroit City FC. There's the addition of Adrian Billhardt, but some concerns (including the number of players on the roster) remain as opening day creeps up. Teams across the USLC have been spending, and we hope Le Rouge follows suit. Plus: - We get word of a friendly from the Riverhounds - A performance coach has left for MLS - Fletcher Sharpe has two more suggestions for the roster - And we evaluate a scorer who be...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
University of Michigan FootballDetroit City Football Club

Harbaugh stays; DCFC signing suggestions

Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio talking about what has been years of Harbaugh drama at U of M. Plus, as it's the off-season and all we can do is speculate, Fletcher has a couple signing suggestions for Detroit City FC that would be a homecoming of sorts and add to the team. Your support is very welcome as a member on Patreon or for a one time thing on Buy me a coffee. https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit LionsUniversity of Michigan FootballDetroit City Football Club

Lions in playoff hunt; Harbaugh to go pro?; Bye to Deklan Wynne; Damar Hamlin thoughts

Big time in Detroit sports. For the first time in a long time, the Detroit Lions are actually in the playoff hunt. Michigan lost to TCU and Harbaugh might go pro. Roster changes continue to Detroit City FC, and Fletcher shares some thoughts on Damar Hamlin as he's a former player. 00:38 - Detroit Lions possible playoff scenarios 12:37 - Michigan loses to TCU. What's next? Does the school still have the same allure for players it once did? 20:36 It seems like Harbaugh is flirting with going pr...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit LionsUniversity of Michigan FootballJayru Campbell

Lions lose; UM to play TCU; Jayru Campbell; Is the clock running out on Dwayne Casey?

Four sports stories to talk about on this holiday week with Fletcher Sharpe: 00:44 - We talk the Lions loss 05:42 - University of Michigan plays TCU this Saturday at the Fiesta Bowl 07:48 - Is the clock running out on Pistons coach Dwayne Casey? 13:13 - Talking Jayru Campbell and how it's been covered in the media Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailyd...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit LionsDetroit City Football ClubDetroit Pistons

DCFC signs Skage Simonsen; Lions crush Vikings; Cade done for season

Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk Detroit City FC signings, The Lions win and Cade's season ending. 00:45 - The Detroit Lions beat the Vikings, setting them up for a possible playoff situation. Will Fletcher drink the Honolulu Blue Kool-Aid? 10:30 - Detroit City FC signs their first new player of the off-season. Fletcher shares why Skage Simonsen is a great pickup from Loudoun; and we recap the news since we last talked of the re-signings of Devon Amoo-Mensah and Michael Bryant. 22:40 Cade Cunnin...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit LionsUniversity of Michigan FootballDetroit City Football Club

Detroit City roster review (so far); Lions light up Jaguars; Michigan in the playoffs

Big week in Detroit sports with Fletcher Sharpe: 00:59 - The Lions win over the Jags. Are the playoffs a real possibility? 07:10 - Michigan is ranked second in the CFP, and will play TCU. Did you want Ohio State instead? 12:55 - Detroit City FC has made a flurry of re-signings and said goodbye to some. We walk through who we know so far including Stephen Carroll, Rhys Williams, Matt Lewis, Maxi Rodriguez, Antoine Hoppenot and more. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetro...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit TigersDetroit LionsUniversity of Michigan Football

Big week in Detroit sports: Michigan wins, Lions show up, Cabrera retires

Busy week in Detroit and Michigan sports, and Fletcher Sharpe is here to sort it all out. 01:08 - It's Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera's last season. Fletcher shares how he's one of his favorite players and why. 04:23 - The Detroit Lions showed up against the Buffalo Bills. We debate. 12:05 - Michigan shows they own the Big Ten, but are they National Championship ready? Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit LionsJamaal WilliamsDetroit Pistons

Jamaal Williams leads the NFL; Cade fades, Jaden up; and Lemon booty, defined

Big week in sports. The Jamaal Williams show has truly begun in Detroit as the Lions win three and a row and Williams has a league-leading 12 rushing TDs. Will there be a competitive Thanksgiving day game? How many wins will the Lions get with our revised predictions? Plus, U of M v OSU in football. Some thoughts. The Pistons lose Cade Cunningham possibly for the season, what's next? And we define the concept of lemon booty. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at-...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit LionsEmoni BatesAntoine Davis

Should Lions replace turf?; Emoni Bates + Antoine Davis watch; DCFC offseason update

Today on your Daily Detroit podcast with Fletcher Sharpe: 01:21 - A recent article says the Lions have a playoff chance, we discuss; Plus the NFLPA is pushing the Lions and other teams with artificial turf to replace it because of safety issues. 10:46 - We're watching both Emoni Bates at Eastern and Antoine Davis at UDM Mercy for standout college hoops performances locally 16:57 - A bit of a Detroit City FC offseason update as they say goodbye to four players, most of whom were on loan. Fletc...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit PistonsUniversity of Detroit Mercyboxing

Pistons show promise; U of D Titan talk; Lions win? Plus Olympic boxing coming to Detroit

Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things sports. We look back at the first 10 or so games of the Pistons and the promise they show. U of D Mercy Titans are kicking off their basketball season - what to watch for The Lions won? Yes, they did. But will they make it a habit? And finally, U.S. National Olympic boxing qualification event is coming to Detroit in mid March. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit City Football ClubUniversity of Michigan FootballMichigan State University football

What Detroit City FC needs on the pitch in '23; A black eye for MSU football

Today's show is in two parts. The first 2/3rds talks about the final match of Detroit City FC's season in Memphis, a 3-1 loss in the USL Championship eastern conference playoffs. We then get into the lessons from that match and the lessons from the season. Fletcher Sharpe shares his seven players he thinks Detroit City FC should take a look at. Plus, we unpack the terrible incident in the tunnel at Michigan Stadium where a MSU player hits of U of M player with a helmet. As of this recording,...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
mailbagDetroit City Football ClubDetroit Lions

DCFC Talk: What's ahead; Rowdies controversy; Playoff positioning

Welcome back from the holiday weekend. We're talking Detroit City FC as the regular season wraps up and a little mailbag on the Lions. - A quick look back at the Louisville City FC game - Fletcher Sharpe unpacks what happened with Monterey Bay, Laurence Wyke, The Tampa Bay Rowdies, the appealed suspension and the controversy. This could impact DCFC on the pitch because if the season ended right now Le Rouge would be headed to Tampa Bay. - Stephen Carroll playing impacts who Fletcher picks to...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit City Football ClubFletcher Nostradamus

DCFC Talk: So you're telling me there's a chance

Detroit City FC is in the final stretch of the regular season and making a push into the playoffs. Fletcher Sharpe is in studio to talk about... The match against Loudoun and Maxi's hat trick The importance of winning or at least drawing the Louisville City match to help our home playoff chances that stand at 17% as of this recording according to 538 The USL Championship's largest ever Hadji Barry deal to Future FC and the players teams might want from Le Rouge's roster in the offseason Black...

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