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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DCFC v. Monterey Bay FC preview + women's season done; Pistons summer positivity

Fletcher Sharpe is in to wrap up the DCFC men's win against Indy Eleven, preview the match ahead against Monterey Bay FC. Then we talk a bit about the end of the Detroit City FC women's 2022 season. And finally, Fletcher is very positive about the Pistons after some Summer League play. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

DCFC's disappointing draw; Injury worries; Indy Eleven preview

On location at Keyworth in Hamtramck, Jer and Fletcher catch up after the disappointing draw against Hartford Athletic. Fletcher Sharpe analyzes the match, worries about Detroit City FC's Captain Stephen Carroll leaving the match with a non-contact injury; and previews Indy Eleven this Saturday on the road. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

Inside Detroit City FC's new flagship store; Hartford match preview; USC + UCLA joining Big Ten hot take

On today's show, Fletcher and Jer check out the new Detroit City FC store before it opens in downtown Detroit's Capitol Park. - We look back at the tape for the win over the Las Vegas Lights and hope for maximum Maxi in the future - Hartford Athletic is in town Wednesday (7:30p, Keyworth). What can we expect? Three points are needed right now. - Plus, Fletcher thinks that USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten is dumb, and shares why. (p.s. - we know about the new signing, it happened after we rec...

DCFC heads to Vegas; Pistons do well in draft; Baseball without announcers?

Fletcher Sharpe is here to talk all things Detroit City FC, USL Championship and then some other sports, too. DCFC is licking wounds again after losing in Memphis. They head to Vegas next, who is on a hot streak. Indy Eleven gets billion dollar soccer development, and we talk about how a passionate fan base shows you don't need MLS. The Detroit Pistons do well in draft, and also say goodbye to Grant - Fletcher has some thoughts on that. Plus, Major League Baseball without announcers? We're g...

What is Detroit City's missing piece to go top tier? + Previewing Memphis 901 FC

Detroit City FC showed well on a national audience of ESPN this weekend. And there's a lot to be proud of with the season so far. But there's also a lot to talk about. Antoine Hoppenot is stepping up in big ways and evolving as a player to fit the needs of Le Rouge. We get into the player piece or pieces needed to go from where we're at - a solid mid-tier that makes the playoffs - to competing for hardware, in true DCFC fashion. We also preview Memphis 901 FC match on the road this Saturday a...

What is Detroit City's missing piece to go top tier? + Previewing Memphis 901 FC

Detroit City FC showed well on a national audience of ESPN this weekend. And there’s a lot to be proud of with the season so far. But there’s also a lot to talk about. Antoine Hoppenot is stepping up in big ways and evolving as a player to fit the needs of Le Rouge. We get into the player piece or pieces needed to go from where we’re at – a solid mid-tier that makes the playoffs – to competing for hardware, in true DCFC fashion. We also preview Memphis 901 FC match on the r...

Licking wounds ahead of ESPN coming to town: DCFC v El Paso Locomotive preview

Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio. Saturday's Detroit City FC loss against Sacramento was hurt, but such as life in pro sports. We talk about the lessons learned, places to step up and then move on. El Paso Locomotive is in town Saturday at noon for the USL Championship's first ever match broadcast on ESPN and Fletcher has the preview. Plus, some tips for coming to Keyworth. In short, show up early; and buy your tickets early so they can get a better idea how many are coming....

Detroit City FC ties Pittsburgh; Sacramento Republic match preview

Detroit City FC down some players tied the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-1 in another iron sharpens iron match. Fletcher Sharpe shares the key points on taking one point home from Highmark. Next Le Rouge comes back to Keyworth to play Sacramento Republic FC in a stretch that matters for playoff positioning. We discuss the importance of the match to be broadcast on ESPN in a couple of week. Plus, yes, Devon Kerr: DCFC is for real. Stop moving the goalposts all the way across the field. Got feedbac...

Detroit City FC's June gauntlet; Prideraiser + more

Detroit City FC has an important June ahead to keep their position near the top of the USL Championship Eastern Conference standings. Fletcher Sharpe previews the Pittsburgh Riverhounds match and the keys to the next four games. Plus, a little love for promotion relegation as Jer's other team that wears red is Nottingham Forest. And of course, Prideraiser: https://www.prideraiser.org/campaigns/northern-guard-supporters-detroit-prideraiser-2022-ypoEeV1yez4dd/ If you want to support Daily Detroit...

Your Detroit City FC questions; Atlanta United 2 victory wrap-up

Detroit City FC beat Atlanta United 2 3-1 over the weekend. Fletcher has the highlights and something he's watching for. As the team embraces a much-needed bye week, we answer your listener questions about the club this year. What position would an upgrade best help the men's team for the 2nd half? If Fletcher Sharpe was GM, do you have any specific players you’d want us to go get? How are we going to hold on to Trevor James, Rhys, and some of the other top players in the off-season? Devin Amo...

91% Chance of playoffs for Detroit City; Miami + Atlanta previews; Remembering Pistons legend Bob Lanier

Detroit City FC is proving to the entire USL Championship they're here to stay, and a new rating from USL Tactics puts them at a 91% chance of making the playoffs. https://twitter.com/USLTactics/status/1526148070186143744/photo/3 We go over the win against Loudoun 4-2. Plus, we look ahead to a Wednesday road match against The Miami FC and then back home on Saturday against Atlanta United 2. Then Fletcher shares thoughts on the passing of the Pistons legend Bob Lanier. If this is your first t...

DCFC Notebook: Heads held high after Louisville loss and the lowdown on Loudoun

Losing stinks. I’m sure the players are disappointed with the U.S. Open Cup loss, but Detroit City FC (5-2-2) played well enough to lock heads through 30 minutes of extra time and penalty kicks. Save for winning it, this is the next best thing.  Tuesday’s match showed that they can stand next to Louisville City FC (7-0-3), which was my biggest concern all season as they’re currently atop the Eastern conference. Does this game mean that Detroit will tie Louisville when they play the...

Le Rouge deals with injury woes in Tulsa loss; DCFC's challenge of an unbeaten Lou City; Women's season debut

Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio to talk match day action about Detroit City FC on the heels of a loss to Tulsa, and upcoming matches against Louisville City in the Open Cup and Loudoun United. Plus, the Women's season got an exciting start. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we’re doing, consider supporting us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit...

Fletcher Sharpe’s Detroit City FC at FC Tulsa pre-match notes & prediction

Rough luck Roughnecks Formerly the Tulsa Roughnecks until 2019, FC Tulsa (3-0-6) comes into this match against Detroit City (5-2-1) on a five game losing streak, including four straight league losses. All of their losses have seen them give up at least two goals. So they see this game as a chance to try and fix their season so far against a tired, but quality Detroit. Tulsa has three players to watch: * They’re led by J.J. Williams who is currently scoring at a career rec...

Should DCFC loan a player? Keyworth speculation; Saturday match preview v. New York Red Bulls II

Big show today, wrapping up DCFC's tired win against Hartford and previewing their upcoming match against New York Red Bulls II. We discuss with some dates looming ahead if it's time for DCFC to consider getting a loaned player in the next couple weeks. For new soccer fans, loans work different than in other U.S. sports and you'll want to listen to how they work. PLUS - we speculate on the future of the beloved Keyworth as the home of Le Rouge with two different takes. If this is your first...

PODCAST: Breaking down a triumphant win for Detroit City FC over MLS squad Columbus Crew

Tuesday was a night for the history books, and a new chapter was written for a legendary club, Detroit City FC. Against most odds, DCFC bested the Columbus Crew, an MLS squad, 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup. Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio and we do an in-depth breakdown of what went right, what went wrong, and what this means going forward. Of course, we do Detroit City FC coverage every Monday but this is a special episode because, well, this is a big deal. Usually, we do...

Breaking down a triumphant win for Detroit City FC over MLS squad Columbus Crew

Tuesday was a night for the history books, and a new chapter was written for a legendary club, Detroit City FC. Against most odds, DCFC bested the Columbus Crew, an MLS squad, 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup. Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio and we do an in-depth breakdown of what went right, what went wrong, and what this means going forward. Of course, we do Detroit City FC coverage every Monday but this is a special episode because, well, this is a big deal. Usually, we do shows each weekday but...

Previewing Detroit City FC v Columbus Crew; USFL opens season

On today’s show we talk about the Detroit City FC beating Birmingham Legion 1-0; we preview MLS coming to town with the Columbus Crew coming to Keyworth as part of the Open Cup on Tuesday night; and we talk some USFL. Are you watching? Daily Detroit’s podcasts are meant to be heard. That means there are emphasis, tone and audio elements that a transcript can’t capture. Our transcripts are generated using a combination of automated software and human transcribers, and may contain...

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