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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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

DCFC Talk: Who do you wanna face in the playoffs?; Bring out the press; Goddard + Foster surprises

Welcome to our weekly Detroit City FC talk! On today's episode, soccer journalist Fletcher Sharpe discusses: 00:30 The tie against FC Tulsa that should really have been a win 02:03 The tie gainst New Red Bulls II that should have been a win 03:46 Coach Trevor James changes things up and brought out the press against Tulsa, and it's exciting to watch 06:08 Ways Le Rouge is a different team since the beginning of the season 09:23 Dario Suarez and some City history 13:48 Previewing next weeke...

DCFC Talk and Yazeed love; Lions win; Emoni Bates mess; Scott Harris is new Tigers president

Fletcher Sharpe is back to talk about the Detroit Lions win against the Commanders; the mess that's now the Emoni Bates situation; Guarded optimism about the Tigers adding Scott Harris to their front office. Then, of course, Detroit City FC talk. Yazeed Matthews has shown some new skills in recent games; we break down the Tampa Bay win and look ahead to NY Red Bulls II and FC Tulsa as Le Rouge has clinched a playoff spot. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A Or dailydetroit -at- gmai...

Same old Lions; Playing bad teams + gambling on college sports; Detroit City FC upset win

All things Detroit sports. First, despite the hype of the HBO Hard Knocks special, Fletcher Sharpe talks about how the Lions are still the Lions and he has a low opinion on their season. Second, we talk about Michigan on the podcast (Michigan State, too) and whether we should be playing teams we can blow out, and instead teams that matter. Plus, should we bet on college sports at all? Finally, Detroit City FC. Le Rouge had an upset win over the Colorado Switchback over the weekend. Fletche...

Detroit City FC Supershow; Tim Robinson gets an Emmy; Hamtramck Yacht Race Champion

Most of today's podcast is a Detroit City FC super show, catching up on where the team is at right now, Fletcher's take on a couple of signings, and our home playoff game hopes. Plus, we talk about Tim Robinson getting an Emmy and Fletcher's stellar Hamtramck Yacht Race performance - plus a little history on what it is. Feedback - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or https://forms.gle/ZW42N1aFBMuuY6GJA You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

Impact of losing Amoo-Mensah for season; A disappointing draw; New Mexico United is next

Jer and Fletcher catch up on the porch to talk a little Detroit City FC. Heads up, we'll be doing two episodes this week, a bit of a summer slowdown. Our backup studio we were using after the fire is unavailable for a couple weeks, so we're scrambling to make podcasts however we can. The best move was to take a couple days and do a proper reset. You can support our rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https:/...

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....

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