Fletcher Sharpe - Daily Detroit (Page 9)

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Previewing Detroit City FC v Columbus Crew; USFL opens season

On today's show: We do a bit of a rewind and look at Detroit City FC's win over Birmingham that takes the team to 4th place in the Eastern Division. Fletcher and Jer have differing thoughts on where the US Open Cup match against the Columbus Crew will go. And finally, the USFL has started. Are you watching? Do you care? Soundoff! 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. If you love what we’re doing...

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Detroit City FC gets wins; Legion + Columbus Crew previews

It's a great time in Detroit for soccer. Detroit City FC strung together a couple wins against Michigan Stars and United 2. Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk about it all. Their next two matches are very interesting. Birmingham Legion comes to town in a match that DCFC needs to win to keep momentum on their blossoming USL Championship playoff chances. Then Tuesday, April 19, MLS squad Columbus Crew visits Keyworth as part of the Open Cup in what will be one of Le Rouge's toughest challenges depen...

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Dan Gilbert goes after Chelsea FC, but should he get it?; Plus looking ahead to Stars, Atlanta United 2

Local billionaire Dan Gilbert has joined a bid with the Ricketts family (of Chicago Cubs fame) for the storied Chelsea FC. It's one of the most important teams in the world, not just among soccer fans. We talk about why this is such a big deal - and Fletcher has thoughts on if he should get it and why. Then, there's something worrying us as we recap the Memphis 901 FC match, look ahead to the U.S. Open Cup game against Michigan Stars and then this weekend on the road against Atlanta United 2....

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Working to save Royal Oak's Main Art Theater; DCFC pre-match news

Today's show is in two parts. First, the Main Art Theater in downtown Royal Oak is in danger of being demolished. We discuss it with an advocate working to save it, Jason Krysiak. Second, we get into some DCFC news as there's a second game on Tuesday against the Michigan Stars as well as a new signing by Memphis 901 before Saturday's match. 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. If you love what we...

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NFL Draft + Hard Knocks coming to Detroit; DCFC news + Memphis 901 FC preview

Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio. * We lead with a combination economic and sports story: The NFL Draft is coming in 2024. * The Lions will be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks. Will it be good for the Lions brand? Then, Detroit City FC coverage as we do every week. * Get into the pluses and minuses of the 1-1 draw with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. * Preview the match Saturday at home against Memphis 901 FC and why Le Rouge will want to win games like Saturday. If this is your first time meeti...

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NFL Draft in Detroit?; The Trialist; Where's Green + Lawson now; DCFC sleeve sponsor dropped; The Milk Cup

On today's Daily Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe is in the game. 00:36 MLB lockout looks like it's going to delay the season, and that's not great for Detroit businesses 04:44 The NFL Draft might be in Detroit in 2024 09:54 Discussing The Trialist on DCFC's pre-season squad and his possible impact 13:39 Where are these DCFC alumni now: Roddy Green + Shawn-Claud Lawson 16:00 DCFC drops a sleeve sponsor after supporter pressure 19:12 The Milk Cup and why Fletcher's all about it. More: https://www....

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Happy birthday Cyrus Saydee; Battery beaten; Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC preview

Fletcher Sharpe is in the co-host seat to walk through all things Detroit City FC. We talk about beating the Charleston Battery and key players; Preview the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC match on Saturday at 4pm, plus predictions; And not only wish a Happy Birthday to Cyrus Saydee, but ask the question: Where in the world is he? Should he get re-signed? 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. If you l...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...