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Charlotte FC sits 9th in MLS with a 13-7-9 record. We analyze the 1-1 draw vs St. Louis CITY SC, where Kristijan Kahlina made 10 saves and Pep Biel had only 2 shots. Tim Ream retires from the USNT, impacting club strategy.

We discuss Ashley Westwood's 54 passes, Marcel Hartel's 4 shots, and the tactical disconnect in Charlotte's attack. Philadelphia rises, Chicago slides, and Orlando surges with Griezmann. Can Charlotte climb back?

Hosts Megan and Steve answer fan questions on roster battles, playoff seeding, and whether a road playoff run is realistic. Deep dive into MLS standings and player stats.

In this episode: Standings & St. Louis Draw Analysis · Roster Battles & Defensive Stats · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mls/clt/2026-10-16/transcript.html

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