First Sip: Preview of Charlotte FC at NYCFC with Lori Lindsey

Welcome to First Sip from the Charlotte FC Podcast, our look at Charlotte FC visiting New York City FC this Saturday, April 18, at Citi Field in New York.Last weekend was a frustrating stumble. Charlotte FC didn't bring their best against the Eastern Conference leaders, Nashville SC, dropping points at home against a rotated squad. But soccer moves fast. Midweek, Dean Smith rotated his own squad and secured a massive US Open Cup win to cleanse the palate and rest the starters.Now, the focus shifts to a massive road test and a bitter reunion. Charlotte FC is heading north to face NYCFC. This is the team that ended the Crown's 2025 season, knocking them out of the playoffs and completely neutralizing their style of play. NYCFC currently sits ahead of Charlotte in the early table, but there is one massive difference this time around: Charlotte has Pep Biel on the pitch.To help us break down this Eastern Conference heavyweight clash, we are stepping inside the broadcast booth. We are thrilled to be joined by former USWNT star and current MLS on Apple TV Match Analyst, Lori Lindsey!