City is in. Kobe scored from WHERE?
Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down Detroit City FC’s frustrating 0-0 draw with Colorado Springs and the 3-1 win at Brooklyn that clinched a playoff berth. From an attack struggling to connect to Kobe Hernández-Foster’s outrageous finish from deep inside his own half, there’s plenty to unpack.
The guys discuss Darren Smith finding the net again, Callum Montgomery’s quick answer to Brooklyn’s equalizer, Maxi Rodriguez’s influence, and what a heavily rotated lineup revealed about City’s depth. Then it’s on to Birmingham, the push for a home playoff match, and whether this team has another gear for the postseason.
Plus: disputed penalties spark a debate over VAR and USL officiating, before Sean and Adam turn to Manchester City’s financial-rules case, football’s power structure, and what meaningful punishment should look like.
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26 Sept 2026
Can Detroit City's Elite Defense Carry a Playoff Run?
Make City Make Spence returns with Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez breaking down Detroit City FC's uneven two-match stretch: a flat 1-0 loss at Sacramento followed by a gritty 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Kian Williams’ first goal for Le Rouge.
The guys examine why DCFC’s defense, Carlos Herrera and its structured buildup look ready for a playoff run while the attack continues searching for consistent finishing. They also discuss the instant impact of Kian Williams, Alex Dalou and Cheikhou Niang, the club’s improved depth amid a growing injury list, and a pivotal stretch against Colorado Springs and Brooklyn that could secure a postseason berth and strengthen Detroit’s top-four position.
12 Sept 2026
Can Detroit City's New 6'6" Striker Fix the Attack?
Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez return to examine two Detroit City FC draws that produced very different reactions. The hosts break down the scoreless trip to Louisville, City’s statistically dominant 1-1 result against Hartford and the controversial last-minute penalty that erased Maxi Rodriguez’s apparent winner.
Detroit continues to look like a team with an excellent defense and midfield—but without the finishing touch needed to turn control into victories. With Darren Smith managing an injury and goals becoming increasingly difficult to find, Sean and Adam turn their attention to Cheikhou Niang, the new 6-foot-6 forward arriving on loan from FC Cincinnati 2.
Can Niang provide a new attacking dimension during the stretch run? The discussion covers his development, physical profile and potential role as Detroit City pushes toward the USL Championship playoffs.
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