FanFestLive: NYC Bees' Charlie Corr joins preseason PL in USA chat

New York City Bees co-founder Charlie Corr joined Premier League USA for FanFestLive, a supporters' chat that preceded Brentford FC's match against Brighton on July 26. Corr was on a panel hosted by Chelsea Cabarcas, Elischa Edouard and the 5-a-side Podcast, with the opportunity to discuss his Bees fandom, the value of the Premier League Summer Series and some predictions for the night's matches.

Check out the show here:

Live on @FanFestLive: @PLinUSA supporters across the US join @ChelseaCabarcas and @ElischaEdouard @5asidepod for a prematch show hosted live from the @AtlantaFalcons stadium! Join live for a chance to WIN tickets to upcoming Summer Series matches: Live:… https://t.co/sa9BjCk4ug

— Premier League USA (@PLinUSA) July 26, 2023

Beesotted Podcast: Brentford fan reaction from Philadelphia

The Beesotted Podcast made the rounds for fan reaction in Philadelphia following Brentford FC's preseason match against Fulham on July 23. Interviews with familiar voices to us included NYC Bee Lev Riley, two-time NYC/Red Lion visitor Sophie Holmes (pictured far left) from New Haven, Conn., and New York City Bees co-founder Charlie Corr (pictured in yellow kit).

The full postgame reaction is available here.

West London-based Beesotted is providing extensive coverage of the Premier League Summer Series, which features Brentford and five other clubs across the east coast of the United States.

Premier League Stories: NYC Bees interview with Charlie Corr

Charlie Corr of the New York City Brentford FC supporters group sat down with the Premier League for its PL Stories series, which launched on Peacock on July 19 (PeacockTV.com). The feature (Season 2, Episode 61) is a prelude to the EPL's Summer Series taking part on the east coast in the USA. Brentford is one of six clubs participating.

The full piece had been available on NBC Sports' YouTube channel, but unfortunately it has been set to private. We have uploaded our segment here on this drive. The background music has been altered, but the interview discussion is clear.

Bees United: Webb's undertaking to prove VAR works in Premier League

By Charlie Corr
Bees United Contributor

I'm not a former referee, nor do I claim to be an officiating or Video Assistant Referee (VAR) expert. But one thing I can claim is that I had the privilege of working alongside one of the top referees and footballing intellectual minds: Howard Webb, the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) chief operating officer, who has now completed his first season overseeing the Premier League officials.

When Webb was general manager at the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) in the USA, I was working in Major League Soccer's communications department in New York City. MLS was one of the first leagues to fully integrate VAR in professional matches (2017), before the EPL's launch (2019-20). Having seen the initial products of VAR at both MLS and the EPL, I can pinpoint some noticeable trends taking shape in the Premier League.

For the full piece, visit BeesUnited.org.uk.

2022-23 Brentford Season Finale

Brentford FC finished ninth in the Premier League table for its second season in the UK's top tier of football. The New York City Bees capped off the campaign with another 30-plus supporters group at The Red Lion for Brentford's 1-0 victory against league champion Manchester City!

Next up: The Premier League Summer Series!

Ben Mee: Brentford International Supporters Message

 

Premier League Productions: NYC Bees, Brentford Supporters (preview)

Brentford FC's NYC Bees supporters group took part in an interview and video shoot in Bryant Park and Times Square on Saturday, May 20. The content will be utilized in the buildup to this summer's Premier League Summer Series, which features three Brentford matches.

Stay tuned for more snippets and the eventual rollout in the coming weeks!

Forever Bees Podcast: Featuring NYC Bees Co-Founder Charlie Corr

Tim Searls and Greville Waterman hosted NYC Bees Co-Founder Charlie Corr in this week's podcast of Across the Seas But Forever Bees. The conversation covered an array of topics, from Corr's initial Brentford fandom, to the recent Liverpool match, an important West Ham fixture on the horizon and much more.

The Forever Bees podcast is available HERE on Spotify.