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Detroit City Wins in Tulsa, Loudoun Preview & Golden Boot Race

Make City Make Spence··26 August 2026·53 min

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On this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down Detroit City FC’s gritty 1-0 road victory over FC Tulsa.Le Rouge battled oppressive conditions, conceded nearly two-thirds of the possession and still delivered one of its most disciplined defensive performances of the season. Sean examines Detroit’s compact formation, Carlos Herrera’s seventh clean sheet and the tactical adjustments that limited Tulsa to only one shot on target.Darren Smith supplied the decisive moment, scoring his 12th goal and reclaiming the USL Championship Golden Boot lead. Was it attractive football? Maybe not. Was it winning football? Absolutely.The conversation then turns to Loudoun United’s visit to Keyworth Stadium. Loudoun arrives without transferred leading scorer Thor Úlfarsson but still possesses a dangerous young attack. With Tampa Bay and Louisville City looming, Sean and Adam explain why Detroit cannot afford to drop points against another lower-table opponent. Adam predicts a 2-0 City victory, while Sean expects a 3-0 demolition.The episode closes with Indy Eleven’s historic cold streak, dreams of Detroit shithousing Louisville and Sean’s entirely calm, completely measured reaction to reports connecting Jeff Bezos and private equity with Liverpool.