Clay Dimick - 2024 USL1 Comeback Player Of The Year, Life Changing Injury Rehab & Trophy Aspirations For Charlotte Independence! - E14

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Jamil & Dom welcome Charlotte Independence captain Clay Dimick into the studio this week! We discuss Clay's off-season, and the nightmares of pre season runs. We delve deep into his journey back from a serious double cervical surgery and the incredible challenges Clay and his family had to overcome. All of this led to being awarded the 2024 Comeback Player Of The Year Award, for his incredible comeback, captaining Charlotte Independence and playing every single minute in 2024. Clay shares insights on his leadership style, the support he received during his recovery, and his trophy aspirations for the upcoming 2025 USL League One Season. As always, we round off by taking Clay through extra time, where we discover Clay's “Special Appreciation” for adult beverages… Enjoy!

00:00 Intro & Pre Season Nightmares

07:57 2024 Comeback Player Of The Year

11:07 Life Changing Spinal Injury Rehab & Recovery

16:29 Clay's Lowest Moment (Which We Can Laugh At Now)

18:40 Charlotte Independence & Charlotte Community Support

24:46 USL Championship Early Years At Charlotte Independence

27:41 Transfer Collapsed Over Covid Vaccine?!

33:23 New Contract & Trophy Aspirations For Charlotte

40:09 Extra Time

46:49 3 West Virginia Alliance Alum's On The Show!

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