Damn, I just saw this. Gutted
Charles and I met through the boards and immediately connected over soccer. We traveled together numerous times to watch the Yanks play including London, Dublin, Columbus, and Cary. Spoke via text maybe once or twice a year, but it was one of those relationships where you just hit the ground running and pick right back up where you left off. Most recently, he was supposed to join me in Mexico City for the World Cup Qualifier but I was not able to secure him a match ticket.
My favorite Brasky story happened in London after the USA vs. Colombia match at Craven Cottage. We were standing in line at a bar and the bouncer was an Irish guy named "Phil the Fighter". He approached us and said, "I'm gonna be honest with you lads, it's a bit of a sausage fest in there right now. I'll let you in, but it'll cost ya 20 pounds a piece". Brasky looked at me, looked back and Phil, hopped out of line and hollered over his shoulder "I'm going to pay someone 20 pounds for services tonight Phil, but it's not going to be you"
RIP Brasky, I think our boys can win the 2026 World Cup for you.