CHARLOTTE FC NEWS

Junior Urso - Won't be available until Sunday Urso (undisclosed) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against New York Red Bulls, according to manager Dean Smith, per Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ.

Impact Urso will have to wait another match for a return, as he will not feature on Wednesday. However, there is some positive news coming out of this development, as he could return as soon as Sunday. That said, he will hope for a decent week of training, recovering enough to at least be a bench option against Atlanta on Sunday.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC takes shutout streak into matchup against the New York Red Bulls

Charlotte FC heads into a matchup against the New York Red Bulls after recording five straight shutout wins

MAY 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brecht Dejaegere - Back from suspension Dejaegere has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Wednesday's trip to RBNY.

Impact Dejaegere will look to make a return to the starting XI after having missed last match with suspension. He had started four of the last seven games played, recording 11 crosses (zero accurate), 10 tackles and five chances created in that span.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Westwood - Leader in crosses, chances created Westwood took an off target shot, crossed eight times (two accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Westwood was the main creator for Charlotte leading his side in both crosses and chances created. The midfielder has one goal involvement while combining for two shots, seven chances created and 13 crosses over his last three starts.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Shuts out Philadelphia Kahlina kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Kahlina helped Charlotte earn a point by blanking the Union on Saturday. The keeper is in amazing form at the moment as Charlotte have kept five straight clean sheets while combining for 20 saves over that timespan.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte's Kahlina posts fifth straight shutout in scoreless duel with Union's Semmle

Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina finished with five saves for his club-record fifth straight shutout, but Oliver Semmle turned away all four shots he faced for the Philade...

MAY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Union, Charlotte FC play to scoreless draw Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina extended his scoreless streak against the high-powered Philadelphia Union, which built its unbeate...

MAY 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Benjamin Bender - Looking for season debut Bender (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with the Union.

Impact Bender will aim to make his season debut Saturday after missing the last eight months with a knee injury. He is set to be on minutes watch until the midfielder is back to full match form in MLS play.

MAY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Union take aim at stingy Charlotte defense The defense has come together for Charlotte FC and the team is looking to build on that foundation.Next comes Saturday night’s visit from Ph...

MAY 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Union take aim at stingy Charlotte defense The defense has come together for Charlotte FC and the team is looking to build on that foundation.Next comes Saturday night’s visit from Ph...

MAY 24, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Brandon Cambridge - Questionable to play Saturday Cambridge (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Cambridge gets a questionable tag for the second consecutive week, though his chances of playing appear to be higher than in the previous week, as he has been spotted in training with the group multiple times over the last few days.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Urso - Upgraded to questionable Urso (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Manager Dean Smith had stated Thursday that Urso was not going to be available for Saturday's clash, but the midfielder could still be an option if he passes a late fitness test, it seems. He's made just five starts out of 10 appearances this season, so his upside isn't very high either way.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Liel Abada - Expected to be available Abada (thigh) trained with the full group Friday and is expected to be available for Saturday's clash against Philadelphia, Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ reports.

Impact Ababa continues to work his way back from a nagging thigh problem, but all signs point to him being available for selection Saturday against Philadelphia. Abada has one goal and seven shots (three on target) across five appearances (four starts) this season.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC takes shutout streak into matchup against the Philadelphia Union

Charlotte FC comes into a matchup against the Philadelphia Union after recording four straight shutout wins

MAY 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte FC sign Andrew Privett to new contract | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Charlotte FC have signed defender Andrew Privett to a new contract through 2028 with an option for 2029,...

MAY 23, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Junior Urso - Not available to face Philadelphia Urso (undisclosed) wasn't in training Thursday and won't be an option to face Philadelphia on Saturday, Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ reports.

Impact The Brazilian midfielder hasn't been able to train this week, meaning he won't be able to face the Union, although he doesn't appear to be dealing with a serious injury. Urso's next chance to play will come against the NY Red Bulls on May 29.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bender - Could play Saturday Bender (knee) is in training and could be an option for Saturday's match against Philadelphia, manager Dean Smith told media Thursday.

Impact Bender has been playing with the Crown Legacy in recent days, meaning his return to action in an MLS game is imminent. All signs point to him being available, even if it's off the bench, against the Union on Saturday.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Privett - Gets new contract Privett has agreed on a new four year deal with Charlotte, with a club option for 2029.

Impact Privett joined Charlotte in 2023, starting the season as a regular starter. This campaign, the defender started all 14 games played, totaling 61 clearances, 17 blocks and 13 tackles (11 won) while keeping six clean sheets. He will continue to be the number one defender in the back line, emerging him as one of the leaders on the team.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Cambridge - Seen with group Cambridge (ankle) was seen training with the group ahead of Saturday's match versus Philadelphia, per Will Palaszczuk of the WFNZ.

Impact Cambridge was handed a questionable status against the Galaxy, but was not fit to joint he group. He is back to full training and will look to join the side Saturday. The midfielder only made nine appearances un 2023, scoring twice.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Liel Abada - With full group Abada (thigh) is back with the group in training ahead of Saturday's match versus Philadelphia, per Will Palaszczuk of the WFNZ.

Impact Abada had missed the last four matches with a thigh injury and was seen back on the grass with the group for the first time. He is still a heavy doubt to return for Saturday, though of ruled fit the forward will likely start on the bench. This means that Tyler Smalls is set to start Saturday, with Brecht Dejaegere serving a suspension.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Tuiloma - Unused Saturday Tuiloma (hamstring) was an unused option off the bench during Saturday's 0-0 draw versus the Galaxy.

Impact Tuiloma continues to be an option for the team, however has yet to make an appearance since Apr 21 as he struggles with injuries. He's recorded two starts in two games, totaling eight clearances and onw block.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Byrne - Leads team in crosses Byrne registered four crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Byrne led Charlotte's attack from the flanks Saturday, whipping in a team-high four crosses (one accurate) during their 0-0 draw with Galaxy. Byrne also attempted one tackle (zero won) and recorded an interception to add to the Charlotte clean sheet effort. Byrne attempted just 46 crosses (eight accurate) over 32 appearances (30 starts) in 2023. However, in 2024, Byrne has showcased an increased emphasis in providing crosses. Through his first 11 appearances, he has already attempted 28 crosses (seven accurate).

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brecht Dejaegere - Suspension looms Dejaegere had two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 31st minute.

Impact Dejaegere was unable to make a significant impact Saturday during Charlotte's 0-0 draw with Galaxy. He was removed in the 64th minute after creating two chances and making one interception. Dejaegere did pick up a yellow card, his fifth of the season. He'll miss Saturday's upcoming tie versus visitors Philadelphia.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Keeps clean sheet streak Kahlina registered five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Kahlina turned away all five Galaxy shots on target Saturday, earning a clean sheet as Charlotte drew 0-0. The clean sheet was Khalina's fourth consecutive and league-leading sixth overall in 14 starting appearances. Khalina's six clean sheets thus far in 2024 already match his total from 2023 when he kept six clean sheets over 25 starting appearances. Kahlina will try to keep the streak intact Saturday when a dangerous Philadelphia attack that has scored 10 goals over their most recent five matches visits Charlotte.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE