CHARLOTTE FC NEWS

Charlotte FC defeat Nashville SC on goal by Patrick Agyemang Patrick Agyemang found an opening in a match with few scoring chances as Charlotte FC defeated visiting Nashville SC 1-0 on Saturday night,...

MAY 12, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Agyemang, Kahlina lead Charlotte to 1-0 victory over Nashville

Patrick Agyemang scored early in the second half and Kristijan Kahlina made three saves to lead Charlotte FC to a 1-0 victory over Nashville SC

MAY 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nashville SC, Charlotte FC look to build on victories Recent success can do wonders for the mindset of teams that have a losing record.Two of those teams will meet Saturday night when Charlotte...

MAY 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nashville SC, Charlotte FC look to build on victories Recent success can do wonders for the mindset of teams that have a losing record.Two of those teams will meet Saturday night when Charlotte...

MAY 10, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Surridge leads Nashville against Charlotte FC

Sam Surridge leads Nashville into a matchup with Charlotte FC following a three-goal performance against CF Montreal

MAY 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte FC sign F Kerwin Vargas to extension Charlotte FC signed forward Kerwin Vargas to a new contract through the 2027 MLS season.The extension announced Thursday includes an option...

MAY 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico drives community forward | MLSSoccer.com Given his roots, Brandt Bronico takes extra pride in playing for Charlotte FC. Ditto for giving back to the community he's made his own. The...

MAY 9, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Charlotte FC sign Kerwin Vargas to new contract | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Charlotte FC have signed striker Kerwin Vargas to a new contract, the club announced Thursday. The 22-yea...

MAY 9, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Enzo Copetti - Won't be available Saturday Copetti has permission to be away from the club this weekend, and he won't be available to face Nashville on Saturday, Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ reports.

Impact Copetti is being linked with a move back to Argentina, as Rosario Central are believed to be in the final stages of completing a move for him, and the player presumably won't be available Saturday due to the status of the potential transfer. Copetti scored in his previous appearance for Charlotte, and that was his first goal of the campaign across nine outings (six starts) in 2024. It remains to be seen if Copetti will be available to face Chicago on May 15.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Liel Abada - Set to miss few weeks Abada (thigh) is ruled out to face Nashville on Saturday, Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ reports. Manager Dean Smith revealed the team hopes Abada can be available to face the Red Bulls o...

Impact Abada made four straight starts before missing the clash against Portland this past weekend, and it'll be a while before the speedy winger can return to action with Charlotte. Based on Smith's timeline, he'd miss four more games before being able to return to action. On the season, Abada has one goal, seven shots and 17 crosses in five appearances (four starts).

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Tuiloma - Won't face Nashville Tuiloma (hamstring) is ruled out to face Nashville on Saturday, Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ reports.

Impact Tuiloma hasn't been able to train this week, and given how tricky hamstring injuries can be, it wouldn't be surprising if he misses a few more games before being ready to return. His next chance to feature will come against Chicago on May 15.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kerwin Vargas - Signs new deal Vargas has agreed to a new three year contract with Charlotte, with a club option for 2028.

Impact Vargas was one of the first signings for Charlotte, keeping him with the side for another three years. He's opened up the campaign starting all 10 matches played, scoring twice while averaging about 2.1 shots and 4.8 crosses per game. The forward is, however dealing with a minor injury that kept him out of the clash with Portland.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jere Uronen - Four clearances in return Uronen generated four clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Uronen was able to play all 90 minutes Saturday after picking up a minor injury. He had started the last six games in a row, totaling 19 crosses (three accurate), 11 tackles, 14 clearances and 10 interceptions in that span. This also bring his average crosses per game to 2.7.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Liel Abada - Trains separate from group Abada (thigh) is training away from the team Wedensday ahead of Saturday's match versus Nashville, per the TopBin90.

Impact Abada had to be left out of the clash with Portland with a thigh injury. He is only training individually, leaving him a heavy doubt for the weekend. If this is the case, then Patrick Agyemang will likely get another shot to start in the attack, having scored two goals in 10 appearances.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bender - Keeps up training Bender (knee) continues to train with the group ahead of Saturday's match against Nashville, per Will Palasczuk of WFNZ.

Impact Bender is still training with the group as he inches closer to making his season debut. As long as there aren't any setbacks, the midfielder will look to return before the end of the month. Once he does, he is expected to be on minutes watch until he is back to full form.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Tuiloma - Trains seperatly Tuiloma (hamstring) was seen training separately from the group ahead of Saturday's match against Nashville, per the TopBin90.

Impact Tuiloma is still working his was to team training, working alone after missing the last match with a hamstring injury. He is a heavy doubt to return Saturday, depending if the defender can train fully in time for the Nashville clash.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adilson Malanda - Busy defensively in win Malanda made two tackles (one won), six clearances and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Portland.

Impact Malanda was rock-solid at the heart of the defense, dominating against opposing forwards and always being at the right place to disrupt. With 15 clearances and seven tackles over his last three starts, the center-back is starting to build some momentum and get closer to the form he displayed during most of last year.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Agyemang - Takes three shots in win Agyemang had three shots (one on target), created one chance and drew two fouls during Saturday's 2-0 win over Portland.

Impact Agyemang returned to the starting XI after coming off the bench during the previous three matches. And the forward had a nice outing, being involved in many dangerous plays during the first half before seeing his performance dip at little bit in the second frame. Enzo Copetti, who subbed in for him in the 77th minute, ended up sealing the 2-0 win, so the fight against Agyemang and Copetti to see who starts the upcoming games could get interesting.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Keeps clean sheet against Portland Kahlina made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Portland.

Impact Kahlina committed a mistake that always resulted in a goal for the opposition during the first half but other than that was flawless and his third clean sheet of the season came at the right moment, since the goalkeeper had allowed seven goals over the previous three starts. Up next for him is Saturday's home clash against a struggling Nashville side.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Copetti - Scores off bench versus Portland Copetti scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-0 win over Portland.

Impact Copetti was brought in the 77th minute to replace Patrick Agyemang and, when it looked like the striker would leave the pitch with another disappointing performance, he was finally able to show what he's capable of, sealing the 2-0 win with a clinical finish after intercepting a throw-in and making a great run. This was the first goal of the year for Copetti, who will hope this is the start of better things to come.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Byrne - Logs assist against Portland Byrne made an assist, had one off-target shot, made three clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Portland.

Impact Byrne was solid defensively but his biggest contribution came on offense as he assisted Nikola Petkovic for the opening goal of the match in the 54th minute. This was the first assist of the campaign for the right-back, already matching his total from last year, so those who pick him for fantasy team shouldn't expect many more to come.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Petkovic - Scores first MLS goal Petkovic scored a goal off six shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Portland.

Impact Petkovic had his best performance by far since joining Charlotte, pacing all players in shots attempted and being rewarded with his first MLS goal, a clinical finish after a stunning dribble to break the deadlock in the 54th minute. After opening his scoring account and having back-to-back starts for the first time, the playmaker will hope to keep it up during upcoming contests.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kerwin Vargas - Completes one-game suspension Vargas completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Nashville SC on Saturday.

Impact Vargas missed the 2-0 win over Portland this past weekend due to the suspension, but the Colombian winger should slot right back into the XI to face Nashville. Vargas is enjoying a strong start to the season with two goals and 2.1 shots taken per game across 10 starts.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE