Charlotte FC Team News Page 30 - Soccer

Jan Sobocinski - Dealing with injury Sobocinski (undisclosed) has not been an option for the team for the last two matches as he deals with an injury.

Impact Sobocinski has not stepped foot on the pitch since Aug 26 as he was not on the team sheet the last two matches. He's only started once in the last six games played and six in 13 appearances during his second season with the club.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Swiderski - Opens the scoring Wednesday Swiderski scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating three chances during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Swiderski found the back of the net in the 61st minute while also tying for the team-high with three chances created in the match. The goal broke a streak of five matches without a goal involvement for the attacker upping his season total to a team-high eight.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bender - Picks up injury against Philadelphia Bender (knee) exited Wednesday's match against Philadelphia with an apparent knee injury.

Impact Bender was substituted off in the 77th minute of Wednesday's draw due to what appears to be a knee injury. The midfielder has missed numerous small amounts of time this season with injuries and might be set for another after picking up the knock on Wednesday. He is set to get an MRI on Thursday and will hope to have everything come back negative. If the injury is long-term, it shouldn't be too big of a loss for Charlotte, as he has played more of a rotational role this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandt Bronico - First assist of season Bronico had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing once accurately and creating three chances during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Bronico set up Karol Swiderski in the 61st minute assisting Charlotte's first goal of the match while leading the club with three chances created. The assist was the first of the season for Bronico though the midfielder has created seven chances and crossed six times in his last five matches.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Concedes twice in loss Kahlina allowed two goals while making three saves during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Kahlina allowed two second half goals including the game tying goal from the penalty spot in the 97th minute. The keeper has now allowed 26 goals in 18 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 57.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Meram - Breaks goalless streak Meram scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing five times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Charlotte.

Impact Meram found the back of the net in the 55th minute scoring Charlotte's first goal while leading his side with five crosses in the match. The goal was the first since June for the attacker as Wednesday's start was his first in his last eight appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Bad taste in our mouth:' Charlotte FC frustrated after 12th draw of season Charlotte FC gave up a late lead as Philadelphia Union battled to a 2-2 draw at Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday night.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Charlotte FC vs. Philadelphia Union

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Union manage draw vs. Charlotte, seal playoff bid Daniel Gazdag scored on a penalty kick in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time as the Philadelphia Union rallied for a 2-2 draw w...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Union manage draw vs. Charlotte, seal playoff bid Daniel Gazdag scored on a penalty kick in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time as the Philadelphia Union rallied for a 2-2 draw w...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Gazdag's PK goal helps Union clinch playoff spot in 2-2 draw with Charlotte

Dániel Gazdag scored on a penalty kick in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time — his league-record 11th PK goal of the season — to rally Philadelphia to a 2-2 draw with...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hamady Diop - Removed from injury report Diop (hernia) is absent from the Charlotte injury report for Wednesday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Diop is absent from the injury report after a lengthy period of time on the sideline with a sports hernia. The defender likely won't be brought back into major minutes immediately but does seem to be trending towards availability.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC brings draw streak into matchup against the Philadelphia Union

Charlotte FC plays the Philadelphia Union after playing to a draw in three consecutive games

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enzo Copetti - Returns to starting spot Copetti registered two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus D.C. United.

Impact Copetti got the call to start the match after entering as a sub in the last two, as he made his way back from a leg injury. He looked strong in 78 minutes played, as he fired two shots, hitting the target once. He also completed 16 passes and accounted for once chance created. Copetti is up to a total of 16 chances created though 19 games this year.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandt Bronico - Tries three shots Bronico registered three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Bronico tried three shots and hit the target once but could not break through. He is now up to a total of 13 shots and four shots on goal through 25 games this season. Bronico also managed to win won tackle in the match, after failing to do so in the two previous matches.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Maintains clean sheet Kahlina recorded six saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Kahlina maintained his third clean sheet in 17 appearances this season. He delivered a heroic effort along the way with six saves, pushing his total to 54 saves on the year. Up next for Charlotte is a match against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

For Charlotte FC, a big start ... but the same ending Charlotte and DC United play to a scoreless draw Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Shots fly but D.C. United, Charlotte play to 0-0 draw Despite a combined 28 shots between the two sides, Charlotte FC and D.C.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charlotte FC vs. D.C. United

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Brecht Dejaegere - Starting Saturday DeJaegere (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with D.C. United.

Impact Dejaegere was a full participant in team training Friday and now gets back on the pitch. The fact he's in the starting XI is a good sign that the winger has no fitness concerns coming into Saturday's match.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC try to move up standings, host D.C. United Unbeaten in their last three league matches, Charlotte FC will continue their hunt for the MLS playoffs on Saturday when they host D.C.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charlotte FC try to move up standings, host D.C. United Unbeaten in their last three league matches, Charlotte FC will continue their hunt for the MLS playoffs on Saturday when they host D.C.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Hamady Diop - Won't play against DC United Diop (abdomen) is out for Saturday's match against DC United.

Impact Diop has missed most of the past four months with a sports hernia, and while he was spotted training earlier this week, he's still not ready to return to action. His next chance to feature will come against Philadelphia Union next Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United takes shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FC

D.C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brecht Dejaegere - Nearing full health Dejaegere (thigh) rejoined team training on Wednesday, per Charlotte FC play-by-play announcer Will Palaszczuk.

Impact Dejaegere made his return to the practice pitch after suffering a thigh injury about two weeks ago. The midfielder could be available for Saturday's match against D.C. United, but would probably only be an option off of the bench if he does make the team sheet. He has only played two matches since joining Charlotte in July due to this injury, notching four shots, three chances created and three crosses in those appearances.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Charlotte FC brings draw streak into matchup against the Philadelphia Union

D.C. United takes shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FC