Charlotte FC Team News Page 31 - Soccer

Hamady Diop - Participates in training Diop (abdomen) made his return to the training pitch on Wednesday, per Charlotte FC play-by-play announcer Will Palaszczuk.

Impact Diop was viewed training with the team on Wednesday after missing time over the past four months due to a sports hernia. The 21-year-old was drafted by Charlotte this season and only registered three matches for the club before hitting the injury report. He seems to be nearing full fitness now that he is back in team training and could be available anytime now but will most likely first be available next Wednesday against Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Byrne - Four crosses against Nashville Byrne registered one chance created, four crosses and one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Nashville.

Impact Byrne had a pretty lackluster day on Saturday, only notching four crosses, one tackle and a chance created in the loss. Byrne has started 21 matches for Charlotte this season but is yet to have a very convincing performance in the MLS this year. His only real fanasy value comes from his crosses, but that is still is very minimal as his game high on the season is only five, reaching that mark twice.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bender - Registers four crosses Bender notched two shots, four crosses and two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville.

Impact Bender had a pretty quiet day on Saturday, only notching two shots, four crosses and two tackles in 90 minutes of play. The 21-year-old has been rotated through the squad most of the season, only notching nine starts in 15 appearances this season. He will have to pick it up at the end of the season if he wants to meet his goal-contribution tally of nine from last season, only having five this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Westwood - Whips in seven crosses Westwood contributed one shot, a chance created, seven crosses (one accurate) 6nd six corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville.

Impact Westwood recorded a team-high of seven crosses in Saturday's draw. It wasn't the 33-year-old's best match but, he still was able to earn some production by taking all of Charlotte's corner kicks. Westwood has been underwhelming this season despite starting in 21 of the 27 games Charlotte has played this season, notching only four contributions throughout this whole season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adilson Malanda - Notches assist Saturday Malanda picked up an assist while also contributing one chance created, two tackles and a clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nashville. He also picked up a yellow card in the...

Impact Malanda earned his first assist of the year after finding Scott Arfield in the 93rd minute for the first goal of the match. Other than his assist, Malanda's only other contribution was in the defense, with his two tackles, one interception, four clearances and a block. The 22-year-old has started all 21 matches he has been healthy for this season and should remain in the spot for the rest of the year if he can avoid another injury spell.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Arfield - Bags goal against Nashville Arfield scored a goal while also notching two shots (one on target), two chances created and a cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville.

Impact Arfield scored the opening goal of the match after finding the net in the 93rd minute of Saturday's clash. The 34-year-old only appeared as a substitute in the 52nd minute but did well to make a difference by scoring what looked like the game-winner in extra time. It was his second goal of the season despite only seeing the field six times this season. Arfield joined the club in mid-June, appearing in every match but one since joining and has only earned two starts but after scoring two goals over the past three games he could get a shot in the starting squad.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Four saves in draw Kahlina made four saves while allowing one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Nashville.

Impact Kahlina had a good performance in Saturday's draw, making four saves while also allowing one goal. He did very well to hold a clean sheet for 98 minutes but was unfortunate to lose it after Hany Mukhtar scored a penalty kick on the last kick of the match. Kahlina hasn't been anything special since taking over the role as starting keeper halfway through the season, only notching two clean sheets while allowing 24 goals in 16 games. His next match will be against D.C. United, who has scored 37 goals in 27 matches.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arfield in MLS: Cuddling Messi, Rangers regrets, coaching hopes and reviving music career The former Rangers midfielder is loving his new life in the US – he still plans to play until he's 40, then it will be coaching and music...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Charlotte FC hits schedule break after coming up short in back-to-back ties Said midfielder Scott Arfield: “If we keep the cohesion and chemistry in the final eight games, we’ll get to where we want to be.”

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nashville SC vs. Charlotte FC

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nashville SC bring stingy defense into match vs. Charlotte Hoping to build off a strong defensive performance, Nashville SC will try to end their winless drought when they host Charlotte FC on Saturd...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Brecht Dejaegere - Not likely to play Saturday Dejaegere (thigh) is not expected to be available for Saturday's match against Nashville, head coach Christian Lattanzio told media Friday.

Impact Dejaegere was always considered a long shot to play Saturday due to the thigh injury he picked up in the midweek contest against Orlando City. This means either Justin Meram or Kamil Jozwiak could step into the starting lineup as replacements.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville takes on Charlotte FC in non-conference play

Nashville and Charlotte FC meet in non-conference play

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrew Privett - Makes third appearance Privett generated three tackles (two won) and one interception in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Privett made only his second start for the club and performed well. He has averaged two clearances and 1.7 tackles per game in his first three games for the club.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Meram - Replaces injured player Meram had five crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Meram replaced the injured Brecht Dejaegere in the 14th minute. He created a big chance and also made two tackles and two clearances. He has scored thrice and assisted four times in 12 starts (22 appearances) this season.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Westwood - Registers most crosses Westwood recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Westwood recorded an average performance but was one of the leading crossers in the game. He has led this team for 20 games this season and has managed to score twice and assist twice as well.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Copetti - Scores off the bench Copetti scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Copetti was available for selection after his month of absence due to injury. He replaced Karol Swiderski in the 74th minute and netted a penalty in the 81st minute. He has scored five times and assisted once in 17 games this season and averaged over 1.3 shots per game.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Concedes late equalizer Kahlina recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Kahlina recorded three saves and one clearance but very poorly conceded a long distance free kick to Martin Ojeda in the 88th minute which leveled the game. He has kept two clean sheets in 15 appearances this season and also assisted once against New York Red Bulls.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brecht Dejaegere - Dealing with thigh injury Dejaegere has been listed as questionable for Saturday's match against Nashville due to a right thigh injury.

Impact Dejaegere only lasted a few minutes before being subbed off in the midweek fixture against Orlando City, and his chances of starting this weekend are slim at best. Kamil Jozwiak and Justin Meram are options to take his place in the starting lineup.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius Mello - Out once again Mello (lower leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's match against Nashville SC.

Impact Mello remains out and without a clear timetable, so it wouldn't be surprising if he doesn't see action at all throughout the rest of the regular season. His next chance to feature will come against DC United on Sep. 16 after the international break.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC

AUGUST 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ojeda rallies Orlando City to 1-1 draw with Charlotte

Martín Ojeda scored unassisted in the 88th minute to offset a penalty-kick goal by Enzo Copetti seven minutes earlier to rally Orlando City to a 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando City rescue draw vs. Charlotte FC with late goal Martin Ojeda scored in the 88th minute on a long-range shot to help Orlando City salvage a 1-1 road draw against Charlotte FC on Wednesday n...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City LIVE STREAM (8/30/23): Watch MLS online | Time, TV, channel Charlotte FC faces Orlando City in a MLS regular season game on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 (8/30/23) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • NJ.COM

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