Charlotte FC Team News Page 35 - Soccer

Kerwin Vargas - Picks up assist in draw Vargas assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Vargas picked up his fourth assist of the season in Saturday's match after his cross was poked into the back of the net by Karol Swiderski. This assist brought Vargas' goal contribution tally to six on the season. The 21-year-old has started to become a usual sight in the starting lineup, starting in seven of his last eight game.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Lindsey - Notches second assist of season Lindsey assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th...

Impact Lindsey played a beautiful cross into Karol Swiderski to assist on Charlotte's second goal in Saturday's match. This was the second assist of the season for the young defender and his third goal contribution. Lindsay is yet to find a solid starting role in the squad but his upside is starting to show more than ever as he has now started four out of the last five games for Charlotte.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Swiderski - Nets brace in draw. Swiderski scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Swiderski started the day off hot on Saturday as he scored two goals within the first 25 minutes of the match. He was pushed up to a striker role today which worked out to perfection as he lead the attack for most of the day, contributing five shots and four crosses to go with his goals. The Poland native now has seven goals this season to go along with three assists.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Gives up two in draw Kahlina made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Kahlina gave up two goals while saving two shots in Saturday's draw. The 30-year-old has not had the best track record since taking over as Charlotte's keeper. In 12 games he has only had two clean sheets and has allowed 19 goals on 32 saves. He will have a decent shot at getting his third clean sheet of the season in his next game as he takes on CF Montreal who have scored 20 goals in 21games.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC earns fifth consecutive MLS draw in home match against FC Cincinnati Charlotte FC still hasn’t won since May 27 after drawing FC Cincinnati at home on Saturday. It hasn’t lost, either.

JULY 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Acosta, Barreal rally Cincinnati to 2-2 draw with Charlotte

Luciano Acosta scored on a second-half penalty kick then picked up an assist on Álvaro Barreal’s equalizer to rally FC Cincinnati to 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC

JULY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati

JULY 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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JULY 9, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Derrick Jones - Forced off with injury Jones was forced to exit in the 36th minute during Saturday's match against Cincinnati with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Jones has been the team's most important player, starting 17 of the 19 matches played while stepping up to play both the center midfield and defense. Jan Sobocinski came on to replace him, who could see the start next game if Jones has to sit out.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati, Charlotte FC clash coming off draws Though they sit atop the Major League Soccer standings, FC Cincinnati are winless in their last two matches and looking to return to form wh...

JULY 8, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

FC Cincinnati, Charlotte FC clash coming off draws Though they sit atop the Major League Soccer standings, FC Cincinnati are winless in their last two matches and looking to return to form wh...

JULY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pablo Sisniega - Ruled out once more Sisniega (back) is out for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati, according to the Charlotte injury report.

Impact Sisniega is ruled out for Saturday's clash as he continues to struggle with a back injury. Sisniega has been the back up option even when fit, with George Marks like to take his place on the bench while Sisniega is out.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamady Diop - Absent from injury report Diop (abdomen) was removed from the Charlotte injury report for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.

Impact Diop is absent from the injury report after missing nine matches in a row with an abdomen injury. The defender has played a minimal role even when fit, and likely would be a bench option even if deemed fit for Saturday's clash.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius Mello - Out with injury Mello will not be available to face FC Cincinnati this weekend due to an undisclosed injury, Charlotte manager Christian Lattanzio told team reporter Will Palaszczuk on Friday.

Impact Mello hasn't featured for Charlotte's senior team since April, but he's tallied five goals and three assists across 11 appearances for Crown Legacy in MLS NEXT Pro since then. He'll be out this weekend however as he's picked up an injury.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Copetti - Heavy doubt against Cincinnati Copetti (leg) will not be able to feature this weekend against FC Cincinnati, Charlotte manager Christian Lattanzio told team reporter Will Palaszczuk on Friday.

Impact Copetti had to come out in the first half of the midweek draw against NYCFC with a leg injury, and he's undergoing an MRI to evaluate the extent of the issue. Karol Swiderski is likely to slide up to replace him at striker against Cincinnati on Saturday.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Badji leads Cincinnati against Charlotte FC

Dominique Badji leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Charlotte FC following a two-goal showing against the New England Revolution

JULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nathan Byrne - Has quiet day Byrne had one clearance and two interceptions in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Byrne played all 90 minutes Wednesday after serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. He's started his last 12 games played, generating an assist with 17 clearances, 17 tackles and 13 crosses (two accurate) in that span.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Copetti - Limps off Copetti generated one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC. He injured his leg and subbed out in the 31st minute.

Impact It was unfortunate for Copetti who was forced to sub off in the 31st minute Wednesday after suffering a leg injury. He's yet to score since returning from a mid-season hamstring injury. This could change things for Charlotte if Copetti has to sit out against Cincinnati on Saturday, with Karol Swiderski likely to move to the forward position, with Orrin McKinze Gaines and Kustin Meram the expected wingers.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC score late to salvage draw vs. Charlotte FC Braian Cufre came to the rescue with an 81st-minute goal, giving New York City FC a 1-1 draw against visiting Charlotte FC on Wednesday nigh...

JULY 6, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

New York City FC vs. Charlotte FC

JULY 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

George Marks - Returns to bench Marks is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Marks was removed from the injury report weeks ago but wasn't fully deemed ready for a spot on the bench until Wednesday's clash. Kristijan Kahlina remains the top choice in net moving forward.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC, NYCFC each seek badly needed win Charlotte FC have gone more than a month since their last victory.

JULY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charlotte FC takes draw streak into matchup with New York City FC

Charlotte FC faces New York City FC after playing to a draw in three straight games

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pablo Sisniega - Out with back injury Sisniega has been ruled out of Wednesday's clash against NYCFC due to a back injury.

Impact Sisniega has been Charlotte's backup goalkeeper for much of this season, but he won't be available in the squad to face New York City this week. George Marks (ankle) should take his place on the sidelines if he's recovered enough from a recent injury.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina is finding his rhythm. 'I feel really good' Kristijan Kahlina saved a key shot to preserve a scoreless tie on Saturday. The goalkeeper’s recent play signals that he’s finding his form...

JUNE 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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