MAY 18, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
CHARLOTTE FC 14-9-11 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
14-9-11 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Charlotte FC extends franchise-record home win streak to five in 2-1 win over Chicago Brandon Cambridge scored his first two career MLS goals in the second half to help the Queen City side rally past the Fire.
Karol Swiderski - Registers most crosses Swiderski registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...
Impact Swiderski recorded the most crosses in the match (8). He also registered one shot, one key pass and three dribbles. He has three goals and two assists in 11 matches wherein he averages 2.6 shots and 0.8 key passes per game.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Meram - Assists in victory Meram assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire.
Impact Meram assisted the Brandon Cambridge equalizer in the 68th minute. He recorded six crosses, one key pass and one tackle. He has two goals and three assists in just five starts this season. He also averages 1.1 shot and 1.3 tackles per game. He was replaced in the 90th minute by Christopher Hegardt.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Cambridge - Scores brace off the bench Cambridge scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Chicago Fire.
Impact Cambridge replaced Jaylin Lindsey in the 59th minute and scored the equaliser assisted by Justin Meram and the winner in the 68th and 81st minute respectively. He has not started a single game this season and has only four appearances. He will be expected to play a bigger part in the upcoming games due to this performance.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristijan Kahlina - Concedes in victory Kahlina made two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.
Impact Kahlina made two saves but was unable to keep out the opener from Kacper Przybylko in the 29th minute. He has played three games this season and failed to keep a clean sheet. He has averaged 2.3 saves and 1.3 clearances per game in those three games.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cambridge's first two goals lead Charlotte over Fire 2-1
Brandon Cambridge subbed in and scored the first two goals of his MLS career to rally Charlotte FC to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago FireMAY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Bill Tuiloma - Available as sub Tuiloma will be available on the bench for Wednesday's match against the Chicago Fire.
Impact Tuiloma returned to the squad after missing three matches with a thigh injury, He's started in all eight games played, averaging about 4.6 clearances per contest.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph Mora - Available on bench Mora is starting on the bench for Wednesday's match against the Chicago Fire.
Impact Mora is back with the team after missing the last month with a knee injury. He should remain an option off the bench until he is back to full fitness.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte FC, Fire hope to keep building on recent success Two teams that did not have much go their way earlier this season are anxious to see if they can keep their new-found good times rolling.
MAY 16, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Joseph Mora - No longer on injury report Mora (knee) has been taken off Charlotte's injury report heading into Wednesday's clash against the Fire.
Impact Mora has been sidelined for more than a month with a knee injury, but he might be fit enough to return to the squad against Chicago this week. Even when healthy, he has started just two league games at left-back this season.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bill Tuiloma - Taken off injury report Tuiloma (thigh) is no longer listed in Charlotte's injury report to take on the Fire this week.
Impact Tuiloma has missed his side's last three league games with a thigh injury he suffered in late April, but he might be able to return to the squad to take on Chicago on Wednesday.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kerwin Vargas - Fitness test for Wednesday Vargas (lower leg) is listed as questionable in Charlotte's injury report for the midweek clash against the Fire.
Impact Vargas missed last weekend's win over Atlanta United with a leg injury, but he has a chance to be able to return Wednesday against Chicago. If he is involved, it will likely be in a substitute role as Justin Meram has started life well on Charlotte's left wing recently.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Benjamin Bender - Sidelined Wednesday Bender (lower leg) will not be available for Saturday's clash with the Chicago Fire, reports Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ.
Impact Bender got the start last Saturday while Derrick Jones was serving a suspension (yellow card accumulation). He has downgraded to a bench role, with Jones, Ashley Westwood and Brandt Bronico the favorite to start over him. The 21-year-old has started three times in seven appearances, totaling one goal and one assist thus far.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
McKinze Gaines - Picks up knee injury Gaines (knee) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against the Chicago Fire, reports Will Palaszcuzuk of WFNZ.
Impact Gaines will be sidelined Wednesday with a knee injury, He's gotten the call to start five times in nine starts, totaling an assist in that span. Once healthy the winger could see more starts amid Kamil Jozwiak's injury woes (thigh).
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kamil Jozwiak - Will sit out midweek Jozwiak (thigh) will not be available for selection for Wednesday's match against the Chicago Fire, reports Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ.
Impact Jozwiak will miss Wednesday's match after re-injuring his thigh over the weekend. This comes after totaling two goals and three assists in the last five games played. With Derrick Jones eligible to return (yellow card accumulation) he will likely get the start Wednesday in the midfielder, alongside Brandt Bronico and Ashley Westwood, with Orrin McKinze Gaines ruled out with a knee injury.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Meram leads Charlotte FC against the Chicago Fire
Justin Meram leads Charlotte FC into a matchup with the Chicago Fire following a two-goal showing against Atlanta UnitedMAY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Derrick Jones - Eligible to return Jones will be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against the Fire after serving a one-game suspension.
Impact Jones has started nine MLS games this season mostly in midfield for Charlotte, and he will be eligible to return to the squad Wednesday after missing the win over Atlanta over the weekend with a yellow card suspension.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Enzo Copetti - Returning from suspension Copetti is eligible to feature in Wednesday's clash against the Fire after serving a one-game suspension.
Impact Copetti missed the win over Atlanta on Saturday while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he should plug straight back into the XI up top against Chicago in midweek.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandt Bronico - Creates chance in win Bronico made a block, a clearance and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Atlanta United. He also won one of three tackles in the match.
Impact Bronico put in another solid shift in midfield as his side won a second consecutive league game on Saturday. He's more of a defensive presence than an attacking contributor, but he has created six chances overall this season.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylin Lindsey - Plays well win Atlanta win Lindsey made three clearances, two interceptions and took a shot in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Atlanta United. He also recorded two secondary assists in the match.
Impact Lindsey was active on both sides of the ball on Saturday, and the right-back was involved in the buildup to both of Justin Meram's goals against Atlanta.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristijan Kahlina - Concedes goal to Atlanta Kahlina made a save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Atlanta United.
Impact Kahlina was only beaten by a late set-piece header from Juan Jose Purata, preventing him from keeping a clean sheet in his second game back from injury on Saturday. Next up is a midweek clash against the 13th-placed Fire, which have scored 14 goals in 11 MLS matches this season.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ashley Westwood - Records assist against Atlanta Westwood assisted a goal and made two interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Atlanta United.
Impact Westwood grabbed his first MLS assist Saturday with a cross for Justin Meram to slot home. He's started all seven MLS matches for which he's been available in Charlotte's midfield.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Swiderski - Scores penalty against Atlanta Swiderski scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Atlanta United. He also won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Swiderski bagged his third goal of the season as he converted from the penalty spot on Saturday. He's taken at least one shot in each of his last six appearances in MLS.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Meram - Scores brace against Atlanta Meram took three shots on target and scored two goals in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Atlanta United. He also made two interceptions in the match.
Impact Meram has begun life in Charlotte on a tear, with two goals and an assist across his two starts on the left wing.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
