MAY 14, 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
Justin Meram leads Charlotte FC to 3-1 victory at Atlanta United Justin Meram scored two goals, and Karol Swiderski added one to lead Charlotte FC to a road win against Atlanta United on Saturday night.
Atlanta United FC vs. Charlotte FC
MAY 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE
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MAY 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Meram scores twice as Charlotte tops Atlanta United 3-1
Justin Meram scored two goals, Karol Swiderski added a penalty-kick score and Charlotte FC breezed to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta UnitedMAY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kamil Jozwiak - Assists, subs off injured Jozwiak assisted then was forced to sub out in the 64th minute of Saturday's match against Atlanta Unitedwith an injury.
Impact Jozwiak made his first start since April 22, but seemed to of re-aggravated his thigh injury that forced him off Saturday. His assist Saturday puts him at two goals and three assists in nine appearances thus far. If he has to miss another game, then Orrin McKinze Gaines could return to the lineup Wednesday against Chicago Fire.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kerwin Vargas - Will not be option Saturday Vargas (lower leg) will not be available for Saturday's match against Atlanta United.
Impact Vargas will miss his first match of the season with a lower leg injury. He's made seven starts in 11 appearances thus far, scoring two goals with an assist thus far. Justin Meran will start at left winger Saturday.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bill Tuiloma - Not available Saturday Tuiloma (thigh) is not available for selection for Saturday's match against Atlanta United.
Impact Tuiloma will miss his third match in a row with a thigh injury. Jan Sobocinski and Adilson Malanda are the pair starting at center back Saturday.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adilson Malanda - In starting XI Malanda is in the starting XI during Saturday's match versus Atlanta United.
Impact Malanda is in the lineup after picking up a foot injury last match. He's averaging 3.3 clearances a games with 25 in the last six contests.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Injury concerns key as Charlotte FC meet Atlanta United Charlotte FC have come up with better results despite rising injury concerns, while Atlanta United are getting healthier at the right time.
MAY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Injury concerns key as Charlotte FC meet Atlanta United Charlotte FC have come up with better results despite rising injury concerns, while Atlanta United are getting healthier at the right time.
MAY 12, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Copetti leads Charlotte FC against Atlanta United
Enzo Copetti leads Charlotte FC into a matchup with Atlanta United after scoring two goals against New York City FCMAY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bill Tuiloma - Upgraded to questionable Tuiloma (thigh) is listed as questionable in Charlotte's injury report to face Atlanta United this weekend.
Impact Tuiloma has missed his side's last two MLS games since injuring his thigh in the U.S. Open Cup in late April. Nathan Byrne or Jan Sobocinski could continue in his place in central defense until he's fit enough to return.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kerwin Vargas - Questionable with injury Vargas' status for Saturday's clash against Atlanta United is uncertain due to a lower leg injury, according to Charlotte's availability report.
Impact Vargas started seven consecutive MLS matches from mid-March through April, scoring two goals with an assist mostly from the left wing in that span. But he missed training this week as he deals with a lower leg injury and might have to face a fitness test in order to be available against Atlanta. Justin Meram could continue in his place in the XI if necessary.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adilson Malanda - Not on injury report Malanda (foot) is not listed in Charlotte's injury report for Saturday's clash against Atlanta United.
Impact Malanda suffered a minor foot injury last weekend against NYCFC and he did not play in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday. But he's not carrying a designation into the Atlanta match on Saturday and he could be fit enough to play in central defense. Nathan Byrne and Jan Sobocinski are backup options in the position if Malanda isn't quite ready to start.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
George Marks - Out with injury Marks will not be involved in Saturday's clash against Atlanta United due to a lower leg injury, according to Charlotte's availability report for the match.
Impact Marks missed last weekend's win over NYCFC after spraining his ankle in training, and he's been ruled out for a second game Saturday against Atlanta. Regardless, Kristijan Kahlina has recovered from a back injury to take over as Charlotte's starter in goal, while Pablo Sisniega will take over as the backup until Marks can return.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Pablo Sisniega - On bench in win Sisniega (leg) was an unused substitute in last weekend's victory against NYCFC.
Impact Sisniega was expected to miss Saturday's New York City match with a leg injury, but he was ultimately deemed fit enough to make the squad as the backup to Kristijan Kahlina in goal.
MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kamil Jozwiak - Scores during cup match Jozwiak came on as a sub and scored Charlotte's only goal in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Orlando S.C during the U.S Open Cup.
Impact Jozwiak played 28 minutes in his return from a thigh injury and scored to send the team to the next round of the U.S Open Cup. During league play, the midfielder has already totaled two goals and two assists in eight matches thus far. He will likely return right wing to play alongside Karol Swiderski and Orrin McKinze Gaines.
MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Hamady Diop - Four clearances off bench Diop subbed into Saturday's match against NYCFC in the 71st minute, making four clearances and winning one of one tackles in the 3-2 victory.
Impact Diop has come off the bench for his first two MLS appearances in Charlotte's last two games, and the rookie defender out of Clemson University will hope to continue getting opportunities like this for Charlotte's senior team.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Sobocinski - Starts in season debut Sobocinski made a block, four clearances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 3-2 victory against NYCFC. He also took a shot in the mach.
Impact Sobocinski made his first appearance of the season Saturday and he helped his team to a win over New York City from central defense. With Bill Tuiloma (thigh) and Adilson Malanda (foot) both still dealing with injuries, Sobocinski could continue in the XI until the regular starters regain fitness.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylin Lindsey - Takes shot in start Lindsey took a shot and made an interception in Saturday's 3-2 victory against NYCFC. He also won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Lindsey started his first MLS game in almost a month on Saturday as Nathan Byrne and Harrison Afful have also been in the right-back rotation.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Swiderski - Takes two shots against NYCFC Swiderski took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 victory against New York City FC.
Impact Swiderski has taken 18 shots across his last five MLS starts, lining up all across the pitch during that span from either wing, to midfield, to the front-two on Saturday. He's likely to lead the line by himself against Atlanta United next weekend with Enzo Copetti suspended.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kamil Jozwiak - Expected for training return Jozwiak (thigh) is expected to return to training Tuesday, according to manager Christian Lattanzio.
Impact Jozwiak missed a Saturday's clash with NYC FC but is now expected to return to training. The forward was in blazing form before the injury with four goal contributions in his last four, and should have a chance to return straight to the starting XI when fit once more.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph Mora - Returns to training Mora (knee) was back in full team training with Charlotte FC on Monday, manager Christian Lattanzio told team reporter Will Palaszczuk.
Impact Mora has missed his side's last three MLS matches with a knee injury he suffered in April, and he is in contention to be able to return to action against Atlanta United next weekend.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
