Toronto brings shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FC
Toronto heads into a matchup with Charlotte FC after recording two straight shutout winsMARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHARLOTTE FC 14-9-11 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
14-9-11 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Charlotte FC notes: Brandt Bronico suspended, Karol Świderski returns, Toronto FC looms Head coach Christian Lattanzio explains his disagreement with MLS’s suspension of a key midfielder, and provides updates on lingering injuri...
MARCH 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Brandt Bronico - Suspended against Toronto Bronico will miss Saturday's clash against Toronto FC after MLS handed out a one-match suspension for serious foul play.
Impact Bronico's hard challenge on Omir Fernandez against the Red Bulls last weekend went unpunished by the referee in the moment, but he's now received a one-game suspension after the fact by the league. With Ashley Westwood (thigh) also ruled out against Toronto, two of Nuno Santos, Andre Shinyashiki, Benjamin Bender could line up alongside Derrick Jones in midfield for the match, or Karol Swiderski is another option to slide back from the attacking line as well.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ashley Westwood - Still out against Toronto Westwood (thigh) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Toronto FC, according to Charlotte's injury report for the match.
Impact Westwood will miss a second straight game Saturday with a thigh injury he suffered against Orlando a few weeks ago. Nuno Santos should continue to replace him in midfield against Toronto.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bill Tuiloma - Returns to training Tuiloma (thigh) was back in training with Charlotte FC this week, the Charlotte Observer's Alex Zietlow reports. He is listed as questionable in the injury report for Saturday's cl...
Impact Tuiloma missed last weekend's draw with the Red Bulls due to a thigh injury, and he's facing a fitness test in order to be available against Toronto. Nathan Byrne could continue in his place in central defense if necessary on Saturday, or Jan Sobocinski is another option in the position as well.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Swiderski - Back with club team Swiderski (not injury related) has returned to training with Charlotte, according to Alex Zietlow of the Charlotte Observer. He should be available for selection in Saturday's clas...
Impact Swiderski missed last weekend's draw with the Red Bulls while away with the Polish National Team, but he is back with his club side now and is likely to plug straight back into Charlotte's XI on Saturday.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico suspended one match | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one suspension and several fines following MLS Matchday 5.
MARCH 29, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Vinicius Mello - Makes MLS debut off bench Mello subbed in and played the final 25 minutes or so of Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Mello missed all of 2022 with a fractured foot and then missed the first few games of this season due to a chest injury, but he finally made his first appearance for Charlotte Saturday against the Red Bulls. Mello could break into the starting lineup along the attacking line if he can stay fit.
MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
McKinze Gaines - Takes three shots against New York Gaines took three shots (one on target) and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Gaines got a second consecutive start on the right wing Saturday in absence of Karol Swiderski (not injury related), who's away on international duty, and he was arguably Charlotte's most dangerous player on the night.
MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nuno Santos - Takes shot in start Santos took a shot in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Santos started his first game of the season Saturday, taking over from the injured Ashley Westwood (thigh) alongside Brandt Bronico and Derrick Jones in midfield against New York.
MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
'Where he belongs.' Vini Mello's brilliant MLS debut lifts Charlotte FC against RBNY Saturday’s 1-1 result couldn’t have come without Vini Mello, who has persevered through over a year of “tough moments” to get here: “To get...
MARCH 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Charlotte FC vs. New York Red Bulls
MARCH 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Reyes own-goal helps Charlotte notch 1-1 draw with Red Bulls
An own-goal by New York’s Andrés Reyes late in the second half helped Charlotte FC earn a 1-1 draw with the Red BullsMARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enzo Copetti - Quiet on Saturday Copetti created a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.
Impact Copetti was held off the scoresheet as Charlotte's lone goal came via an own goal. The forward didn't manage a shot in the match, but leads Charlotte with two goals while playing every minute of all five matches thus far.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
George Marks - Beaten once in Saturday draw Marks allowed a goal while making five saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.
Impact Marks conceded the opening goal of the match in the 43rd minute but blanked the Red Bulls from there as Charlotte came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed two goals in two league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 11.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte FC sign homegrown center back Jack Neeley | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Charlotte FC have signed homegrown defender Jack Neeley through the 2026 MLS season with an option for 2027...
MARCH 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Charlotte FC hosts the New York Red Bulls in conference play
Charlotte FC faces the New York Red Bulls in Eastern Conference actionMARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bill Tuiloma - Status uncertain for Saturday Tuiloma is listed as questionable with a thigh injury in Charlotte's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls.
Impact Tuiloma has played every minute of Charlotte's MLS campaign in central defense, but he may be a game time decision to face New York this weekend after picking up a thigh injury. Jan Sobocinski could replace him alongside Adilson Malanda if necessary for the match.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ashley Westwood - Ruled out with thigh injury Westwood will miss Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls due to a thigh injury, according to Charlotte's injury report for the match.
Impact Westwood has started each of his first four MLS matches in midfield for Charlotte, but he had to sub off at halftime against Orlando City last weekend after picking up a thigh injury and has now been ruled out for Saturday. Andre Shinyashiki, Nuno Santos and Benjamin Bender are all options to replace him in the XI against New York.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vinicius Mello - Should be available Saturday Mello (chest) is expected to be a bench option in Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls, according to Charlotte manager Christian Lattanzio in his press conference Thursday.
Impact Mello has been taken off of Charlotte's injury report and could make his first appearance for the club since joining from Brazil back in December 2021. A fit and healthy Mello could be a big X factor for Charlotte, though he would only be ready as a substitute option for now.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Swiderski - Called up for Euro qualifiers Swiderski was called up to the Poland national team for Mar. 24 and 27 EURO qualifiers.
Impact Swiderski will miss a Saturday clash with RB NY and will likely be a heavy doubt for an Apr. 1 trip to Toronto. The forward has started three of the opening four matches, assisting once in that time. Kerwin Vargas could see more starting time with Swiderski away.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
McKinze Gaines - Takes shot in win Gaines took a shot on target and made an interception in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City.
Impact Gaines has started two of Charlotte's first four games of the season on the right wing, but Karol Swiderski likely remains the preferred option in the position.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pablo Sisniega - Benched against Orlando Sisniega was an unused substitute in Saturday's victory against Orlando City.
Impact Sisniega was benched in favor of George Marks after conceding three goals in back-to-back games, and Charlotte won its first game of the season on Saturday. It's possible Marks remains the preferred option in goal until Kristijan Kahlina (back) returns to fitness.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
George Marks - Concedes goal to Orlando Marks made six saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City.
Impact Marks made just his second ever MLS start on Saturday, and he was only beaten by a Martin Ojeda strike as Charlotte won its first game of the season with Marks replacing Pablo Sisniega in goal. The 23-year-old Marks could continue as the starter for the time being until Kristijan Kahlina (back) returns to fitness.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylin Lindsey - Records assist in season debut Lindsey assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.
Impact Lindsey got his first start of the season Saturday and he grabbed an assist for Enzo Copetti's opener against Orlando. Lindsey will compete with Nathan Byrne for the starting right-back spot in Charlotte.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
