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Harrison Afful - Records assist in win Afful took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City. He also made two clearances and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Afful started his first game of the season Saturday since re-signing with Charlotte, and he set up Kerwin Vargas' eventual game winner against Orlando with his first MLS assist since September 2021. Afful will aim to take over the starting left-back spot as neither Brandt Bronico nor Joseph Mora has convinced in the role yet.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kerwin Vargas - Scores goal against Orlando Vargas took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City. He also created two chances in the match.

Impact Vargas made his first start of the season from the left wing on Saturday, and he netted his first ever MLS goal with what eventually became the game winner. He's already tallied seven shots (four on target) and seven chances created across his four appearances in 2023 (roughly 160 minutes in total).

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Copetti - Scores goal against Orlando Copetti scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City. He also made a block and two clearances in the match.

Impact Copetti opened the scoring Saturday with his second goal of the season, and it sent Charlotte on its way to a first win in 2023. He'll want to do it again next weekend versus the Red Bulls, which have conceded three times in four MLS matches.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC earns first win of the season behind Enzo Copetti, Kerwin Vargas goals A new Starting XI. A sensational second-half save. A beautiful ball from Jaylin Lindsey. Here’s what you need to know from Charlotte FC’s fi...

MARCH 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Orlando City vs. Charlotte FC

MARCH 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

First win! Charlotte FC ride new-look lineup to road upset of Orlando City | MLSSoccer.com After three straight losses to start their 2023 MLS campaign, Charlotte FC needed a positive result in the worst way going into their MLS Ma...

MARCH 19, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Charlotte holds off Orlando City 2-1 for first win of season

Enzo Copetti and Kerwin Vargas scored first-half goals and Charlotte FC snapped a three-match skid to open the season with a 2-1 victory over Orlando City

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wiley leads Atlanta United against the Portland Timbers

Caleb Wiley leads Atlanta United into a matchup with the Portland Timbers following a two-goal showing against Charlotte FC

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte FC brings losing streak into match against Orlando City

Charlotte FC looks to stop a three-game skid when it plays Orlando City

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vinicius Mello - Upgraded to questionable Mello (chest) is listed as questionable in Charlotte's injury report for Saturday's clash against Orlando City.

Impact Mello is still looking to make his MLS debut for Charlotte and he's been sidelined at the start of this season with a chest injury, but he returned to training with the team last week and could be in contention for a spot in the squad to face Orlando on Saturday.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Still out Kahlina (back) has been ruled out of Saturday's match versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Kahlina is continuing to recover from back surgery and will miss his fourth match of the season. Pablo Sisniega will continue to start in goal for Charlotte.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Copetti - Takes two shots in loss Copetti took two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Atlanta United.

Impact Copetti has taken seven shots (three on target) with one headed goal across his first three MLS matches up front for Charlotte.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Jones - Takes shot in loss Jones took a shot and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Jones has started Charlotte's last two games in defensive midfield, tallying five clearances, two interceptions and winning five of five tackles across the pair of losses.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Westwood - Attempts nine crosses in defeat Westwood attempted nine crosses (one accurate), took five corners and had one shot off target in Saturdays's 3-0 loss to Atlanta.

Impact No other player on the pitch attempted more crosses than Westwood and he has created more chances (six) than any of his teammates so far this season. The former Premier League star has made a bright start to his MLS career despite his team's struggles in their opening three games.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Swiderski - Puts in five crosses in loss Swiderski attempted four shots (one on target) and five crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Atlanta.

Impact Swiderski attempted more shots than any of his teammates and created one chance. Charlotte have struggled so far this season and the winger is their only player to have registered an assist in their opening three games.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Sisniega - Concedes three goals in loss Sisniega made two saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Sisniega conceded three goals for the second game running in what has been a difficult start to the season. Number one keeper Kristijan Kahlina is back in training having recovered from back surgery and could return for Saturday's visit to Orlando.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Christian Lattanzio tries to make sense of Charlotte FC's brutal loss to Atlanta Saturday saw Charlotte FC’s worst of its three losses in a young 2023 season: “I am happy to take all the blame, no problem whatsoever.”

MARCH 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United

MARCH 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Caleb Wiley's three goal contributions in first half against Charlotte makes MLS history | Atlanta United FC The Homegrown scored a brace and added an assist in Atlanta United's 3-0 win over Charlotte FC

MARCH 11, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Wiley sparks Atlanta United to 3-0 victory over Charlotte

Teen-age defender Caleb Wiley had two goals and an assist in the first half and Atlanta United cruised to a 3-0 victory over Charlotte FC

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte FC, Atlanta United remember Anton Walkes in pre-game tribute | MLSSoccer.com Before their anticipated Matchday 3 showdown at Bank of America Stadium, fans of Charlotte FC and Atlanta United honored the late Anton Walk...

MARCH 11, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Starting XI and roster notes: Atlanta United travels to Charlotte for first road test of the season | Atlanta United FC Watch the match on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV or on FOX

MARCH 11, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta live updates: Find score, highlights, MLS standings, more Stay up-to-date on all the action in Bank of America Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

MARCH 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

MLS Footnotes: Atlanta's blueprint for making 'success inevitable'

Garth Lagerwey left Seattle for Atlanta because he saw greater potential to "drive this league forward" in the larger market.

MLS Footnotes: Atlanta's blueprint for making 'success inevitable'

Match Preview: Atlanta United travels to Charlotte for first road trip of 2023 | Atlanta United FC The 5-Stripes take on Charlotte FC on Saturday, March 11

MARCH 10, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM