MARCH 10, 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 and Atlanta are the best fan bases in MLS. They're bonded by joy, grief The Charlotte and Atlanta fan bases see in each other a kinship as much as they do a rivalry.
Charlotte FC hosts Atlanta United in Eastern Conference action
Charlotte FC and Atlanta United take the pitch in Eastern Conference actionMARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Charlotte FC enters reimagined soccer event called 'TST.' The grand prize? $1 million Charlotte FC is the first MLS club to join the inaugural running of The Soccer Tournament (TST). Other participants will include Wrexham AFC...
MARCH 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Kristijan Kahlina - Unavailable versus Atlanta Kahlina (back) has once again been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Atlanta United, according to Charlotte's injury report.
Impact Kahlina is set to miss a third game to open up 2023 as he continues his recovery from a back surgery he underwent in January. Pablo Sisniega will continue in goal until he can return.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vinicius Mello - Back to training Mello (chest) was seen back in the training grounds for Charlotte, reports Will Palaszczuk of Charlotte FC Radio.
Impact Mello has missed most of preseason and the first two matches of the season with a chest injury, but he make positive moves after training with the team Tuesday. He is still in doubt for Saturday's match versus Atlanta United, with Karol Swiderski and Kamil Kozwiak the expected starting wingers,
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adilson Malanda - Wins three tackles in loss Malanda made four clearances, three interceptions and won three of five tackles in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City SC.
Impact Malanda defended well statistically on Saturday but his side conceded three goals to St. Louis and he was directly at fault for the third one with a poor back pass to opposing striker Joao Klauss. Malanda has started both of Charlotte's opening games alongside winter signing Bill Tuiloma in central defense.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nathan Byrne - Takes shot in loss Byrne took a shot and made a clearance in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City SC.
Impact Byrne has started the 2023 campaign as Charlotte's starter at right-back, but Jaylin Lindsey and Harrison Afful should continue pushing him for the role as the season progresses.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pablo Sisniega - Concedes three goals to St. Louis Sisniega made three saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City SC.
Impact Sisniega was beaten by a Bill Tuiloma own goal, a spot kick from Eduard Lowen and a chipped effort by Joao Klauss after a big mistake from defender Adilson Malanda. If Kristijan Kahlina (back) still isn't fit then Sisniega will continue in goal next weekend against Atlanta United, which have scored three goals in two matches this season.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Swiderski - Records assist against St. Louis Swiderski took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City SC. He also made a block, an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.
Impact Swiderski set up Enzo Copetti's opening goal Saturday with a cross, but he also conceded the penalty kick that gave his opponents the lead just before halftime with a handball in the box. Swiderski has taken five shots across the first two games of the season, but only one has been on target.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Enzo Copetti - Scores goal against St. Louis Copetti scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City SC.
Impact Copetti opened the scoring with a headed effort on Saturday for his first goal in MLS. But he and his side were quiet in attack after that as his opponents came back and won the game. Copetti has taken five shots (two on target) across his first two games of the season.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bill Tuiloma - Scores own goal in loss Tuiloma made a block, five clearances and an interception in Saturday's match against St. Louis City SC. Unfortunately for him, he also scored an own goal in the 3-1 defeat.
Impact Tuiloma equalized Saturday's game for the wrong team as he headed in an own goal for St. Louis. He has started each of Charlotte's first two matches of the season alongside Adilson Malanda in central defense.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis CITY SC vs. Charlotte FC
MARCH 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Charlotte FC starts with hope, ends with one mistake after another in loss to St. Louis An own goal. A handball in the box. A late defensive mental lapse. Charlotte FC’s second match of 2023 couldn’t have ended soon enough.
MARCH 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Charlotte FC's Enzo Copetti scores first goal in CITYPARK history | MLSSoccer.com Major League Soccer's newest stadium has its first-ever goal. Unfortunately, almost nobody at sold-out CITYPARK was in the mood to celebrate...
MARCH 5, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Charlotte FC sign goalkeeper Isaac Walker | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Charlotte FC have added depth at goalkeeper, announcing Friday the signing of Isaac Walker from the Univers...
MARCH 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
New England Revolution play the Houston Dynamo after shutout victory
A game after shutting out Charlotte FC 1-0, the New England Revolution play the Houston DynamoMARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saint Louis City SC faces Charlotte FC in non-conference action
Saint Louis City SC hosts Charlotte FC in a non-conference matchupMARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vinicius Mello - Still out against St. Louis Mello (chest) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against St. Louis City SC, according to Charlotte's injury report.
Impact Mello is still yet to make his MLS debut for Charlotte as he missed all of 2022 with a fractured foot and is now set to continue on the sidelines at the start of 2023 with a chest injury. Kamil Jozwiak and Orrin McKinze Gaines started on the wings against New England last weekend, with Kerwin Vargas and Andre Shinyashiki options as well.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristijan Kahlina - Ruled out against St. Louis Kahlina (back) will miss Saturday's clash against St. Louis City SC, according to Charlotte's injury report.
Impact Kahlina is making progress with his recovery from a back surgery he underwent in mid-January as he's returned to at partial training at least with Charlotte, but he's not quite fit enough to be available for Saturday's game. Pablo Sisniega will continue in goal against STLCSC.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte FC vs. New England Revolution
MARCH 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Kristijan Kahlina - Active in training Kahlina (back) was seen training with the team, though it's unclear whether it was fully with his teammates or individually, ahead of Saturday's trip to St. Louis City SC, reports...
Impact Kahlina sat out during the home opener Saturday with a back problem, however has returned to the team in the training grounds. He still has a few days to recover before the clash with St. Louis City SC, but will face the challenge of fighting for a permanent starting role with Pablo Sisniega.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kerwin Vargas - Takes three shots off bench Vargas subbed into Saturday's match against the Revolution in the 64th minute, taking three shots (one on target) and creating three chances in the 1-0 defeat.
Impact Vargas will rue a bunch of missed chances to take control of Saturday's season opener upon his introduction to the game for Kamil Jozwiak on the wing just after the hour mark, but the fact that he was able to have so many chances could see him get more consistent playing time moving forward.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Enzo Copetti - Takes four shots in MLS debut Copetti took four shots (one on target) and made a clearance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Revolution.
Impact Copetti was very dangerous up front in his first appearance for Charlotte on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against New England in the season opener.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Swiderski - Takes four shots in season opener Swiderski took four shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Revolution.
Impact Swiderski was Charlotte's highest scorer last season and he began 2023 in much the same form despite lining up in midfield in his side's loss to New England on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kamil Jozwiak - Has quiet game in loss Jozwiak made a clearance and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Revolution.
Impact Jozwiak opened the 2023 campaign as a starter on the left wing, but he wasn't particularly effective against New England and was replaced around the hour mark.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
