CHARLOTTE FC NEWS

Ashley Westwood - Assists goal in draw Westwood assisted once to go with seven crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Austin FC.

Impact Westwood created his fourth assist of the season with a great cross that was finished by Iuri Tavares with a neat finish. While this was his fourth assist in three games, this is only the second game in 24 that he has provided an assist. Of his six goal involvements this season, five have come away from home.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Swiderski - Scores from the penalty spot Swiderski scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Swiderski returned from his loan in Italy and the Euros with a goal from the penalty spot. In 32 MLS games last season, he scored 12 goals and has started his tally for this season. Last season, he only took more than two shots on target in one game, so he is off to a positive start this season.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Two saves but concedes two goals Kahlina had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Kahlinha failed to keep a clean sheet for the fifth game in a row, conceding two goals for the fifth time in ten games. In 13 away games this season, the keeper has only kept two clean sheets. He will look to keep a clean sheet over the next few weeks as he has two home fixtures in a row in his next fixtures.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Gallagher scores late to rally Austin to 2-2 draw with Charlotte

Defender Jon Gallagher scored late in the second half and Austin FC rallied for a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC

JULY 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jon Gallagher scores late as Austin FC earns draw with Charlotte FC Austin FC’s Jon Gallagher came off the bench to produce the equalizer in the 80th minute as the homestanding Verde came from behind to forge...

JULY 21, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Andrew Privett - Starts at Austin Privett (knee) is part of his team's starting lineup to face Austin FC on Saturday.

Impact Privett is available as expected after avoiding a significant issue, so he could deliver his usual defensive output in this game. With Privett getting the nod at center-back, Bill Tuiloma will have to wait for an opportunity as a substitute.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC eyeing better discipline vs. Charlotte FC Austin FC must be more disciplined if it wants to snap a two-match losing streak as it hosts Charlotte FC on Saturday in Texas in the second...

JULY 20, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Austin hosts Charlotte FC in non-conference play

Austin takes on Charlotte FC in a non-conference matchup

JULY 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrew Privett - Injury not serious Privett underwent tests on his knee Thursday that revealed that his injury is nothing serious, per Carroll Walton of the Charlotte Ledger.

Impact Privett had a scary moment Wednesday where he felt something in his knee and was forced off against Columbus. Luckily, it does not look like it is anything to worry about ahead of Saturday's final game before the Leagues Cup break. The defender had played in every minute of every match prior to Wednesday, averaging about four clearances per contest.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Privett - Injured knee Privett subbed out in the 73rd minute Wednesday with a knee injury. According to head coach Dean Smith, he "felt his knee open up slightly", per Nicky Wolcott of The Observer.

Impact Privett had to be taken off before the match ended with knee discomfort. This could leave him out for Saturday's match, especially after starting every match for Charlotte this season. If this is the case, the Bill Tuiloma and Adilson Malanda could be the pair to start at center back for the clash with Austin.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Djibril Diani - Subbed off against Columbus Crew Diani recorded four tackles (one won) and three interceptions in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Diani took almost 30 touches of the ball and also made 18 passes while having a good defensive performance. He was replaced by Nikola Petkovic in the 69th minute. In his last five appearances, Diani has now recorded 10 tackles, five interceptions and two clearances.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Agyemang - Nets against Columbus Crew Agyemang scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Agyemang marked his return from suspension in style as he capitalized on Nicholas Hagen's error and coolly netted the equalizer in the 83rd minute. Agyemang completed a dribble and made a tackle, but missed a good headed chance in the 18th minute. He has now accumulated five goal involvements in his last five appearances.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Concedes one against Columbus Crew Kahlina recorded seven saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Kahlina made seven saves and a clearance, but conceded the opener to Cucho Hernandez in the 31st minute. He has now recorded 23 saves in the last five games and recorded one clean sheet. Next, he faces Austin FC.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC rally for draw to end Columbus' winning streak Patrick Agyemang scored the equalizer in the 84th minute as visiting Charlotte FC rallied for a 1-1 tie to end the Columbus Crew’s five-matc...

JULY 18, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Patrick Agyemang's goal, Kristijan Kahlina's 6 saves help Charlotte play Crew to 1-1 tie

Patrick Agyemang scored in the 84th minute and Kristijan Kahlina had six saves to help Charlotte FC to a 1-1 tie with the Columbus Crew

JULY 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte FC enters weather delay | MLSSoccer.com Wednesday's game between the Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC has entered a weather delay due to inclement weather near Lower.com Field. The M...

JULY 18, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kerwin Vargas - Scores at Cincinnati Vargas scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Vargas scored in the 66th minute to give Charlotte the 3-1 lead and seal the deal with his fifth goal in the campaign. The forward also led his side in shots during the match. He's been a regular starter and missed just one game so far.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Liel Abada - Scores in road win Abada scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Abada scored in the 22nd minute to double Charlotte's lead with his fourth goal in the campaign. The forward his eighth start in a row and 12th in 14 appearances so far. He also led his side with a season-high four shots during the match.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Westwood - Three assists at Cincinnati Westwood assisted thrice to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 victory over FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minu...

Impact Westwood had a great outing and logged a club-record three assists to help Charlotte earn the road win. He did not have any assists at all in the campaign before the game. The midfielder also led his side with a season-high five chances created.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Makes six saves in win Kahlina registered six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Kahlina made his second-most saves in the season to help Charlotte win on the road. The goalkeeper still has nine clean sheets in the campaign, though, after conceding just before halftime. He will now look to keep the momentum at Columbus on Wednesday.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte FC odds, picks and predictions The Columbus Crew (12 wins, 6 draws, 3 losses) welcome Charlotte FC (10-5-8) to Lower.com Field Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (...

JULY 17, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Charlotte FC eager to test form against red-hot Crew After topping MLS-best FC Cincinnati, Charlotte FC are ready to take on another Ohio giant as they hit the road to face the surging Columbus...

JULY 16, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ramirez and the Columbus Crew host Charlotte FC

Christian Ramirez leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with Charlotte FC after a two-goal performance against Los Angeles FC

JULY 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte FC's Ashley Westwood named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Ashley Westwood entered the Charlotte FC record books with a historic performance that earned him MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Mi...

JULY 15, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM