KERWIN VARGAS NEWS

Walking with boot Vargas (lower leg) was seen walking around with a boot and is not expected to be an option for the team indefinitely, per Carroll Walton of the Charlotte Ledger.

Impact Vargas looks to of suffered a more seriously injury than expected and could miss the next few weeks with a lower leg injury. The good news is with Tyler Smalls and Brandt Bronico inching closer to returning, the depth chart in the attack is set to be more available, with Brecht Dejaegere set to start at right wing for the time being.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off early Vargas was forced off in the 26th minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss against Nashville with a lower leg injury, reports Carroll Walton of the Charlotte Ledger.

Impact If Vargas is set for a spell on the sidelines, this will cause issues to the attack, with Enzo Copetti out with a hamstring injury. He had started the first four matches of the season, recording 28 crosses (five accurate) and four tackles. Brecht Dejaegere will be set to start at right wing if Vargas is indeed ruled out Saturday against the Crew.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to deliver the cross Vargas had one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minu...

Impact Vargas came up with his third straight game with at least five crosses, but he only has five accurate crosses in that span. He also registered his third shot on goal of the season and has a chance created in each outing. Vargas continues to earn plenty of opportunities from the corner, as he is now up to 11 corners taken through three outings.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

15 cross performance Vargas recorded 15 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Vargas attempted a prodigious 15 crosses (two accurate) Saturday during Charlotte's 1-1 draw with Vancouver. Vargas appears primed to be Charlotte's playmaker on the ball for the 2024 campaign. He has been selected to start his team's first two matches, and Vargas has attempted 22 crosses (three accurate) and recorded seven corners. He attempted just 22 corners in all of 2023. With an increase in systematic freedom and potentially minutes, Vargas looks primed to improve upon a solid 2023 campaign where he scored five times and provided three assists over 30 appearances (19 starts).

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots on target Vargas had three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73r...

Impact Vargas was close to getting a goal Saturday with two shots on goal while also launching seven tackles during the win versus NYCFC. He ended last season scoring three goals with one assist in four games, which earned him a starting role to open up the 2024 campaign with Charlotte during his third year in MLS.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in playoff exit Vargas scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Wednesday's 5-2 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Vargas found the back of the net in the 49th minute, scoring Charlotte's first goal while leading the team in shots and crosses in the match. Vargas ends the season with goals in three straight matches while having eight goal involvements in his 30 appearances on the season.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores winner against Miami Vargas scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Vargas scored in the 13th minute to give Charlotte the win at home. That was his fourth goal in the season and second in a row. The forward also received his third yellow card so far, though,

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2023

Picks up assist in draw Vargas assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Vargas picked up his fourth assist of the season in Saturday's match after his cross was poked into the back of the net by Karol Swiderski. This assist brought Vargas' goal contribution tally to six on the season. The 21-year-old has started to become a usual sight in the starting lineup, starting in seven of his last eight game.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in win Vargas Attempted eight crosses (four accurate) and three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Galaxy.

Impact Vargas ranked joint first for attempted crosses and almost got on the score sheet, but saw his powerful strike well saved. He caused opposition left-back Julian Aude problems throughout the encounter and was his side's most potent attacking threat.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches five crosses Vargas had five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Nashville SC.

Impact Vargas made his return after missing the last two matches with a lower leg injury. He did manage to make five crosses in just nine minutes against Nashville. He's made seven starts in 12 appearances, scoring two goals with an assist thus far.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Vargas (lower leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Nashville.

Impact Vargas made a full return to team training earlier in the week and is now back on the bench. The forward has faced competition for a starting role even when fully fit, and could struggle to take the role back from Justin Meram. Vargas has scored twice and added two assists during seven MLS starts.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Vargas (lower leg) returned to full team training with Charlotte on Friday, and manager Christian Lattanzio told team reporter Will Palaszczuk afterwards that Vargas will be questi...

Impact Vargas has missed his side's last two games with a lower leg injury he suffered last week, but he's progressing with his recovery and could be available to return against Nashville on Saturday. New signing Justin Meram has impressed on the left wing in Vargas' brief absence.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for Wednesday Vargas (lower leg) is listed as questionable in Charlotte's injury report for the midweek clash against the Fire.

Impact Vargas missed last weekend's win over Atlanta United with a leg injury, but he has a chance to be able to return Wednesday against Chicago. If he is involved, it will likely be in a substitute role as Justin Meram has started life well on Charlotte's left wing recently.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Eight crosses in win Vargas generated eight crosses (two accurate), two chances created and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Columbus Crew. He was injured and subbed out in the 69th minute.

Impact Vargas had a nice performance Saturday as he whipped in eight crosses (two accurate) for the fourth time this season. He also created two chances, took three corners and intercepted five passes before being subbed off in the 69th minute with an injury.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Colorado Vargas took three shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Rapids. He also created three chances and recorded a secondary assist in the match as well.

Impact Vargas pounced on a rebound Saturday to slot home his second goal of the season, and he was involved in the buildup to Kamil Jozwiak's strike as well. He's tallied two goals and an assist from 10 shots and seven chances created across his five MLS starts this season, mostly from the left wing.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barrios scores late to help Rapids tie Charlotte 2-2

Michael Barrios scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Colorado Rapids to a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists in draw Vargas assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact Despite being an orthodox striker, Vargas has played mainly on the left wing this season. He also has had some success as he has two goal involvements across six appearances (three starts). His starting spot remains in doubt, but he will be likely to start if Kamil Jozwiak starts on the right again. The games versus Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids will prove very important in deciding Vargas' immediate status as a starter.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Józwiak helps Charlotte rally for 2-2 draw with Toronto

Kamil Józwiak had a goal and an assist in the second half to help Charlotte FC rally for a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

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

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