KRISTIJAN KAHLINA NEWS

Delivers clean sheet in win Kahlina registered three saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over the Chicago Fire.

Impact Kahlina pulled-off three big saves on Saturday to ensure he posted his third clean sheet in four games and his fifth of the season. He will need to be sharp for Charlotte's next game which is away at Inter Miami. They have a formidable record of scoring if Lionel Messi has recovered from his injury and takes to the field. From 22 appearances (all starts) he has saved 72 (3.2 saves per game, 69 percent) and conceded 31 (1.4 per game).

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Kahlina kept a clean sheet, making three saves in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Toronto.

Impact Kahlina kept his fourth clean sheet of the season without ever being truly tested. He has only kept two clean sheets in his last 11 and next comes up against eighth-placed Chicago Fire on Saturday.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in second half Kahlina allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New England.

Impact Kahlina conceded two second half goals including the game winner in the 85th minute as Charlotte dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 31 goals in 20 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 64.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten three times versus Cincinnati Kahlina made five saves and conceded three goals during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Kahlina wasn't at fault for any of the three goals he allowed and even prevent others from happening with important interventions while playing for a side that was entirely overwhelmed during this contest. With 26 saves and eight goals allowed over the last six outings, Kahlina will try to help his side bouncing back during next Saturday's visit to New England.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Kahlina allowed two goals while making three saves during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Kahlina allowed two second half goals including the game tying goal from the penalty spot in the 97th minute. The keeper has now allowed 26 goals in 18 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 57.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains clean sheet Kahlina recorded six saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Kahlina maintained his third clean sheet in 17 appearances this season. He delivered a heroic effort along the way with six saves, pushing his total to 54 saves on the year. Up next for Charlotte is a match against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in draw Kahlina made four saves while allowing one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Nashville.

Impact Kahlina had a good performance in Saturday's draw, making four saves while also allowing one goal. He did very well to hold a clean sheet for 98 minutes but was unfortunate to lose it after Hany Mukhtar scored a penalty kick on the last kick of the match. Kahlina hasn't been anything special since taking over the role as starting keeper halfway through the season, only notching two clean sheets while allowing 24 goals in 16 games. His next match will be against D.C. United, who has scored 37 goals in 27 matches.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes late equalizer Kahlina recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Kahlina recorded three saves and one clearance but very poorly conceded a long distance free kick to Martin Ojeda in the 88th minute which leveled the game. He has kept two clean sheets in 15 appearances this season and also assisted once against New York Red Bulls.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in win Kahlina had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Kahlina had a good outing to help Charlotte win at home. The goalkeeper made a season-high five saves during the match. He will now look to keep things rolling against Orlando on Wednesday.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in 2-0 defeat Kahlina recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus CF Montreal.

Impact Kahlina goes into the break in good form with 17 saves over his past five matches though he's only kept one clean sheet while allowing seven goals in the same span and his overall fantasy production has been fairly limited.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two in draw Kahlina made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Kahlina gave up two goals while saving two shots in Saturday's draw. The 30-year-old has not had the best track record since taking over as Charlotte's keeper. In 12 games he has only had two clean sheets and has allowed 19 goals on 32 saves. He will have a decent shot at getting his third clean sheet of the season in his next game as he takes on CF Montreal who have scored 20 goals in 21games.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Makes three saves in scoreless draw Kahlina recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against CF Montreal.

Impact Kahlina had an excellent game here finally keeping his first clean sheet in last five matches and only second in 10 since returning from an injury. He also had an assist last game and with 13 saves over his past four matches has been productive of late.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Kahlina had an assist with his lone chance created while conceding two goals and making four saves during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Kahlina set up Benjamin Bender in the 13th minute to assist the opening goal of the match, but conceded twice in the second half as Charlotte settled for a point on Wednesday. The assist was the first in nine starts for the keeper as he's now allowed 16 goals while making 23 saves.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in draw Kahlina registered three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Kahlina made three saves and two clearances but still conceded three goals. He has been a poor performer this season as he has only one clean sheet in eight appearances. He has now conceded eight goals in the last three matches wherein he has also scored an own goal.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in loss Kahlina had three saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-2 defeat versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Kahlina conceded four goals Saturday, his most in a match this season. He made three saves and two clearances as well against the highest scoring team in the MLS. He faces an easier matchup next Saturday versus Seattle, a side which has scored 21 goals in 17 league matches this season.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Kahlina made two saves but conceded an own goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against the Union.

Impact Kahlina was unlucky in that Daniel Gazdag's close-range header hit the post and then bounced off his back and into the net for an own goal on Wednesday, the winning strike for Philadelphia in the match. Kahlina will try to bounce back at the weekend against the sixth-placed Crew, which have scored 29 times in 15 matches this season.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Kahlina kept a clean sheet, making two saves in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Galaxy.

Impact Kahlina was making his fifth start since returning from a back injury and kept his first clean sheet of the season. He will try and make it two in a row when he faces fourth-placed Philadelphia on Wednesday.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saves two, Kahlina made two saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Kahlina turned up with a pair of big saves but was unable to help Charlotte FC get a result at home. The first goal he gave up took a nasty deflection and then he was unfortunate to be beaten by a penalty kick in the final minute of the match. Charlotte embark on a road-heavy stretch where they play four of their next five matches away, beginning at the LA Galaxy on Saturday.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes in victory Kahlina made two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Kahlina made two saves but was unable to keep out the opener from Kacper Przybylko in the 29th minute. He has played three games this season and failed to keep a clean sheet. He has averaged 2.3 saves and 1.3 clearances per game in those three games.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to Atlanta Kahlina made a save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Kahlina was only beaten by a late set-piece header from Juan Jose Purata, preventing him from keeping a clean sheet in his second game back from injury on Saturday. Next up is a midweek clash against the 13th-placed Fire, which have scored 14 goals in 11 MLS matches this season.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in first league match Kahlina had four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win versus New York City FC.

Impact Kahlina returned to the lineup after missing the last 10 league matches with a back injury. Looks to be that he will take over the starting goalkeeper position over George Marks, if he is back to full fitness. He totaled 31 starts in 31 appearances in 2022, recording 98 saves while allowing 48 goals and completing seven clean sheets. If he gets the start Saturday in league play, the 30-year-old will face off against Atlanta United, who have scored seven goals in the last five games.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in cup match Kahlina started and played all 90 minutes during Tuesday's 4-1 U.S Open Cup match against South Georgia Tormenta FC.

Impact Kahlina returned to action Tuesday after getting the start for the first time this season for Charlotte. Seems to be that the keeper will take over the net after making 31 starts in 2022. During that span, he completed only seven clean sheets and allowed 48 goals on 98 saves.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Kahlina (back) is no longer listed in Charlotte's injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against the Crew.

Impact Kahlina started, played the full 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet for Charlotte's reserve side in an MLS NEXT Pro win over Inter Miami II last weekend, and he seems ready to at least make his first match day squad for the senior team this season after recovering from a back surgery he underwent in January. He will take over as the starter in goal from George Marks once he's back up to full fitness.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for reserve side Kahlina (back) is in the starting XI for Crown Legacy FC in MLS NEXT Pro.

Impact Kahlina continues to work his way back to fitness from a back injury. The goalkeeper won't be ready to go for the senior team for Saturday's clash with Colorado handing George Marks another start. Marks has made an absurd 21 saves and conceded seven goals in four starts, making him and any other goalkeeper behind this defense a volatile option at best.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE