KRISTIJAN KAHLINA NEWS

Could feature for reserve team Kahlina (back) "could be a candidate" to play with Crown Legacy FC in MLS NEXT Pro this weekend, Charlotte manager Christian Lattanzio told team reporter Will Palaszczuk on Thursda...

Impact Kahlina is looking for his first minutes of action as he continues working his way back from a back surgery in January, and he might feature for Charlotte's reserve team in MLS NEXT Pro before making the step back up to the senior team.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Kahlina (back) is listed as questionable in Charlotte's injury report for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Kahlina is yet to feature this season as he's still recovering from a back surgery he underwent in January, with first Pablo Sisniega and now George Marks taking over in goal in his absence. Kahlina is getting closer to making his return to action and has been upgraded to questionable in the availability report, but the RSL game this weekend is likely still too soon for him to start just yet.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training since surgery Kahlina (back) underwent back surgery last month and is working on his recovery and a return to the club, reports Ashley Mahoney of Axios Charlotte

Impact Kahlina's return has been delayed after undergoing back surgery in March. He is continuing his work to a return to the club, however the team do not want to rush the keeper back too quickly. Charlotte do have an issue in the net, with Pablo Sisniega not performing as expected which forced third string keeper George Marks to take over the role in net for the mean time, who has allowed four goals in three matches.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

Ruled out against New England Kahlina (back) is listed as out on the Charlotte injury report for Saturday's clash with New England.

Impact Kahlina is ruled out for Saturday's season opener, as he deals with a back injury. The goalkeeper was able to make a return to training before Saturday's clash, indicating a possible return for a Mar. 4 trip to St. Louis.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Kahlina (back) was seen training with Charlotte FC on Tuesday. His status for Saturday's opening game against the Revolution is uncertain.

Impact Kahlina hasn't featured at all in preseason after undergoing a back surgery in mid-January. He seems doubtful to be ready by the weekend, in which case Pablo Sisniega would be the starting goalkeeper until Kahlina is fit enough to return.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina out after back surgery | MLSSoccer.com Charlotte FC starting goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina has undergone successful back surgery under six weeks before the 2023 MLS season begins,...

JANUARY 16, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Undergoes back surgery Kahlina underwent a successful back surgery on Monday, Charlotte FC have announced.

Impact Charlotte manager Christian Lattanziotold reporters Monday that he isn't sure whether Kahlina would be able to return by the MLS season opener in late February, but that it "shouldn't be long after that" at the latest. Pablo Sisniega is the likely second choice goalkeeper if necessary, with George Marks and Adrian Zendejas additional options.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not involved in season finale Kahlina was not in Charlotte's match day squad for Sunday's Decision Day defeat against the Red Bulls.

Impact Kahlina was given a rest for Sunday's finale as Charlotte's debut season had already ended. The 30-year-old finished the campaign with seven clean sheets and 48 goals allowed across 31 games, and he'll only want to improve for his sophomore season in 2023.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals to Columbus Kahlina made six saves but conceded two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against the Crew.

Impact Kahlina was caught off his line by a Lucas Zelarayan free kick from around midfield before Luis Diaz slotted past him as well on Wednesday, but Charlotte showed fight with a second-half comeback that can still serve as some sort of momentum heading into next season even if it ultimately wasn't enough to make it into the playoffs this time around. On Sunday Kahlina's campaign will end against the Red Bulls, which have scored 48 goals in 33 MLS matches.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in XI Wednesday Kahlina (finger) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Columbus.

Impact Kahlina retakes his spot in the starting XI for Wednesday's rescheduled match after missing the contest over the weekend with a finger injury. He's been much better at home this season and gave up one goal in the prior meeting with the Crew, a 1-1 draw.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game time decision Kahlina (finger) will be a late call for Wednesday's match against Columbus, according to interim manager Christian Lattanzio in his Tuesday press conference.

Impact Kahlina missed Saturday's win over Philadelphia, leaving Pablo Sisniega in goal for a clean sheet victory over the best team in the Eastern Conference. Sisniega will make another start if Kahlina isn't ready by Wednesday's game.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up finger injury Kahlina (finger) picked up a finger injury in pre-match warm ups and is out for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Kahlina picked up the finger issue in pre-match warmups and is now replaced by Pablo Sisniega. If Kahlina misses Sunday's season finale against New York Red Bulls it would be Sisniega who starts with George Marks on the bench.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in victory Kahlina grabbed two saves (two goals conceded) in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Chicago Fire.

Impact Kahlina was beaten by Mauricio Pineda's opener in the second minute of this one and a Jhon Duran strike in the 30th minute, but he locked things down from there. It was a huge win for Charlotte FC, who kept their slim playoff hopes alive with the performance. Kahlina has been a stalwart in net this season, starting all 31 league matches and averaging just over three saves per match.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rios scores in Charlotte's 1-0 win over New York City FC

Kristijan Kahlina delivered a one-save shutout while Daniel Rios scored a pivotal goal in Charlotte FC’s 1-0 win over New York City FC on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five saves against New York City Kahlina made five saves but conceded one goal during Wednesday's 3-1 win over New York City.

Impact Kahlina had taken over the starting goalkeeping spot in the 2022 season, recording 26 appearances, 81 saves and 38 goals against. The goalkeeper obtained seven clean sheets on the season and is bringing the Charlotte squad closer to a playoff berth.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five Saturday Kahlina allowed five goals while making five saves during Saturday's 5-0 loss to LAFC.

Impact Kahlina allowed all five goals in the second half as Charlotte dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 37 goals in 25 league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 76.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in loss Kahlina had five saves in Saturday's tilt with the Chicago Fire but also allowed three goals as Charlotte FC lost 3-2.

Impact Kahlina made some nice stops, but a 21st minute rebound goal may linger with the 29-year-old keeper. Five saves simply wasn't enough against the Fire, who are typically one of the lower-scoring clubs in the league. Kahlina will look to bounce back in just over a week when Charlotte FC heads to Los Angeles to face LAFC.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Kahlina kept a clean sheet and made one save during Wednesday's 3-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact Kahlina got back on track after conceding seven goals in the previous two games against Miami and Toronto. As he's tied for the sixth-most saves made in the league, Kahlina needs to stay busy if he's to keep his value even when he's conceding goals.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in loss Kahlina conceded four goals and made no saves during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Toronto FC.

Impact Kahlina has conceded seven goals over his last two matches and all four came in the first half of this game. This doesn't set him up well for a visit from Columbus, which don't have a great attacking record (27 goals in 21 games) but are improved after the arrival of Cucho Hernandez.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals against Miami Kahlina made three saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Inter Miami.

Impact Kahlina and Charlotte went into halftime Saturday with a 2-0 lead, but he will be disappointed to see it wiped away in the second half as Emerson Rodriguez sealed the victory for Miami with a 93rd-minute strike. Kahlina will try to bounce back next weekend against Toronto FC, which have scored 26 goals in 21 matches this season.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves vs. Nashville SC Kahlina logged six saves during a 4-1 win Saturday versus Nashville SC.

Impact Kahlina continues to be reliable at Charlotte. The goalkeeper has 3.9 saves averaged and an 84.8 save percentage logged across his 10 league appearances recorded there. Partly owing to Kahlina's output, the Charlotte Football Club won seven games.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE