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Charlotte FC transfer Vinicius Mello to FK Čukarički | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Charlotte FC have opened a U22 Initiative roster slot, announcing Tuesday they have transferred Vinicius Me...
Ends season injured Mello (lower leg) has been ruled out for the last six months of the season and was only able to make three appearances with Charlotte this season.
Impact It was a frustrating season for Mello, who made his last appearance on the pitch in April. He is still under contract for another year with Charlotte, as his long term future with the club remains to be be determined.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out once again Mello (lower leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's match against Nashville SC.
Impact Mello remains out and without a clear timetable, so it wouldn't be surprising if he doesn't see action at all throughout the rest of the regular season. His next chance to feature will come against DC United on Sep. 16 after the international break.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out still Mello (lower leg) will not be available for Saturday's match against LAFC.
Impact Mello has not appeared in a league match since April 9, splitting his time with the senior team and Crown Legacy FC in the MLS Next Pro league.
AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with injury Mello will not be available to face FC Cincinnati this weekend due to an undisclosed injury, Charlotte manager Christian Lattanzio told team reporter Will Palaszczuk on Friday.
Impact Mello hasn't featured for Charlotte's senior team since April, but he's tallied five goals and three assists across 11 appearances for Crown Legacy in MLS NEXT Pro since then. He'll be out this weekend however as he's picked up an injury.
JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes MLS debut off bench Mello subbed in and played the final 25 minutes or so of Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Mello missed all of 2022 with a fractured foot and then missed the first few games of this season due to a chest injury, but he finally made his first appearance for Charlotte Saturday against the Red Bulls. Mello could break into the starting lineup along the attacking line if he can stay fit.
MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Should be available Saturday Mello (chest) is expected to be a bench option in Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls, according to Charlotte manager Christian Lattanzio in his press conference Thursday.
Impact Mello has been taken off of Charlotte's injury report and could make his first appearance for the club since joining from Brazil back in December 2021. A fit and healthy Mello could be a big X factor for Charlotte, though he would only be ready as a substitute option for now.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to questionable Mello (chest) is listed as questionable in Charlotte's injury report for Saturday's clash against Orlando City.
Impact Mello is still looking to make his MLS debut for Charlotte and he's been sidelined at the start of this season with a chest injury, but he returned to training with the team last week and could be in contention for a spot in the squad to face Orlando on Saturday.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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
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
Out for opener Mello (chest) is out for Saturday's clash with New England, according to the Charlotte injury report.
Impact Mello will be sidelined for the season opener with a chest opener. The details about the injury are uncertain but the forward was never likely to be a major contributor with Karol Swiderski and Enzo Copetti set to lead the line.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for preseason Mello (foot) was able to train with Charlotte at the end of last year and is now "full go" at the start of preseason in 2023, according to manager Christian Lattanzio on Monday.
Impact Mello wasn't able to play at all in Charlotte's expansion season due to a foot fracture he suffered just before signing with the club from Internacional in Brazil. But if the 20-year-old is fully fit to begin the new campaign, it would be a huge boost to the club's attack in support Karol Swiderski and Enzo Copetti in the front-two.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ends season injured Mello (foot) is not in Charlotte's match day squad for Sunday's Decision Day clash against the Red Bulls.
Impact A foot injury robbed Mello of his entire rookie campaign in MLS after he joined Charlotte from Internacional back in December 2021. The 20-year-old will just hope to be fit by the start of the next campaign.
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Making progress with recovery Mello (foot) could begin training with Charlotte at some point in August, according to Territorio MLS reporter Gustavo Guimaraes.
Impact Mello is yet to feature for Charlotte as a few foot injuries have made him unavailable for the entire 2022 campaign so far, but the teenager may be edging closer to fitness as he's reportedly a handful of weeks away from returning to the training pitch.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Mello (foot) is out for Saturday's clash with LA Galaxy, according to the injury report.
Impact Mello is out for Saturday's clash with LA Galaxy, and will miss the home opener. It's a disappointment for the forward who would have hoped to recover from the foot injury. It's uncertain what the timeline on Mello's return will be.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte FC sign Brazilian forward Vinicius Mello to U22 Initiative deal ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Charlotte FC have acquired Brazilian forward Vinicius Mello from Internacional, the club announced Monday....
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
