Dean Smith
Head Coach, Charlotte FC
Coverage (15 articles)
Charlotte FC Can Clinch Playoff Spot With Win Over Montréal
A win over last-place CF Montréal on Wednesday would clinch a playoff spot for Charlotte FC. Abdoulaye Doucoure says 15 to 20 minutes would be a good start.
Charlotte FC Falls at Portland on a 96th-Minute Header
Charlotte stays fifth in the Eastern Conference, now four points behind Chicago with three matches to play.
Charlotte FC Likely Without Bronico, Cleary at Portland
Charlotte is fifth in the Eastern Conference, one point behind fourth-place Chicago, with four regular-season games left.
Toklomati Sets Charlotte FC Record for MLS Goals in a Season
Toklomati passed the club mark of 12 set by Karol Swiderski in 2023 and matched this season by Pep Biel, the club says.
Charlotte FC Rallies From 2-0 Down to Beat FC Dallas 3-2
Down 2-0 with 26 minutes left on Oct. 10, Charlotte FC beat FC Dallas 3-2. Idan Toklomati scored twice, the winner in stoppage time.
Kahlina Makes 11 Saves, but Columbus Beats Charlotte FC 3-1
Columbus took 33 shots and Kristijan Kahlina saved 11 of them, a career high by the club's count, but the Crew won 3-1. "We were woeful," Dean Smith said.
Archie Goodwin Out Four to Five Months After Foot Surgery
Charlotte FC forward Archie Goodwin had foot surgery Tuesday and is expected to be out four to five months, past MLS Cup on Dec. 18. Charlotte hosts FC Dallas on Saturday without him or Tim Ream.
Chicago Ends Charlotte FC's Unbeaten Run on a Disputed Goal
Chicago's only goal came off a corner in the 58th minute, ending Charlotte FC's eight-match unbeaten run and making it four straight losses to the Fire. Dean Smith called it a handball and blamed the video review, and said Archie Goodwin's injury could be his Achilles.
Charlotte FC Wins in Montreal as Pep Biel Hits 10 and 10
A 2-1 win at Stade Saputo leaves Charlotte fifth in the East and unbeaten in six. Pep Biel reached ten goals and ten assists, one of three players in MLS to do it this year. David Schnegg picked up his fifth yellow and misses Saturday at Cincinnati.
Ashley Westwood Suspended After Two Dissent Bookings
Ashley Westwood was booked twice for dissent inside the same minute on Saturday, and Charlotte FC's captain is suspended for Wednesday's trip to CF Montréal. Three days before the red card, the club put out a release noting that the only league match he had missed all season was one he was suspended for. Saturday made it two.
Charlotte FC's Aron John Out About Five Months After Surgery
Charlotte FC has four academy graduates on Homegrown contracts. Two of them, Aron John and Nimfasha Berchimas, had surgery on the same morning this week. Between them they have 132 minutes of first-team football this season. Ashley Westwood alone has 1,533.
Charlotte FC Sells Kerwin Vargas to Athletico Paranaense
Charlotte FC sold winger Kerwin Vargas to Athletico Paranaense of the Brazilian First Division for what the club calls one of the largest fees in its history, keeping a sell-on percentage. He arrived in 2022 as a U-22 signing and leaves with 37 goal contributions in 147 matches, including the Decision Day goal that clinched Charlotte's first playoff berth.
Charlotte FC Sweeps Red Bull New York by a Combined 8-1
Charlotte FC won 2-0 at Red Bull New York on Saturday, its first win at that ground, completing a two-match season series it took by a combined 8-1. According to the club it is the first time Charlotte has won every meeting with an opponent in a single season.
Messi and Son on MLS All-Star Roster Coming to Charlotte
Kickoff is 8 p.m. Wednesday against a team of Liga MX All-Stars, the first All-Star Game played at Bank of America Stadium.
Charlotte FC's First MLS All-Stars Will Play for Dean Smith
Ream was voted in by fans and media, and Smith picked Biel and Westwood himself as Coach's Selections, on form.