Kristijan Kahlina
Coverage (5 articles)
Four Straight to Chicago: Charlotte FC's Unbeaten Run Ends on a Goal Dean Smith Calls a Handball
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 Hasn't Lost in Eight Matches. It Has Lost Three Straight to Chicago.
Charlotte FC has not lost a league match since Aug. 1, when the Chicago Fire beat it 2-1. The Fire come to Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night with three straight wins in the series, and a Chicago win would cut Charlotte's lead over them to a point.
Only Evander and Messi Have More Goal Contributions Than Pep Biel
Pep Biel made the MLS Team of the Matchday after a goal and an assist against D.C. United. His 19 goal contributions are tied for third in the league, behind only Evander and Messi, with two club records now in reach.
Charlotte FC Beat Red Bull New York Home and Away, 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.
Charlotte FC Beat New England 1-0 With Ten Men for the Last Half Hour
Charlotte FC took a 1-0 win over the New England Revolution into the MLS World Cup break Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium. Idan Toklomati scored in the sixteenth minute off a Will Cleary cross, Cleary's first MLS start, and Charlotte spent the second half defending the lead a man down after David Schnegg's red card in the 58th. The win makes it two in a row going into the break; record now 6-6-3, 21 points. MLS resumes July 22.