Kerwin Vargas scored in first-half stoppage time as Charlotte FC topped visiting DC United 1-0 on Saturday night, winning for the fifth time in their last eight matches.
Charlotte FC signed forward Kerwin Vargas to a new contract through the 2027 MLS season. The extension announced Thursday includes an option for 2028 for the 22-year-old Colombian.
Adilson Malanda scored his first career MLS goal as host Charlotte FC held on for a 1-0 victory over New York City Football Club as coach Dean Smith made a winning debut.