Idan Toklomati scored his first career MLS hat trick to bring his season total to 11 goals and Charlotte FC won their ninth consecutive MLS game, defeating Lionel Messi and visiting Inter Miami 3-0 on Saturday night.
Kerwin Vargas scored in the 30th minute and Charlotte FC defeated the visiting New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Sunday night to extend its MLS winning streak to seven matches.
Idan Toklomati scored in the first half and Charlotte FC made it stand, running their winning streak to six matches in MLS play with a 1-0 victory against visiting Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.
Members of Charlotte FC acknowledge this season could become something special, so putting some of that on display in front of the home crowd is a much-anticipated opportunity Saturday afternoon in Charlotte.
Kristijan Kahlina made two stellar saves during the penalty-kick shootout and Charlotte FC made all three of its attempts for a 3-1 edge following a scoreless draw with Orlando City on Friday night at Charlotte, N.C., to tie their best-of-three Eastern Conference playoff series at one game apiece.
Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina extended his scoreless streak against the high-powered Philadelphia Union, which built its unbeaten road streak in a 0-0 draw Saturday night.
The defense has come together for Charlotte FC and the team is looking to build on that foundation. Next comes Saturday night's visit from Philadelphia Union, who have been one of the top teams on offense.
Charlotte FC fended off the aggressive attack of the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy to earn a scoreless draw Saturday night. Despite holding an advantage in possession (66.6 percent), shots (18-12) and corners (7-2), the Galaxy were unable to upend the home side.
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.