Charlotte FC waived midfielder Ben Bender, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 draft, on Friday. Bender, 24, tallied eight goals and eight assists in 61 appearances across all competitions with the club.
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry didn’t disappoint in his highly anticipated promotional debut. Ian Machado Garry returns at UFC Kansas City on Saturday against the always-dangerous Carlos Prates.
Djordje Mihailovic converted for two late-match goals as the Colorado Rapids defeated Charlotte FC 2-0 on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo. Zack Steffen made three saves for his third clean sheet of the season for the Rapids (3-1-2, 11 points).
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. So goes the history of professional soccer in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the short-list of the 1994 original locations, they did not win a franchise, and were passed over in 1996 and 1998 for expansions.
With the majority of the USMNT's stars stuck in Europe, this win was executed largely by Major League Soccer players, many of whom were playing for the USMNT for the first time.
Charlotte FC acquired veteran midfielder Eryk Williamson from the Portland Timbers on Wednesday. The Timbers receive up to $350,000 in general allocation money in exchange and will retain a sell-on percentage if Williamson is transferred outside of MLS.
San Diego FC selected five players, including 2023 MLS SuperDraft No. 1 overall pick Hamady Diop, in the 2024 MLS Expansion Draft on Wednesday as it prepares for its inaugural 2025 season.
After securing their first-ever MLS Cup playoff win in Game 2, Charlotte FC will travel to Orlando City for Game 3 on Saturday, aiming to clinch their first series victory.
Orlando City was a tough team to beat over the second half of the season. They'll look to maintain that success when they host Charlotte FC in the opening match of their best-of-three Round One series of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday.
DC United hosts Charlotte FC in MLS on Saturday, with both teams coming off wins — DC United 2-1 over New England Revolution, and Charlotte FC 2-0 over CF Montréal.
Coming off a victory over Nashville SC, New York City FC will face off against CF Montréal, who just lost to Charlotte FC, on Saturday. For our prediction on this matchup, keep reading.
Karol Swiderski maintained his impressive late-season form by scoring in the first half and host Charlotte FC extended their unbeaten run, topping CF Montreal 2-0 on Saturday night.
The second league matchup between Charlotte FC and CF Montréal this season is on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium, after Montreal won the first meeting 2-1.
A spot in the playoffs is in view for CF Montreal when they travel to face Charlotte FC on Saturday night. CF Montreal (10-12-10, 40 points) is on a three-match winning streak and a five-match unbeaten stretch, with four victories in that time, and can clinch a spot in the postseason with a win, coupled with either the Philadelphia Union or D.C.
Charlotte FC defender Nathan Byrne signed a contract extension through the 2026 season on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by Charlotte, which holds a team option on the deal for 2027.
With college football gone for the next seven and a half months (save for a few remaining all-star exhibitions due to take place over the next month-plus), your Saturday nights might seem less exciting now, but have no fear.