Major League Soccer Regular Season - 3
Charlotte 3 - 1 FT Austin
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' W. Zaha
Guilherme Biro 25'
↓ J. Nelson ↑J. Bell 28'
29' I. Toklomati
M. Agyemang 31'
↓ D. Pereira ↑N. Dubersarsky 36'
HT
55' P. Biel
M. Uzuni 58'
64' L. Abada
68' P. Biel
69' ↓ L. Abada ↑K. A. Calderon Vargas
69' ↓ B. Bronico ↑L. de la Torre
↓ J. Rosales ↑C. Fodrey 74'
↓ I. Sanchez ↑B. Sabovic 74'
↓ M. Uzuni ↑C. Ramirez 75'
90' P. Biel
90'+5 ↓ A. Westwood ↑A. John
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Charlotte
Goalkeepers
K. Kahlina 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
N. Byrne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ream
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Toffolo 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
M. Agyemang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Westwood
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
72%
Pass Acc
B. Bronico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
L. Abada 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
P. Biel 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
W. Zaha 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
71
Passes
10
Duels
Forwards
I. Toklomati 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
T. Miller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Schnegg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Privett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. de la Torre 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
21
Minutes
6.6
Rating
D. Diani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Goodwin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. A. Calderon Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Smalls
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. John
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Austin
Goalkeepers
B. Stuver
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Svatok 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
B. Hines-Ike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Biro 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
4.9
Rating
Midfielders
D. Pereira 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
I. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
J. Rosales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
F. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
28
Entry
Forwards
M. Uzuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
D. Las
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Bell 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Z. Kolmanic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Djordjevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Fodrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Sabovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Dubersarsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2025 | Charlotte | 1 - 0 | Austin | Friendlies Clubs | Empire Polo Club |
| 07/21/2024 | Austin | 2 - 2 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 06/30/2022 | Charlotte | 0 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
Charlotte Win
Austin Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Biel's Late Brace Shatters Austin's Tenacious Stand
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 84/100. Charlotte turned Bank of America Stadium into a shooting gallery, capitalizing on a man advantage and overwhelming possession to finally break a heroic visiting defense.
The Early Breakthrough
The atmosphere at Bank of America Stadium crackled with anticipation as Charlotte looked to impose their will. The early exchanges were tense, but a massive shift in Balance occurred in the 25th minute when Guilherme Biro saw straight red. This sent Austin down to ten men and opened the floodgates. Just four minutes later, I. Toklomati capitalized on the fractured defense to score. Yet, the visitors injected a serious Upset Factor into the proceedings almost immediately. An unfortunate own goal off M. Agyemang in the 31st minute stunned the stadium. This bizarre equalizer completely reset the narrative, leveling the score against the run of play and setting up a grueling test of patience.
A One-Sided Siege
Coming out of the halftime break, the Intensity was absolutely suffocating. Charlotte turned the pitch into a tilted field, dominating possession at 73 percent and trapping the visitors in their own penalty area. Ashley Westwood masterminded the tempo from the center of the park, while Wilfried Zaha relentlessly stretched the ragged Texas defense. Austin's goalkeeper performed pure heroics, racking up eight critical saves to weather the barrage. Frustration momentarily spiked for the hosts when P. Biel thought he had the go-ahead goal in the 55th minute, only to see VAR disallow the strike for a handball. The visitors dug into a desperate defensive block, surviving entirely on pure adrenaline and last-ditch clearances.
The Breaking Point
You can only invite so much pressure before the dam inevitably bursts. The constant waves of attacks and endless corner routines finally paid off in the 68th minute. Shrugging off his earlier VAR disappointment, Biel found his moment, slotting home a ruthless finish to break the deadlock. With high Stakes on the line to secure their place near the top of the table, Charlotte methodically choked out the final minutes. They completely denied the visitors a single shot on target all match. In the 90th minute, Biel struck once more to secure his brace and seal a vital 3-1 victory. The result fortifies the hosts' strong league position, while Austin returns home empty-handed and punished for their indiscipline.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Guilherme Biro impact the match?
Guilherme Biro's 25th-minute dismissal forced Austin into a desperate defensive block, allowing Charlotte to totally dominate possession and launch a massive 25-shot attacking siege.
How did substitute Pep Biel change the game?
Biel completely altered the dynamic in the second half, scoring a crucial brace in the 68th and 90th minutes to finally shatter Austin's stubborn defensive resistance.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Charlotte Looks to Cement Early Authority Against Sputtering Austin
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. Charlotte's electric start to the campaign makes them heavy favorites, but Austin's desperation could spark an unexpected shootout.
The Setup
A modest Stakes rating reflects the early nature of the MLS season, but the high Balance suggests Austin won't roll over. Charlotte's Form is solid, contrasting with Austin's erratic start. Charlotte currently sits fourth with eight points, while the visitors are languishing in eleventh place. Under the lights at Bank of America Stadium on March 08, 2026, the home side will lean on an attack that is already firing on all cylinders, averaging three goals a game.
Key Battle
Charlotte's shot-stopper Kristijan Kahlina has been an absolute brick wall, racking up massive save numbers early in the campaign. He faces Austin's Brendan Hines-Ike and Christian Ramirez, who must find a way to break through. Kahlina's ridiculous shot-stopping form elevates the Stars rating for the hosts, making him the ultimate final boss for an Austin frontline desperate for confidence.
Our Prediction
Charlotte's attacking output is simply too hot to handle right now. Expect the hosts to dictate the tempo, pinning Austin back and punishing their transitional defense. A comfortable 3-1 victory is our expected outcome, driven by early pressure and relentless finishing.