Major League Soccer Gameweek 19
Charlotte 3 - 1 FT Columbus Crew
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' B. Bronico (D. Schnegg)
9' L. Abada
39' D. Schnegg
C. Adams 41'
HT
↓ T. Karumanchi ↑A. Gomes 46'
↓ L. Giaccone ↑S. Moreira 46'
46' ↓ L. de la Torre ↑A. Saint-Maximin
↓ C. Adams ↑B. Mendez 46'
56' ↓ I. Toklomati ↑A. Goodwin
56' ↓ N. Byrne ↑W. Cleary
57' D. Smith
60' H. Kessler
↓ D. Gazdag ↑J. Martinez 71'
↓ M. Amundsen ↑A. Herrera 71'
71' ↓ L. Abada ↑R. Aloko
73' P. Biel (R. Aloko)
87' ↓ P. Biel ↑T. Smalls
89' A. Westwood
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Charlotte
Goalkeepers
Kristijan Kahlina 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathan Byrne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Frederick Kessler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Ream
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Schnegg 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Ashley Westwood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pep Biel 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
Brandt Bronico 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Luca de la Torre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Liel Abada
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Idan Toklomati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Tyler Miller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrew Privett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Will Cleary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Diani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Aloko 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
7
Rating
Archie Goodwin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyger Smalls
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan Saint-Maximin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Agyemang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Brooks Lennon 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Cesar Ruvalcaba
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sean Zawadzki 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
85
Passes
5
Duels
Malte Amundsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
C. Adams
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Taha Habroune
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Dylan Chambost 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.7
Rating
T. Karumanchi 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Lautaro Giaccone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Dániel Gazdag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rudy Camacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steven Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Farsi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brais Méndez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
André Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Sejdić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josef Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2025 | Charlotte | 3 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 05/03/2025 | Columbus Crew | 4 - 2 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 07/17/2024 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 03/23/2024 | Charlotte | 2 - 0 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 06/03/2023 | Columbus Crew | 4 - 2 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 04/22/2023 | Charlotte | 1 - 0 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 10/05/2022 | Charlotte | 2 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 06/18/2022 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
05/24/2025
05/03/2025
07/17/2024
03/23/2024
06/03/2023
04/22/2023
10/05/2022
06/18/2022
Charlotte Win
Columbus Crew Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +21
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 15 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -14
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Charlotte
Columbus Crew
Charlotte
Columbus Crew
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Charlotte's Counter-Attack Masterclass Sinks Columbus
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Our verdict: A lethal start and ruthless efficiency rendered Columbus's massive possession advantage entirely meaningless at Bank of America Stadium.
A Blistering Start
The game exploded into life before fans had even found their seats at Bank of America Stadium. A massive spike in Intensity was evident instantly as Charlotte tore through the visitors. Inside the opening sixty seconds, B. Bronico finished off a rapid move set up by D. Schnegg, sending the home crowd into delirium. The nightmare only worsened for Columbus Crew just eight minutes later. A penalty was awarded, and L. Abada stepped up to confidently dispatch it, doubling the advantage. This furious opening completely disrupted the pre-match Balance, forcing the Crew to abandon whatever conservative game plan they might have held and push numbers forward desperately in search of an immediate lifeline.
The Possession Illusion
Despite trailing by two goals, the Crew absolutely dominated possession, ending the night with a staggering 70% of the ball. They engineered 13 corners and attempted 15 shots, tilting the territorial Stakes heavily toward the Charlotte penalty area. Their relentless pressure finally yielded a breakthrough when C. Adams found the back of the net in the 41st minute, halving the deficit just before the locker room break. The visitors camped out in the opposition half, completing over 700 passes as they probed for an equalizer. Yet, for all their aesthetic control and neat passing triangles, they severely lacked a clinical edge, managing just four shots on target compared to the hyper-efficient counter-attacking threat posed by the home side.
Ruthless Resolution
As the second half wore on, the Crew threw everything forward, leaving gaping holes at the back. Charlotte absorbed the pressure beautifully, trusting their defensive shape while waiting for the perfect moment to strike. That moment arrived in the 73rd minute. R. Aloko found space in transition and delivered a perfectly weighted pass to P. Biel, who buried the chance to seal a 3-1 victory. The win solidifies Charlotte’s push up the Eastern Conference standings, moving them to 21 points and showcasing a defensive resilience that will frustrate future opponents. Meanwhile, Columbus must face hard truths; dominating the ball means nothing without the Upset factor of a killer instinct in the final third.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal?
B. Bronico scored for Charlotte in the very first minute of the match.
How much possession did Columbus Crew have?
The Crew dominated possession with 70% of the ball but failed to turn it into a positive result.
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 Aim to Compound Columbus Crew's Mid-Table Blues
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. A modest Stakes rating suggests this isn't a headline-grabber, but Charlotte's recent momentum gives them the edge in a clash of mid-table hopefuls.
The Setup
The Bank of America Stadium plays host to a classic mid-season grind on August 15, 2026. Charlotte are finding their rhythm, boasting a solid Form metric backed by three wins in their last five outings. They sit 7th in the standings, keeping the pressure on the teams above them. In contrast, Columbus Crew are stuttering in 11th, hampered by a lack of consistency. A tepid Balance rating highlights the gap in current trajectories, though a combined expected goals metric of 3.3 per game hints that both defences could be breached in this fixture.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty unit-versus-unit struggle as Charlotte's creative midfield tries to dismantle a stubborn but porous Columbus backline. The visitors must disrupt the passing lanes early, or the home side's playmakers will dictate the tempo and punish any defensive lapses.
Our Prediction
Charlotte takes this one 2-1. Columbus will find a goal on the counter, but the home side's superior attacking depth and high Stars rating will eventually wear down the visitors in the second half.