Major League Soccer Gameweek 29
Columbus Crew 3 - 1 FT Charlotte
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Match Events
28' Brais Méndez (Santiago Rodriguez)
↓ Brandt Bronico ↑Luca De La Torre 45'
↓ Will Cleary ↑Nathan Byrne 45'
↓ Liel Abada ↑Rodolfo Aloko 45'
HT
63' Anass Zaroury (Mohamed Farsi)
65' Taha Habroune
69' Malte Amundsen
69' ↓ Anass Zaroury ↑Brooks Lennon
72' Patrick Schulte
78' ↓ Josef Martínez ↑Jamal Thiare
↓ Allan Saint-Maximin ↑Tyger Smalls 78'
78' ↓ Dylan Chambost ↑Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
↓ Pep Biel ↑Djibril Diani 83'
86' ↓ Santiago Rodriguez ↑André Gomes
87' ↓ Malte Amundsen ↑Eric Bailly
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Steven Moreira 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Sean Zawadzki 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Malte Amundsen 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
36%
Pass Acc
6.1
Rating
Midfielders
Mohamed Farsi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Dylan Chambost 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Taha Habroune 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Anass Zaroury 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Forwards
Brais Méndez
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
Josef Martínez
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Santiago Rodríguez
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
1
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brooks Lennon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Bailly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sékou Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lautaro Giaccone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Tapia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamal Thiaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charlotte
Goalkeepers
Kristijan Kahlina 
OCTOPUS
11
Saves
11
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Will Cleary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Frederick Kessler
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tim Ream
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Toffolo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ashley Westwood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandt Bronico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Liel Abada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Pep Biel
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Allan Saint-Maximin
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Idan Toklomati
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
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
David Schnegg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Byrne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morrison Agyemang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca de la Torre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Diani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyger Smalls
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Aloko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2026 | Charlotte | 3 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 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 |
08/15/2026
05/24/2025
05/03/2025
07/17/2024
03/23/2024
06/03/2023
04/22/2023
10/05/2022
06/18/2022
Columbus Crew Win
Charlotte Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 23 GD: +17
P: 23 GD: +18
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -14
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +43
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +11
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -16
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -18
P: 32 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Columbus Crew
Charlotte
Columbus Crew
Charlotte
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Shooting Gallery at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. Columbus unleashed a relentless offensive barrage to erase an early deficit and stun a high-flying Charlotte squad.
Early Shock and Immediate Response
The matchup kicked off with immense Stakes for the visitors, who arrived aiming to solidify their spot in the top five of the Eastern Conference. Charlotte executed their game plan perfectly in the early stages, silencing the home crowd in the 17th minute when Idan Toklomati Jorno found the back of the net against the run of play. However, anyone expecting the hosts to crumble was sorely mistaken. The Columbus Crew edged possession early on and immediately turned up the heat across the field. The Intensity was palpable as the home side began firing from all cylinders, determined to dig themselves out of their recent slump. In the 28th minute, Santiago Rodriguez expertly unlocked the opposing defense with a perfectly weighted ball, allowing Brais Méndez to equalize emphatically and set the tone for a wild, wide-open night of soccer.
The Second-Half Avalanche
Coming out of the locker room after halftime, the home side transformed the game into a completely one-sided siege. The Balance of power shifted entirely in their favor, evidenced by a jaw-dropping 33 total shots from the hosts compared to a mere nine from the visitors. The opposing goalkeeper faced an absolute bombardment, making heroic saves left and right just to keep the game tied and give his squad a fighting chance. However, relentless offensive pressure usually wins out, and the dam finally broke near the hour mark. Mohamed Farsi drove down the flank and picked out Anass Zaroury in the 63rd minute. Zaroury made no mistake, burying the shot to take a well-deserved lead. The Crew were absolutely flying by this point, ruthlessly exploiting every gap in the weary visiting defense.
Sealing a Monumental Upset
Any lingering hopes of a visiting resurgence were violently crushed just two minutes later in a rapid-fire sequence. Taha Habroune delivered the decisive knockout blow in the 65th minute, cementing a massive Upset Factor given the stark disparity in the league standings between the two clubs. The home side generated double-digit corners and continuously peppered the penalty box, effectively suffocating the game and leaving their opponents gasping for air until the final whistle. This emphatic 3-1 victory gives them a massive confidence boost as they attempt a late push up the Eastern Conference table. Meanwhile, the visitors must return to the drawing board and figure out exactly how their normally sturdy defensive unit completely collapsed, surrendering over forty total combined shots in a single chaotic night in Ohio.
Key Questions
What made T. Habroune the Man of the Match?
Habroune sealed the victory with a crucial 65th-minute goal and consistently disrupted the midfield, completing five key passes to drive the relentless Columbus attack.
How did Columbus Crew complete the comeback from behind?
After conceding early, Columbus mounted a historic siege, firing 33 total shots to overwhelm Charlotte's exhausted defense with three unanswered goals in a relentless display.
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's Playoff Drive Faces a Resilient Crew
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. Despite a fourteen-point gap in the table, an off-the-charts balance rating makes this cross-conference clash a genuine coin flip.
The Setup
A trip to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on October 14, 2026, presents a tricky hurdle for high-flying Charlotte. Sitting comfortably in fifth place with 43 points, the visitors boast a solid Form rating but remain tough to beat on the road. Down in twelfth, Columbus Crew have endured a chaotic season. Their recent run of mixed results masks a dangerous attacking intent. The Stakes might be relatively modest for the hosts, but a massive Balance rating signals a razor-close encounter. With Stars on both sides ready to shine and a combined goals-per-game average of 3.0, the fans in Ohio should expect an entertaining, open game.
Key Battle
The game will be won and lost in the transitional spaces. Columbus relies on the surging runs of Mohamed Farsi down the flank. His directness will force Charlotte's midfield anchor, Ashley Westwood, to cover vast amounts of ground. If Westwood dictates the tempo, the visitors control the match. If Farsi breaks the lines, Columbus will thrive.
Our Prediction
The standings suggest an away win, but the underlying metrics heavily back the home side. Expect Columbus to start fast, utilizing the width of the pitch. Charlotte will absorb pressure and look to strike on the counter. Our take is a thrilling 2-2 draw where neither defense can quite shut the door.