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Fútbol Friday

Getting you up to speed on Charlotte FC, Charlotte's pro soccer team - for casual fans and soccer diehards

Fútbol Friday

Charlotte FC in a funk

May 15, 2026

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5 min read

Charlotte FC in a funk

Plus: Westwood does Poznan, MLS All-Star voting live and previewing Saturday vs. Toronto

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Soccer moms for the win

May 8, 2026

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7 min read

Soccer moms for the win

Charlotte FC players honor their mothers, plus Charlotte returns home for four-game swing before World Cup break

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Striking out in goal production

May 1, 2026

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7 min read

Striking out in goal production

Toklomati's scoring down in sophomore season. Plus: Defensive issues showing, Banner departing, Leagues Cup announced, advancing New England and more

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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You gotta win the winnable games

Apr 24, 2026

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6 min read

You gotta win the winnable games

Plus: Privett regaining confidence while Ream nurses injury, Aloko gains starting role and advancing Saturday's showdown in Nashville

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Time ticking on Zaha

Apr 17, 2026

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6 min read

Time ticking on Zaha

Plus: Berchimas shines in Charlotte FC's blowout vs. Charlotte Independence, matching mullets, aces for Westwood and advancing start of upcoming road swing in New York

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Young talent helps fill Zaha void

Apr 10, 2026

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11 min read

Young talent helps fill Zaha void

Plus: Aloko set for MLS debut, Nashville might rest starters, Westy's extra work, Agyemang's crushing blow and more

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

Fútbol Friday

Charlotte FC goes medieval

Apr 3, 2026

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13 min read

Charlotte FC goes medieval

Plus: Kessler poised to return, crosstown foe to come in U.S. Open, advancing Saturday vs. Philadelphia Union and more

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Young midfielder is disciplined, driven

Mar 27, 2026

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10 min read

Young midfielder is disciplined, driven

Charlotte's own Aron John is rising to the top; Plus: Ream and Agyemang are together again for USMNT exhibitions during international break while Charlotte FC has bye

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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What about Charlotte FC's teenage sensation?

Mar 20, 2026

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13 min read

What about Charlotte FC's teenage sensation?

As Red Bulls come to town with three teenagers in the lineup, where's Berchimas? Plus Ream readies for final USMNT camp, Bronico reaches 150 games, MLS releases '27 season format and Saturday preview

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Carroll Walton

Fútbol Friday

Messi and made-over Miami come to town

Mar 13, 2026

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13 min read

Messi and made-over Miami come to town

Zaha laments three yellow cards in three games, front office's focus on fan engagement, and previewing Saturday's showdown

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Charlotte FC to begin talks with Wilfried Zaha

Mar 6, 2026

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13 min read

Charlotte FC to begin talks with Wilfried Zaha

The star winger’s future is one of CLT’s big questions; Plus: a new Agyemang emerging, advancing home opener vs. Austin

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Charlotte FC tackles declining attendance

Feb 27, 2026

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13 min read

Charlotte FC tackles declining attendance

As newness wears off in season No. 5, the club is employing series of initiatives to bolster attendance, which dipped from second to third in MLS last year, plus previewing Saturday's game in L.A.

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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10 Things to know ahead of Charlotte FC's opener

Feb 20, 2026

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15 min read

10 Things to know ahead of Charlotte FC's opener

To prepare for Saturday's opener in St. Louis, catch up on latest with Toklomati, Zaha, Biel and other Charlotte stars — plus what World Cup means for the schedule, previewing the match and more

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Carroll Walton

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The dream his father couldn't recognize

Feb 13, 2026

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14 min read

The dream his father couldn't recognize

Charlotte FC coach Dean Smith has stayed grounded during his coaching rise after watching 'the life go' from his father's eyes while battling dementia

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Carroll Walton

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Charlotte FC introduces an understated new star

Jan 16, 2026

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14 min read

Charlotte FC introduces an understated new star

U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Luca de la Torre is most notable new addition, plus Charlotte FC signs new left back, welcomes return of Pep Biel and inks new practice jersey partnership.

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Carroll Walton

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Charlotte FC extends general manager

Nov 21, 2025

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14 min read

Charlotte FC extends general manager

Zoran Krneta signs new multi-year contract, Fuchs departs for England, plus 2026 MLS schedule released, implications of '27 schedule swap, Smith's offseason message to Zaha and more

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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5 things we learned from Charlotte FC's season

Nov 14, 2025

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15 min read

5 things we learned from Charlotte FC's season

Plus: MLS overhauls schedules beginning in '27, Bronico signs extension, last of the Malanda goodbyes and more

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Carroll Walton

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Charlotte FC poised for electric atmosphere

Nov 7, 2025

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12 min read

Charlotte FC poised for electric atmosphere

First Round series comes down to decisive Game 3 tonight at Bank of America Stadium against New York City FC; Zaha's impact; Charlotte's hunt for goals

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Charlotte FC faces elimination in New York

Oct 31, 2025

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11 min read

Charlotte FC faces elimination in New York

Trailing 1-0 in the Round One series, Charlotte FC has to beat NYCFC on Saturday to force a Game 3; Wilfried Zaha gears up for impactful return; Malanda's numbered days; previewing Saturday's Game 2

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Charlotte FC star Idan Toklomati

Oct 28, 2025

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13 min read

EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Charlotte FC star Idan Toklomati

Shy but standout 21-year-old Israeli striker breaks silence in responses for Futbol Friday on the eve of Charlotte FC's playoff opener vs. New York City FC, plus advance of Game 1

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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A 'Zaha' moment hinders playoff opener

Oct 24, 2025

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11 min read

A 'Zaha' moment hinders playoff opener

Plus GM Zoran Krneta says Biel's injury will not affect his long-term status with Charlotte FC

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Home-field advantage at stake in Saturday's finale

Oct 17, 2025

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14 min read

Home-field advantage at stake in Saturday's finale

Charlotte FC has to beat MLS regular season champ Philadelphia on Saturday to secure Top 4 spot; Plus: early MVP candidate Pep Biel out for rest of season, advancing Saturday and more

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Home-field hopes dim for Charlotte FC

Oct 3, 2025

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12 min read

Home-field hopes dim for Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC has to win its final two games for a chance to secure a top-four spot — and will have to do it with three starters out

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Injury changed trajectory for Toffolo

Sep 26, 2025

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10 min read

Injury changed trajectory for Toffolo

New English left back Harry Toffolo suffered a hamstring strain that cost him four games and the start he wanted here; Plus: Charlotte FC looks to start another win streak Saturday vs. Montreal

Carroll Walton
Carroll Walton

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Streak, and more, at stake for Charlotte FC

Sep 19, 2025

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14 min read

Streak, and more, at stake for Charlotte FC

As Charlotte aims to be first MLS team to win 10 in a row, it eyes Supporters' Shield and homefield advantage; Plus Toklomati's impact, Zaha's generosity, advancing Saturday game in New York and more

Carroll Walton
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