Charlotte FC returns home to take on the Columbus Crew
After a draw and two losses on the road, Charlotte FC returns home to take on the defending MLS Cup Champions, Columbus Crew.
Charlotte has played Columbus four times in the club’s history with one win, one loss and two draws.
Charlotte is averaging nine shots and 4.3 shots on goal per match through four matches this season. Charlotte has generated 6.2 expected goals only scoring three goals so far this season.
Charlotte’s defense has been solid so far this season, allowing the least expected goals in the Eastern Conference with 2.9.
Charlotte’s defense will have their hands full with Columbus. Columbus averages 14.8 shots and 5.8 shots on goal per game in MLS regular season play. Columbus has scored seven goals this season with 7.7 expected goals.
Ben Bender, Brandon Cambridge and Tyger Smalls are all listed as out with injuries, while Liel Abada is listed as out on international duty. Brandt Bronico, Enzo Copetti and Kerwin Vargas are listed as questionable with injuries with Jere Uronen being questionable due to international duty and travel.
The match is scheduled to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. EST at Bank of America Stadium and streaming on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.