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Charlotte FC is gearing up for a matchup against Real Salt Lake, following a recent victory over FC Cincinnati that extended their winning streak to five matches. Noteworthy player performances include goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina, who has achieved a league-leading total of 90 saves this season, and Wilfried Zaha, who scored the game-winning goal against FC Cincinnati. The Crown currently sits seventh in the Eastern Conference with 41 points and aims to maintain their unbeaten streak in the upcoming game, promising excitement for fans.
Charlotte – Charlotte FC is poised for an exciting matchup against Real Salt Lake on August 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Football fans can catch the game live via streaming on Apple TV as part of the MLS Season Pass. For local viewers, the match will re-air on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. on WMYT. Radio broadcasts will be provided on WFNZ 92.7 FM in English and WOLS 106.1 FM in Spanish.
In their last outing, Charlotte FC secured an impressive win against FC Cincinnati on August 10, extending their winning streak to five matches and remaining unbeaten in the last six matches, with an overall record of five wins, zero losses, and one draw. The victory against FC Cincinnati was marked by a 1-0 scoreline at TQL Stadium.
One of the standout performers in the recent match was goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina, who was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 28. Kahlina notched an impressive seven-save clean sheet against FC Cincinnati, bringing his total saves for the season to 90, placing him at the top of the league in this statistic. This season has seen Kahlina reach his seventh clean sheet, which ties him for 10th in the league.
Kahlina’s performance throughout the season has been remarkable, as he also achieved a career-best eight saves in a previous match played on March 15. His consistent excellence has now pushed him into the top 50 all-time in the MLS for total saves, reaching a cumulative total of 386 saves.
Another key player for Charlotte FC has been Wilfried Zaha, who contributed to the team’s victory against FC Cincinnati with a game-winning goal in the 85th minute. Zaha’s performance has been significant this season, as he has registered goal contributions in nine consecutive matches, totaling 10 contributions, including three goals and seven assists.
As of now, Charlotte FC stands seventh in the Eastern Conference standings with 41 points. Fans are invited to join a watch party for the team’s away match against FC Cincinnati at Blinders Sports Lounge, located at 225 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203. Admission to the event is free, and no tickets are required.
As the team prepares for their upcoming match against Real Salt Lake, anticipation is high among fans and players alike. The match offers them a chance to continue their strong performance and potentially climb higher in the conference standings. With Kahlina’s stellar goalkeeping and Zaha’s scoring touch, the Crown aims to further solidify their position and maintain their unbeaten streak.
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