Charlotte FC supporters reminded the rest of MLS just how large, loud and proud their fanbase is on Saturday afternoon, as a spirited crowd of 51,002 packed sunny Bank of America Stadium for their 2025 home opener,
Wilfried Zaha scored on his debut for Charlotte FC and Israeli Tai Baribo scored a hat-trick for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Second Half_1, Charlotte FC, Abada, 1 (Zaha), 49th minute; 2, Charlotte FC, Zaha, 1, 54th. Goalies_Atlanta, Brad Guzan, Josh Cohen; Charlotte FC, Kristijan Kahlina, David Bingham. Atlanta_Brad Guzan;
Charlotte’s home opener ended with a shutout win against southern rivals Atlanta United FC. The team was coming off a close game against the Seattle Sounders in the season opener. It tied 2-2, thanks to a goal in the third minute of stoppage time.