May 17, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Charlotte FC News Release
The month of May has treated Charlotte FC well. They’re currently in the midst of a three-match winning streak and haven’t conceded a single goal.
After a midweek away game, Charlotte returns home for a quick turnaround to a Saturday night match against one of the original MLS teams, LA Galaxy. A win on Saturday would extend Charlotte’s winning streak to four games, setting a new all-time record for The Crown.
Match: Charlotte FC vs LA Galaxy
When: Saturday, May 18
Where: Bank of America Stadium
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
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Previous Matches:
Charlotte FC 1 – 0 Chicago Fire (Major League Soccer | May 15)
LA Galaxy 2 – 3 Minnesota United (Major League Soccer | May 15)
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4. New York City FC – 20 points, 13 GP
5. Charlotte FC – 20 points, 13 GP
6. Toronto FC – 19 points, 13 GP
7. Columbus Crew – 18 points, 12 GP
8. DC United – 17 points, 13GP
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First Away Win
Charlotte FC have consistently demonstrated their ability to compete against any team in the league at Bank of America Stadium, earning the second-most home points in MLS so far this season.
However, their away form had been a persistent issue, going into this past week with only one point earned from five road matches. The pressure was mounting for Charlotte to overcome this hurdle.
Heading into the midweek away trip to Chicago, Dean Smith challenged his team to change their mental approach. “I believe some people, before they even leave, have accepted that it’s going to be tougher,” he said. “And the only reason it’s tougher is because that’s in your head.”
The players responded with a performance characterized by mental resilience. It wasn’t pretty, and the team had to grind, but they accomplished their goal-earning their first road win.
“It wasn’t a pretty performance, but the main thing is we’ve come here and shown character,” said Westwood. “A lot of people have been saying we can’t win on the road. So, we’ve shown a lot of people up tonight by digging in, and working hard, and showing we’ve got personality.”
This was a significant mental milestone for the team, reinforcing that they are on the right track this season. The confidence gained from this result will be beneficial…
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