Match Preview: Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls

August 23, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Charlotte FC News Release

After a busy summer transfer window for the front office and a relaxed three-week breather for the team, league play starts up again this Saturday. Charlotte FC has nine matches remaining in the regular season to solidify their playoff position and create momentum heading into the postseason.

Up first is a New York Red Bulls team that is very close to CLTFC in the table. A “six-point” win would help The Crown close the gap in the standings to fourth place.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Match: Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls

When: Saturday, August 24

Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Watch: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV – How to Watch & Listen

Listen: WFNZ 92.7 FM (English) & WOLS 106.1 FM (Spanish)

For all other radio station affiliates in the Carolinas, click here.

Previous Matches:

Charlotte FC 1 – 1 Cruz Azul (Leagues Cup | July 31)

New York Red Bulls 1 – 1 Pachuca (Leagues Cup | July 30)

Eastern Conference Table: For the full live table, click here.

1. Inter Miami CF – 53 points, 25 GP

2. FC Cincinnati – 48 points, 25 GP

3. Columbus Crew – 43 points, 23 GP

4. New York Red Bulls – 41 points, 25 GP

5. New York City FC – 38 points, 25 GP

6. Charlotte FC – 37 points, 25 GP

7. Orlando City SC – 34 points, 25 GP

8. Toronto FC – 30 points, 26 GP

9. Atlanta United – 28 points, 25 GP

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Competition Fuels Excellence

Throughout this 2024 season, Head Coach Dean Smith has been heralded for taking a relatively thin squad to great heights. The starting lineup became very consistent as summer rolled around, and the good results kept flowing in.

However, championship-contending teams have great depth. When each position is a few strong players deep, the resulting competition for places increases the intensity of training sessions and raises everyone’s level up a notch or two.

Now, following the close of the summer transfer window, Smith’s team has that depth across the board, and he has some selection decisions ahead of him.

DP Karol Swiderski is freshly returned to compete with Patrick Agyemang for the starting striker role. American national team stalwart Tim Ream has arrived to push Andrew Privett for the left center back role.

Pep Biel and Jamie Paterson will provide a much-needed creative spark in attacking midfield. Idan Toklomati will provide more long-term competition on the wing as his development moves along.

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