Match Preview: Charlotte FC at Austin FC

July 19, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Charlotte FC News Release

Charlotte FC achieved two of their biggest results of the season over the last week, downing FC Cincinnati 3-1 and dramatically tying the Columbus Crew 1-1. Both matches were on the road, and now the team faces another road match in a July packed with travel.

This time, it’s a Texas trip for a cross-conference matchup at Austin FC as CLTFC look to keep the momentum rolling.

Match: Charlotte FC at Austin FC

When: Saturday, July 20

Where: Q2 Stadium, Austin, TX

Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET

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Previous Matches:

Columbus Crew 1 – 1 Charlotte FC (Major League Soccer | July 17)

FC Dallas 3 – 1 Austin FC (Major League Soccer | July 17)

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

1. Inter Miami CF – 50 points, 24 GP

2. FC Cincinnati – 48 points, 24 GP

3. Columbus Crew – 43 points, 22 GP

4. New York Red Bulls – 38 points, 24 GP

5. New York City FC – 37 points, 24 GP

6. Charlotte FC – 36 points, 24 GP

7. Orlando City SC – 33 points, 24 GP

8. Toronto FC – 27 points, 25 GP

9. CF Montreal – 27 points, 24 GP

———- Playoff Line ———-

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

1. LA Galaxy – 46 points, 25 GP

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8. Houston Dynamo FC – 34 points, 23 GP

9. Minnesota United – 30 points, 24 GP

———- Playoff Line ———-

10. Austin FC – 30 points, 24 GP

The Question at Striker (Again)

Two matches ago, the question ahead of Cincinnati was who would replace Patrick Agyemang up top after his late red card against Miami. The answer then was Iuri Tavares, who stepped up with aplomb to score the opening goal in a 3-1 win over the then-Supporter’s Shield leaders.

Now, for the first time since Enzo Copetti’s departure earlier this season, Agyemang’s name isn’t inked into the starting eleven. Once again, there is a competition ongoing for the starting center forward role.

This is because of Karol Swiderski’s long-awaited return. Ahead of this season, the Polish international and Charlotte’s first-ever Designated Player departed for Serie A side Verona on a half-year loan with an option to buy. Despite helping the Italian team avoid relegation, they did not exercise that purchase option, and so Swiderski has now returned to Charlotte after playing in the Euros with Poland.

After the transfer window opened on Thursday…