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He’s been crushing it during World Juniors, little bummed that Koivunen hasn’t built on last years success.

After one of the worst half’s all season, Charlotte comes out rejuvenated in the second half and gets a massive win to keep their playoff hopes alive. FT CHARLOTTE FC 3 - NYCFC 1 4’ Swiderski (from Gaines) 77’ Bronico (from Swiderski) 90’ + 1’ - Fuchs (Pen) Charlotte is back home on Sunday taking on Orlando.

ON ICE! Gaines draws the penalty with a nice move in the box and then Fuchs steps up and buries it. CHARLOTTE FC 3 - NYCFC 1 4’ Swiderski (from Gaines) 77’ Bronico (from Swiderski) 90’ + 1’ - Fuchs (Pen)

Shinyashiki on for Swiderski

Filthy Goal by Bronico!!! Fuchs puts one right on Swiderski who flicks it to Bronico in the center of the box and Bronico buries it. CHARLOTTE FC 2 - NYCFC 1 ‘4 Swiderski (from Gaines) 77’ Bronico (from Swiderski)

Kahlina with a magnificent save after Sobocinski gets beat on a through ball. Walkes cleans up the rebound.

Bender on for McNeill Jozwiak for Vargas

Much better play to start the half, no idea where this group was the first half.

That possession stat is ridiculous. In professional soccer it’s rare to see possession greater than a split of 60-40 and that’s with a team like Chelsea playing a team like Norwich. NYCFC having 67% possession is unacceptable.

That’s a despicable half of football. At some point as a manger and as a player you have to realize that you have to have some sort of possession of the ball, even if it’s just knocking the ball around the back for a bit. NYCFC dominated possession and ran us ragged, long term that’s going to benefit them when our legs are gone. It’s going to take a miracle to come away with a point.

NYCFC ties on a shot from about 30 yards out. Charlotte FC 1 - NYCFC 1 This one we’ll get ugly, Charlotte cannot maintain possession.

NYCFC pushing back hard right now, they are carrying play.

On the board early! A nice through ball by McNeill finds Gaines, Gaines then sends the ball across the six to Swiderski who slots it in just over the line (VAR did have to review). CHARLOTTE FC 1 - NYCFC 0 4’ Swiderski (from Gaines)

They’ve got to be black balling Shinyashiki right now… have a feeling that he’s headed back to Brazil and in retaliation Charlotte isn’t investing in him as a player.

Almost showtime. GK - Kahlina RB - Lindsey RCB - Walkes LCB - Sobocinski LB - Fuchs CDM - Bronico RCM - McNeill LCM - Jones RW - Gaines ST - Swiderski LW - Vargas Subs - Marks, Afful, Mora, Alcivar, Bender, Jozwiak, Reyna, Shinyashiki, Rios Not Included - Sisniega, Romero Not Available - Byrne, Malanda, Santos Injured - Corujo, Armour, Mello Loaned - Zendejas (Independence), Santos (Independence), Hegardt (Independence) No Longer With The Team - Makoun, Franco, Ruiz, Ortiz

Got to somehow pull this one out tonight in order to still have a chance at the post season. A loss and we’ll more than likely be seven points back of seventh by the time Sunday rolls around.

Honka has signed his ELC. Another good addition.

Definitely would be worth bringing in.

That’s true, their formula makes no sense.

Was really impressed with Dailey’s group during the preseason game.

His 2021 PFF grade is one of, if not the worst PFF grades I’ve ever seen… 34.5

Derek Stepan back on a PTO…

Like any other sport I think it’s really tough to compete if you don’t get the coaching position right. I’m still not sure that they have that position right, mind you.

I don’t think it’s his fault because you can’t really spend to win unless you are already in a position to win (like LAFC). With that said, I think Krneta deserves a lot of blame for the way the season shaped out. I think this team could have made the playoffs, the depth pieces are there. However, Krneta hired a coach and then brought four or so of his guys in… that coach was ultimately fired and his players are now gone. This team would have been in a much better position had they gotten the manager position right the first time.

For those interested Carolina fans, Ty Chandler’s career is off to a good start. 5 carries - 50 yards 1 kick return - 56 yards 106 all purpose yards