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Time will tell but eventually I think Charlotte FC as well as the Panthers will miss out on players who simply don’t want to risk their health playing on turf.

Forgot to mention, the injury is in reference to a knee injury that Corujo suffered in tonight’s game.

Ignore the information about Alcivar, the important stuff is just below… Guzman Corujo’s injury does not look good…

Another thing that needs to mentioned is the selfish play of our side. I mean this is high school stuff… two goals could have been scored tonight if the individual on the ball picked their head up. 1) Gaines decided to take a shot on goal from a tough angle when he could have laid one off to Swiderksi at the penalty area for a sitter. 2) Alcivar decided to take a shot on net (that was deflected for a corner) when he had both Swiderski and Bronico with him; either player would have been in on goal if Alcivar made the pass. I don’t know if these guys are watching film or what, but these scenarios happen nearly every match. I don’t particularly like Swiderski’s body language when things don’t go his way but I’m now starting to understand why he does it. The poor vision and selfishness of the team is starting to cost us points. Hopefully Santos brings over some of that vision from the first tier Portuguese football he’s been playing.

Great question, I’d love to know as well.

Full Time Charlotte FC 2 - Chicago Fire 3

Thank God the EPL is back on because our season is effectively over. Overall, the organization really dropped the ball during the transfer window… our three transfers probably won’t be available for at a minimum of two weeks… by then, we’ll be completely out of the playoff picture and the season probably will have unraveled.

Taking Reyna off was one of the most foolish things that Lattanzio has done during his time as interim manager.

It’s unfortunate, but unless there’s some sort of heroics here at the end, Charlotte will fall to 10th, completely out of the playoff picture.

Rios comes on for Lindsey… so Gaines goes the full 90’…

I think we are at the point that we need to question why the game plan has been to play through Gaines for the past two and a half games. Please bring on Jozwiak for Gaines.

This is what happens when a referee has no control over a game… referee is utter poo.

Nothing against Fuchs but I wouldn’t mind seeing Sobocinski come on for him, Fuchs is just getting cooked tonight. If they don’t burn the last sub on the defense then they need to go ahead and get Jozwiak in for Gaines.

Shinyashiki coming on for Reyna… huge mistake here as Reyna has been controlling play and Gaines has been faltering. Alcivar also on for Bender.

Nearly 4-2… the back line has gone to poo and Fuchs is the main culprit right now.

Chicago has their their… Fuchs gets beat like a drum after a good ball from Shaqiri. Charlotte FC 2 - Chicago Fire 3

Derrick Jones comes on for Quinn McNeill at the start of the second.

A couple things here… Live look at the MLS table shows that Charlotte has momentarily jumped to sixth in the Eastern Conference. Secondly, I’d love to see what Shinyashiki can do in Gaines’ spot. Gaines’ speed is a huge asset but his quality in the final third is just poor.

Official MLS stats are currently awarding that dinker of a goal to Karol, they are not giving Bender the assist. Half Time Charlotte FC 2 - Chicago Fire 2 1’ Reyna (from Lindsey) 45’ Swiderski

Charlotte FC forced into an early substitution as Corujo has gone off injured. Mora comes in at LB, Fuchs shifts to LCB, and Walkes shifts to RCB.

And now Chicago scores on the half volley… Charlotte FC 1 - Chicago Fire 2

Chicago ties it. The Fire take a shot from outside the box that Kahlina parries right to Chicago’s striker who rockets it into the net. Charlotte FC 1 - Chicago Fire 1

What a fugging start… Lindsey with a beautiful ball that Reyna heads into the back of the net! Charlotte FC 1 - Chicago Fire 0 1’ Reyna (from Lindsey)

Good to see Lindsey back on the pitch tonight, he’s had a few rough games but he’s also had some good one’s, the up’s and down’s can be expected from a young player, hope he balls out tonight.

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