2022 Charlotte FC Game Thread

[panthers55]

Given all the guys who were out due to injury and international play, it really let some other players get meaningful minutes.  In his interview, Fuchs said in his speech to the players that this was there opportunity to show what they can do.  Obviously several stepped up.

[Panthers Fan 69]

Great win!  Watched it at the airport yesterday and the place went nuts when they scored. Looks like this is my only NC team left to pull for until the panthers and canes start back up. 

[MillionDollarCam]

Almost show time, need to get an away win today to keep pace for the playoffs.

Starting XI

GK - Kahlina

RB - Afful

RCB - Corujo

LCB - Walkes

LB - Mora

CDM - Bronico

RCM - Ortiz

LCM - Bender

RW - Gaines

ST - Rios

LW - Shinyashiki

Subs - Marks, Lindsey, Sobocinski, Makoun, Alcivar, Ruiz, Jones, Vargas, Jozwiak

Not in Uniform - Sisniega, Franco, Reyna

International Duty - Swiderski

Injured - Fuchs, Armour, Mello

On Loan - Zendejas, Santos, McNeill, Hegardt

[MillionDollarCam]

1. This referee is poo.

2. We’re going to have to really use our wingers tonight, the 3-5-2 that Columbus is playing is crowding up everything in the middle.

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Good God… Kahlina just made one of the worst blunders I’ve ever seen from a goalkeeper.

[Panthers Fan 69]

That was the worst give I have ever seen….of course it would happen to a Carolina team. 

[Panthers Fan 69]

1 minute ago, MillionDollarCam said:

Good God… Kahlina just made one of the worst blunders I’ve ever seen from a goalkeeper.

That what we do in Carolina pro sports. Boy that was Atrocious 

[MillionDollarCam]

There we go, great combination from Shinyashiki, Bender, and Ortiz. Nice finish by Shinyashiki on the rebound.

[MillionDollarCam]

Need more from Rios and Gaines. Rios has been nonexistent Gaines is dribbling with no purpose.

I’d like to see Vargas at center forward and Jozwiak come in for Gaines. Lindsey also needs to come in for Afful, we can’t afford Afful picking up his second yellow and being sent off.

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Obvious dive.

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Gaines is looking a little more lively now.

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I’ll take the draw but man… knowing that we could have won if Kahlina didn’t have a brain cramp.

[MtnJax]

Gaines really only seems to have the one move and at this point, teams have figured it out. He’s gonna dance and try and juke the defender before going to the end line for a cross. It’s so predictable at this point.

Khalina does so great at stopping shots but turns into a tater when the ball is at his feet and the other team presses him. He really needs to work on quicker and better decisions.

I like Bender but he needs more time and training to reign in control of his body. He’s constantly losing balance, inconsistent first touches, but he’ll be a force the longer he plays

Back line seemed to have solidified a little. It’ll be interesting to see if the attack gets any better with Swiderski back

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14 hours ago, MtnJax said:

Gaines really only seems to have the one move and at this point, teams have figured it out. He’s gonna dance and try and juke the defender before going to the end line for a cross. It’s so predictable at this point.

Khalina does so great at stopping shots but turns into a tater when the ball is at his feet and the other team presses him. He really needs to work on quicker and better decisions.

I like Bender but he needs more time and training to reign in control of his body. He’s constantly losing balance, inconsistent first touches, but he’ll be a force the longer he plays

Back line seemed to have solidified a little. It’ll be interesting to see if the attack gets any better with Swiderski back

Would really like to see Jozwiak or Vargas get more time out on the wing. Gaines seems like a player who would dominate the USL but just provide solid depth in the MLS. Speed alone isn’t going to get it done.

Also agree on Kahlina, those types of mistakes can’t happen.

That was Bender’s worst game, he got bodied quite a bit.

I also agree about the defense. Walkes has been great back there beside Corujo. I do wish Fuchs had more speed because I’d love to have him at LB, I just think he’s too slow.