
Charlotte
Bank of America Stadium · Est. 2019
Charlotte's 2026 Major League Soccer Campaign
Charlotte's 2026 campaign in Major League Soccer has been a mixed bag, finishing 6th in the standings with 21 points from 15 games. Their record of 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses reflects a side that has struggled for consistency. Scoring 24 goals and conceding 23, their goal difference of just +1 underlines a season of narrow margins.
The home form has been notably better than away, with 5 wins and 2 draws at home contrasted by only 1 win and 1 draw on the road. Defensively, Charlotte kept just two clean sheets at home and none away, indicating some vulnerability, especially in away fixtures where they shipped 14 goals compared to 9 at home.
Looking ahead, Charlotte will be keen to build on the stronger home performances and shore up their defence to convert those close matches into points. The foundations are there, but turning potential into consistent results will be key to climbing the table next time around.
League position
Position 10- Promotion
Points trajectory
Rank 10
Manager
D. Smith
England
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Charlotte's 2026 Form Story
Charlotte's 2026 campaign in Major League Soccer has been a tale of home comforts and away struggles. With six wins from 15 matches, they have been fairly balanced in results, but their biggest win streak remains elusive, suggesting a season of mixed fortunes rather than a purple patch. They have been more successful on home turf, securing five wins and two draws, compared to just one win and one draw away.
Their points have been dropped fairly evenly between draws and defeats, with three draws and six losses overall. Defensively, Charlotte have conceded more goals away than at home, which aligns with their tougher away record. Offensively, they've been led by a stronger home goal return, scoring 18 out of their total 24 goals at home. All in all, a season of ups and downs, with home advantage clearly playing its part.
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Competitive matches only
Scored in their last 5 games
Conceded in 4 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 1 of last 5 games
Won 2 of last 5 games
Lost 1 of last 5 games
Drew 2 of last 5 games
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Charlotte's Home and Away Tale in Major League Soccer 2026
Charlotte's 2026 campaign presents a tale of two cities—or rather, two venues. At home, they've been rather sprightly, netting 18 goals and securing five wins out of nine matches, with a respectable two clean sheets. Away from home, however, the story is less rosy: just one win and six goals scored across ten games, while conceding 14 goals without a single shutout. The stark contrast suggests Charlotte thrives on familiar turf, leveraging home advantage to outscore opponents and keep the defence tighter. On the road, though, their defensive frailties and lack of goal-scoring bite leave them vulnerable. If they want to climb higher than sixth, finding consistency away from home will be paramount.
Fipster's Record with Charlotte
Fipster is still in the early days when it comes to predicting Charlotte's matches in the 2026 Major League Soccer campaign. With no scored fixtures yet, the model is busy gathering data rather than chalking up wins or losses in its prediction ledger. It means we’re still waiting to see if Fipster’s forecasts will be as sharp as a well-placed free kick or as wayward as a shot off the post. Stay tuned as the season unfolds and the record begins to take shape.
Venue

Bank of America Stadium
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goalkeeper | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1834 | 7.29 | |
| 21 | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 42 | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 3 | Defender | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1236 | 7.01 | |
| 4 | Defender | 8 | 0 | 0 | 580 | 6.59 | |
| 14 | Defender | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1537 | 6.62 | |
| 15 | Defender | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1030 | 6.76 | |
| 22 | Defender | 4 | 1 | 0 | 366 | 7.30 | |
| 23 | Defender | 12 | 1 | 2 | 739 | 6.63 | |
| 34 | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 35 | Defender | 6 | 0 | 1 | 326 | 6.72 | |
| 44 | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 8 | Midfielder | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1688 | 7.66 | |
| 13 | Midfielder | 16 | 1 | 0 | 709 | 6.67 | |
| 16 | Midfielder | 20 | 10 | 5 | 1769 | 7.14 | |
| 17 | Midfielder | 16 | 0 | 1 | 701 | 6.67 | |
| 20 | Midfielder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 28 | Midfielder | 18 | 0 | 1 | 825 | 6.65 | |
| 48 | Midfielder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 7 | Attacker | 18 | 3 | 0 | 336 | 6.59 | |
| 9 | Attacker | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1514 | 6.78 | |
| 10 | Attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 7.35 | |
| 11 | Attacker | 14 | 2 | 4 | 725 | 6.74 | |
| 25 | Attacker | 10 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 6.55 | |
| 27 | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 37 | Attacker | 10 | 1 | 1 | 401 | 6.64 | |
| 71 | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
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