2025 Charlotte FC season
| 2025 season | ||||
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| Sporting director | Zoran Krneta | |||
| Head coach | Dean Smith | |||
| Stadium | Bank of America Stadium | |||
| Major League Soccer | Conference: 4th Overall: 7th | |||
| MLS Cup Playoffs | Round one | |||
| Leagues Cup | League stage | |||
| U.S. Open Cup | Round of 16 | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Idan Toklomati (11) All: Idan Toklomati (12) | |||
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The 2025 season was the fourth season for Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top flight of professional club soccer in the United States. The team, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, was established in 2019 and made their debut in the 2022 season. The 2025 season was the second for Charlotte FC under English head coach Dean Smith, who was hired in December 2023 as the team's third manager.[1]
The team began their preseason on January 13 and trained later that month in Miami, Florida, where they played several friendlies. They returned to their home state for a friendly against North Carolina FC and also played in the Coachella Valley Invitational in Indio, California.[2] Charlotte FC had a run of several losses in May and June, but entered a nine-match regular season winning streak in early July that is tied with Seattle Sounders FC for the longest in the league's post-shootout era.[3][4] The streak ended with a loss to New York City FC on September 20.[5]
In addition to league play, Charlotte FC participated in the 2025 Leagues Cup and 2025 U.S. Open Cup.[6] The team were eliminated in the U.S. Open Cup's round of 16 by D.C. United after a 3–3 draw and penalty shootout.[7] In the Leagues Cup, Charlotte FC finished the group stage with one win against C.F. Monterrey, one shootout loss to C.D. Guadalajara, and one loss in regulation time to FC Juárez.[8][9]
Squad information
- As of August 19, 2025[10]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
- As of August 2025[11]
| Technical staff | |
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| Head coach | Dean Smith |
| Associate head coach | Miles Joseph |
| Assistant coach | Christian Fuchs |
| Sporting director | Zoran Krnet |
| Head of goalkeeping | Aron Hyde |
| Head video coach | Rohan Sachdev |
Player movement
Transfers In
| Pos. | Player | Transferred from | Fee/notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF | Eryk Williamson | Portland Timbers | Trade | January 15, 2025 |
| DF | Harry Toffolo | Nottingham Forest | Free agent[12] | August 5, 2025 |
| FW | Archie Goodwin | Adelaide United | Transfer[13] | August 13, 2025 |
| GK | Drake Callender | Inter Miami CF | Cash-for-player trade[14] | August 19, 2025 |
Loans In
| Pos. | Player | Loaned from | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MF | Pep Biel | Olympiacos | January 13, 2025 |
| FW | Wilfried Zaha | Galatasaray | January 22, 2025 |
| DF | Souleyman Doumbia | Standard Liège | March 12, 2025 |
| DF | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty | CF Montréal | April 23, 2025 |
Transfers Out
| Pos. | Player | Transferred to | Fee/notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF | Hamady Diop | San Diego FC | Expansion draft[15] | December 11, 2024 |
| DF | Jere Uronen | AIK Fotboll | Transfer | January 8, 2025 |
| FW | Karol Świderski | Panathinaikos | Transfer | January 23, 2025 |
| MF | Ben Bender | Philadelphia Union | Waived[16] | April 25, 2025 |
| DF | João Pedro Reginaldo | Radomiak Radom | Transfer[17] | July 9, 2025 |
| FW | Iuri Tavares | NK Varaždin | Transfer[18] | July 9, 2025 |
| FW | Patrick Agyemang | Derby County | Transfer[19] | July 15, 2025 |
Loans Out
| Pos. | Player | Loaned from | Date |
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| DF | João Pedro Reginaldo | Rio Ave FC | February 1, 2025 |
Draft picks
MLS Re-Entry Draft picks
| 2024 Charlotte FC Re-Entry Picks | ||||||
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | Team | Notes | |
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| 1 (Stage 1) | 16 | PASS | ||||
| 2 (Stage 2) | 29 | |||||
MLS SuperDraft picks
| 2024 Charlotte FC Re-Entry Picks | ||||||
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College Conference | ||
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| 1 | 17 | |||||
| 2 | 47 | |||||
| 3 | 77 | |||||
Competitions
Win Draw Loss
All matches are in Eastern Time
Preseason
| January 29 | Sporting Kansas City | 2–3 | Charlotte FC | Miami, Florida |
| 11:00 a.m. EST | Report | Stadium: FIU Soccer Stadium |
| February 5 | North Carolina FC | 1–0 | Charlotte FC | Cary, North Carolina |
| 6:00 p.m. EST | Dolabella 2nd half' | Report | Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park |
| February 9 Coachella Valley Invitational | LA Galaxy | 2–2 | Charlotte FC | Indio, California |
| 1:00 p.m. EST | Report | Stadium: Empire Polo Club |
| February 15 Coachella Valley Invitational | Charlotte FC | 2–0 | Portland Timbers | Indio, California |
| 1:00 p.m. EST | Report | Stadium: Empire Polo Club |
Overview
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Major League Soccer | February 22, 2025 | October 18, 2025 | Matchday 1 | TBD | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 45 | 39 | +6 | 51.85 |
| MLS Cup Playoffs | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | — |
| Leagues Cup | July 31, 2025 | August 7, 2025 | League Phase | TBD | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 33.33 |
| U.S. Open Cup | May 6, 2025 | TBD | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 50.00 |
| Total | 32 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 57 | 49 | +8 | 50.00 | ||||
Last updated: August 19, 2025
Source: Competitions
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 52 | 40 | +12 | 65 | Qualification for round one |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 81 | 55 | +26 | 65 | |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 55 | 46 | +9 | 59 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 34 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 50 | 44 | +6 | 56 | |
| 6 | Nashville SC | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 58 | 45 | +13 | 54 |
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 5 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC (V) | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round one[a] |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round one[b] |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 55 | 46 | +9 | 59 | |
| 8 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | |
| 9 | New York City FC | 34 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 50 | 44 | +6 | 56 |
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
(V) Canadian Championship winners
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
(V) Canadian Championship winners
Notes:
- ^ As second highest-ranked club in 2025 MLS Supporters' Shield not already qualified
- ^ As third highest-ranked club in 2025 MLS Supporters' Shield not already qualified
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | Pts | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD |
| 34 | 59 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 55 | 46 | +9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 16 | +17 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 30 | −8 |
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Source: MLS Results
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference
Results by round
Updated to match(es) played on October 4, 2025. Source: Match reports
A = Away; H = Home; N = Neutral; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; = Conference leader; = Playoffs berth; = Wild card berth
A = Away; H = Home; N = Neutral; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; = Conference leader; = Playoffs berth; = Wild card berth
Match results
Win Draw Loss Void Postponed
| February 22 1 | Seattle Sounders FC | 2–2 | Charlotte FC | Seattle, Washington |
| 10:30 pm EST | Report | Stadium: Lumen Field Attendance: 30,055[20] Referee: Filip Dujic |
| March 1 2 | Charlotte FC | 2–0 | Atlanta United FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 2:15 pm EST | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 51,002 Referee: Rubiel Vaquez |
| March 9 3 | Inter Miami CF | 1–0 | Charlotte FC | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| 4:00 pm EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Chase Stadium Attendance: 20,436 Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr. | |
| Note: The match was originally scheduled for a 5:00 pm kickoff but was moved an hour later per a prior announcement.[21] | ||||
| March 15 4 | Charlotte FC | 2–0 | FC Cincinnati | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 27,807 Referee: Sergii Boiko |
| March 22 5 | Charlotte FC | 4–1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 27,463 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
| March 29 6 | Colorado Rapids | 2–0 | Charlotte FC | Commerce City, Colorado |
| 4:30 pm EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Attendance: 15,211 Referee: Allen Chapman |
| April 5 7 | Charlotte FC | 2–1 | Nashville SC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 2:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 29,591 Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
| April 12 8 | CF Montréal | 0–1 | Charlotte FC | Montreal, Quebec |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Saputo Stadium Attendance: 19,619 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
| April 19 9 | Charlotte FC | 3–0 | San Diego FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 29,653 Referee: Filip Dujic |
| April 26 10 | Charlotte FC | 0–1 | New England Revolution | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 29,233 Referee: Victor Rivas |
| May 3 11 | Columbus Crew | 4–2 | Charlotte FC | Columbus, Ohio |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Lower.com Field Attendance: 20,167 Referee: Allen Chapman |
| May 10 12 | Nashville SC | 2–1 | Charlotte FC | Nashville, Tennessee |
| 8:30 pm EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Geodis Park Attendance: 25,002 Referee: Alexis Da Silva |
| May 14 13 | Orlando City SC | 3–1 | Charlotte FC | Orlando, Florida |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium Attendance: 17,007 Referee: Sergii Boiko |
| May 17 14 | Charlotte FC | 1–4 | Chicago Fire FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 29,755 Referee: Ismir Pekmic |
| May 24 15 | Charlotte FC | 3–2 | Columbus Crew | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 29,755 Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
| May 28 16 | New York Red Bulls | 4–2 | Charlotte FC | Harrison, New Jersey |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Sports Illustrated Stadium Attendance: 11,135 Referee: Drew Fischer |
| May 31 17 | Toronto FC | 0–2 | Charlotte FC | Toronto, Ontario |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 19,406 Referee: Joe Dickerson |
| June 14 18 | Philadelphia Union | 2–1 | Charlotte FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Subaru Park Attendance: 18,839 Referee: Ricardo Montero |
| June 25 19 | Sporting Kansas City | 2–1 | Charlotte FC | Kansas City, Kansas |
| 8:30 pm EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Children's Mercy Park Attendance: 16,223 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
| June 28 20 | Chicago Fire FC | 3–2 | Charlotte FC | Chicago, Illinois |
| 8:30 pm EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Soldier Field Attendance: 17,837 Referee: Sergii Boiko |
| July 5 21 | Charlotte FC | 2–2 | Orlando City SC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:00 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 28,734 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
| July 12 22 | Charlotte FC | 2–0 | New York City FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 28,164 Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr. |
| July 16 23 | Charlotte FC | 2–1 | D.C. United | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 32,293 Referee: Chris Penso |
| July 19 24 | Atlanta United FC | 2–3 | Charlotte FC | Atlanta, Georgia |
| 7:30 pm EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Attendance: 60,005 Referee: Allen Chapman |
| July 26 25 | Charlotte FC | 2–0 | Toronto FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 27,835 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
| August 10 26 | FC Cincinnati | 0−1 | Charlotte FC | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 6:00 pm EDT |
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Report | Stadium: TQL Stadium Attendance: 25,513 Referee: Filip Dujic |
| August 16 27 | Charlotte FC | 1–0 | Real Salt Lake | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 28,201 Referee: Tori Penso |
| August 24 28 | Charlotte FC | 1–0 | New York Red Bulls | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:00 pm EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 26,606 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
| August 30 29 | New England Revolution | 1–2 | Charlotte FC | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 19,782 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
| September 13 30 | Charlotte FC | 3–0 | Inter Miami CF | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 35,607 Referee: Sergii Boiko |
| September 20 31 | New York City FC | 2–0 | Charlotte FC | New York, New York |
| 7:30 pm EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Yankee Stadium Referee: Timothy Ford | |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for September 19. | ||||
| September 27 32 | Charlotte FC | 1–4 | CF Montréal | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 28,841 Referee: Ricardo Montero |
| October 4 33 | D.C. United | 0–1 | Charlotte FC | Washington, D.C. |
| 2:30 pm EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 17,003 Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez |
| October 18 34 | Charlotte FC | 2–0 | Philadelphia Union | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 6:00 pm EDT |
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Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Referee: Tori Penso |
MLS Cup Playoffs
Round One
| October 28 Round One | Charlotte FC | 0–1 | New York City FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 6:45 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 33,709 Referee: Jon Freemon |
| November 1 Round One | New York City FC | 0–0 (6–7 p) | Charlotte FC | New York, New York |
| 3:30 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Yankee Stadium Attendance: 19,051 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| November 7 Round One | Charlotte FC | 1–3 | New York City FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:00 pm EST | Report |
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Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 34,473 Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauzière |
U.S. Open Cup
| May 6 Round of 32 | North Carolina FC | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | Charlotte FC | Cary, North Carolina |
| 7:00 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park Attendance: 4,155 Referee: John Matto |
| May 21 Round of 16 | D.C. United | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (2–1 p) | Charlotte FC | Washington, D.C. |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 5,179 Referee: Sergii Demianchuk | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Leagues Cup
| July 31 Group Stage | Charlotte FC | 1–4 | Juárez | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 23,677 Referee: Natalie Simon |
| August 3 Group Stage | Guadalajara | 2–2 (4–2 p) | Charlotte FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:50 PM EDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 24,207 Referee: Luis Enrique Santander |
| Penalties | ||||
| August 7 Group Stage | Monterrey | 0–2 | Charlotte FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 7:30 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium Attendance: 18,877 Referee: Keylor Herrera |
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