Charlotte vs DC United preview

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Bank of America Stadium
Major League Soccer
CharlotteCHL
3 1
DC UnitedDCU
Full Time
Regular Season
Will Cleary - 66'
Pep Biel - 77'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

In a compelling encounter at their home ground, Charlotte secured a convincing 3-1 win over DC United. The first half concluded with both teams goalless, reflecting an even contest at the break. Charlotte asserted dominance through superior ball control, holding 61 percent of the possession throughout the ninety minutes. Their expected goals stood at 2.01, slightly ahead of the visitors' 1.62, indicating a modest but meaningful edge in chance creation. Despite a notable structural deviation attributed to Charlotte, the final result remained consistent with these underlying metrics. No dismissals occurred to alter the flow of play. The efficiency shift aligned closely with the teams' respective performances, underscoring Charlotte's clinical finishing in the latter stages. This victory reinforced their position as the stronger side in the matchup.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Charlotte recorded a significant deviation of 100 percent from expected patterns.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with performance levels for both teams.
  • xG alignment: Outcome aligned with xG as Charlotte posted 2.01 and DC United 1.62.
  • Market alignment: Result proved consistent with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Charlotte met xG expectations while securing the 3-1 victory.
  • Event impact: Second half adjustments produced the decisive three goals for Charlotte.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued so no distortion affected the match.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
E. Arreguin
E. Arreguin
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Charlotte D. Smith
D. Smith
VS
DC United R. Weiler
R. Weiler
1.47
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.2
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Toronto Rank: 58 D
Columbus Crew Rank: 67 W
Chicago Fire Rank: 67 L
New York RB Rank: 59 W
Atlanta United Rank: 56 D
New England Rank: 61 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
New England Rank: 59 L
CF Montréal Rank: 57 D
Nashville SC Rank: 74 D
Toronto Rank: 59 W
Houston Dynamo Rank: 66 D
CF Montréal Rank: 58 D
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.96
55.26
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Charlotte
DC United
Power Score
64.96
55.26
League Position
6
9
Global Rank
394
686

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Charlotte — Opponent-weighted form score
DC United — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Charlotte DC United

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Charlotte

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

DC United

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Charlotte ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy DC United
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
10.24
36.84
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
36.84
10.24
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Charlotte -1.90 Efficiency Index
vs
DC United +1.90 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Charlotte
DC United
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Charlotte
vs
DC United
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Charlotte DC United
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
64%
13%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-1.29 vs -0.21
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Charlotte DC United
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
13%
64%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.21 vs -1.29
Charlotte
DC United
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Charlotte
vs
DC United
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Charlotte DC United
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Charlotte 0.19
DC United 0.65
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Charlotte DC United
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Charlotte 0.05
DC United 0.00
Charlotte
DC United
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CHL had peak pressure around 31'.
  • CHL started the game with stronger pressure.
CHL Pressure DCU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CHL reached the top pressure at 31' (68.89).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Charlotte CHL Home
4 matches
DC United DCU Away
Match Record
4
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
4
Goals
7
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
7
+6
Goal Difference
-6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T00:57:09+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Bank of America Stadium
Capacity
75525
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Elijio Arreguin

Statistics

Possession
CHL
60%
DCU
40%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
5 Big Chances Created 2
3 Shots 7
37 Dangerous attacks 43
61 Possession 39
4 Corners 9
11 Free kicks 15
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

11 Goal Kicks 6
5 Substitutions 4
20 Throwins 16
4 Successful Headers 0
12 Dribble Attempts 4
7 Successful Dribbles 1
58 Successful Dribbles Percentage 25

Attacking

110 Attacks 78
3 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

76 Long Passes 46
494 Passes 309
413 Successful Passes 235
84 Successful Passes Percentage 76
9 Key Passes 12
45 Successful Long Passes 14
59 Successful Long Passes Percentage 30

Defensive

4 Saves 2
7 Tackles 12
7 Interceptions 7
38 Duels Won 39

Build-up

6 Total Crosses 16
3 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

4 Offsides 1
15 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Elijio Arreguin

Starting XI ▼

1
Kristijan Kahlina
Kristijan Kahlina Goalkeeper
7.08
22
Henry Kessler
Henry Kessler Defender
7.49
23
David Schnegg
David Schnegg Defender
6.36
35
Will Cleary
Will Cleary Defender
6.57
44
Agyemang Morrison
Agyemang Morrison Defender
7
8
Ashley Westwood
Ashley Westwood (C) Midfielder
6.83
28
Djibril Diani
Djibril Diani
Midfielder65'
10
Allan Saint-Maximin
Allan Saint-Maximin Midfielder
6.67
25
Tyger Smalls
Tyger Smalls
Attacker83'
16
Pep Biel
Pep Biel Midfielder
6.88
17
Luca de la Torre
Luca de la Torre Midfielder
6.68
13
Brandt Bronico
Brandt Bronico
Midfielder65'
37
Rodolfo Aloko
Rodolfo Aloko Midfielder
6.42
11
Liel Abada
Liel Abada
Attacker65'
9
Idan Toklomati
Idan Toklomati Attacker
6.63
7
Archie Goodwin
Archie Goodwin
Attacker75'
Referee : Elijio Arreguin

Starting XI ▼

1
Sean Johnson
Sean Johnson Goalkeeper
6.66
3
Lucas Bartlett
Lucas Bartlett (C) Defender
6.82
5
Silvan Hefti
Silvan Hefti Defender
6.45
6
Keisuke Kurokawa
Keisuke Kurokawa Defender
6.59
21
Andre Dozzell
Andre Dozzell Defender
6.47
2
K. Nono
K. Nono Midfielder
6.93
77
Hosei Kijima
Hosei Kijima
Midfielder75'
4
Matti Peltola
Matti Peltola Midfielder
6.74
7
Peglow
Peglow Midfielder
6.93
8
Jared Stroud
Jared Stroud
Midfielder86'
23
Brandon Servania
Brandon Servania Midfielder
7.26
27
Nikola Marković
Nikola Marković
Defender75'
11
Louis Munteanu
Louis Munteanu Attacker
6.53
25
Jackson Hopkins
Jackson Hopkins Attacker
6.71
22
Nathan Ordaz
Nathan Ordaz
Attacker75'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Pep Biel
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+4'
86'
Event
Jared Stroud → Peglow
9th Substitution
Event
Tyger Smalls
Time wasting / 4th Yellowcard
85'
Event
Tyger Smalls → Allan Saint-Maximin
8th Substitution
83'
Event
Pep Biel
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
77'
Event
Archie Goodwin → Idan Toklomati
4th Substitution
75'
75'
Event
Hosei Kijima → K. Nono
5th Substitution
75'
Event
Nikola Marković → Brandon Servania
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Nathan Ordaz → Jackson Hopkins
7th Substitution
68'
Event
Peglow
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Will Cleary
Header / 3rd Goal
66'
Event
Liel Abada → Rodolfo Aloko
1st Substitution
65'
Event
Brandt Bronico → Luca de la Torre
2nd Substitution
65'
Event
Djibril Diani → Ashley Westwood
3rd Substitution
65'
Event
David Schnegg
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
64'
55'
Event
Louis Munteanu
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Silvan Hefti
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
34'
Event
Keisuke Kurokawa
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
89
Attempt Attempt
Louis Munteanu attempts a header but misses the shot.
86
Update Update
Jared Stroud comes on for Joao Peglow.
85
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Tyger Smalls.
84
Attempt Attempt
Djibril Diani attempts a header but misses the shot.
83
Update Update
Tyger Smalls comes on for Allan Saint-Maximin.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Pep Biel Mas Jaume with his left foot results in a goal.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Pep Biel Mas Jaume scores to make it 3-1, assisted by Liel Abada.
75
Update Update
Nikola Markovic comes on for Brandon Servania.
75
Update Update
Nathan Ordaz is on, and Jackson Hopkins is off.
75
Update Update
Hosei Kijima comes on for Kimito Nono.
75
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-1.
73
Update Update
Offside.
72
Update Update
Offside.
72
Attempt Attempt
Idan Toklomati has a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Joao Peglow receives a yellow card.
66
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal by Will Cleary with a header.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Attempt Attempt
Jackson Hopkins takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
65
Attempt Attempt
Silvan Hefti takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
65
Update Update
Djibril Diani replaces Ashley Westwood.
65
Update Update
Liel Abada replaces Rodolfo Aloko.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
David Schnegg scores with a left-footed shot.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! David Schnegg scores, making it 1-1.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
59
Attempt Attempt
Rodolfo Aloko attempts a header but misses the shot.
56
Update Update
Offside.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Louis Munteanu scores with a right-footed shot.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Louis Munteanu scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Joao Peglow.
54
Update Update
Offside.
53
Attempt Attempt
Allan Saint-Maximin takes a right-footed shot but misses.
51
Attempt Attempt
Jackson Hopkins takes a right-footed shot but misses.
49
Attempt Attempt
Brandon Servania takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Henry Kessler's header is saved.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Attempt Attempt
Joao Peglow takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
34
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Keisuke Kurokawa.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Attempt Attempt
Morrison Agyemang attempts a header, but the shot is blocked.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Pep Biel Mas Jaume with his right foot, but it's blocked.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Attempt Attempt
Joao Peglow takes a left-footed shot but misses.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Kimito Nono with his right foot is saved.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
12
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Kimito Nono with his right foot is saved.
11
Attempt Attempt
Joao Peglow takes a right-footed shot but misses.
11
Attempt Attempt
Louis Munteanu takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Attempt Attempt
Henry Kessler's header is saved.
3
Attempt Attempt
Kimito Nono's left-footed shot is blocked.
2
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Elijio Arreguin.

CONCLUSION

Charlotte's 3-1 triumph over DC United showcased their ability to capitalize on possession advantages and create quality chances. With an xG differential favoring the home team, the result validated the statistical projections. The even halftime score gave way to a dominant second half display by Charlotte. Efficiency metrics remaining in line highlighted disciplined execution from both sides despite the deviation observed. This outcome strengthens Charlotte's standing while leaving DC United with lessons on improving their away performances. The lack of red cards ensured a fair contest focused purely on tactical and technical merits. Overall the match provided valuable insights into team dynamics and future strategies for upcoming fixtures in the season.