Football Season Guide

Taking into account that 2022 was Charlotte’s inaugural MLS season, they shouldn’t be disappointed with their ninth-place finish. Charlotte, who fired coach Miguel Ramirez in May, lacked consistency throughout the campaign, as they never managed to go on a solid winning run. Starting centre-back Anton Walkes tragically passed away, while captain Christian Fuchs retired at the end of last season and Charlotte offloaded several backup players such as Quinn McNeill, Koa Santos, Daniel Ríos and Jordy Alcívar. Meanwhile, they added record-signing Enzo Copetti to their attack, signed an experienced player with around 300 Premier League appearances in Ashley Westwood to boost their midfield and beefed up their defence with the signing of a solid Bill Tuiloma. Christian Lattanzio has been named Charlotte FC's full-time manager after acting as interim coach following Ramirez’s departure. He has kept the team’s backbone intact and made some clever signings who are expected to strengthen his first XI. Their main advantage heading into the 2023 season will be their capacity to win games on home soil. In fact, last season they boasted the fourth best home record in the Eastern Conference, as only Philadelphia (12) managed more home wins than Charlotte (10). Meanwhile, their main weakness is their lack of MLS experience, as they are heading into their second ever season in the league.