Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Charlotte enters at 4‑4‑2, showing improved balance and strong home form. New England arrives at 5‑3‑1, one of the Eastern Conference’s most efficient early‑season teams, with a compact defensive structure and a dangerous counterattacking identity.
WEATHER REPORT — BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM
Forecast: Clear and mild
Temperature: 68–72°F
Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest
Rain Chance: <10%
Impact:
Ideal playing conditions
Fast surface favors Charlotte’s wide play
Minimal weather impact on set pieces or long balls
INJURY REPORT
Charlotte FC
No major injuries reported
One defender listed as day‑to‑day (probable)
New England Revolution
No major injuries reported
Monitoring a winger with minor muscle tightness (expected to play)
Both teams project to be near full strength.
TACTICAL & PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Karol Świderski (CLT) vs. NE Center‑Backs
Świderski’s movement between lines and finishing ability remain Charlotte’s primary attacking threat. New England must avoid giving him space at the top of the box.
Edge: Charlotte
2. Carles Gil (NE) vs. Charlotte Midfield
Gil remains one of MLS’s elite creators, capable of breaking lines with vision and precision. Charlotte must deny him time on the ball and force him wide.
Edge: New England
3. Liel Abada (CLT) vs. DeJuan Jones (NE)
Abada’s pace and directness can exploit Jones’ aggressive overlapping tendencies. This flank could determine Charlotte’s attacking rhythm.
Edge: Even
4. Goalkeeping: Kristijan Kahlina (CLT) vs. Henrich Ravas (NE)
Kahlina provides strong shot‑stopping and command of the box. Ravas has been steady but less tested in high‑pressure road environments.
Edge: Charlotte
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
CHARLOTTE FC (4‑4‑2)
Last 5: W‑L‑D‑W‑L
Goals For: 13
Goals Against: 12
Trend: Competitive, strong at home, inconsistent on the road
Strengths:
Strong wing play
Solid defensive structure
Effective pressing triggers
Weaknesses:
Inconsistent finishing
Vulnerable to quick counters
Occasional midfield spacing issues
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION (5‑3‑1)
Last 5: W‑W‑L‑D‑W
Goals For: 15
Goals Against: 10
Trend: Efficient, compact, and difficult to break down
Strengths:
Elite chance creation through Gil
Strong defensive shape
Dangerous in transition
Weaknesses:
Slow buildup at times
Vulnerable to wide overloads
Occasional lapses defending crosses
SERIES HISTORY
Last 5 meetings: New England leads 3‑1‑1
In Charlotte: Even (1‑1‑1)
New England has scored 2+ goals in 3 of the last 5 meetings
Charlotte has not beaten New England at home since 2023
New England holds the historical edge, but Charlotte is significantly stronger at home.
BETTING TRENDS
Charlotte FC
3‑1‑1 at home in last 5
Unders hitting in 5 of last 7
Scored first in 4 of last 6
New England Revolution
3‑1‑1 in last 5
Overs hitting in 4 of last 6
Conceded first in 3 of last 5
Matchup Trends
New England unbeaten in last 3 vs. Charlotte
Overs hitting in 3 of last 5 meetings
MATCH ODDS
Charlote FC + 220
New England Revolution + 120
Draw + 255
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 1, 2026
