The home side has earned shutout wins in all three meetings between Charlotte FC and the Philadelphia Union, with the Philadelphia Union winning twice at home and Charlotte FC winning once. Charlotte FC’s win, a 4-0 victory in October 2022, equaled the largest defeat in Philadelphia Union history (all competitions).
Charlotte FC has lost one of its last 12 regular-season home matches (W4 D7) dating back to late March, including going unbeaten in the last six (W1 D5). Charlotte FC is one of five teams with fewer than two home losses since that run began, along with the New England Revolution (0), FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew SC, and the Philadelphia Union (1 each).
The Philadelphia Union lost a two-goal in their 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati on Saturday; the first time the Philadelphia Union has failed to win an MLS match when leading by at least two goals since August 2017 against Atlanta United FC. The Philadelphia Union had won the previous 65 MLS matches in which they led by two at any point (including playoffs).
Kristijan Kahlina saved all six shots he faced in Charlotte FC’s 0-0 draw against D. C. United on Saturday. It marked the third time Kahlina has saved at least six shots while keeping a clean sheet, something only one goalkeeper (Dayne St. Clair – 4)has done more often since Charlotte FC joined MLS in 2022.
Jose Martinez has scored three goals in his last eight MLS matches after failing to score in any of his first 81 regular-season appearances, Martinez has attempted 101 shots in his MLS career (including playoffs)with 99 of those coming from outside the box.
