Match Report
Charlotte, 4th with 40 points, sat 17 points above Columbus Crew (13th, 23). Columbus Crew's recent output lagged their position: 30th on form over five rounds while 13th in the table. Against a league average of 1.6 goals per team per game, Charlotte ran at 1.8 scored and 1.44 conceded, Columbus Crew at 1.4 and 1.68.
5 meetings are on record — 2 won by Charlotte, 1 by Columbus Crew, 2 drawn, at 3 goals per meeting.
The venue was Bank of America Stadium, with room for 75,525 spectators. Charlotte led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Charlotte: Brandt Bronico (1'), Liel Abada (9'), Pep Biel (73') · Columbus Crew: Chase Adams (41')
Key stats
Possession: Charlotte 30% · Columbus Crew 70% · Total shots: 9-26 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 1-13




