Charlotte FC Completes Queen City Sweep: Clip Notes

In a thrilling match, FC Cincinnati almost had the win in the bag but a few key moments turned the tide. A tough stamp on Djibril Diani by Brian Anunga, an impressive performance by goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina, and a superb volley by Wilfried Zaha in the 85th minute secured the victory for The Crown. Despite facing challenges like mixed results in the Leagues Cup and the absence of star midfielder Pep Biel, The Crown powered through to secure their fifth consecutive MLS league win. Kristijan Kahlina, the reigning Goalkeeper of the Year, made a total of seven saves in the match, including a crucial one in the final minute to seal the deal. This was Kahlina’s seventh clean sheet of the 2025 season.

Wilfried Zaha stepped up in Pep Biel’s absence and continued his remarkable streak of goal contributions, scoring in his ninth consecutive match with a stunning volley that left FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano helpless. The win for The Crown, their fourth on the road this season, marks the beginning of a crucial nine-match stretch leading to the Playoffs. Their next challenge is against Real Salt Lake at Bank of America Stadium on August 16, where they aim to extend their record-breaking winning streak to six matches.

If you’re eager to catch the action live, mark your calendar for the upcoming match on August 16 as The Crown takes on Real Salt Lake at 7:30 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium. Be sure not to miss out on the chance to witness Charlotte FC in action as they strive for victory.