Charlotte FC Midfielder Brandt Bronico Named to MLS Team of the Matchday

The 29 year old's two assists propelled Charlotte FC to a 3-0 win on MLS Decision Day, climbing to the fifth seed for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

CHARLOTTE, NC (Monday, October 21, 2024) – Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico earned a spot on the MLS Team of the Matchday following his leadership in the midfield and two assists on the night. Bronico’s performance helped earn the Club a dominant 3-0 win over D.C. United and the MLS 2024 Golden Boot winner, Christian Benteke. The performance also earned Charlotte FC their twelfth clean sheet this season.

The 29-year-old exemplified his speed and ability to read the game in the 57th minute, receiving a ball wide and flying past D.C. United to place a pristine cross in the center of the box where forward Pep Biel placed it into the net.

Bronico’s second assist came in a similar fashion. Having received the ball out wide, Bronico outpaced all three D.C. United defenders whipped a cross into the box, and forward Patrick Agyemang was able to one-touch it effortlessly into the net.

Next up, The Crown will begin its 2024 Audi MLS Cup Playoff campaign as they travel to Inter&Co Stadium to face number four seed, Orlando City SC on Sunday, October 27th at 7:30 p.m. ET. The match will be the first to take place in a best-of-three series for CLTFC. The Crown will then host Orlando City on Friday, November 1st at 7:30 p.m. ET for their first-ever home playoff match in Club history.

For the full MLS Team of the Matchday, please see below:

F: Sang Bin Jeong (MIN), Luis Suárez (MIA), Lionel Messi (MIA)

M: Caden Clark (MTL), Brandt Bronico (CLT), Eduard Atuesta (LAFC), Diego Luna (RSL)

D: Malte Amundsen (CLB), Daniel Steres (HOU), Marlon (LAFC)

GK: Brad Guzan (ATL)

Coach: Rob Valentino (ATL)

Bench: Elliot Panicco (NSH), Yeimar (SEA), Jordi Alba (MIA), Zan Kolmanic (ATX), Emil Forsberg (RBNY), Aziel Jackson (CLB), Saba Lobjanidze (ATL), Antony (POR), Sam Surridge (NSH)