Major League Soccer has released their 2025 Season Preview for Charlotte FC. The season gets underway this weekend in Seattle and the expectations are high for The Crown. Take a look at some highlights of the preview below and click here for the full outlook on MLSsoccer.com.
2025 Schedule
Armchair Analyst's Breakdown
- Strength: They will defend deep, they will defend hard and they will annihilate anyone who’s unprepared for that in transition. Adding Wilfried Zaha to a front line that already has Patrick Agyemang and Liel Abada… man, give them any space at all and you’re picking the ball out of your own net.
Key Signings
- Pep Biel: Charlotte re-acquired the Spanish midfielder on loan from Greek powerhouse Olympiacos. He initially joined the Crown on a half-season loan last August.
- Eryk Williamson: The US international midfielder was acquired via a trade with Portland. He brings vast MLS experience to Charlotte’s midfield, earning over 100 appearances since 2018.
- Wilfried Zaha: The Ivory Coast international and Crystal Palace legend was acquired on loan from Turkish Süper Lig powerhouse Galatasaray. He occupies a DP spot alongside Abada.
Predictions
- Osvaldo Alonso: 6th in Eastern Conference
- Matt Doyle: 4th in Eastern Conference
- Miguel Gallardo: 4th in Eastern Conference
- Sacha Kljestan: 2nd in Eastern Conference
Odds & Ends
- Head coach: Dean Smith
- Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
- Last year: 14W-11L-9T, 51 points, 5th in Eastern Conference
- Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs: Eastern Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series
