The Crown is back in action and ready to take its second trip North of the Border to take on CF Montréal, kicking off a three-match road trip spanning the next two weeks of MLS action.
Kickoff from Stade Saputo is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET this Wednesday, September 9, and fans can catch all the action on Apple TV.
Let’s take a look at the Materials of the Match presented by Rubbermaid to see how Charlotte FC can start off this road trip on the right foot:
Next Man Up
With the suspension of Ashley Westwood for this Wednesday’s match, it will be time for another man in the midfield to step up for The Crown. Fans will likely see one of Brandt Bronico or Luca de la Torre join Pep Biel and Djibril Diani in the starting XI, each bringing their own unique impact on the match. If Charlotte’s Mayor slots in, he would provide an unmatched level of energy and ability to press the opposition, while de la Torre’s passing ability and steadiness could emulate Westwood’s missing attributes. Either way the Gaffer decides to go, Charlotte will be in good hands for the midweek matchup.
Croatian Brick Wall
What did Charlotte’s standout goalkeeper, Kistijan Kahlina, do to celebrate his bobblehead night this past weekend? The only way keepers know how to: by keeping a clean sheet. Kahlina notched Charlotte’s fifth shutout in the last 10 matches (two were kept by Tyler Miller), his fifth of the 2026 campaign, with a huge five-save performance against the Dynamo. He continues to rise the stat columns across the league, moving to third place league-wide in saves with 93, doing so with a 74.4 save percentage. If Kahlina can keep up his form against Montreal, who are in the bottom third of goals scored this year, three points are obtainable for The Crown.
Carry the Momentum
Things have been rolling The Crown’s way since it found its form just ahead of the World Cup break. In the last 10 league matches, Charlotte has gone 6-1-3, taking 21 of a possible 30 points in the standings. This is in comparison to CLTFC’s first 13 matches, where The Crown grabbed just 15 points of a possible 39 with a 4-6-3 mark. Headlining this stellar form is Spanish midfielder Pep Biel, who has tallied 10 goal contributions (5G+5A) in eight of his last 10 league matches, while winger Liel Abada has notched eight goal contributions in all competitions since returning from the World Cup (4G+4A). Let the good times roll and keep collecting points.
NEXT AT HOME:
SEPTEMBER 26 @ 7:30 PM // POR LA CULTURA NIGHT
Join Charlotte FC on Saturday, September 26, for Por La Cultura Night to celebrate culture, community, and The Crown. The first fans to arrive will receive the limited-edition Cape Flag Giveaway presented by Compare Foods.
Limited quantities are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis and aren't guaranteed.
