Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United live updates: CLT wins rivalry match on national TV

Charlotte FC hosts Atlanta United today for a southeast soccer showdown, one that defender Jaylin Lindsey deemed a “revenge match” earlier this week.

The regional rivals faced each other for the first time last month when Atlanta beat Charlotte 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Charlotte (2-4-0) today is playing an Atlanta (3-1-1) lineup severely depleted by injury, with star striker Josef Martínez out for the next six to eight weeks due to a knee injury.

Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United updates

90’+3 That’s the match. Charlotte FC beats Atlanta at home with a 1-0 win of a goal in the 11th minute by Jordy Alcívar, named man of the match.

90’ There will be three minutes of time added. Let’s see if Charlotte FC can hold on.

88’ Jaylin Lindsey has been issued a yellow card, and there are multiple substitutions as the clock winds down with Adam Armour in for Ben Bender and Sergio Ruiz in for Jordy Alcívar. Atlanta’s Caleb Wiley attempts a header from the left side of the six yard box, and it narrowly misses to the right.

74’ Two yellow cards are issued against Charlotte, on Christian Fuchs and Brandt Bronico. They’re exchanging words with the referee, who minutes before didn’t issue what could have been a handball call on Atlanta.

71’ Kristijan Kahlina comes out of the net to grab the ball, shot off a corner kick by Atlanta that curved

65’ Charlotte FC now has nine fouls, with the latest again called on Brandt Bronico. Atlanta doesn’t convert off the free kick, but Bronico is speaking with the ref after the latest call when both Atlanta and Charlotte players tangled and fell to the ground. Another Atlanta substitution, this time it’s Dom Dwyer out for Ronaldo Cisneros.

60’ Atlanta substitutions: Alan Franco appears to be limping a bit and is subbed out for Franco Ibarra. Amar Sejdic comes off for Jake Mulraney.

56’ Jordy Alcívar takes a shot and it bounces off an Atlanta defender for their sixth corner of the match, but no goal. Two minutes later, Atlanta’s Marcelino Moreno takes an attempted shot on Charlotte’s goal and it’s stopped by Kristijan Kahlina.

52’ Another foul is called on Brandt Bronico, but Atlanta doesn’t convert, and it’s knocked away by Ben Bender, who plays it up the field. Charlotte FC then earns a corner, conceded by George Campbell, but no goal.

49’ The second half is underway with neither side making any substitutions.

45’ Charlotte leads 1-0 at the half with the only goal so far coming from Jordy Alcívar in the 11th minute. Atlanta’s offense isn’t looking as potent as it was the first time they played Charlotte, but Dom Dwyer has continued to be a threat with Josef Martínez absent.

43’ Brandt Bronico is given a foul and Atlanta has an opportunity to convert off a free kick, but it’s blocked by Charlotte’s line. Brooks Lennon takes the right-footed shot from outside the box, and it’s knocked over the goal.

32’ Marcelino Moreno attempts a right-footed shot from close in, but it misses just left of the goal. Charlotte’s defense is playing scrappy. Atlanta hasn’t capitalized on the opportunities they’ve had.

23’ Atlanta’s Dom Dwyer misses sharp shot to the far post as Kristijan Kahlina comes out of the net to defend. A lucky miss for Charlotte.

21’ Jordy Alcívar attempts another shot on goal, this time to the near post, but it’s easily stopped by Brad Guzan.

17’ An attempted shot by Charlotte, a header by Daniel Ríos, is stopped by Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan. Charlotte’s offense is picking up pace, with the early goal providing a boost.

Charlotte FC scores off of a corner kick

11’ Charlotte has multiple scoring opportunities, but it’s Jordy Alcívar who scores off a difficult shot from the corner to the top right of the net, with the ball barely grazing the hand of Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan. Charlotte is up 1-0 after Alcívar’s olimpico.

3’ Play begins after women’s basketball legend and latest NCAA national championship winning coach Dawn Staley is honored pre-match. Atlanta has maintained early possession with the first shot attempt by Dom Dwyer saved by Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina. Dwyer fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Kahlina gets both hands on it.

1 p.m.: The starting XI is out for Charlotte FC with strikers Karol Świderski and Daniel Ríos both listed to play. The two-striker formation has worked well for Charlotte in past home matches, and should offer more attacking options against an Atlanta team who’s strength will likely come in its defense today.

Charlotte FC Starting XI

Kristijan Kahlina, Guzmán Corujo, Jordy Alcívar, Karol Świderski, Daniel Ríos, Brandt Bronico, Ben Bender, Alan Franco, Christian Fuchs (C), Jaylin Lindsey, Joseph Mora

Atlanta United Starting XI

Brad Guzan (C), Alan Franco, Brooks Lennon, Miles Robinson, Andrew Gutman, George Campbell, Santiago Sosa, Thiago Almada, Amar Sejdic, Dom Dwyer, Marcelino Moreno

12:45 p.m.: Who’s out for today’s match? For Atlanta, the list is long for players listed as out due to injury, including star striker Josef Martínez (knee), who scored against Charlotte in their last meeting. Martínez underwent arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this week and is recovering with a projected absence of six to eight weeks. Machop Chol (leg), Luiz Araújo (hamstring), Ozzie Alonso (torn ACL), Matheus Rossetto (hamstring) and Dylan Castanheira (achilles) are were also listed as out for Atlanta earlier this week. Emerson Hyndman (ACL recovery) is listed as questionable for the team.

For Charlotte FC, Vinicius Mello (left foot surgery) and Chris Hegardt (left knee surgery) are longer-term absentees, while defender Christian Makoun is listed as questionable for a right thigh injury.

How to listen to Charlotte FC on the radio

You can listen to Sunday’s match against Atlanta United on sports radio WLNK. The on-air talent will be Will Palaszczuk (play-by-play) and Jessica Charman (color).

English Radio

• Raleigh, NC- WCMC FM 99.9
• Greenville, SC- WROO FM 104.9
• Myrtle Beach, SC- WSEA FM 100.3
• Lynchburg, VA- WBRG FM 105.1, FM 104.5, AM 1050
• Rocky Mount, NC- WZAX FM 99.3
• Statesville, NC- WSIC FM 105.9, FM 100.7, AM 1400

Spanish Radio

• Charlotte- 106.1 FM (WOLS)
• Triad, NC- 98.3 FM (WIST)
• Greenville, SC- 105.7 FM/910 AM (WOLI)
• Wilmington, NC- 94.1 FM/1310 AM (WLSG)
• Charleston, SC- 103.9 FM/980 AM (WAZS)
• Columbia, SC- 840 AM (WCEO)
• Raleigh, NC- WRTG 1000AM
• Durham, NC- WLLQ 1530AM
• Reidsville, NC- WREV 1220 AM/93.5 FM
• Jacksonville, NC- WSRP 910AM
• Lillington, NC.- WLLN 1307AM/92.7 FM

What channel is the Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United match on?

This afternoon’s match is being broadcast nationally on ABC (WSOC for viewers in the Charlotte market) and ESPN Deportes. You can stream the match online at WatchESPN.com, ESPN+, YouTube TV or Hulu+ Live TV.

WHAT TIME DOES CHARLOTTE FC PLAY?

Charlotte FC and Atlanta United play at 1:30 p.m. Eastern.

This story was originally published April 10, 2022 at 1:08 PM.