Charlotte FC picks up a point against Orlando City while playing a man down

Charlotte FC came away with a point in their midweek matchup with Orlando City SC after a 2-2 draw.

Charlotte FC went up 1-0 early with a goal from Kerwin Vargas in the 12th minute but had to play a man down for a majority of the match after a red card being given to Scott Arfield in the 35th minute. Charlotte was able to hold on for the remainder of the half to have a 1-0 lead going into the half.

Charlotte made no changes being down a man coming out of the half with a couple chances generated on the counterattack early in the second half. Orlando City was able to equalize in the 64th minute with a goal from Duncan McGuire.

Charlotte subbed off Kerwin Vargas and Liel Abada for Ben Bender and Brandt Bronico in the 68th minute. Patrick Agyemang and Bronico were able to link up for a goal in the 77th minute to retake the lead 2-1.

Charlotte’s lead did not last long before Orlando City equalized again in the 81st minute with a goal from Facundo Torres. Charlotte was able to hold on for the remainder of the match to get a point.

Charlotte FC’s next match will be on the road against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, June 20 with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST and streaming on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Share and Enjoy !

Shares
Billy McGee

Recent Posts

A tough test at home for the Portland Timbers in the Wildcard match against RSL

(8) Portland Timbers vs (9) Real Salt Lake Wednesday, October 22, 2025 KO 7:30 PM…

2 hours ago

New England Revolution 2025 End of Season Review

FOXBOROUGH, MA– New England Revolution have completed the 2025 MLS Season with a record of…

17 hours ago

San Diego wins the top of West in memorable inaugural MLS season

It was a busy day in Portland, the “No Kings March” that had gathered earlier…

1 day ago

Angel City honors Press and Riley in final home match

For its last home match of the 2025 season, it was all about honoring its…

2 days ago

Gotham draw drops them to seventh

Gotham FC 2-2 Racing Louisville HARRISON, NJ--The good news is that Gotham FC will be…

2 days ago