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Scores first MLS goal Malanda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus New York City FC.

Impact Malanda scored his first ever MLS goal, having also scored the lone goal in the match during Saturday's win. He had averaged about 3.7 clearances in 2023, totaling 40 tackles (24 won), 37 interceptions in 30 appearances, all of them coming as starts.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adilson Malanda's first career goal lifts NYCFC over Charlotte Adilson Malanda scored his first career MLS goal as host Charlotte FC held on for a 1-0 victory over New York City Football Club as coach De...

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brick wall for Charlotte Malanda started and played all 30 games appeared in for Charlotte this season.

Impact Malanda had an upstanding season during his first full year in the MLS. He recorded an assist while averaging about 3.7 clearances with 113 in 30 matches, which was among the league leaders.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances versus Miami Malanda generated three clearancesand two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th minute.

Impact Malanda had a good defensive outing to help Charlotte earn the clean sheet and the win at home. The centerback led his side in clearances in the match. He also received his fifth yellow card of the season, though.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four interceptions Malanda had four interceptions and three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Malanda recorded a season-high of interceptions against Cincinnati, bringing his total for the season to 28. He also has completed 93 clearances, 38 tackles (22 won) and 18 blocks in 24 appearances this season, all of them coming as starts.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Saturday Malanda picked up an assist while also contributing one chance created, two tackles and a clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nashville. He also picked up a yellow card in the...

Impact Malanda earned his first assist of the year after finding Scott Arfield in the 93rd minute for the first goal of the match. Other than his assist, Malanda's only other contribution was in the defense, with his two tackles, one interception, four clearances and a block. The 22-year-old has started all 21 matches he has been healthy for this season and should remain in the spot for the rest of the year if he can avoid another injury spell.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Orlando match Malanda (undisclosed) will be available for Wednesday's match against Orlando, according to the team injury report.

Impact Malanda will be eligible for Wednesday's squad after picking up a knock in Saturday's match against LAFC. The defender was substituted off in the 89th minute after picking up an apparent injury. He previously just missed four games due to a broken bone in his foot, but this injury seems to not be related, as he could be on the pitch as early as Charlotte's next match.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves injured versus LA FC Malanda was subbed off due to injury in the 89th minute of Saturday's 2-1 win against Los Angeles Football Club. He registered one tackle (zero won) and two clearances before exiti...

Impact Malanda had a pretty quiet outing during Charlotte's home win. The centerback was replaced after an undisclosed injury in the 89th minute. He also received his third yellow card of the season in the match.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in rout Malanda (foot) got the start and played 90 minutes during Saturday's 4-1 win over Club Necaxa.

Impact Malanda returned to the starting XI against Club Necaxa and played the entire match. The defender is back from a foot injury and has been training fully of late. Malanda is expected to take an immediate role in the starting XI when MLS resumes on Aug. 20.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to training Malanda (foot) is aiming to be back in full training with Charlotte next week, manager Christian Lattanzio told team reporter Will Palaszczuk on Thursday.

Impact Malanda has missed his side's last four games since breaking a bone in his foot in late June, and he's set to miss at least one more this weekend against Dallas in the Leagues Cup before he might potentially be able to return against Club Necaxa on July 29. With Guzman Corujo (quadriceps) suffering an injury as well, Bill Tuiloma could return to central defense alongside Jan Sobocinski or Derrick Jones (thigh).

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed out multiple weeks Malanda will miss three-to-four weeks with a broken metatarsal in his foot, reports the CLT Soccer Show.

Impact This was suspected to be the case for Malanda after news came out late Thursday on the injury. While the rest of the team is nearing full health, Malanda will likely be out until the Leagues Cup, meaning Guzman Corujo and Bill Tuiloma will work together at center-back the next few league matches.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot injury Malanda picked up a foot injury in Wednesday's match against the Red Bulls and is expected to miss time.

Impact Malanda has started all but one match this season, but this injury could put him out a few weeks. Since joining Charlotte last August, he's immediately made a difference and only been dropped for injuries. Fortunately for Charlotte, they have some depth, so Guzman Corujo and Bill Tuiloma figure to man center-back while Malanda is out.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Malanda (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Seattle.

Impact Malanda is back in the starting XI after being removed from the injury report. The defender missed a single match but now returns to a nearly guaranteed role in the starting XI and a major chance to play 90 minutes.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Malanda (hamstring) is not listed in Charlotte's availability report heading into Saturday's clash against the Sounders.

Impact Malanda was not involved in last weekend's loss to Columbus reportedly due to a hamstring issue, but he's not carrying an injury designation into Saturday and was at least seen training in some capacity with his teammates this week.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Malanda missed Saturday's defeat against the Crew with a hamstring injury, according to team reporter Carroll Walton before the game.

Impact Malanda had started every league game this season prior to this weekend, but he wasn't involved against Columbus due to a hamstring issue. Jan Sobocinski replaced him alongside Bill Tuiloma in central defense for the match, but Guzman Corujo could also be an option in the position moving forward.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six clearances in loss Malanda made a block, six clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against the Union. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Malanda has started all 16 of Charlotte's league games this season mostly in central defense, but the return of Guzman Corujo from a torn ACL could mean there's a challenger for his spot in the XI.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Malanda is in the starting XI during Saturday's match versus Atlanta United.

Impact Malanda is in the lineup after picking up a foot injury last match. He's averaging 3.3 clearances a games with 25 in the last six contests.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Malanda (foot) is not listed in Charlotte's injury report for Saturday's clash against Atlanta United.

Impact Malanda suffered a minor foot injury last weekend against NYCFC and he did not play in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday. But he's not carrying a designation into the Atlanta match on Saturday and he could be fit enough to play in central defense. Nathan Byrne and Jan Sobocinski are backup options in the position if Malanda isn't quite ready to start.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not deemed serious Malanda (foot) underwent X-Rays that revealed his foot injury shouldn't be too serious and he will be questionable for the mid-week U.S. Open Cup match, Charlotte manager Christian...

Impact Malanda injured his foot in the second half of Saturday's win over NYCFC, but it shouldn't prove to be a serious setback and he's in contention to be able to play against Atlanta United in the league next weekend.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Saturday with boot Malanda was subbed off due to a foot injury in the 65th minute of Saturday's 3-2 victory over New York City FC and left the day with a boot on his foot, reports journalist Sam Spen...

Impact Malanda was forced to come off in the 65th minute with an apparent foot injury. Carroll Walton of the CLT Ledger reported that head coach Christian Lattanzio does not know the extent of his injury, but will likely not play Tuesday during the U.S Open match against Orlando. He's started all 11 matches, averaging about 3.6 clearances a game. With Bill Tuiloma (thigh) still injured, then Nathan Byrne could slide into the center defense, with Harrison Afful an option to start at left back.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four clearances in clean sheet Malanda made four clearances, a block and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Crew. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Malanda kept his first clean sheet of the season Saturday against a dangerous opponent in Columbus. He has started all nine of Charlotte's MLS matches in 2023, usually alongside Bill Tuiloma in central defense.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in loss Malanda made four clearances, three interceptions and won three of five tackles in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Malanda defended well statistically on Saturday but his side conceded three goals to St. Louis and he was directly at fault for the third one with a poor back pass to opposing striker Joao Klauss. Malanda has started both of Charlotte's opening games alongside winter signing Bill Tuiloma in central defense.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as starter Malanda made two clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 Decision Day defeat against the Red Bulls.

Impact Malanda started in six of Charlotte's last seven MLS games of the campaign since arriving from Ligue 2 over the summer. The 20-year-old will face increased pressure to keep his center-back spot in the XI next season once Guzman Corujo returns from a torn ACL.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Charlotte Malanda has signed a three-year contract with Charlotte FC with the option to extend through 2026 after transferring from Rodez AF , the club announced Thursday.

Impact Malanda has made 34 Ligue 2 appearances across his career, and the 20-year-old defender is now making the move to MLS with Charlotte, where he can take over from the departing Christian Makoun as the backup center-back behind Guzman Corujo and Anton Walkes.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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