Ashley Westwood - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Main set piece taker Weatwood made a start in all 35 appearances, including the playoffs, during the 2025 season.

Impact Westwood has been the heart of Charlotte's midfield since 2023. He led the team in set-piece situations with 85, while also scoring once with four assists. The midfielder will enter the final year of his contract, but given his importance and consistency, the team will likely prioritize keeping him beyond the 2026 season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts 10 crosses Westwood had two shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat versus New York City FC.

Impact Westwood recorded 10 crosses with two shots during the loss to NYCFC. He's looking to break his scoresheet drought, with his last assist back on Aug 30.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union bring shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FC

The Philadelphia Union head into a matchup against Charlotte FC after securing three straight shutout wins

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

No longer banned Westwood has served his suspension and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Westwood was banned from the club's last match due to yellow card accumulation, but is available once again after only a game missed. This is good news for the club, as he is a regular starter and should return to that role, starting in all 31 appearances this season while recording one goal and four assists.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Handed suspension Westwood generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 7...

Impact Westwood picked up his eight yellow card in 20 matches and will serve another suspension. He will miss just his second league game of the season, appearing 31 times while scoring once with four assists.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over New England Westwood assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus New England Revolution. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Westwood delivered a free-kick cross that led to Idan Toklomati's 87th-minute winner Saturday. The central man assisted for the fourth time over 28 league appearances in 2025, while the five crosses and two chances created increased his counts to 74 and 34, respectively. He's usually active in defensive contributions, but his attacking upside has received a boost given that he's taking several set pieces in the absence of Pep Biel (hamstring).

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idan Toklomati scores late to help Charlotte beat Revolution 2-1 for eighth straight victory

Rookie Idan Toklomati scored late in the second half and Charlotte FC beat the New England Revolution 2-1 to extend its club-record win streak to eight and its unbeaten run to nine

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Idan Toklomati, Kristijan Kahlina lead Charlotte over Real Salt Lake 1-0 for sixth straight victory

Rookie Idan Toklomati scored in the first half and Kristijan Kahlina made it stand up the Charlotte FC beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 for its sixth straight victory

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Wilfried Zaha and Kristijan Kahlina lead Charlotte to 1-0 victory over Cincinnati

Wilfried Zaha scored late in the second half and Kristijan Kahlina finished with seven saves as Charlotte FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0 to run its win streak to five and complete a sea...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning for RSL clash Westwood has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the clash with RSL on Saturday.

Impact Westwood continues to be the heart of the defensive midfield for Charlotte, starting all 25 matches played in 2025. He is also averaging about 2.3 crosses per game, scoring once with two assists.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Westwood had two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Impact Westwood is set for a one match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card in 14 games. This will also be his first missed match of the season, starting and appearing in all 25 MLS games for Charlotte. This opens an opportunity for Djibril Diani to get a start in the defensive midfield after the League Cup break on Aug 10.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing Saturday Westwood generated two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Westwood was not involved in any of his side's three goals, but he still had a productive outing. He created two chances for the fourth time this season, tied a season high with two shots and took four corners for the second time this season. He also won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist in defeat Westwood assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Westwood dished his second assist in five outings and is now up to eight chances created over that span. Additionally, this was his fifth straight game sending at least one accurate cross.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist Westwood assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory against San Diego FC.

Impact Westwood got an assist for his first of the season. He's appeared in all nine games for Charlotte to open the campaign, scoring and assisting once while totaling 14 crosses (three won), 11 tackles and 13 clearances.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liel Abada, Pep Biel spark Charlotte to fifth straight victory at home in 2-0 shutout of San Diego

Liel Abada scored early on Pep Biel’s league-leading sixth assist and Charlotte FC rolled to a 3-0 victory over expansion side San Diego FC

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Sees yellow in win Westwood suffered two fouls, conceded two fouls, and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Westwood put in a workman's shift in the middle of the park to help Charlotte come away with a big win. Look for Westwood to continue to patrol the midfield in Saturday's road match at CF Montreal.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pep Biel fuels Charlotte FC win over San Jose Pep Biel recorded a goal and a pair of assists, helping lead Charlotte FC to a 4-1 victory over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes on Saturda...

MARCH 23, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bangs goal in victory Westwood scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Westwood scored his first goal of the season against San Jose on Saturday and was active on both ends of the pitch. The midfielder has been a regular starter since last season, logging more than 3,200 minutes in 2024 and playing the full 90 mintues in each of the first five matches this season. He has contributed across the board with 10 crosses, six tackles, five interceptions, and seven clearances in five appearances, proving essential in midfield. He will look to make an impact again against Colorado on Saturday.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pep Biel has goal, two assists to propel Charlotte to 4-1 victory over Earthquakes

Pep Biel had a goal and two assists to propel Charlotte FC to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes at Bank of America Stadium

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes four tackles Westwood crossed six times (two accurate) and made four tackles (winning three) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Miami.

Impact Westwood was active on both sides of the ball finishing with the second most crosses on the team and leading Charlotte in tackles. The midfielder has combined for 11 crosses and six tackles through three matches, but doesn't have a goal involvement, shot or chance created.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy outing in draw Westwood had 14 crosses (three accurate) and 11 corners in Friday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC. Charlotte won the game 3-1 via penalties.

Impact Westwood delivered a strong performance in this match, and his crossing and set-piece numbers made him one of the standout performers in this scoreless draw. Charlotte's win means these two sides will play a deciding match on Saturday to see which team advances to the next round of the 2024 MLS Playoffs.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances Sunday Westwood recorded five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Westwood created four chances in Sunday's playoff match, his third time this season creating four or more. He also recorded five crosses for the sixth time this season and took three of his side's four corners. Ultimately his contributions were not enough and now he and Charlotte face elimination at home on Friday.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Saturday Westwood assisted once to go with six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against CF Montreal.

Impact Westwood set up Charlotte's lone goal of the match with a perfect cross that allowed Tim Ream to find the back of the net from close range. Westwood is having an excellent season from his midfield role, bagging two goals and recording five assists across 27 starts.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood signs new contract Charlotte FC signed captain Ashley Westwood to a new contract through 2026 with an option for 2027, the MLS club announced Tuesday.The 34-ye...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Charlotte FC sign Ashley Westwood to new contract | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Charlotte FC have signed captain Ashley Westwood to a new contract through 2026 with an option for 2027,...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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