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Charlotte FC's Ashley Westwood wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood has won Goal of the Matchday for Matchday 6, courtesy of a powerful chest-and-volley that ignited their...

MARCH 27, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Opens scoring Westwood scored once from two shots (one on target) and delivered four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Columbus.

Impact Westwood scored his first of the season with a long-range effort that broke the deadlock. The ex-Premier League player scored two goals and registered two assists in his first MLS season and will look to build on that this year.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active defensively to start season Westwood has started and played the full 90 in Charlotte's first two matches of the 2024 MLS season, racking up nine clearances but also adding three crosses and two chances create...

Impact Westwood plays as a central midfielder for Charlotte and tends to operate as the primary link between defense and attack, but given the team's tactical approach, he's expected to be more involved on the defensive side of the ball. He should continue to rack up stats on both sides of the ball as he remains in a starting role.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots Westwood took two off target shots and crossed twice inaccurately during Wednesday's 5-2 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Westwood was held off the scoresheet as Charlotte were eliminated from the MLS playoffs on Wednesday. The midfielder ends the season with three goals, two assists, 108 crosses and 35 chances created in 30 appearances.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses in win Westwood had three crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 4th minute.

Impact Westwood had a good overall performance to help Charlotte win at home. The midfielder led his side in crosses during the match, while making the second-most interceptions. He also received his sixth yellow card of the season in the proccess.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Westwood took an off target shot, crossed three times (one accurate) and created two chances during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Miami.

Impact Westwood was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator for Charlotte leading the club in both crosses and chances created. The midfielder has scored just once in his last 10 matches, but has crossed 13 times and created two chances across his last three appearances as a locked in starter for Charlotte.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC's Ashley Westwood wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Make it back-to-back weeks for Charlotte FC midfielders after Ashley Westwood captured AT&T 5G Goal of the Matchday for Matchday 37. Brecht...

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores opener in victory Westwood scored from his only shot-on-target, placed four crosses (one accurate) and took four corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Chicago Fire.

Impact Westwood, the Charlotte captain, played a solid game on Saturday in his usual midfield playmaking role. The former EPL player managed to score with his only shot-on-target to post Charlotte's opening goal. His performance has been mixed this season, this was his first goal in eight games and he has accrued three yellow cards from his last five outings. From 27 appearances (all starts) he has scored three and provided two assists.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in win Westwood attempted six crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Toronto.

Impact Westwood attempted more crosses than any other player, though he failed to create any goal-scoring opportunities. The midfielder has created 33 chances in his debut MLS season and may count himself unlucky to have only picked up two assists.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends three crosses Westwood had three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 35th minute.

Impact Westwood continues his consistency this season, making now 20 starts in a row while recording two goals and two assists in that span. He is also averaging about 3.7 crosses per game with 90 in 24 contests.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in seven crosses Westwood contributed one shot, a chance created, seven crosses (one accurate) 6nd six corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville.

Impact Westwood recorded a team-high of seven crosses in Saturday's draw. It wasn't the 33-year-old's best match but, he still was able to earn some production by taking all of Charlotte's corner kicks. Westwood has been underwhelming this season despite starting in 21 of the 27 games Charlotte has played this season, notching only four contributions throughout this whole season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Westwood recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Westwood recorded an average performance but was one of the leading crossers in the game. He has led this team for 20 games this season and has managed to score twice and assist twice as well.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener versus LA FC Westwood scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Westwood scored the opener in the 29th minute, paving they way for Charlotte's home win. The midfielder now has two goals in the season, to go with two assists as well. He also led his side in crosses during the match, while taking all of their five corner kicks.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five corners in defeat Westwood registered two chances created, five crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to CF Montreal.

Impact Westwood was one of the few bright spots for a poor visitors' team in a rough defeat here. The midfielder though hasn't been in form lately either and has been without a goal or an assist in five straight matches while only racking up one shot, four chances created and nine crosses over that span.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Westwood scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Westwood scored in the 53rd minute assisted by Benjamin Bender. He is in a decent form as he has now recorded two goal involvements in his last two matches. He has been an average performer this season and has not recorded anything special in 13 appearances.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss at Columbus Westwood assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact Westwood recorded his second assist of the season Saturday, as he found Karol Swiderski in the 56th minute to cut the lead to 3-1. He created four chances in the match to go with two crosses (one accurate), one corner and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances vs. Philly Westwood made two clearances, an interception and created two chances in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against the Union.

Impact Westwood has tallied two shots and five chances created across his last two appearances in midfield, but he still has zero goals and just one assist on the season for Charlotte.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Atlanta Westwood assisted a goal and made two interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Westwood grabbed his first MLS assist Saturday with a cross for Justin Meram to slot home. He's started all seven MLS matches for which he's been available in Charlotte's midfield.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Westwood took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against D.C. United. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Westwood returned straight to the starting XI in midfield Saturday after missing five MLS games with a thigh injury he suffered in mid-March. He played well individually against D.C., but his team was still defeated comfortably on the night.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting once more Westwood (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with D.C. United.

Impact Westwood returns to the starting XI for Saturday's match after five matches on the sideline. The midfielder sent in 26 crosses in the opening four matches while in the starting XI and could build a major role in the first team now that he is fit once more.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training fully with team Westwood (thigh) is nearing a return for Charlotte, as manager Christian Lattanzio told reporters Monday that "He's trained the last two days without any discomfort."

Impact Westwood has missed his side's last five games with a thigh injury he suffered back in March, but he seems to be aiming for a return in next weekend's clash against D.C. United. He will try to break back into the starting XI alongside Brandt Bronico and Derrick Jones in midfield once he's back at full fitness.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Colorado Westwood (thigh) is still a "work in progress" in regards to his recovery heading into Saturday's clash against the Rapids, Charlotte manager Christian Lattanzio told team reporter...

Impact Westwood has missed Charlotte's last three games with a thigh injury, and it seems unlikely he will be ready in time for this weekend either. Benjamin Bender, Nuno Santos and Kerwin Vargas have all gotten starts in midfield alongside Brandt Bronico and Derrick Jones in Westwood's absence.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Westwood (thigh) was seen training off to the side with Charlotte FC on Wednesday.

Impact Westwood has missed his side's last two games with a thigh injury he picked up in mid-March. He is making progress with his recovery, but Saturday's clash against RSL might still come too soon for him to return.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Toronto Westwood (thigh) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Toronto FC, according to Charlotte's injury report for the match.

Impact Westwood will miss a second straight game Saturday with a thigh injury he suffered against Orlando a few weeks ago. Nuno Santos should continue to replace him in midfield against Toronto.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with thigh injury Westwood will miss Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls due to a thigh injury, according to Charlotte's injury report for the match.

Impact Westwood has started each of his first four MLS matches in midfield for Charlotte, but he had to sub off at halftime against Orlando City last weekend after picking up a thigh injury and has now been ruled out for Saturday. Andre Shinyashiki, Nuno Santos and Benjamin Bender are all options to replace him in the XI against New York.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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