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Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico drives community forward | MLSSoccer.com Given his roots, Brandt Bronico takes extra pride in playing for Charlotte FC. Ditto for giving back to the community he's made his own. The...

MAY 9, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Available to play Saturday Bronico (thigh) will be available for selection to face Cincinnati on Saturday, Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ reports.

Impact Bronico will give the coaching staff another option in midfield, and his return was somewhat to be expected, as he was spotted training with the rest of the group earlier this week. Bronico was a regular starter in the 2023 season and could contend for a starting role once he's fully fit.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Bronico (thigh) is back to team training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match versus Columbus Crew, per Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ.

Impact Bronico could make his season debut Saturday after missing the first four matches with a thigh injury. Once fully fit, the midfielder could return to contention for a starting spot, with Scott Arfield and Djibril Diani the favorite pair to start in the center of the midfield to open up the campaign.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up individual training Bronico (thigh) is still working on the grass away from the team on strengthen drills, per the Top Bin 90.

Impact Bronico is still not expected to return as he continues to recover from a thigh injury. He is a few weeks away from getting back to team training, which could rule him out for the rest of the month, at minimum.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Thursday Bronico (thigh) was spotted training individually on Thursday and remains unlikely to feature against Vancouver on Saturday, Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ reports.

Impact Bronico was working on some ball drills earlier this week and was away from the group Thursday, so while he's trending in the right direction, it seems unlikely he'll recover enough to be an option against the Whitecaps. If that's the case, then his next chance to feature would come against Toronto on March 9.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working on ball drills Bronico (thigh) was seen working on the grass on some ball work Wednesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Vancouver, reports Carroll Walton of the Charlotte Ledger.

Impact Bronico looks to be getting his range of motion back as he is not too far along from returning to team teaming. However, he is still doubtful for Saturday's match, depending on if he is able to train with the group before travelling to Vancouver. In any case, both Ashley Westwood and Junior Urso is still set to start in the defensive midfield for Charlotte.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for season opener Bronico (thigh) won't be available to face New York City FC on Saturday, head coach Dean Smith told media Thursday.

Impact The veteran midfielder has not been training with Charlotte over the past few days, so his absence from the season opener is not surprising. His next chance to feature will come against Vancouver on march 2.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training Bronico (thigh) is still not training with the team ahead of Saturday's match against NYCFC, per Will Palaszczuk of WFNZ.

Impact Bronico will open up the season injured after picking up a thigh injury. He had an upstanding year in 2023, starting 31 of the 33 games played. If he is ruled out, then Scott Arfield and Djibril Diani are expected to pair up in the midfield for Saturday's home opener.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scored one goal in 33 appearances Bronico finished the year making 31 starts in 33 appearances during his second season with Charlotte.

Impact Bronico started all but three matches, missing just one game all season. He scored and assisted once while logging in 49 tackles (31 won), 33 clearances and 25 interceptions. The midfielder will enter his final year of his contract and his eighth campaign in the MLS.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Bronico had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing once accurately and creating three chances during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia.

Impact Bronico set up Karol Swiderski in the 61st minute assisting Charlotte's first goal of the match while leading the club with three chances created. The assist was the first of the season for Bronico though the midfielder has created seven chances and crossed six times in his last five matches.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tries three shots Bronico registered three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Bronico tried three shots and hit the target once but could not break through. He is now up to a total of 13 shots and four shots on goal through 25 games this season. Bronico also managed to win won tackle in the match, after failing to do so in the two previous matches.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card in win Bronico generated one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Bronico had a decent outing to help Charlotte beat Los Angeles FC at home. The midfielder did receive his fourth yellow card of the season during the match, though. He has been a regular starter so far, with one goal to his name in 22 appearances (20 starts).

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in loss Bronico took three shots (two on goal) and scored the opener in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Bronico scored his first of the season to put Charlotte on the front foot, and he led the team in shots for the first time this season. He's not typically leaned on for attacking production, and he'll be looked to for his defensive coverage in the midfield as Charlotte FC embark on a road-heavy schedule with four of their next five games away.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in win Bronico made a block, a clearance and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Atlanta United. He also won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Bronico put in another solid shift in midfield as his side won a second consecutive league game on Saturday. He's more of a defensive presence than an attacking contributor, but he has created six chances overall this season.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Bronico took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Rapids. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Bronico has started seven of his side's eight matches this season mostly in midfield, and he was dangerous going forward against Colorado on Saturday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return vs. RSL Bronico will be able to feature in Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Bronico was handed a one-match ban and was suspended for last weekend's draw with Toronto FC, but he could return to the XI ahead of Benjamin Bender in midfield for Saturday's match in Salt Lake.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Toronto Bronico will miss Saturday's clash against Toronto FC after MLS handed out a one-match suspension for serious foul play.

Impact Bronico's hard challenge on Omir Fernandez against the Red Bulls last weekend went unpunished by the referee in the moment, but he's now received a one-game suspension after the fact by the league. With Ashley Westwood (thigh) also ruled out against Toronto, two of Nuno Santos, Andre Shinyashiki, Benjamin Bender could line up alongside Derrick Jones in midfield for the match, or Karol Swiderski is another option to slide back from the attacking line as well.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico suspended one match | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one suspension and several fines following MLS Matchday 5.

MARCH 29, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Six crosses on day Bronico generated six crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus New England Revolution.

Impact Bronico almost totaled his season high of crosses from last year, bagging in six in just the first match of the season. He will continue to play as either a center defensive, or just a center midfielder, giving him the chance to tally more crosses as well as tackles. In 2022, he won 70% of his tackles attempted, but will have to be careful with fouls after producing seven yellow cards last season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in season finale Bronico made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles after coming on for the final 20 minutes or so of Sunday's 2-0 Decision Day defeat against the Red Bulls.

Impact Bronico was one of Charlotte's most important players in this debut season, appearing in all 34 games (32 starts) and bagging a goal and an assist from defensive midfield. The 27-year-old was rewarded with a contract extension in August.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC sign midfielder Brandt Bronico to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER: Extension Charlotte FC have signed midfielder Brandt Bronico to a new contract through the 2025 season, with an option for...

AUGUST 25, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nets one Wednesday Bronico scored a goal on two shots (one on target) during Wednesday's 3-1 win over New York City.

Impact Bronico had recorded his first goal of the season to tie his career best. Even though one goal in 27 appearances is low for a midfielder, Bronico recorded his career high in tackles won, interceptions, clearances and blocks. With such success on multiple aspects on the field, Bronico could find himself in an important position for the remainder of the 2022 season.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two interceptions, one assist Bronico logged two interceptions and one assist during a 2-1 win Sunday at Houston.

Impact One of Bronico's interceptions allowed the defensive midfielder to set up a goal scored by teammate Andre Shinyashiki. Bronico logged his first MLS assist since 2019.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three interceptions in loss Bronico made a clearance and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Orlando City. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Bronico has been a quiet but steady performer in Charlotte's debut season, starting nine of 10 games in defensive midfield and he played every single league minute in April.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC brings strong defensive play into matchup with Chicago

Nashville SC plays Chicago on a defensive hot streak after conceding just seven goals over the last 10 games

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

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