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St. Louis CITY SC vs. Charlotte FC | Full Match Highlights | FIRST GOALS of the 2026 Season!

22 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Hartel, Biel score as St. Louis, Charlotte draw 1-1 in opener

Marcel Hartel scored in the 60th minute and Pep Biel equalized in the 73rd as St. Louis City SC and Charlotte FC opened the MLS season with a 1-1 draw on Saturday

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

Ranking the five best new MLS kits, according to FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

Kerwin Vargas - Not on injury report Vargas (concussion) has been cleared to play after being left out of the MLS injury report Friday.

Impact Vargas spent some time in concussion protocol but could feature in the 2026 season kickoff in St. Louis. Last year, he was active as an offensive contributor and established himself in the starting lineup towards the end of the campaign. He'll have a chance to retain his spot on the right flank and aim to improve on his 2025 totals of six goals and three assists.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Henry Kessler - Out Saturday Kessler is dealing with a lower body injury that will prevent him from playing in Saturday's game against St. Louis.

Impact Kessler will miss his first chance to play for Charlotte as he won't face his former club in the opening weekend. The defender will continue to work on his recovery while Tim Ream and Andrew Privett get increased responsibilities in the middle of the back line.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Under new leadership, St. Louis City focus on Charlotte FC Deadspin | Under new leadership, St. Louis City focus on Charlotte FC

2 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

St. Louis CITY SC 2026 Season Preview | MLSSoccer.com 2026 Schedule - First game/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 2:30 pm ET vs. Charlotte FC - Full schedule - Watch on Apple TV

6 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kerwin Vargas - In concussion protocol Vargas is in concussion protocol but is expected to train Wednesday, according to Carroll Walton of the Charlotte Ledger.

Impact Vargas is now in protocol after a knock to the head earlier in the week, but does not appear to be set to miss any time, with a return to training likely coming Wednesday. This will be something to watch after starting in 22 of his 37 appearances last season, set for a decent role after his six goals and three assists.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Watch: USA's MLS-Based Players Know There's 'No Time To Sit Around'

Reading. A data diary. Yoga. How MLS players eyeing a World Cup spot for the USA are trying to stay ready.

FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

World Cup Watch: USA's MLS-Based Players Know There's 'No Time To Sit Around'

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs

The season's new MLS kits include new sharp designs to lean into each team's local identity and culture.

FEBRUARY 10 • FOX SPORTS

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs

Charlotte FC unveil the Carolina Kit: Crowns Up | MLSSoccer.com Charlotte FC have unveiled their primary jersey ahead of the 2026 MLS season, the Carolina Kit: Crowns Up by adidas.

FEBRUARY 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Red Bull New York trade Wiki Carmona to CF Montréal for Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - RBNY receive: Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty - MTL receive: Wiki Carmona Red Bull New York have acquired defender...

FEBRUARY 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Isaac Walker - Signs new deal with Charlotte Walker has signed a first-team contract with Charlotte FC through the 2026 campaign after spending the previous season at MLS Next Pro side Crown Legacy, the team announced Friday.

Impact Walker gives Charlotte a third goalkeeper option in addition to Kristijan Kahlina and Tyler Miller. The 25-year-old is still unlikely to play in the top division but will be one step closer to first-team action in upcoming competitions. He previously averaged 3.2 saves and 1.8 goals conceded per game with the reserve squad.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC sign defender Henry Kessler | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Charlotte FC have signed defender Henry Kessler via free agency, the club announced Thursday. Kessler is un...

JANUARY 29 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Henry Kessler - Joining Charlotte Kessler signed a one-year contract with Charlotte FC on Thursday. The deal includes club options for June 2027 and the 2027/28 MLS season.

Impact Kessler was discussing a potential return to St. Louis City SC, but in the end, he decided to sign with Charlotte instead, in a deal that could be a two-and-a-half-year contract if all the contract options are accepted. Kessler started in 15 of his 17 appearances with St. Louis in 2025, and he figures to have a steady role with Charlotte as well.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pep Biel - Fully fit, managed carefully Biel (knee) is fully fit to play but is carefully managed by the coaching staff during the pre-season, coach Dean Smith said to the media, according to Carroll R. Walton from The C...

Impact Biel was struggling with a few injuries last season and is carefully managed by the staff during the pre-season ahead of the 2026 MLS campaign. The playmaker missed Friday's friendly against Charleston as a precaution, although he has fully recovered from his knee injury and is fully fit to play. Biel is expected to regain his undisputed starter role as the number 10 of the Crown heading into 2026.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Charlotte FC acquire veteran GK Tyler Miller Deadspin | Charlotte FC acquire veteran GK Tyler Miller

JANUARY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Charlotte FC acquire Tyler Miller from Bolton Wanderers | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Charlotte FC have acquired goalkeeper Tyler Miller from EFL League One side Bolton Wanderers, the club anno...

JANUARY 20 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tyler Miller - Joins Charlotte Miller has joined Charlotte from Bolton Wanderers, according to his new club.

Impact Miller is heading back across the pond after ending his time with D.C. United a year ago before joining Bolton, with the goalie now inking a deal with Charlotte through the 2027/28 season. He did earn a starting role in the 2023 season with D.C., recording six clean sheets in 25 appearances. However, the club already has Kristijan Kahlina as a starter, with Miller looking to be able to backup for the time being.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC sign defender David Schnegg via waivers | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Charlotte FC have claimed left back David Schnegg off waivers, the club announced Thursday. The 27-year-old...

JANUARY 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

David Schnegg - Joining Charlotte Schnegg was acquired by Charlotte on Thursday.

Impact Schnegg spent the 2025 season with DC United, starting in 34 of his 35 appearances across all competitions while tallying four assists in MLS play. He will add some competition on the left side of the defense for a Charlotte side that's looking to compete in the Eastern Conference again in 2026.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders acquire Nikola Petković on loan from Charlotte FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan Seattle Sounders FC have acquired midfielder Nikola Petković on loan from Charlotte FC through the 2026 season...

JANUARY 8 • MLSSOCCER.COM

adidas and MLS unveil 2026 official match ball ahead of landmark season

Major League Soccer revealed the 2026 MLS Official Match Ball, introducing a striking red, white, and blue design that nods to the people, p...

JANUARY 2 • goal

adidas and MLS unveil 2026 official match ball ahead of landmark season

Luca De La Torre - Signs with Charlotte De la Torre has completed a transfer to Charlotte from Celta de Vigo, according to his new club.

Impact De la Torre has found a new club and is remaining in MLS after a season with San Diego from Celta, as he is now permanently joining Charlotte after receiving the first right of refusal from San Diego. He was a lead component of their solid campaign last season, starting in 24 of his 34 appearances while recording five goals and one assist. He will have to fight to earn a role with Charlotte after all three starters in the midfield remained with the club, although his previous starting experience should open up a bigger role.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United acquire Drake Callender from Charlotte FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - MIN receive: Drake Callender - CLT receive: Up to $750k GAM, sell-on % Minnesota United FC have acquired go...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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Hartel, Biel score as St. Louis, Charlotte draw 1-1 in opener

New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

World Cup Watch: USA's MLS-Based Players Know There's 'No Time To Sit Around'

MLS Kits Revealed! Grateful Dead, America's Birthday Help Inspire Jersey Designs

adidas and MLS unveil 2026 official match ball ahead of landmark season