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Christian Fuchs joins Charlotte FC as assistant coach to round out 2023 staff The announcement of Charlotte FC’s 2023 staff, which includes Fuchs and a USMNT assistant, marks the latest milestone in an ambitious offsea...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Christian Fuchs announces retirement, stays with Charlotte FC in expanded role | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Retirement Christian Fuchs announced his retirement from professional soccer on Thursday, calling it a wrap on an o...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

'An incredible journey': Charlotte FC star, Premier League champ Christian Fuchs retires Christian Fuchs, whose career spanned 19 seasons that included leaving a mark on the Queen City club’s inaugural season, announced his retir...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Contract negotiations ongoing Charlotte FC have declined Fuchs' contract option for 2023, though the club remains in discussions with the player.

Impact Fuchs scored three goals and kept three clean sheets in 26 appearances (22 starts) during his debut season in MLS, but the 36-year-old was often out with an injury and he is still in talks with Charlotte about a new contract. He will become a free agent on January 1 if no deal is agreed upon before then.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC defender Christian Fuchs suspended one additional match | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rules ahead of Week 32 of the 2022 season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Registers goal in victory Fuchs recorded a goal on two shots (two on target) during Wednesday's 3-1 win over New York City.

Impact Fuchs scored a late goal to erase any chance of an equalizer for New York City. After scoring his third goal of the season he found himself beating his career high in goals scored and a top defender for Charlotte. With such success on both sides of the field, Fuchs is a key piece of the Charlotte squad for the 2022 campaign.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against D.C. Fuchs will be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against D.C. United, Charlotte manager Christian Lattanzio confirmed on Tuesday.

Impact Fuchs was sent off with a straight red card in his side's previous MLS match against Toronto, and he was supposed to be suspended for the Columbus game last weekend. But that match was abandoned after 16 minutes of game time due to inclement weather and rescheduled for Oct. 5, so Fuchs will serve out his suspension at that time.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kelyn Rowe, Christian Fuchs fined after Week 22 red cards | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued two fines after Week 22 of the 2022 season, both of which stem from red-card incidents.

JULY 26, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Shown straight red Fuchs was sent off in the second half of Saturday's 4-0 loss to Toronto.

Impact Fuchs was sent off during Saturday's loss for a last man back challenge. The defender was having a rough game as Toronto ran riot over Charlotte throughout. Fuchs will miss a Saturday clash with Columbus potentially bringing Christian Makoun into the first team once more.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Fuchs scored one goal during a 4-1 win Saturday versus Nashville SC.

Impact Currently, Fuchs is the Charlotte Football Club's penalty-kick specialist. The veteran scored spot kicks to log both MLS goals he has until now. None of the league's other defenders are penalty-kick specialists, so fantasy managers should consider using him.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Highlights: Charlotte FC vs. Nashville SC

JULY 10, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Charlotte pulls away late for 4-1 victory over Nashville

Defender Christian Fuchs scored on a first-half penalty kick and Charlotte FC pulled away late for a 4-1 victory over Nashville SC

JULY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Back in starting XI Fuchs is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Austin.

Impact Fuchs is back in the starting XI Thursday and he's surprisingly in the spot of Joseph Mora at left-back. Fuchs played 33 minutes a few days ago and it's a wonder if he's ready to go a full 90. He's made four prior starts at left-back this season, one of which he scored a goal and managed three shots and four crosses in a loss to Orlando.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Fuchs (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Fuchs returns to the bench Saturday. The defenders availability is likely not 100% as if he was fully fit he would almost certainly be starting. Fuchs will hope to return to the starting XI on Thursday against Austin.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Fuchs (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Montreal, according to the Charlotte injury report.

Impact Fuchs is questionable for Saturday's trip to Montreal. The defender has been out for multiple weeks while dealing with this ankle injury, leaving Charlotte without their captain and defensive talisman. Christian Makoun is off the injury report and back with the first team making him an option to fill in for Fuchs.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Fuchs (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against the Crew, Charlotte FC manager Christian Lattanzio said Thursday.

Impact Fuchs missed last weekend's win over the Red Bulls with an ankle injury, and he's questionable once again versus Columbus. Anton Walkes or Christian Makoun (not injury related) could continue in central defense if he's not fit enough to play.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Red Bulls Fuchs (thigh) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Fuchs has been dealing with a nagging injury the last couple weeks and he completely misses out Saturday despite being in the squad the last two matches. He'll get some needed rest and the hope is that he'll be back in the XI next match for Anton Walkes, who is taking his place against the Red Bulls.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Listed on injury report Fuchs is dealing with a thigh injury ahead of Saturday's matchup with Red Bulls, according to the MLS availability report.

Impact Fuchs made a nine-minute substitute appearance versus Seattle on May 29, which may in part be due to his thigh problem. Once given the all-clear, the defender should be in the mix for the starting XI and has shown the ability to register crosses when playing out wide.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets nine minutes in loss Fuchs (undisclosed) played nine minutes off the bench in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Seattle.

Impact Fuchs continues to deal with minor injuries, but even with Charlotte down a goal, he came on late Sunday. He's missed one match recently and failed to go more than 55 minutes in each of his last two starts. While he should be back in the starting XI against the Red Bulls in a couple weeks, there's no guarantee he'll be fit enough for a full 90.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle-Charlotte FC match starts crucial stretch for Sounders

Now is Seattle's chance to climb the table and try to return to MLS Cup for the fifth time in seven seasons, writes Doug McIntyre.

MAY 27, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Seattle-Charlotte FC match starts crucial stretch for Sounders

Comes off injured against Vancouver Fuchs was subbed out of Sunday's victory against the Whitecaps in the 52nd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made a block, three clearances and won one of one tackles i...

Impact Fuchs was back in the lineup Sunday after missing a game due to a thigh injury, but he lasted less than an hour before having to come off again as he continues to deal with the issue. He will have a week to recover before the next MLS game versus Seattle.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Whitecaps Fuchs (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Vancouver.

Impact Fuchs made an immediate return to the starting XI Sunday after missing the last match with a thigh injury picked up April 7. He's remained in the XI when healthy this season and similar to his days at Leicester, he's getting up the field on set pieces, which has led to one goal and 10 shots in 12 starts.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Fuchs (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's clash against the Whitecaps.

Impact Fuchs missed last weekend's defeat to Montreal after suffering a thigh injury the previous week against Miami, but he will be questionable to return versus Vancouver on Sunday.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Fuchs came off the pitch with an injury 55 minutes into Saturday's 1-0 win over Miami.

Impact Fuchs picked up a knock and had to come off the pitch during Saturday's victory. The veteran defender has been the club captain and a calming presence for Charlotte in their first season in MLS. Fuchs was replaced by Christian Makoun, though he isn't a like-for-like replacement.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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