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Creates chance in loss Afful made a clearance, an interception and created a chance in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against the Union.

Impact Afful has started back-to-back matches at left-back after a period on the bench earlier in May. He's recorded one assist from seven chances created overall this season.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Afful took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Rapids. He also made three clearances, two interceptions and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Afful played well on both sides of the ball Saturday though his side had to settle for a draw against Colorado. This was his first time lining up at right-back this season, as he had started on the left side in each of his previous four appearances.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Józwiak helps Charlotte rally for 2-2 draw with Toronto

Kamil Józwiak had a goal and an assist in the second half to help Charlotte FC rally for a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC

APRIL 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Records assist in win Afful took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City. He also made two clearances and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Afful started his first game of the season Saturday since re-signing with Charlotte, and he set up Kerwin Vargas' eventual game winner against Orlando with his first MLS assist since September 2021. Afful will aim to take over the starting left-back spot as neither Brandt Bronico nor Joseph Mora has convinced in the role yet.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte holds off Orlando City 2-1 for first win of season

Enzo Copetti and Kerwin Vargas scored first-half goals and Charlotte FC snapped a three-match skid to open the season with a 2-1 victory over Orlando City

MARCH 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Charlotte FC sign Harrison Afful to contract extension Charlotte FC have signed defender Harrison Afful to a contract extension through the end of the 2023 MLS season, with an additional option f...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Charlotte FC sign defender Harrison Afful to new contract | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Charlotte FC have re-signed defender Harrison Afful through the end of the 2023 season with an option for...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Re-signs with Charlotte Afful has signed a new one-year contract with the option to extend for an additional season with Charlotte FC, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Afful battled with Jaylin Lindsey for the starting right-back spot in Charlotte's inaugural MLS campaign, and the 36-year-old is now returning for at least one more season in 2023.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Afful kept three clean sheets in 21 MLS appearances (15 starts) this season after signing with Charlotte in December, and he mostly took over the starting right-back spot from Jaylin Lindsey from the start of June onwards. The 36-year-old will become a free agent if no new contract deal is agreed upon by Jan. 1.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against New York City Afful (ankle) is in Charlotte's match day squad for Wednesday's clash against NYCFC.

Impact Afful had to come out of last weekend's loss to LAFC in the second half after suffering an ankle injury, but he is fit enough to make it into the squad on the bench versus New York City. Jaylin Lindsey is starting at right-back for the game.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against New York Afful (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with New York City FC, according to the Charlotte injury report.

Impact Afful is questionable for Wednesday's match due to an ankle injury he picked up against LAFC. The defender has been a consistent starter and has had little time to heal before Wednesday's match. The fact that he already questionable does imply that it may have been a minor injury though.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against LAFC Afful was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against LAFC in the 70th minute after suffering an apparent ankle injury. He took two shots in the match before being taken off.

Impact Afful has started eight of Charlotte's last 11 MLS games since the start of June, but he will be a doubt for Wednesday's clash against NYCFC as it's a quick turnaround to that mid-week game after this injury. Christian Fuchs replaced him on Saturday but Jaylin Lindsey is the more natural option at right-back.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Afful (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Afful returns to the bench after picking up a thigh injury before the international break. The defender should be able to come on if needed, though he hasn't been competitive with Jaylin Lindsey for the starting spot at right-back even when healthy.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late test Saturday Afful (thigh) is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to Montreal.

Impact Afful is listed as questionable with a thigh injury for Saturday's trip to Montreal. The defender hasn't been a major part of the starting XI even when healthy and is little more than a depth option. Jaylin Lindsey remains the top option at right-back for Charlotte.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on bench in loss Afful (leg) stayed on the bench in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Seattle.

Impact Afful started the prior weekend and went a full 90 but picked up a leg issue at some point since. He's managed just one start for Charlotte and no matter his injury status, it doesn't look like he has a role on the team with a younger Jaylin Lindsey starting ahead of him at right-back.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Afful is listed as questionable for Sunday's clash against the Sounders with a lower leg injury.

Impact Afful played the full 90 minutes in last weekend's victory over Vancouver, but he has since picked up a knock and will be questionable against Seattle. The Whitecaps game was his first MLS start of the season.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC aiming for high bar set by MLS expansion squads

New MLS franchise Charlotte FC looks to emulate the expansion success of teams in Atlanta and Seattle, Doug McIntyre writes.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Charlotte FC aiming for high bar set by MLS expansion squads

Charlotte FC land defender Harrison Afful as free agent ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Charlotte FC have signed right back Harrison Afful as a free agent, the expansion club announced Friday.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Charlotte FC adds MLS experience to inaugural roster through free agent signings Charlotte FC is adding two players, Harrison Afful and Yordy Reyna, to its roster while MLS teams move to sign free agents.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Released from Columbus Afful's contract has run out with the Crew and he will become a free agent at the turn of the year.

Impact Afful tallied seven goals and 16 assists in 189 games during a six-and-a-half year stint in Columbus, but the 35-year-old right back is leaving the club at the end of the season and will enter free agency.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays three minutes in season finale Afful subbed into last weekend's match against the Fire in the 87th minute and he completed six passes.

Impact Afful saw his usage decrease this season once Steven Moreira was signed in late August, and the 35-year-old Afful might transition to a backup player rather than a starter at right back in 2022.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against New England Afful assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Revolution. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Afful was a halftime substitute on Saturday and he changed the game, setting up Gyasi Zardes' opening goal with a cross. He should return to the starting XI next weekend against CF Montreal, which have scored 34 times in 24 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zardes, Room help Crew to 1-1 tie with Revolution

Gyasi Zardes scored in the 58th minute, Eloy Room had six saves and the Columbus Crew tied 1-1 with the New England Revolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Nashville SC plays Columbus after Mukhtar's 3-goals game

Nashville SC visits Columbus after Hany Mukhtar totaled three goals against Chicago

JULY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Eligible to return Afful served a one-match suspension and is eligible for Wednesday's match against Nashville.

Impact Afful should be back in the starting XI Wednesday, especially on a short week. Saad Abdul-Salaam played well at right-back in Afful's absence as the Crew managed a 2-1 win, but there's no reason to think those two are battling for playing time.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Józwiak helps Charlotte rally for 2-2 draw with Toronto

Charlotte holds off Orlando City 2-1 for first win of season

Charlotte FC aiming for high bar set by MLS expansion squads

Zardes, Room help Crew to 1-1 tie with Revolution

Nashville SC plays Columbus after Mukhtar's 3-goals game