Wilfried Zaha - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Starting against New England Zaha (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against New England Revolution.

Impact Zaha achieved a full recovery after resuming training sessions early in the week. Before missing one MLS match due to his physical problem, the experienced winger scored two goals and one assist during the 2026 season. However, he was held off the score sheet in each of his last two appearances. He's now expected to retain the left-wing spot over Tyger Smalls.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Monday Zaha (lower body) trained full ahead of Tuesday's US Open Cup match against Atlanta, according to Will Palaszczuk.

Impact Zaha looks to be nearing a return, a potential option to face Atlanta, as the winger has been able to join his teammates for training. If fully fit, he will be expected to earn a starting role, notching two goals and an assist in eight appearances. He is a prolific player with his movement and chance creating, so his return is a major boost.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Zaha is nursing a lower body injury and is questionable for the weekend's meeting with Nashville, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Zaha's injury is a huge concern for a team that relies on his speed and agility on the left wing. Liel Abada could be the next man up if Zaha can't play. Zaha's production has been inconsistent this season, but he still has two goals and one assist over eight league appearances and retains the potential to make an impact when he returns to full fitness.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back from ban Zaha has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to NYCFC on Saturday.

Impact Zaha looks to be back on his scoring ways with two goals in the last two matches. He's started all six games played, assisting once with 5 shots and eight chances created.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Yazbek, Brian Schwake propel Nashville to 2-1 victory over Charlotte

Patrick Yazbek picked up a first-half assist before scoring in the second half and Nashville SC held on for a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Set for suspension Zaha has picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will serve a suspension on Saturday vs Nashville.

Impact Zaha has already seen five yellow cards in just six MLS appearances, forcing him to serve an early season suspension. He's netted two goals for Charlotte with one assist, recording 15 shots and eight chances created. His absence will likely give Kervin Vargas a chance to start in the attack against Nashville on Saturday.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Westwood, Zaha score goals, Charlotte beats Union 2-1

Ashley Westwood and Wilfried Zaha each scored a goal to help Charlotte FC beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on a rain-soaked

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Opens his season account Zaha scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 6-1 victory versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Zaha was heavily involved in attack, leading his side in both shots and chances created with three of each. The winger finally broke his scoring duck after attempting nine shots across the opening four games, while also showing his defensive commitment with three tackles won, a notable improvement on his two attempted tackles across the first four games.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Archie Goodwin scores 2 goals, Charlotte beats Red Bulls 6-1

Archie Goodwin subbed on in the 75th minute and scored two goals — the first two in his MLS career — and Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 6-1

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Credited with assist in draw Zaha assisted once to go with zero corners and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st minute.

Impact Zaha's vision is a plus at the MLS level, and he delivered an impressive through ball that allowed Pep Biel to score a late equalizer for Charlotte. He registered 15 goal contributions for Charlotte in 2025, with 10 goals and five assists, and he figures to be a key player once again. He was heavily involved in this season opener.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Charlotte FC's Wilfried Zaha recalled to Ivory Coast squad for AFCON after two-year absence as Amad Diallo also makes cut - but former Arsenal player Nicolas Pepe misses out

Wilfried Zaha is returning to the Ivory Coast fold after a prolonged spell away, with the 33-year-old earning a surprise recall for the upco...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • goal

Charlotte FC's Wilfried Zaha recalled to Ivory Coast squad for AFCON after two-year absence as Amad Diallo also makes cut - but former Arsenal player Nicolas Pepe misses out

Wilfried Zaha back with Ivory Coast to defend Africa Cup of Nations title ahead of 2026 World Cup

Wilfried Zaha has been recalled by Ivory Coast after a two-year absence to help defend its Africa Cup of Nations title

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Loan extended Zaha's loan has been extended through 2026, Charlotte announced.

Impact Zaha met performance-based requirements that saw his loan extended through 2026. He scored 10 goals and added five assists in 33 starts on loan from Galatasaray. Zaha should be a huge part of the starting XI throughout 2026, and could make the move to Charlotte permanent if the club negotiates a transfer.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Muller, Wilfried Zaha's MLS Futures Revealed Ahead of 2026 Season The future is becoming clear for some of the biggest stars in MLS as Vancouver Whitecaps’ Thomas Müller and Charlotte FC’s Wilfried Zaha con...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

Suspension served Zaha has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the second leg vs NYCFC on Saturday.

Impact Zaha's return will he pivotal for Charlotte, as he had scored one in the last three MLS appearances. Despite just 10 regular season goals, the winger will be coming off a hot streak, also assisting twice in the last five games.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martínez scores in the 34th minute and NYCFC beats Charlotte 1-0 to begin best-of-3 series

Alonso Martínez scored in the 34th minute to end a three-match scoreless run and New York City FC beat Charlotte 1-0 on Tuesday night to begin the best-of-three series

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

MLS Cup Playoff Predictions: Can Messi Guide Inter Miami Out the First Round?

Argentina's Lionel Messi and South Korea's Son Heung-min are among the stars vying for the MLS Cup. Prediction the playoffs' first round.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

MLS Cup Playoff Predictions: Can Messi Guide Inter Miami Out the First Round?

Charlotte FC's Wilfried Zaha fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings after Decision Day/Matchday 39.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Deadspin | Charlotte FC's win vs. Philadelphia Union marred by Wilfried Zaha's red card Deadspin | Charlotte FC's win vs. Philadelphia Union marred by Wilfried Zaha's red card

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Charlotte FC's win vs. Philadelphia Union marred by Wilfried Zaha's red card Wilfried Zaha scored his 10th goal of the season but received a late card that carries playoff implications, marring Charlotte FC's 2-0 vict...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Scores, gets sent off in win Zaha scored a goal and received a red card during Saturday's 2-0 win over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Zaha opened the scoring via a nice finish with the outside of the foot in the 24th minute but was shown a second yellow card for an off-the-ball action in the final stages of the match. The star attacker will serve suspension in the opening game of the playoffs against New York City FC, after which he could return, but the loss will be a problem for his team in that clash. Both Kerwin Vargas and Liel Abada might be the top winger options on the squad while Zaha is banned.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Zaha scored one goal on three shots (one on target) and added one tackle in Saturday's 1-0 win over D.C.

Impact Zaha appears to be rounding into form, his 33rd minute strike was his second goal in as many matches after going goal-less in his previous five. His three shot attempts were also his highest since July. Zaha will look to keep the good times rolling in Charlottes' last regular season match Saturday VS Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks goal drought Zaha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against CF Montreal.

Impact Zaha rounded the keeper in a one-on-one situation Saturday to open the scoring for Charlotte, though they were undone by a red card in a 4-1 defeat versus Montreal. The goal marked the forward's first after a five appearance (five start) stretch over which he was not able to find the back of the net. In his first MLS season, Zaha has scored eight goals and supplied five assists across 29 appearances (29 starts).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC beats Charlotte FC 2-0 to clinch a playoff spot behind Alonso Martínez's 2 goals

Alonso Martínez scored two penalty-kick goals and goalkeeper Matt Freese made a penalty-kick save as New York City beat Charlotte FC 2-0 on Saturday to clinch a playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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