Charlotte vs Columbus Crew: Leagues Cup Form Meets MLS Test
Charlotte FC host Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer's Regular Season action on Saturday, August 15, with both clubs aiming to translate midweek Leagues Cup victories into valuable league points as the playoff race intensifies.
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Columbus head coach Laurent Courtois has no confirmed injuries or suspensions ahead of the trip, but he must reshuffle the flank after wing-back Max Arfsten completed a transfer to Middlesbrough, leaving a gap on the left side that will need filling. The Crew’s predicted XI is likely to feature Patrick Schulte in goal and a back four of Andrés Herrera, Steven Moreira, Malte Amundsen and Brooks Lennon, while Brais Méndez – fresh from a goal off the bench in the Leagues Cup win over Atlas – could push for a starting spot in midfield.
Charlotte’s attack is still being rebuilt after the departures of Wilfred Zaha and Kevin Vargas, two players who carried much of the Crown’s offensive threat. Allan Saint-Maximin and Liel Abada are expected to lead the line, supported by Pep Biel in a creative role, while Kristijan Kahlina marshals the defense. No fresh injury concerns have been reported from the Charlotte camp.