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Charlotte FC Edges Union After Late Exchange of Goals

Ashley Westwood and Wilfried Zaha scored for Charlotte FC, which handed the Union their worst start in franchise history at 0-6-0.

  • On Saturday, Charlotte defeated the Philadelphia Union 2-1, with Ashley Westwood and Wilfried Zaha each scoring on a rain-soaked night.
  • The Union, 2025 MLS Supporters Shield winners, are off to the worst start in franchise history with an 0-6-0 record following this defeat.
  • Westwood scored his first goal of the season in the 30th minute; Danley Jean Jacques equalized in the 78th before Zaha secured victory with an 80th-minute volley.
  • Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina made two saves, maintaining his MLS-leading 30 stops this season. Andre Blake stopped three shots for The Union.
  • Pep Biel provided the arcing cross for the decisive goal as Charlotte improved to a 3-1-2 record, while The Union remain winless.
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What’s it going to take for the Union to snap out of their downward spiral? Here are two ideas.

The Philadelphia Union now hold the dubious distinction of being the first MLS team to start a season 0-6 after winning the Supporters’ Shield the year before.

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Charlotte FC edges Union after late exchange of goals

Wilfried Zaha scored in the 80th minute Saturday night to break a draw and Charlotte FC kept the visiting Philadelphia Union winless with a 2-1 victory.

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Charlotte Fc 2, Philadelphia 1

Philadelphia01—1Charlotte FC11—2

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Charlotte FC maintains unbeaten home record, defeats Union: 2-1

CHARLOTTE (CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) — It was a rainy start to Saturday's match in Charlotte, but that did not put a damper on the Crown's plans. Charlotte FC set out to defend the Fortress while the Philadelphia Union was hoping to get its first win of the season. The Crown is undefeated at home and [...]

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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.

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Match Report: Charlotte FC 2 – 1 Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union fall to a sixth loss in a row to start the season away at Charlotte FC

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The Washington Post broke the news on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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