Charlotte FC, MLS and Kristijan Kahlina

How Charlotte GK Kristijan Kahlina Could Break MLS’s Playoff Format
Kristijan Kahlina has become Charlotte FC's penalty shootout savant. And he could help his team exploit an entirely forseeable weakness in the MLS Cup Playoff format.
Charlotte FC Goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina Named 2024 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
The shot-stopper is the first Croatian-born player to earn an MLS Year-End Award and just the fourth European to claim the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year honor, joining Roman Bürki (Switzerland, 2023), Vito Mannone (Italy, 2019), and Jimmy Nielsen (Denmark, 2012).
Charlotte FC’s Kahlina caps off incredible year with MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award
Charlotte’s own Kristijan Kahlina has been announced as the 2024 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. Kahlina is the first CLTFC player and Croatian to earn an individual MLS year-end award. He was playing at such a high level that the team extended his contract through the 2026 season back in October.
Kahlina named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, a milestone in Charlotte FC’s best season yet
Kristijan Kahlina is one of the few players on the current roster who was also on Charlotte FC’s inaugural squad. His league honor represents how far the club has come.
Charlotte's Kristijan Kahlina named Goalkeeper of Year
Charlotte FC's Kristijan Kahlina was named the 2024 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Croatian led the league in save percentage (75.63) and was tied for first in shutouts (12), third in goals-against average (1.
Thursday’s high school soccer rewind: Charlotte Catholic among 4 area teams to 4A quarters
Charlotte Catholic held off Hough in overtime to become one of four Charlotte-area teams to reach the NCHSAA quarterfinals.
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Charlotte soccer hosts Temple to open AAC tournament
Charlotte men’s soccer team didn’t end the regular season well. That is what drives them heading into the AAC tournament.
Charlotte FC eliminated from MLS playoffs in penalty shootout with Orlando
Orlando pulled out ahead with a 4-1 shootout victory in penalties, ending Charlotte FC’s first-ever Major League Soccer ...
Facundo Torres rallies Orlando City to 4-1 shootout win over Charlotte in first-round rubber match
Facundo Torres scored in the 12th minute of second-half stoppage time to forge a 1-1 tie, and he added a shootout goal as ...
The Charlotte Post6d
Charlotte men’s soccer cruises past Temple to AAC semis
No. 3 seed Charlotte made light work of No. 6 Temple in the American Conference soccer quarterfinals. The 49ers cruised to a ...
High school boys’ soccer playoff update: Four Meck teams score big victories in 4A
Mecklenburg County’s 4A boys’ soccer teams enjoyed a spectacular night Tuesday, winning four big matches — three of them ...
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Charlotte sports teams: Some reaching new heights, others not so much
It’s a mixed bag for Charlotte sports teams right now. Charlotte FC is playing a must-win match Friday against Orlando at Bank of America Stadium. It’s the team's first-ever home playoff match ...
The Washington Post7d
Kristijan Kahlina makes 2 saves in a 3-1 shootout, and Charlotte gets its first-ever playoff win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kristijan Kahlina made two saves in a 3-1 shootout after the teams played to a scoreless draw in regulation, and Charlotte beat Orlando for its first-ever MLS Cup playoff win ...