The Crown's social media team celebrates in style, subtly poking fun at their southern rivals after 2-0 win in their 2025 MLS season home opener
Charlotte FC secures impressive 2-0 victory in home openerWilfried Zaha shines on debut with a goal and an assistThe Crown next face Inter MiamiGetty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED
Following their convincing 2-0 victory over Atlanta United in their 2025 MLS season home opener, Charlotte FC's social media team took to various platforms to celebrate the win.
The club's Twitter account poked fun at post that Atlanta United’s created after their off-season business, where they hyped up their moves. In response, Charlotte made a tweak at the end of the post to jokingly rub salt into Atlanta United fans’ wounds after the 2-0 loss.
AdvertisementTHE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Despite the match remaining goalless in the first half, both sides created chances for themselves but failing to convert much to the chagrin of the 51,000 fans watching on. However, that changed in the second half as Charlotte FC broke the deadlock through Pep Biel via a Wilfried Zaha assist.
The Ivorian forward then doubled the lead with his first goal for Charlotte to give his side the advantage. That effectively sealed the game for the home side as Atlanta United struggled to respond, with Charlotte's defense holding firm.
"Great following, great support. I don't know how many was here today, 50-odd-thousand, but I want them to come back. Winning football games is the main reason we're going to keep fans coming back. So we need to keep winning football games,” said coach Dean Smith after the victory.
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Charlotte FC are back in action next weekend for MLS Matchday 3, where they will take on Lionel Messi's Inter Miami at the Chase Stadium.
That is before back-to-back home league games against FC Cincinnati and the San Jose Earthquakes on March 15 and 22 respectively.