Charlotte FC sets MLS club record with 5 goals in 5-2 home win over Chicago Fire

Record-setting offensive outburst strengthens Charlotte's grip on Eastern Conference playoff spot ahead of season finale.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 231 min read

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What happened: Charlotte FC defeated Chicago Fire 5-2 at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, scoring a club-record five goals in an MLS match. Goals came from Petar Ilenić (11'), Brady Bronico (32'), Pontus Nygren (45+2'), Georgios Abada (54' pen) and Andrew Privett (90+5'). Chicago responded with goals from Ryan Haile-Selassie (36') and Tom Barlow (90+2').

Why it matters: The win moves Charlotte to 11-12-11 (44 points), solidifying sixth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race with one game remaining. It surpasses their previous MLS high of four goals, highlighting offensive improvements late in the season.

By the numbers: Score: Charlotte FC 5-2 Chicago Fire Goalscorers (CLT): Ilenić, Bronico, Nygren, Abada (pen), Privett Goalscorers (CHI): Haile-Selassie, Barlow Standings impact: CLT to 6th East (44 pts); CHI eliminated (10-18-8, 38 pts)

What to watch: Watch Charlotte's regular-season finale vs. New England Revolution on Oct. 26 for playoff seeding confirmation.

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