Wilfried Zaha, a former EPL star playing in MLS and for Charlotte FC for the first time, scored an electrifying goal in the 54th minute as Charlotte FC beat Atlanta United, 2-0, in its 2025 home opener in front of a crowd of 51,

Charlotte FC knocked off Atlanta United 2–0 to open MLS action in Matchday 2 including a debut goal from Wilfried Zaha.

Charlotte’s home opener ended with a shutout win against southern rivals Atlanta United FC. The team was coming off a close game against the Seattle Sounders in the season opener. It tied 2-2, thanks to a goal in the third minute of stoppage time.