It was a positive performance between the lines. The attack created chances. Wilfried Zaha had his most dynamic performance on the wing to date. The team as a whole commanded the ball and dictated play. The problem was that the ball stayed within the lines and never crossed into the net. So, where does that leave Charlotte FC this week?
Looking for that final product. Strong team. Depth. Togetherness. It's all there. Just need that final ball to hit the back of the net. The positive? Charlotte FC is still T-3rd in the Eastern Conference in goals for. They know how to do it.
Take a look at what the pundits across the league have to say about Charlotte FC's performance and where they rank this week:
ESPN: #5
Previous ranking: 4
“Charlotte finally fell at home and did so to a surprising opponent, dropping a 1-0 result to New England at Bank of America Stadium. While the home side had more of the ball, generated many more dangerous chances and outshot the visitors 18-7, Carles Gil's 77th-minute goal for the Revs was the only breakthrough.”
GOAL.com: #8
Previous ranking: 4
“Tough result. Charlotte out-shot, out-possessed, and out-passed New England throughout the match, but could never find the back of the net. They amassed an xG of 2.1, but left the affair goalless. New England, meanwhile, had an xG of just .5 - but secured all three points through the penalty spot.
Dean Smith will have questions about his attack after this result."
Previous ranking: 5
Previous ranking: 8
“Charlotte FC have built one of the most formidable midfields and attacks in all of MLS, but struggled to make any of it count against the New England Revolution on Matchday 10, falling 1–0 to their Eastern Conference foes.
While Charlotte were able to muster 18 shots and put up 2.05 xG, compared to New England’s 0.38, the likes of Pep Biel, Wilfried Zaha and Patrick Agyemang all failed to finish. ”
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