Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina was named to the Major League Soccer Team of the Matchday for Matchday 8 following a seven-save performance in the club’s 2-1 road victory over New York City FC, according to an April 20 announcement. This marks Kahlina’s ninth time earning the weekly honor since joining Charlotte FC in 2022.
Kahlina, who is from Croatia and is currently 33 years old, played a key role in helping Charlotte secure all three points on Saturday at Citi Field. The club has now earned four out of nine possible points on the road and sits third in the Eastern Conference standings.
The recent match continued Kahlina’s strong form away from home, as he recorded at least seven saves for a third consecutive road game. He has allowed just five goals on 31 shots during this stretch. After eight matches this season, Kahlina leads Major League Soccer with 44 saves and holds a career-best save percentage of 81.5 percent. His previous best single-season save percentage was set at 76.6 percent during the 2024 season. Among goalkeepers with at least twenty saves made, he is tied for sixth in goals allowed with ten.
Charlotte Football Club participates in Major League Soccer as part of the Eastern Conference, according to the official website. The team operates as a professional soccer organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina according to its official website. Established as an expansion franchise with its inaugural season in Major League Soccer beginning in 2022 according to its official website, Charlotte FC continues its campaign this week.
The club will continue their four-match road trip by facing Orlando City on Wednesday and Nashville SC on Saturday. Both matches will be available on Apple TV.
