Charlotte FC secured a 3-0 victory over Inter Miami in a recent prime time match, with forward Idan Toklomati scoring all three goals and goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina keeping a clean sheet. The win marks the club’s ninth consecutive victory, drawing national attention and boosting their position in the MLS Power Rankings.
Commentators have noted Charlotte FC’s turnaround from earlier in the season. J. Sam Jones said, “Just before starting this torrid run, they’d only won twice in 12 games. Since then, the ball hasn’t stopped bouncing their way. Statistically, they’ve actually been… well, slightly worse, according to the advanced metrics. The counter-point, as always, is: ‘Who cares?’ Charlotte are on an all-time heater.”
Jon Arnold highlighted key moments from the Inter Miami match: “Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina stopped a Jordi Alba shot early, then kept his nerve and denied a Lionel Messi panenka attempt. From there, it was all Charlotte, with Idan Toklomati registering a hat trick in a 3-0 victory for the hosts. It’s nine victories in a row and ten matches undefeated for Charlotte.”
Ben Steiner also commented on the team’s attacking lineup and playoff implications: “(Idan) Toklomati got the hat-trick, but the front three of him, Brandt Bronico and Wilfred Zaha created trouble for Miami. They also got some late minutes for Pep Biel as he continued to work his way back from injury. Charlotte clinched an MLS Cup Playoff spot with the win and are in form at the right time.”
With this win, Charlotte FC has clinched an MLS Cup Playoff berth and is now aiming for a tenth straight league victory—a feat that would set them apart in league history since shootouts were eliminated from regular-season play.
The next match will see Charlotte face New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. NYCFC has won four of its last five matches and trails Charlotte by six points while holding two games in hand.
This upcoming fixture could be crucial for both teams’ standings near the top of Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference.
