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Charlotte FC will host San Diego FC at the Bank of America Stadium for the first time. San Diego FC, new to Major League Soccer this year, has shown promise but seeks more consistent performances. Charlotte FC aims to maintain their strong form at home and improve their position in the Eastern Conference standings.

Both teams will be eager to secure a win in this cross-conference encounter. San Diego FC is yet to achieve a road win against an Eastern Conference team, while Charlotte FC intends to continue their unbeaten home record this season.

The match details are as follows: Charlotte FC versus San Diego FC is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be available for viewing on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. It can also be heard on WFNZ 92.7 FM and WOLS 106.1 FM in Spanish.

San Diego FC, led by Head Coach Mikey Varas, has won four, drawn two, and lost two of their opening eight matches. Varas has focused on building a strong team identity through a possession-based strategy. However, they have faced challenges on the road, losing their last two away games.

Charlotte FC’s Pep Biel stands out with his performances, contributing significantly to the team's success in 2025. Biel has scored game-winning goals and leads the MLS in assists. Goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina has shown his skills with three clean sheets this season.

San Diego's Hirving Lozano has been instrumental, contributing assists and a goal. Lozano's experience from international teams adds value to the squad.

Dean Smith, the head coach of Charlotte FC, emphasizes defense but sees room for improvement. The team is undefeated at home this year, a record they aim to maintain.

“It's nice that we’re not on the road because we are going to on the road for seven or eight matches coming up... with our supporters there’s been no looking back so far”, Smith remarked.

Despite the initial hurdles, Charlotte FC has adapted well with various lineups and still managed to earn points. Key players like Biel, Wilfried Zaha, and Idan Toklomati are vital, but the team seeks more consistent attacking results.

The match promises excitement, with Charlotte determined to defend their home turf against the new yet promising San Diego FC.

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