Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Charlotte FC vs Colorado Rapids SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Charlotte FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Colorado Rapids SC
Sat 15 Apr 2023 · 23:30 UTC Bank of America Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 54' Max Alves
Kerwin Vargas 62' 1–1
Kamil Jozwiak 65' 2–1
2–2 90+1' Michael Barrios
Y 2' Lalas Abubakar
Y 45' Diego Rubio
Derrick Jones 50' Y
Y 52' Max Alves
Y 64' Darren Yapi
Y 88' Bryan Acosta

Overview

Match Preview

Charlotte FC vs Colorado Rapids SC — MLS at Bank of America Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

2
1
Charlotte FC 3 games · Avg 2.0 goals Colorado Rapids SC
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-15 Charlotte FC 2–2 Colorado Rapids SC 2022-04-24 Colorado Rapids SC 0–0 Charlotte FC

Recent Form

Charlotte FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Apr Colorado Rapids SC H 2–2 D
09 Apr Real Salt Lake A 1–3 L
01 Apr Toronto FC A 2–2 D
25 Mar New York Red Bulls H 1–1 D
18 Mar Orlando City SC A 2–1 W
11 Mar Atlanta United FC H 0–3 L
Colorado Rapids SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Apr Charlotte FC A 2–2 D
09 Apr Sporting Kansas City A 1–0 W
02 Apr Los Angeles FC H 0–0 D
26 Mar Austin FC A 1–1 D
19 Mar Minnesota United FC H 1–2 L
12 Mar San Jose Earthquakes A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Charlotte FC Colorado Rapids SC
#4 Position #22
43 Points 36
27 Played 27
12 / 7 / 8 W / D / L 11 / 3 / 13
47 Scored 38
38 Conceded 38
+9 GD +0
1.59 PPG 1.33
44% Win % 41%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Charlotte FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season

Charlotte FC are 4th (43 pts). Colorado Rapids SC are 22nd (36 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Charlotte FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
7/5
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/7
61-75
5/4
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/5
31-45
3/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/7
76+
5/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Charlotte FC
Pep Biel 12 G 7 A
Idan Gorno 6 G 1 A
Colorado Rapids SC
Paxten Aaronson 7 G 6 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Charlotte FC and Colorado Rapids SC is underway.
  • 2' The referee calls foul for Lalas Abubakar. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 7' Both keepers have barely been tested. Charlotte FC and Colorado Rapids SC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 12' Danny Wilson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Colorado Rapids SC tonight.
  • 17' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 22' It looks surprising Colorado Rapids SC does not make any changes. Brandt Bronico has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 30' Another substitution for Colorado Rapids SC to replace Cole Bassett by Max Alves on 30 minute.
  • 35' Colorado Rapids SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 40' Charlotte FC have won 241 goals from 162 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 45' That is a Yellow card for Colorado Rapids SC. Diego Rubio will be fuming at that decision.
  • 50' Charlotte FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 50.
  • 52' Max Alves has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 52.
  • 54' Colorado Rapids SC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Max Alves on 54.
  • 59' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Robin Fraser will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 62' Magnificent from Kerwin Vargas! That is 19 goals in 162 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 64' Poor challenge from Darren Yapi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 65' Kamil Jozwiak does the damage! The net is bulging and Charlotte FC surge ahead!
  • 70' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 74' Michael Barrios is ready to make an impact after coming on for Steven Beitashour at the 74 minute mark.
  • 75' Nathan Byrne has so much to prove this time. He replaces Karol Swiderski on 75 minute.
  • 80' Charlotte FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Colorado Rapids SC backline.
  • 82' The whistle greets Kamil Jozwiak as he departs to be replaced by Orrin McKinze Gaines.
  • 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. Charlotte FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 88' Poor challenge from Bryan Acosta. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' The Charlotte FC manager makes a substitution. Kerwin Vargas departs to be replaced by Ben Bender.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

Charlotte FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Lattanzio

Colorado Rapids SC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robin Fraser

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kerwin Vargas 1
Djordje Mihailovic 1
Joshua Atencio 1
Michael Barrios 1
Max Alves 1
Kamil Jozwiak 1

Head to Head

2023-04-15 Charlotte FC 2–2 Colorado Rapids SC 2022-04-24 Colorado Rapids SC 0–0 Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC Form

2023-04-15 Charlotte FC 2–2 Colorado Rapids SC D 2023-04-09 Real Salt Lake 3–1 Charlotte FC L 2023-04-01 Toronto FC 2–2 Charlotte FC D 2023-03-25 Charlotte FC 1–1 New York Red Bulls D 2023-03-18 Orlando City SC 1–2 Charlotte FC W 2023-03-11 Charlotte FC 0–3 Atlanta United FC L

Colorado Rapids SC Form

2023-04-15 Charlotte FC 2–2 Colorado Rapids SC D 2023-04-09 Sporting Kansas City 0–1 Colorado Rapids SC W 2023-04-02 Colorado Rapids SC 0–0 Los Angeles FC D 2023-03-26 Austin FC 1–1 Colorado Rapids SC D 2023-03-19 Colorado Rapids SC 1–2 Minnesota United FC L 2023-03-12 San Jose Earthquakes 1–0 Colorado Rapids SC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44 Charlotte FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Colorado Rapids SC xG
I would bet for: Charlotte FC or Colorado Rapids SC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Charlotte FC41% Draw28% Colorado Rapids SC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Charlotte FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Colorado Rapids SC
59%
Charlotte FC or Colorado Rapids SC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Charlotte FC29% Draw47% Colorado Rapids SC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Charlotte FC

Handicap Charlotte FC covers Push Colorado Rapids SC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 20% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.