Columbus Crew lose 3-1 to Charlotte FC in MLS match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Columbus Crew faced a 3-1 defeat against Charlotte FC on August 15 in their return to MLS play. Charlotte quickly established a 2-0 lead with goals from Brandt Bronico and Liel Abada within the first nine minutes. Chase Adams cut the deficit to 2-1 with a header in the 41st minute, but Pep Biel extended Charlotte's lead to 3-1 in the 72nd minute. Columbus, previously unbeaten in their last five matches, now holds a record of 5-5-9, while Charlotte improves to 8-4-7.
- •Match held on August 15 at Charlotte FC's home ground.
- •Bronico scored the first goal within one minute.
- •Liel Abada converted a penalty for the second goal.
- •Chase Adams scored for Columbus in the 41st minute.
- •Pep Biel added Charlotte's third goal in the 72nd minute.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Columbus Crew return to MLS play with 3-1 loss to Charlotte FC
"Charlotte took a 2-0 lead nine minutes into the game and held on for the win.
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