Christian Pulisic and Thiago Silva start, while Raheem Sterling is on the bench, for our pre-season friendly against Charlotte.
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Gates will re-open when shelter in place is lifted.— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) UPDATE: gates have closed, so they will likely have to delay kick-off to get people in even if the storm passes quickly. Thunderstorms are in the area, which could delay things in an open air stadium.
MATCH Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC When: Wednesday, July 20th Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET HOW TO TUNE IN WATCH Streaming: Only available on ESPN+ ...
Severe weather conditions around the stadium forced a late start to Chelsea's game vs Charlotte. The match was due to kick off at 7.30pm local time, ...
The match was due to kick off at 7.30pm local time, 12.30am UK time. The match was due to kick off at 7.30pm local time, 12.30am UK time. The new start time is 8.35pm local time, 1.35am in the UK.
Chelsea continue their preseason tour of the United States with an east coast visit to brand new MLS club Charlotte FC on Wednesday at Bank of America ...
Still, the spread is just 1.5 goals, indicating that while many expect Chelsea to emerge victoriously, there is respect for the fight Charlotte are expected to put up. 112 mins to kick: Christian Pulisic is back in his home nation, and he's exploring sights throughout Chelsea's travel across the country. Thomas Tuchel admitted his forward room is jam packed, and he will be looking to establish some continuity on the field through the season to keep his best players in form. 95 mins to kick: All eyes will be on the Chelsea attack today. 22 mins to kick: Chelsea are not the only Premier League team in the United States dealing with inclement weather. It results in a bad pass from Kovacic to Hudson-Odoi on the right flank. +61 mins to kick: The new kickoff time is in just a few minutes as lineups are announced, but the seats at Bank of America Stadium are still very sparse. A nervy moment for the Chelsea goalkeeper, but he handled the pressure with ease. A Hakim Ziyech cross from deep down the left is right in Pulisic's path, but as he comes flying in with a karate kick, he just can't reach it. When asked what his goal from the friendly is, Charlotte FC head coach Christian Lattanzio said, "I would like to have a team that competes to give a good game to Chelsea, and therefore to our supporters so they enjoy the experience. Meanwhile, the attacking ranks are overflowing, and departures may be necessary to cull the roster. Chelsea, meanwhile, topped Club America 2-1 in the preseason opener on Saturday, needing goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount to overcome a Reece James own goal.
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Forward Karol Swiderski signed from Greek side PAOK and winger Kamil Jozwiak are potent threats in the attacking third and Chelsea's backline will have to be cautious of them. They have won two and lost three in their last five matches and are heading into this match at the back of a narrow 3-2 loss to Inter Miami. "Raheem is absolutely ready to go," confirmed the Chelsea boss.
Both games were due to kick-off at 12:30am on Thursday but have been delayed.
Orlando City added: "We are currently under a brief delay with inclement weather in the area. The game has so far been delayed to 1:45am UK time. A new start time will be advised."
Follow all of the action from North Carolina as Chelsea look to continue their winning form after defeating Club America in the first friendly of the ...
The Premier League season is now just a few weeks away! Gates will re-open when shelter in place is lifted.— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) Perhaps minutes will be split between Charlotte and Arsenals fixtures, and we'll discover that in the build-up to kick-off at 00:00am BST. Tuchel on Sterling: "He knows so many players already so it's not hard for him to be welcomed in the group. Welcome to the Bank of America Stadium— Adam Newson (@AdamNewson) #CFC pic.twitter.com/6CFEbjupdE July 20, 2022 The Blues are set to play their second of three matches, having defeated Club America, and have a clash against Arsenal coming at the weekend. Severe weather and lightning is in the area. Supporters who'd already made their way into the stands now asked to go back into the concourse with the storm set to hit.— Adam Newson (@AdamNewson) #CFC July 20, 2022 He does lots of individual work because he came late." The Chelsea players have made their way out onto the Bank of America Stadium pitch to begin their warm-up and supporters have started to make their way to their (wet) seats in the bowl of the stadium. Cesar Azpilicueta is here...— Adam Newson (@AdamNewson) https://t.co/LzHNYl2bTl July 20, 2022 Chelsea have confirmed the match is now set to kick-off at 8:35pm (ET) and 1:35am (UK). We have a match on our hands.
Charlotte FC beat Chelsea in an international friendly soccer match at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina. The game ended in penalty kicks.
Owen wore a customized Chelsea kit with his name on the back and a matching pair of shorts. He picked up his fandom because of Drogba, the team’s striker. Vead made her case with the star of the US Men’s National Team: Chelsea attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic. “It could be a bad game, but I’m still watching it.” A number of North Carolina natives attending the game found themselves cheering against the home team and instead took the opportunity to watch their favorite team, one they’d rarely seen play in person. Vead, 28, also spent her entire life in Charlotte and picked up the fandom from him.
Chelsea continue their preseason tour of the United States with an east coast visit to brand new MLS club Charlotte FC on Wednesday at Bank of America ...
Still, the spread is just 1.5 goals, indicating that while many expect Chelsea to emerge victoriously, there is respect for the fight Charlotte are expected to put up. 112 mins to kick: Christian Pulisic is back in his home nation, and he's exploring sights throughout Chelsea's travel across the country. Thomas Tuchel admitted his forward room is jam packed, and he will be looking to establish some continuity on the field through the season to keep his best players in form. 95 mins to kick: All eyes will be on the Chelsea attack today. 22 mins to kick: Chelsea are not the only Premier League team in the United States dealing with inclement weather. It results in a bad pass from Kovacic to Hudson-Odoi on the right flank. +61 mins to kick: The new kickoff time is in just a few minutes as lineups are announced, but the seats at Bank of America Stadium are still very sparse. A nervy moment for the Chelsea goalkeeper, but he handled the pressure with ease. Thiago Silva puts in a poor tackle on Swiderski in midfield and concedes a foul, but takes the brunt of it physically as well. A Hakim Ziyech cross from deep down the left is right in Pulisic's path, but as he comes flying in with a karate kick, he just can't reach it. When asked what his goal from the friendly is, Charlotte FC head coach Christian Lattanzio said, "I would like to have a team that competes to give a good game to Chelsea, and therefore to our supporters so they enjoy the experience. Chelsea, meanwhile, topped Club America 2-1 in the preseason opener on Saturday, needing goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount to overcome a Reece James own goal.
Chelsea continue their preseason tour of the United States with an east coast visit to brand new MLS club Charlotte FC on Wednesday at Bank of America ...
Still, the spread is just 1.5 goals, indicating that while many expect Chelsea to emerge victoriously, there is respect for the fight Charlotte are expected to put up. 112 mins to kick: Christian Pulisic is back in his home nation, and he's exploring sights throughout Chelsea's travel across the country. 95 mins to kick: All eyes will be on the Chelsea attack today. Thomas Tuchel admitted his forward room is jam packed, and he will be looking to establish some continuity on the field through the season to keep his best players in form. 22 mins to kick: Chelsea are not the only Premier League team in the United States dealing with inclement weather. +61 mins to kick: The new kickoff time is in just a few minutes as lineups are announced, but the seats at Bank of America Stadium are still very sparse. The sky has just turned inky black and the wind is whipping debris across the pitch. It results in a bad pass from Kovacic to Hudson-Odoi on the right flank. American international Christian Pulisic is amongst the Starting XI for Thomas Tuchel, in a very strong lineup. When asked what his goal from the friendly is, Charlotte FC head coach Christian Lattanzio said, "I would like to have a team that competes to give a good game to Chelsea, and therefore to our supporters so they enjoy the experience. Meanwhile, the attacking ranks are overflowing, and departures may be necessary to cull the roster. Chelsea, meanwhile, topped Club America 2-1 in the preseason opener on Saturday, needing goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount to overcome a Reece James own goal.
Chelsea continue their preseason tour of the United States with an east coast visit to brand new MLS club Charlotte FC on Wednesday at Bank of America ...
Still, the spread is just 1.5 goals, indicating that while many expect Chelsea to emerge victoriously, there is respect for the fight Charlotte are expected to put up. 22 mins to kick: Chelsea are not the only Premier League team in the United States dealing with inclement weather. It results in a bad pass from Kovacic to Hudson-Odoi on the right flank. A nervy moment for the Chelsea goalkeeper, but he handled the pressure with ease. +61 mins to kick: The new kickoff time is in just a few minutes as lineups are announced, but the seats at Bank of America Stadium are still very sparse. There hasn't been a lightning strike for some time, but the 30-minute timer is sitting up on the scoreboard frozen without yet starting. Thiago Silva puts in a poor tackle on Swiderski in midfield and concedes a foul, but takes the brunt of it physically as well. 84th min: Chance, Chelsea! Raheem Sterling again dazzles down the left, and he out-paces Walkes to the doorstep, but is stonewalled by another great stop for a Charlotte FC goalkeeper. A Hakim Ziyech cross from deep down the left is right in Pulisic's path, but as he comes flying in with a karate kick, he just can't reach it. It's a wonderful moment for the home side who produced a fabulous 90 minutes and come out with a The hosts came to play and matched Chelsea toe-for-toe the entire way, sitting back and absorbing pressure when needed but also venturing forward on plenty of occasions. With the final kick of the game, 16-year-old Charlotte FC academy product Brian Romero won a penalty via a Trevoh Chalobah handball.
Christian Pulisic scored but was unable to prevent a Chelsea defeat against Major League Soccer side Charlotte as Thomas Tuchel's team lost on penalties ...
Chelsea will look to bounce back from the defeat when they face Arsenal in the Florida Cup on Saturday evening. USMNT star Pulisic opened the scoring in the 30th minute after seizing on a blocked effort from Michy Batshuayi, while Sterling showed impressive flashes after coming on at the start of the second half. Christian Pulisic scored but was unable to prevent a Chelsea defeat against Major League Soccer side Charlotte as Thomas Tuchel's team lost on penalties after drawing 1-1.