Wilfried Zaha, a former EPL star playing in MLS and for Charlotte FC for the first time, scored an electrifying goal in the 54th minute as Charlotte FC beat Atlanta United, 2-0, in its 2025 home opener in front of a crowd of 51,

Wilfried Zaha couldn’t have started his MLS tenure any better. Making his Charlotte FC debut in front of over 51,000 fans at Bank of America Stadium, he turned back the years, assisting Liel Abada for the club’s first home goal of 2025 before slotting home a goal on his debut.

Wilfried Zaha says Charlotte FC "mean business" after what he labelled a statement win over Atlanta United. Zaha, who joined Charlotte on loan from Galatasaray, marked his MLS debut in style, scoring in a 2-0 win for Dean Smith's team in front of a huge crowd at Bank of America Stadium.