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Charlotte FC extends unbeaten streak to four matches after a draw against LA Galaxy

Charlotte FC could not extend their winning streak to four matches but kept a clean sheet for a fourth consecutive match after a 0-0 draw against LA Galaxy.

Charlotte held possession for less than 40 percent of the match, as well as having fewer shots and shots on goal. Charlotte had 12 shots with just two being on goal. The 12 shots were an improvement from their previous match when they totaled just nine shots.

The Charlotte defense stood strong against the Galaxy attack, with Galaxy holding possession for just over 60 percent of the match, they had a total of 17 shots with five being on target. Kristijan Kahlina saved all five shots on goal on his way to Charlotte’s sixth clean sheet of the season. Two of Kahlina’s five saves came in stoppage time, making a diving stop on a free kick and tipping the ball over the top of the goal on a header from a corner kick right before the final whistle blew.

Following the draw, Charlotte fell one spot in the MLS Eastern Conference Standings, now being sixth with 21 points and a 6-5-3 record through 14 matches.

Charlotte will host the Philadelphia Union in their next match on Saturday, May 25 as they look to continue their unbeaten streak to five matches. Kickoff against Philadelphia is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST and will be available to stream on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

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