The former Premier League star left a poignant message on his Instagram story before facing off with Lionel Messi.

A technically gifted winger, there are some clear influences in Nico Williams’ (22) playing style. “Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo – I have always liked these kinds of attackers,” the Athletic

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,

The American media have given their thoughts on Wilfried Zaha after he made his MLS debut for Charlotte FC on Saturday, 1 March. Zaha, 32, is best known for his time in the Premier League with Crystal Palace, having played 458 times for the Eagles.

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.

Meanwhile, Charlotte FC also sit on four points -- but broke out on Matchday 2 with the emergence of Designate Player and Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha, who sparked them to a 2-0 victory over rivals Atlanta United. Can he stay hot, and can CLT continue their winning ways?

WILFRIED ZAHA was given treatment fit for a king after scooping an MLS Man of the Match award. The former Crystal Palace winger made a dream debut for Charlotte FC following his 18-month loan move

Wilfried Zaha was electric in his Charlotte FC debut last weekend, scoring and creating the opener in a 2-0 win over Atlanta United.

Charlotte FC supporters reminded the rest of MLS just how large, loud and proud their fanbase is on Saturday afternoon, as a spirited crowd of 51,002 packed sunny Bank of America Stadium for their 2025 home opener,

Charlotte FC knocked off Atlanta United 2–0 to open MLS action in Matchday 2 including a debut goal from Wilfried Zaha.

Wilfried Zaha scored on his debut for Charlotte FC and Israeli Tai Baribo scored a hat-trick for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

Charlotte FC’s Ashley Westwood, left, hugs teammate Wilfried Zaha after Zaha scored in his first match with the team. Charlotte FC defeated Atlanta United, 2-0. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez ...