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

The English Premier League veteran provided the offensive fireworks for Charlotte, which earned its first victory of the 2025 season.

Pep Biel and Wilfried Zaha scored early in the second half as Charlotte FC won its home opener by defeating Atlanta United FC 2-0 on Saturday afternoon.

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 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.

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

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Charlotte FC Head Coach Dean Smith has confirmed that star signing Wilfried Zaha will be available for the team's home opener against Atlanta United on March 1. Zaha missed the season's first match due to the birth of his child but has now rejoined the squad and is ready to make his home debut.

Charlotte grabbed a 2-0 win over Atlanta United, the club which spent an MLS record-fee of $22 million on striker Emmanuel Latte Lath who who was held off the scoresheet for the first time since joining the Five Stripes. Welcome to MLS, Wilfried Zaha.

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.