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

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,

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

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. A goal on his @CharlotteFC debut! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zfD4pqHShj

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

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

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.

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, producing the vibrant atmosphere that’s become their specialty since their 2022 arrival in the league.

The Charlotte FC winger scored a goal and added an assist in the Crown’s 2-0 win against Atlanta United, making him the second Charlotte player to score in his first outing, joining André Shinyashiki. The match capped a busy week for Zaha, who was away six days for the birth of his daughter.

Last week, it was about Emmanuel Latte Lath, Kévin Denkey, and, of course, the Inter Miami CF superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, but who are three players to keep an eye on as Matchday 2 approaches? Back in Charlotte. Back in the mix. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐙𝐚𝐡𝐚 is ready to suit up for the Black & Blue. pic.twitter.com/CJacwF2vZR