Sports Illustrated predicts the opening weekend of MLS action below. Two teams that like to score, with outstanding attacking talent. Former Premier League star Wilfried Zaha might make his Charlotte FC debut,

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.

MLS record transfer signings were the big storylines in the first week of the 2025 season, and that will continue as the season moves into its second matchday. Yet, after one week of games, fans are starting to understand some players that could be appointment viewing this season.

Welcome to Major League Soccer, Wilfried Zaha. Charlotte FC 's marquee offseason signing debuted with a goal in Saturday's Matchday 2 opener against Atlanta United, beating goalkeeper Brad Guzan with a first-time shot inside the box to double the Crown's lead after Pep Biel 's opener.

Wilfried Zaha netted on his MLS debut, helping Charlotte FC to a 2-0 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday. Wilfried Zaha says Charlotte FC "mean business" after what he labelled a statement win over Atlanta United.

We’re off and running on MLS’s 30th season. As usual, we had First Kick fireworks (I will always call Matchday 1 “First Kick”); as usual, that was followed by a much more cagey and conservative display on Matchday 2,

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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's new star Wilfried Zaha was involved in all facets of his side's 2-0 win over Atlanta United, exchanging jabs at one moment while scoring during another