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.

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.

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.

Matt Edwards, making his second MLS start, had Premier League veteran Wilfried Zaha’s number throughout the first half in Atlanta United’s match against Charlotte on Saturday. Zaha became so frustrated that he pushed Edwards in the back after he successfully prevented Zaha from reaching a ball as it crossed the end line.

Wilfried Zaha waited for the start of the second half to officially introduce himself to his new hometown fans, setting up one goal four minutes into the half, then scoring himself five minutes later as Charlotte FC beat Atlanta United 2-0 in its home opener.

The Ivorian made an immediate impact in home opener against Atlanta United, playing a part in both goals in a big home win for Charlotte FC.

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.