The lights will be bright on Friday at the Bank and all eyes will be on CLTFC, the pressure will be cranked up to 11. While speaking to the media this week, the gaffer and the captain each emphasized the importance of staying grounded and digging in for a result when it matters. This squad is no stranger to playing in high-intensity matches throughout the year (See Game 2 in NYC, the 3-0 win over Inter Miami at home, or The Crown’s 1-0 nail-bitter victory at FC Cincinnati). Still, to advance, Charlotte FC will ultimately need to control what they can, stay relaxed, composed and confident. As Dean Smith outlined, do the basics well and get the little things right, and they’ll turn into huge, match-winning moments.
