Dean Smith's 50th win with Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC Head Coach Dean Smith secured his 50th win in all competitions with the Club on September 19, a 2-1 victory over D.C. United, giving him a 50-win, 112-game record. Smith, hired in December 2023, cited his first win—a 1-0 victory over New York City FC on February 24, 2024, in front of 62,291 fans at Bank of America Stadium—as his favorite. His first-three-seasons record of 45-31-18 ranks fifth-most wins in MLS history for a coach's opening three years, with a chance to climb to second place behind former LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo over Charlotte's remaining eight matches.