Kahlina Named to MLS Team of the Matchday After Stunning Save vs St. Louis

Kristijan Kahlina continued to prove why he is one of the best goalkeepers in Major League Soccer with a stunning performance in Charlotte FC's 1-1 draw against St. Louis City SC on Matchday 1. The Croatian international made seven saves, including a remarkable double stop in the second half that preserved Charlotte's point. MLS recognized his efforts by naming him to the Team of the Matchday for Week 1 of the 2026 season. Kahlina, who has been Charlotte's undisputed number one since the club's founding in 2022, showed no signs of slowing down as he enters his fifth MLS season. His shot-stopping ability and commanding presence in the box remain among the best in the league.