It's nearly matchday! Charlotte prepare to welcome Columbus Crew to Home Arena in Germany for a pivotal USA. MLS clash. Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026. Time: 01:30. Official: Tobias Stieler. The forecast indicates Warm and humid, 25°C. Both managers face selection headaches: Schmitt is doubtful for the hosts, and Klein could miss out for the visitors. The story of past meetings: Charlotte 0 - 0 Columbus Crew (2021). Charlotte 1 - 3 Columbus Crew (2023). Charlotte 1 - 4 Columbus Crew (2023). Charlotte 0 - 1 Columbus Crew (2021). Charlotte 3 - 4 Columbus Crew (2024). Our best guess for the final result: 1:1.