All eyes will be on Home Arena in Germany this Thursday, October 15, 2026 as Columbus Crew welcomes Charlotte for a crucial USA. MLS fixture. Kick-off is set for 01:30. Under the watchful eye of referee Sascha Stegemann, both teams will look to claim all three points. The forecast shows Overcast, 15°C for match day. Columbus Crew may have to cope without Richter, while Charlotte could be missing Braun. The head-to-head record between these clubs reads: Charlotte 4 - 2 Columbus Crew (2023). Charlotte 4 - 3 Columbus Crew (2022). Charlotte 3 - 1 Columbus Crew (2025). Charlotte 2 - 0 Columbus Crew (2025). Charlotte 0 - 4 Columbus Crew (2022). Fans and pundits alike are predicting a tight contest, with many tipping a 3:1 outcome.