The Revolution finished 22-5-7 overall a season ago while going 10-3-4 on the road. The Revolution scored 65 goals last season, averaging 1.9 per game.
Saturday’s game was the first time these teams matched up this season.
The match started at 7 p.m. and was held at the Bank of America Stadium in uptown Charlotte.
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo (2) heads the ball away from Charlotte FC forward Cristian Ortiz (10) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Charlotte FC manager Miguel Angel Ramirez gestures during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Charlotte FC defender Jaylin Lindsey, left, and LA Galaxy forward Kevin Cabral (9) jump for a head ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy The attendance number is displayed during an MLS soccer match between Charlotte FC and the LA Galaxy in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Charlotte FC forward Yordi Reyna brings the ball up the field during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo (2) heads away a pass intended for Charlotte FC defender Joseph Mora (28) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy LA Galaxy manager Greg Vanney watches during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against Charlotte FC in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Fans cheer before an MLS soccer match between Charlotte FC and the LA Galaxy in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Charlotte FC forward Karol Swiderski (11) reacts after a foul was not called during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against the LA Galaxy in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy LA Galaxy forward Raheem Edwards keeps the ball away from Charlotte FC forward Cristian Ortiz during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Charlotte FC forward Yordi Reyna (26) tries to head the ball past LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Bond (1) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Charlotte FC forward Yordi Reyna (26) tries to head the ball past LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Bond (1) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Fans cheer before an MLS soccer match between Charlotte FC and the LA Galaxy in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Fans cheer before an MLS soccer match between the Charlotte FC and the LA Galaxy in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, center, sits near fans before an MLS soccer match between Charlotte FC and the LA Galaxy in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Charlotte FC vs L.A. Galaxy Bank of America Stadium stands before an MLS soccer match between Charlotte FC and the LA Galaxy in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
Bars, restaurants prepared for busy weekend ahead of Charlotte FC match
French Quarter in uptown Charlotte
The general manager at a popular gathering place for soccer fans in uptown said he was overprepared for Saturday’s second home match.
“We bought extra just in case, and they still drank everything we had,” said Brandon Burton, GM at Courtyard Hooligans.
Bars throughout Charlotte’s French Quarter were ready after the huge turnout for Charlotte FC’s inaugural home game.
“We want to show other people in the city that football and basketball aren’t the only thing in the city people are passionate about,” said Gus Stamoulus, owner of Nefelie’s. “Nobody saw that coming.”
He saw a major boost in business from soccer fans coming out of restrictions from the pandemic.
“It was ridiculous,” Stamoulus said. “It was unexpected what was happening. It was good for us.”
The bars were thrilled about the boost in business but many are trying to keep up as they deal with staffing issues.
The bar owners said that challenge would not stop them from celebrating Charlotte’s home team Saturday.
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