Allan Saint-Maximin scores first Charlotte FC goal as CLTFC tops D.C. United 2-1

Charlotte FC’s summer acquisition Allan Saint-Maximin opened his scoring account for the club by finding the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory at D.C. United on Saturday night, according to the match report posted by MLSSoccer.com. The goal marked Saint-Maximin’s first for Charlotte, following his arrival as a Designated Player from RC Lens in France’s Ligue 1.

The report notes that Saint-Maximin, who is described as a former English Premier League player for Newcastle United, has been a key attacking presence since joining Charlotte. It adds that while Saturday was his first Charlotte goal, he has also contributed with five assists in eight league matches.

MLSSoccer.com also links Saint-Maximin’s left-wing creativity and pace to Charlotte’s recent climb up the Eastern Conference standings. The article states that Charlotte entered the weekend with a 5W-0L-3D record in their past eight games and has reached fourth place with 43 points.

With the regular season moving into its later stages, the report says the current position would secure home-field advantage in Round One of the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs. It also highlights Saint-Maximin’s connections with teammates Pep Biel and Idan Toklomati as Charlotte looks to carry this form into the stretch run and the postseason.

Written by Vancouver Television Sports Desk