Charlotte FC Blanks Atlanta 2-0 for Fourth Straight Road Win in Rivalry

Charlotte FC continued its run of success in Atlanta on Saturday night, defeating rival Atlanta United 2-0 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Crown took the lead in the 22nd minute after Allan Saint-Maximin switched the attack to Pep Biel, who set up Idan Toklomati for the opening goal. It was Toklomati's second straight season scoring in an away match at Atlanta.

Charlotte doubled the advantage shortly after halftime when Liel Abada scored in the 48th minute. The clean-sheet victory gave Charlotte its fourth consecutive road win in Atlanta.

Charlotte FC returns home next Saturday, Sept. 5, to face Houston Dynamo at Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.