Adilson Malanda's first career goal lifts Charlotte FC past NYCFC
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Adilson Malanda scored his first career MLS goal as host Charlotte FC held on for a 1-0 victory over New York City Football Club on Saturday as coach Dean Smith made a winning debut.
Playing in his 36th MLS game since signing with Charlotte on Aug. 4, 2022, Malanda got his elusive goal on a scramble near the net.
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