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Wilfried Zaha available for Charlotte FC's home opener against Atlanta United after the birth of his child

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<p>Charlotte FC Head Coach Dean Smith has confirmed that star signing Wilfried Zaha will be available for the team's home opener against Atlanta United on March 1. Zaha missed the season's first match due to the birth of his child but has now rejoined the squad and is ready to make his home debut.</p><p><strong>READ MORE:</strong><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/ainside-charlotte-fc-s-signing-of-wilfried-zaha/blt085b6ccf5f9ca94a" target="_self"><strong> </strong>Inside Zaha's decision to join Charlotte</a></p><p>The club also confirmed via a statement, “Charlotte FC Head Coach Dean Smith today confirmed during his weekly press conference that forward Wilfried Zaha will train later today and be with the team tomorrow ahead of this weekend’s match against Atlanta United on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Everyone at the Club congratulates Wilf and his family on the birth of his baby, Zuri.”</p>

WHAT HAPPENED

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Back in Charlotte. Back in the mix.<br><br>𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐙𝐚𝐡𝐚 is ready to suit up for the Black &amp; Blue. <a href="https://t.co/CJacwF2vZR">pic.twitter.com/CJacwF2vZR</a></p>— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlotteFC/status/1895182906282385419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT CHARLOTTE FC POSTED

<p>Zaha's availability for the home opener comes as a significant boost for Charlotte FC. The Ivorian forward, who joined the club on an 18-month loan from Galatasaray, is expected to play a crucial role in Dean Smith's plans for the 2025 MLS season. His presence could be pivotal as Charlotte looks to improve on their performance from the season opener, where they secured a 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>All eyes will be on Bank of America Stadium as Charlotte FC prepares to host Atlanta United in their home opener. The match is set to take place on Saturday, March 1, will likely see Zaha make his highly anticipated home debut in the club’s second MLS game of the season.</p>

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHARLOTTE FC?

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The Ivorian forward set to make his home debut after missing season opener because of the birth of his child

Wilfried Zaha available for Charlotte FC&apos;s home opener against Atlanta United after the birth of his child

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