Will Cleary Listed Out with Illness for Charlotte FC

On October 25, 2026, at 05:47 ET, an official database report logged Will Cleary under an injury status of "Missing Fixture" with the reason designated as "Illness" for fixture ID 1490569. A simultaneous check of the current injury snapshot at 2026-10-25 05:47 ET reflects this exact same state, showing no change between the initial report and the latest database record. This verification gives Charlotte FC a definitive roster change to evaluate as they prepare for their upcoming fixture against CF Montreal on October 28.

Database Record & Status Snapshot

The database event (ID 1221) was formally recorded at 05:47 ET on October 25, 2026, classifying Will Cleary as missing fixture due to illness. Because the current injury snapshot was observed at the exact same timestamp of 05:47 ET on October 25, 2026, the current state directly matches the news event without any subsequent updates or status changes. The entry reflects no previous injury status, no previous injury type, and no expected return date in the system record.

Analytical Impact: Cleary's On-Field Footprint

Analysis of available player metrics provides clear context on Cleary's role within the squad leading up to this event. Across a 10-game form sample running from July 25, 2026, to October 14, 2026, Will Cleary logged the following numbers:

• Minutes: 64.8 average minutes per game
• Attacking Production: 1 goal, 0 assists, 2 shots, 1 shot on target
• Defensive Work: 7 interceptions

Analysis indicates that Cleary has been a regular rotation presence, averaging nearly 65 minutes per appearance. While his total shot volume remains low at two attempts over ten matches, his defensive contribution of seven interceptions highlights a consistent role in disrupting opposition play.

Team Context and Upcoming Schedule

Charlotte FC's team performance data covers a 10-game stretch from August 22, 2026, to October 17, 2026. During this span, the club compiled 5 wins and 3 draws while averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 goals allowed per match.

Sample / Entity	Matches	Scoring Avg	Shots Avg	Key Metric
Will Cleary	10	0.10 Goals	0.20 Shots	7 Interceptions
Charlotte FC	10	1.80 Goals	11.7 Shots	47.0% Possession

Analysis shows Charlotte FC entering their October 28 fixture against CF Montreal (19:30 ET) with solid offensive output, averaging 11.7 shots (4.3 on target) and 47.0% possession per match. The market line for the upcoming home match carries a spread of -1.5 for Charlotte FC with a total set at 3.5. Cleary's missing status removes a player who logged significant minutes across the late summer and early autumn schedule, forcing the side to reallocate roughly 65 minutes of on-field workload.