St. Louis City drew 1–1 with Charlotte FC in an MLS encounter on 21 February, with the hosts dominating possession and chance creation but ultimately unable to convert their advantage. Deploying a 3–4–2–1 setup, St. Louis City generated 1.72 expected goals from 22 shots, 11 of which found the target, yet Marcel Hartel's single goal proved insufficient. Charlotte FC, operating in a compact 4–2–3–1 formation, absorbed sustained pressure and capitalised on limited opportunities, with Pep Biel equalising despite mustering only eight shots and 0.6 xG. The visitors' goalkeeper made a crucial contribution, saving 66.67 per cent of efforts faced, though underperforming underlying metrics by 0.31 goals. Referee Ismail Elfath oversaw proceedings as St. Louis City's profligacy in the final third cost them victory. The draw leaves St. Louis City frustrated despite territorial control.