Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
Will Idan Toklomati or Wilfried Zaha step up and score Charlotte FC's first goal in these playoffs? Or will this be another scoreless draw to be decided by the goalkeepers?
MLS Cup Playoffs
Episode 63: Agony or ecstasy await in Game 3
Our nervy preview of the must-win match in Charlotte that decides if New York City FC's season ends abruptly or if it marches on to Philadelphia.
How New York City FC can win Game 3 in Charlotte
Here are five things that need to happen if New York City FC wants to walk out of Bank of America Stadium winners in the decisive Game 3 of their MLS Cup Playoff series with Charlotte FC.
New York City vs Charlotte player ratings
NYCFC might have lost to Charlotte in penalties, but there are positives to take from this game. Such as: Matt Freese putting up a Player of the Match performance with his third consecutive clean sheet against Charlotte
New York City shut down at home, lose Game 2 on penalties
NYCFC were held scoreless at home, underperforming their xG letting Game 2 of Round One go to penalties — and letting Charlotte FC take the series back to Bank of America Stadium.
New York City 0(6)-0(7) Charlotte: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC dropped Game 2 at home on penalties and now has to beat Charlotte on the road for a second time this series to keep their season alive.
Round One, Game 2: New York City vs Charlotte in The Bronx
For the first time in 1,441 days, there is MLS Cup Playoff soccer at Yankee Stadium as New York City FC try to beat Charlotte FC and advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for a second straight season and a fourth time in five years.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC need Wilfried Zaha to step up if they're to take this Best-of-3 series back to North Carolina. Is the 32-year-old up to the moment?
New York City vs Charlotte player ratings
The feels are good after the 1-0 road win in Round One of the playoffs, with Alonso Martínez earning 85% of the vote for Player of the Match for weaving through the Charlotte defense like they were practice mannequins.
Playoff advantage to New York City with Game 1 win over Charlotte
New York City FC become the first playoff team to win on the road with a 1-0 triumph over Charlotte FC after of a moment of magic from Alonso Martínez.
Episode 62: Alonso Martínez does it to Charlotte again
A thorough review of New York City FC's 1-0 away win over Charlotte FC to open the MLS Cup Playoffs, featuring lots of praise for Alonso Martínez and Pascal Jansen, plus a preview of Game 2 of this series at Yankee Stadium.
New York City 1-0 Charlotte: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC earned a crucial Game 1 win over Charlotte FC thanks to another Alonso Martínez goal, some playoff physicality, and a fluid formation that didn't give Charlotte an inch.
Round One, Game 1: New York City vs Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium
NYCFC and Charlotte FC face off in the playoffs for the first time: How to watch, scouting reports, player injury and suspension statuses, playoff records, and more.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC open the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs after a convincing 2-0 win over league-best Philadelphia Union — and a troubling 4-1 loss to lowly CF Montréal. With Wilfried Zaha suspended, will the underwhelming Liel Abada step up?
NYCFC Playoff Preview: What to expect in Round One
The HRB crew looks ahead to New York City FC's MLS Cup Playoff matchup against Charlotte FC, and what we think we'll see go down in Round One.
Justin Haak previews MLS Cup Playoffs: 'We have a really good chance to do something special'
The New York City FC defender looks ahead to the best-of-three series with Charlotte FC, discusses Charlotte's strength at home, and explains why he and his teammates remain confident against the top teams in MLS.