NYCFC pick Charlotte apart on the counter to earn do-or-die Game 3 win
A brace from Nico Fernández Mercau helped New York City FC overcome a serious injury to Andrés Perea as they eliminated Charlotte FC with a 3-1 road victory.
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New York City 3-1 Charlotte: 5 Thoughts
Nico Ferández Mercau lives up his Designated Player status, Alonso Martínez comes through (again), and the defense smother Charlotte to win this best-of-three series. But a severe injury to Andrés Perea casts a pal on the win.
New York City 3-1 Charlotte: Rate the players
New York City FC leave North Carolina with an emotional win after upsetting the hosts to advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs, and losing Andrés Perea to a horrific injury.
New York City FC advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Philadelphia Union
NYCFC will face Philadelphia for the fourth time ever in the MLS Cup Playoffs as Pascal Jansen's team moves on after winning their best-of-three series with Charlotte FC.
Round One Game 3: New York City vs Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium
It's win-or-go-home as NYCFC look to beat Charlotte FC on the road for the second consecutive time this season – or at least draw and win the penalty shootout – in Round One, Game 3 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Kevin O'Toole receives first Ireland call-up
The New York City FC defender has gone from the second round of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft to the Ireland national team, earning a call-up for a pair of World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary.
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?
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.
Matt Freese finishes 2nd in 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year vote
The New York City FC shotstopper led winner Dayne St. Clair among players and clubs, but lost the media vote.
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?
All of NYCFC's seven-figure contracts
Nico Fernández Mercau becomes the 12th player in New York City FC history to make more than $1 million per year. Let's take a look at all 35 of the club's seven-figure contracts.