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.
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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.
Alonso Martínez: 'Letting it flow, letting it go'
In this exclusive interview, Glenn Crooks talks to New York City FC striker Alonso Martínez about his goal-scoring mentality, winking at Matt Freese during the Gold Cup, and transferring to Alajuelense for one game's gate receipts plus 20 soccer balls.
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.
Matt Freese a finalist for MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
The New York City FC shot-stopper is one of three players up for the end-of-year award, and he's also nominated for Save of the Year.
Episode 61: Will Charlotte away finally go NYCFC's way?
With Decision Day and the MLS regular season now behind us, we spend this episode getting you ready for the MLS Cup Playoffs and the best-of-three series between NYCFC and Charlotte FC.
Points Per Million: Ranking every MLS club by table position vs payroll
We look at how much every MLS team spent for each point they earned to determine the PPM. Philadelphia, Minnesota, Vancouver, and New York City did good; Toronto, Atlanta, LA Galaxy, and Miami, not so much.
New York City vs Seattle Sounders player ratings
The numbers are fairly meh after the home defeat on Decision Day, which is to be expected. But Nico Fernández Mercau earns your vote for Player of the Match after scoring his third goal since joining NYCFC over the summer, and Máximo Carrizo is in the Player Spotlight.
Zidane Yáñez makes Chile roster for U-17 World Cup
The 17-year-old New York City FC Homegrown forward heads to Qatar to represent Chile as they compete in Group K against France, Canada, and Uganda.
NYCFC lose to Seattle on pair of set-piece goals
The Sounders headed home two second-half goals straight from set plays and New York City FC settled for 5th Place in the Eastern Conference with a Decision Day loss.
New York City FC to face Charlotte FC in 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
NYCFC will open the postseason on the road against Charlotte on October 28 before coming back to Yankee Stadium to play Game Two on November 1 in the best-of-three Round One of the MLS playoffs.
New York City 1-2 Seattle: 3 Thoughts
New York City FC failed to get the job done against the Sounders on Decision Day, with Aiden O'Neill's absence looming large in the midfield and the attack too quiet to get a result.
Matchday 34: New York City vs Seattle at Citi Field
It's Decision Day, and NYCFC are looking to equal a club-best 18 wins — and possibly climb to 4th Place to earn coveted home-field advantage in Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Also: Transit Alert! 7 Trains aren't running between Manhattan and Queens.