NYCFC Beats Charlotte 1-0 to Begin Best-of-3 Series

Charlotte 0-1 NYCFC (Oct 28, 2025) Game Analysis

New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Tuesday night to begin the best-of-three series in the 2025 MLS playoffs.

Alonso Martinez propels NYCFC to Game 1 win over Charlotte

Alonso Martínez told The Post ahead of Game 1 in New York City FC’s first-round series against Charlotte FC that he wasn’t worried about his recent goal drought. On Tuesday night, he showed why, burying the contest's only goal in NYCFC’s 1-0 win over Charlotte to take a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 will take place on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, giving NYCFC a chance to advance to the second round at home.

Alonso Martínez scores in the 34th minute and NYCFC beats Charlotte 1-0 to begin best-of-3 series

Alonso Martínez scored in the 34th minute to end a three-match scoreless run and New York City FC beat Charlotte 1-0 on Tuesday night to begin the best-of-three series.

Charlotte FC falls to New York City in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs: 0-1

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) — The opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs is here, and Charlotte FC is at The Bank for Game 1. New York City FC (17-12-5, fifth in the Eastern Conference) and Charlotte FC (19-13-2, fourth in the Conference) have each won against each other during the regular season. At their last matchup, NYCFC walked away with a 2-0 win over Charlotte. The Crown was without one of its key players: Wilfried Zaha. Zaha is…

NYCFC comes away with road win over Charlotte to begin Round 1 series

Alonso Martinez scored a wonderful individual goal in the 34th minute and visiting New York City FC earned a 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Tuesday night in the opener of their Round One MLS Cup Playoff series.