Thanks to Alonso Martínez‘s stunning solo goal and four saves from USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese, NYCFC became the first away team to win in Round One this year.
Now, another win sends NYCFC to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive season. And they’ll feel confident of advancing, going unbeaten in their last three games against Charlotte at home dating back to the 2023 campaign.
Most recently, NYCFC snapped Charlotte’s league-record nine-game winning streak with a 2-0 result in September. This all comes in their first season under head coach Pascal Jansen.