Thursday , 2 July 2026

New York City FC vs Charlotte FC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2025
New York City FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Charlotte FC
Sat 20 Sep 2025 · 16:00 UTC Yankee Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 10' Kristijan Kahlina
Y 16' Brandt Bronico
Y 20' Nathan Byrne
Nicolas Fernandez Marcau 45' Y
Y 58' Ashley Westwood
Kevin O'Toole 60' Y
Andres Perea 64' Y
Julian Fernandez 90' Y
Y 90' Andrew Privett

Overview

Match Preview

New York City FC vs Charlotte FC — MLS at Yankee Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

3
1
6
New York City FC 10 games · Avg 2.4 goals Charlotte FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-09-20 New York City FC 2–0 Charlotte FC 2025-07-12 Charlotte FC 2–0 New York City FC 2024-04-27 New York City FC 2–1 Charlotte FC 2024-02-25 Charlotte FC 1–0 New York City FC 2023-07-05 New York City FC 1–1 Charlotte FC

Recent Form

New York City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Sep Charlotte FC H 2–0 W
17 Sep Columbus Crew SC H 3–2 W
14 Sep Chicago Fire FC A 3–1 W
30 Aug D.C. United SC H 1–2 L
23 Aug FC Cincinnati A 1–0 W
17 Aug Nashville SC H 2–1 W
Charlotte FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Sep New York City FC A 0–2 L
13 Sep Internacional CF Miami H 3–0 W
30 Aug New England Revolution A 2–1 W
24 Aug New York Red Bulls H 1–0 W
16 Aug Real Salt Lake H 1–0 W
10 Aug FC Cincinnati A 1–0 W

Season Stats

New York City FC Charlotte FC
#8 Position #6
19 Points 21
15 Played 15
5 / 4 / 6 W / D / L 6 / 3 / 6
25 Scored 24
21 Conceded 23
+4 GD +1
1.27 PPG 1.40
33% Win % 40%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
New York City FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
Charlotte FC this season

New York City FC are 8th (19 pts). Charlotte FC are 6th (21 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

New York City FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/2
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Charlotte FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Yankee Stadium!
  • 5' New York City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' Controversy at the stadium! Kristijan Kahlina argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 11' Alonso Martinez doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 16' It’s gonna be a card for Brandt Bronico.
  • 20' The referee has no hesitation. Nathan Byrne is booked for Charlotte FC — card on 20.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His New York City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. New York City FC in their trying to find a way past Charlotte FC's compact .
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nicolas Fernandez Marcau on 45 minutes.
  • 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 55' Charlotte FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 58' What a moment for Alonso Martinez! That strike on 58 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 58' It’s gonna be a card for Ashley Westwood.
  • 60' Poor challenge from Kevin O'Toole. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 60' Pep Biel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brandt Bronico on 60 minute.
  • 64' The referee shows New York City FC player a card on 64.
  • 65' A tactical swap from New York City FC — Agustin Ojeda on, Nicolas Fernandez Marcau off on 65 minutes.
  • 70' Archie Goodwin needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 75' Archie Goodwin gets the nod from Charlotte FC. He replaces Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' It is a substitution in New York City FC team. Maxi Moralez is replaced by Aiden O'Neill on 77 minute.
  • 80' Julian Fernandez gets the nod from New York City FC. He replaces Alonso Martinez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 90' Poor challenge from Julian Fernandez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Charlotte FC. Kerwin Vargas is replaced by Liel Abada.
  • Another three points for New York City FC.

Lineups

New York City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pascal Jansen

Charlotte FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dean Smith

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kerwin Vargas 3
Alonso Martinez 3
Daniel Rios 2
Enzo Copetti 2
Nicolas Fernandez Marcau 2
Idan Gorno 2
Orrin McKinze Gaines II 1
Gabriel Pereira 1

Head to Head

2025-09-20 New York City FC 2–0 Charlotte FC 2025-07-12 Charlotte FC 2–0 New York City FC 2024-04-27 New York City FC 2–1 Charlotte FC 2024-02-25 Charlotte FC 1–0 New York City FC 2023-07-05 New York City FC 1–1 Charlotte FC

New York City FC Form

2025-09-20 New York City FC 2–0 Charlotte FC W 2025-09-17 New York City FC 3–2 Columbus Crew SC W 2025-09-14 Chicago Fire FC 1–3 New York City FC W 2025-08-30 New York City FC 1–2 D.C. United SC L 2025-08-23 FC Cincinnati 0–1 New York City FC W 2025-08-17 New York City FC 2–1 Nashville SC W

Charlotte FC Form

2025-09-20 New York City FC 2–0 Charlotte FC L 2025-09-13 Charlotte FC 3–0 Internacional CF Miami W 2025-08-30 New England Revolution 1–2 Charlotte FC W 2025-08-24 Charlotte FC 1–0 New York Red Bulls W 2025-08-16 Charlotte FC 1–0 Real Salt Lake W 2025-08-10 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Charlotte FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.62 New York City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Charlotte FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
New York City FC48% Draw26% Charlotte FC26%
Actual: New York City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

New York City FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Charlotte FC
52%
New York City FC or Charlotte FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
New York City FC33% Draw46% Charlotte FC21%
Actual: New York City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — New York City FC

Handicap New York City FC covers Push Charlotte FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 15% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

New York City FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.