New York City FC Takes On Charlotte FC

New York City FC faces Charlotte FC at Citi Field on Saturday. Head coach Pascal Jansen emphasized that Charlotte will seek revenge after NYCFC knocked them out in the first round of the playoffs last season.

What's at stake?

NYCFC earned away wins at the Bank of America Stadium to secure passage to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Charlotte lost 2-0 in the regular season, thanks to an Alonso Martínez brace at Yankee Stadium.

Team news

Captain Thiago Martins is back on the pitch, training after a minor injury in his right thigh. Andres Perea, who broke his leg in Game 3 in Charlotte, is getting close to full fitness.

Recent form

NYCFC will head into this matchup full of confidence after a comfortable 5-2 win against Westchester SC in the U.S. Open Cup. Talles Magno netted a hat-trick, whilst Agustin Ojeda showed off his ruthlessness in front of goal.