Charlotte FC to Play New York City FC in Round One of Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
Published on October 18, 2025 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Charlotte FC News Release
Charlotte FC finished off the 2025 MLS Regular Season in style with a 2-0 win over Philadelphia Union on Decision Day. The Club will now face New York City FC in Round One of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
The three points secured fourth place for The Crown in the Eastern Conference, granting CLTFC home-field advantage in the first round. The dates and times of the Round One matches will be announced tomorrow, October 19, and tickets are on sale now.
2025 PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE
CROWNS UP, QUEEN CITY! Be at The Fortress for Round One of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
*Charlotte FC have officially clinched a Round One Playoff Berth and the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference. Dates and times of the matches will be announced on October 19.
Major League Soccer Stories from October 18, 2025
- LA Galaxy Beat Minnesota, 2-1, in Regular Season Finale - LA Galaxy
- FC Dallas Clinches Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Spot with 2-1 Win over Whitecaps FC - FC Dallas
- San Diego FC Finishes Regular Season in First Place After 4-0 Win Over Portland Timbers - San Diego FC
- Timbers Drop Result to San Diego FC in 2025 Regular Season Finale - Portland Timbers
- St. Louis CITY SC Draws Real Salt Lake, 2-2, in Final Regular Season Match - St. Louis City SC
- St. Louis CITY SC Draws Real Salt Lake, 2-2, in Final Regular Season Match - St. Louis City SC
- LAFC Concludes 2025 MLS Regular Season with 2-2 Tie in Colorado - Los Angeles FC
- 'Caps Set to Face Rematch With Dallas in Round One of MLS Cup Playoffs - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Sporting KC Draws Houston to End 2025 Season - Sporting Kansas City
- San Jose Roars Back Behind Josef Martínez, Niko Tsakiris Goals To Erase Second-Half Deficit - San Jose Earthquakes
- Real Salt Lake Clinch 2025 Playoff Berth, Travel to Portland Wednesday in Wild Card Decider - Real Salt Lake
- Minnesota United Falls, 2-1, Against LA Galaxy in Final Regular Season Game - Minnesota United FC
- Rapids Draw with LAFC 2-2 in Decision Day Contest, Conclude 2025 Season - Colorado Rapids
- Lionel Messi Wins 2025 MLS Golden Boot Presented by Audi - Inter Miami CF
- Houston Dynamo FC Earn a Point in Kansas City on Decision Day - Houston Dynamo FC
- Chicago Clinches Home Playoff Match in 2-2 Draw at New England Revolution - Chicago Fire FC
- Columbus Crew Takes down New York Red Bulls - Columbus Crew SC
- Sounders FC Defeats New York City FC 2-1 on Decision Day at Citi Field, as Club Turns Focus to Postseason Action - Seattle Sounders FC
- Atlanta United Draws 1-1 with D.C. United in 2025 MLS Season Finale - Atlanta United FC
- Revolution End 2025 Season with 2-2 Draw vs. Chicago Fire FC - New England Revolution
- FC Cincinnati Say Goodbye to Regular Season with Dominant Win over CF Montréal - FC Cincinnati
- Messi Hat-Trick Guides Inter Miami CF to Road Win over Nashville SC on MLS Decision Day - Inter Miami CF
- Clip Notes: The Crown Topple Shield Winners to Secure Top Four Spot - Charlotte FC
- FC Cincinnati Tops CF Montréal, 3-0, in 2025 Finale - Club de Foot Montreal
- D.C. United Tie 1-1 with Atlanta United in Final Match of the Regular Season - D.C. United
- Nashville SC Finishes 2025 Major League Soccer Regular Season Sixth in the Eastern Conference Despite 5-2 Loss to Inter Miami CF - Nashville SC
- Toronto FC (4) - Orlando City SC (2) Postgame Summary - Toronto FC
- Charlotte FC to Play New York City FC in Round One of Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs - Charlotte FC
- No. 2 FC Cincinnati to Face No. 7 Columbus Crew in Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-Of-3 Series - FC Cincinnati
- Here to Stay: Roman Bürki Re-Signs with St. Louis CITY SC Through 2027 - St. Louis City SC
- Charlotte FC Takes Season Finale over Philadelphia Union - Philadelphia Union
- Seattle Bounces New York City FC on Decision Day - New York City FC
- New England Revolution Announce 2025 Team Award Winners - New England Revolution
- Revolution II Midfielder Gevork Diarbian Signed to Short-Term Agreement - New England Revolution
- Earthquakes Face Austin FC at Paypal Park Tonight at 6 p.m. Pt - San Jose Earthquakes
- Sounders FC Travels to New York City FC for a Decision Day Matchup on Saturday at Citi Field - Seattle Sounders FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Charlotte FC Stories
- Clip Notes: The Crown Topple Shield Winners to Secure Top Four Spot
- Charlotte FC to Play New York City FC in Round One of Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
- Down to Decision Day: Ingredients of the Match: Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union
- Coachella Valley Invitational Returns as Premier Preseason Soccer Event Featuring MLS and NWSL Clubs February 7-21, 2026
- MLS Decision Day: How Charlotte FC Can Secure a Top Four Spot
