Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Head coach Dean Smith of Charlotte FC looks on before a game against New York City FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Wilfried Zaha #10 of Charlotte FC reacts in the second half against New York City FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Head coach Pascal Jansen of New York City FC reacts during their game against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Maxi Moralez #10 of New York City FC warms up before a game against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Wilfried Zaha #10 of Charlotte FC warms up before a game against New York City FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Thiago Martins #13 of New York City FC looks on after defeating Charlotte FC in their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Matt Freese #49 of New York City FC walks off the field after defeating Charlotte FC in their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Malachi Jones #88 of New York City FC looks on in the second half against Charlotte FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Tim Ream #3 of Charlotte FC looks to pass in the second half against New York City FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Wilfried Zaha #10 of Charlotte FC is given a yellow card in the second half against New York City FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Wilfried Zaha #10 of Charlotte FC reacts in the second half against New York City FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Agustín Ojeda #26 of New York City FC reacts after missing a shot in the first half against Charlotte FC during a game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC looks on in the second half against Charlotte FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Wilfried Zaha #10 of Charlotte FC reacts in the second half against New York City FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Tayvon Gray #24 of New York City FC reacts in the second half against Charlotte FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Hannes Wolf #17 of New York City FC is given a yellow card in the first half against Charlotte FC during a game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Thiago Martins #13 of New York City FC brings the ball up the field in the second half against Charlotte FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Keaton Parks #55 of New York City FC brings the ball up the field in the first half against Charlotte FC during a game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Nico Cavallo #2 of New York City FC defends against Kerwin Vargas #18 of Charlotte FC in the first half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Idan Toklomati #9 of Charlotte FC looks on after a goal by New York City FC in the first half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Raul Gustavo #34 of New York City FC heads the ball over Kerwin Vargas #18 of Charlotte FC in the first half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Kristijan Kahlina #1 of Charlotte FC passes the ball in the first half against New York City FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Kristijan Kahlina #1 of Charlotte FC makes a save against Hannes Wolf #17 of New York City FC in the first half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Head coach Dean Smith of Charlotte FC reacts during a game against New York City FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Strahinja Tanasijević #19 of New York City FC warms up before a game against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Malachi Jones #88 of New York City FC warms up before a game against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Tim Ream #3 of Charlotte FC fouls Maxi Moralez #10 of New York City FC in the second half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: (L-R) Tim Ream #3 and Wilfried Zaha #10 of Charlotte FC react in the second half against New York City FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: David Schnegg #23 of Charlotte FC and Agustín Ojeda #26 of New York City FC chase the ball in the second half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: The Charlotte FC starting 11 pose before their game against New York City FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Agustín Ojeda #26 of New York City FC fouls David Schnegg #23 of Charlotte FC in the first half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC celebrates his goal in the first half against Charlotte FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Kai Trewin #5 of New York City FC and Djibril Diani #28 of Charlotte FC go for the ball in the first half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Djibril Diani #28 of Charlotte FC is given a yellow card in the first half against New York City FC during a game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: David Schnegg #23 of Charlotte FC and Agustín Ojeda #26 of New York City FC go for the ball in the first half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: David Schnegg #23 of Charlotte FC passes the ball in the second half against New York City FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC celebrates his goal in the first half against Charlotte FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: The New York City FC starting 11 pose before their game against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Players from both teams line up before the game between Charlotte FC and New York City FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Kerwin Vargas #18 of Charlotte FC warms up before a game against New York City FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Luca de la Torre #17 of Charlotte FC looks to pass in the second half against New York City FC during their game at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte FC v New York City FC CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC warms up before a game against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
