New York City FC 2-0 Charlotte FC
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New York City FC won: New York City FC 2-0 Charlotte FC in the MLS on Sat, 20 Sept 2025 at Yankee Stadium, New York City. New York City FC goals: Alonso Martinez 11' (pen), Alonso Martinez 58' (pen). Expected goals: 2.47-0.90. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Alonso Martinez (9).
Match report
New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 2-0
New York City FC saw off Charlotte FC 2-0 at Yankee Stadium on Saturday 20 September in MLS.
Alonso Martinez put New York City FC ahead from the penalty spot on 11' (1-0) and added another from the penalty spot on 58' (2-0).
New York City FC had 42% of the ball, shots were 15-5 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.47-0.90. New York City FC were the better side on chances, too.
Alonso Martinez (New York City FC) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 20,084. Referee: Timothy Ford.
Match stats
| New York City FC | Charlotte FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.47 | 0.90 |
| Total shots | 15 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 20 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 345 (81%) | 485 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 5 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 15 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 3 |
Lineups
New York City FC (4-4-2): Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Raul, Kevin O'Toole, Maxi Moralez, Andres Perea, Justin Haak, Hannes Wolf, Nicolás Fernández, Alonso Martinez
Charlotte FC (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Adilson Malanda, Tim Ream, Nathan Byrne, Brandt Bronico, Djibril Diani, Ashley Westwood, Kerwin Vargas, Idan Toklomati, Wilfried Zaha
Key events
- 10' · Yellow card · Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC)
- 11' · Goal · Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)
- 16' · Yellow card · Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC)
- 20' · Yellow card · Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC)
- 58' · Yellow card · Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC)
- 58' · Goal · Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)
- 59' · Substitution · Pep Biel for Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC)
- 60' · Yellow card · Kevin O'Toole (New York City FC)
- 64' · Yellow card · Andres Perea (New York City FC)
- 65' · Substitution · Strahinja Tanasijevic for Kevin O'Toole (New York City FC)
- 65' · Substitution · Agustin Ojeda for Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC)
- 75' · Substitution · Archie Goodwin for Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Charlotte FC)
- 75' · Substitution · Andrew Privett for Tim Ream (Charlotte FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Mitja Ilenic for Tayvon Gray (New York City FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Aiden O'Neill for Maxi Moralez (New York City FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Julian Fernandez for Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Julian Fernandez (New York City FC)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Andrew Privett (Charlotte FC)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Liel Abada for Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2022: New York City FC 5, draws 2, Charlotte FC 6.
Questions
Who won New York City FC vs Charlotte FC?
New York City FC won, 2-0 (MLS) on Sat, 20 Sept 2025.
When and where is New York City FC vs Charlotte FC?
Sat, 20 Sept 2025, 16:00 UTC at Yankee Stadium, New York City, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between New York City FC and Charlotte FC?
In 13 league meetings since 2022: New York City FC 5 wins, 2 draws, Charlotte FC 6 wins (goals 14-15).