New York City FC 1-2 Charlotte FC
Updated
Charlotte FC won: New York City FC 1-2 Charlotte FC in the MLS on Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at Citi Field, New York, New York. New York City FC goals: Nicolás Fernández 90'+3. Charlotte FC goals: Idan Toklomati 54', Kerwin Vargas 90'. Expected goals: 1.76-1.04. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Kristijan Kahlina (8.2).
Match report
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1
Charlotte FC squeezed past New York City FC 2-1 away from home at Citi Field on Saturday 18 April in MLS.
Idan Toklomati put Charlotte FC ahead on 54' (0-1), Kerwin Vargas made it 0-2 on 90' and Nicolás Fernández pulled one back for New York City FC on 90+3' (1-2).
Kerwin Vargas's 90' strike proved decisive.
New York City FC had 64% of the ball, shots were 22-7 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.76-1.04. New York City FC created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 20,997. Referee: Mary Victoria Penso.
Match stats
| New York City FC | Charlotte FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.76 | 1.04 |
| Total shots | 22 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 42 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 613 (89%) | 324 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total shots | 22 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 7 |
Lineups
New York City FC (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, Kai Trewin, Raul, Kevin O'Toole, Nicolás Fernández, Thiago Martins, Agustín Ojeda, Maxi Moralez, Hannes Wolf, Aiden O'Neill
Charlotte FC (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina, Nathan Byrne, Morrison Agyemang, Tim Ream, Harry Toffolo, Ashley Westwood, Pep Biel, Brandt Bronico, Rodolfo Aloko, Idan Toklomati, Wilfried Zaha
Key events
- 3' · Yellow card · Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC)
- 17' · Yellow card · Raul (New York City FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Andrew Privett for Tim Ream (Charlotte FC)
- 54' · Goal · Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC)
- 67' · Substitution · Talles Magno for Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC)
- 68' · Yellow card · Andrew Privett (Charlotte FC)
- 69' · Substitution · Kerwin Vargas for Rodolfo Aloko (Charlotte FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Archie Goodwin for Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Luca de la Torre for Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Keaton Parks for Raul (New York City FC)
- 81' · Yellow card · Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC)
- 84' · Yellow card · Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC)
- 85' · Yellow card · Keaton Parks (New York City FC)
- 86' · Substitution · Seymour Reid for Kai Trewin (New York City FC)
- 90' · Goal · Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Djibril Diani for Pep Biel (Charlotte FC)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Nicolás Fernández (New York City 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?
Charlotte FC won, 1-2 (MLS) on Sat, 18 Apr 2026.
When and where is New York City FC vs Charlotte FC?
Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 23:30 UTC at Citi Field, New York, New York, 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).