Charlotte FC Playoff Berth hangs in teh Balance This Weekend
Charlotte, NC – Charlotte FC’s postseason fate could be determined this weekend, but a confirmed playoff spot won’t come easily. The Crown needs a victory against Inter Miami on Saturday, coupled with a specific result in another MLS contest, to secure their place in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
This scenario presents a late-night watch for Charlotte supporters. While a win against Inter Miami is the first crucial step, the team will also need the New York Red Bulls to fail to secure three points on the road against the Portland timbers. The outcome of that match, played concurrently, will ultimately decide if Charlotte can celebrate a playoff berth promptly or await further results.
Currently, the New York Red Bulls are struggling to maintain playoff positioning, having won only three of their last ten matches. Their road form is particularly concerning, with just one win in fourteen regular-season away games. This bodes well for the Timbers, who boast a strong home record of 6-3-5 at Providence Park.
Elsewhere in the league, Atlanta United faces potential elimination from playoff contention. The Five Stripes will be ousted if they lose or draw against Columbus, or if Chicago secures a win against new York City.
Should Charlotte FC achieve victory on Saturday, fans will have to wait until early Sunday morning to learn definitively if their team has clinched a playoff spot, dependent on the result in Portland.
