North Charlotte Today

Charlotte FC is preparing for a pivotal match in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. The team faces a critical "do or die" situation as they must secure a victory to extend their postseason journey. A win on Friday would lead to a decisive Match 3 against Orlando, scheduled for Saturday, November 9.

This encounter marks Charlotte FC's inaugural home playoff game, emphasizing the importance of their venue, referred to as "The Fortress," in aiding the team's progression to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The playoff structure follows a home-away-home format where each Round One match must have a winner. There are no ties or aggregate scores involved. In case of a tie after regulation time (90 minutes), teams will engage in penalty kicks to decide the victor.

The competition operates on a best-of-three basis, with the first team securing two wins advancing further while ending the opponent's playoff aspirations. Winners from these series will move forward to compete in the Conference Semifinals set for November 23-24.

During these semifinals, if games remain tied after regulation time, two full 15-minute extra time periods will be played. Should ties persist post-extra time, penalty shootouts will determine who advances.

Looking ahead, the MLS Cup presented by Audi is scheduled for December 7. Hosting rights for this final match are granted based on regular-season performance metrics such as points and goal differences if necessary.