New York City FC proved they can continue to win on the road this season after winning both matches against Charlotte FC in the Round One Best-of-3 series. The win in the final match means that the Pigeons will face the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They were eliminated in this round last year and would love to move on via an upset against one of their rivals.
However, recent injuries, especially to Alonso Martínez, have raised doubts about this goal. Sure, NYCFC only lost 1-0 when they last faced the Union in Chester, and competed throughout the game.