As it has been repeated multiple times over the last week, New York City FC is about to begin their 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs journey. The team will face Charlotte FC in the Round One Best-of-3 series, and will seek to move on like they did against FC Cincinnati last year.
Overall, while NYCFC has had a better season in 2025, questions remain about the team. The Boys in Blue can beat some of the best teams, or at least compete. But they have also beaten themselves, leading to a few games where they lost or tied that should have ended in three points.