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MLS Playoffs: Full Of Tar Heels

Several North Carolina men’s soccer alums advanced to the semifinals of the MLS Playoffs on Sunday.

Captained by former Tar Heel standout Dax McCarty, the New York Red Bulls moved to the Eastern Conference Championship with a 1-0 result Sunday, and 2-0 on aggregate, over D.C. United, sending their oldest rivals home for a second consecutive postseason.

Dax McCarty had 18 recoveries vs. DC today. That is tied for the third most in a game this season. #NYvDC

— Ben Baer (@BenBaer89) November 8, 2015

The Red Bulls will face the Columbus Crew beginning on Sunday, Nov.