MLS Match Preview: Charlotte FC (14-11-2) vs. New York Red Bulls (11-10-6)

Team Form & Stats

Charlotte FC

Standing: 7th in Eastern Conference (44 pts)

Recent Form: W-W-W-W-W — longest active win streak in MLS

Home Record: 10–2–1 — fortress at Bank of America Stadium

Goals Scored: 42 in 27 matches (1.56 GPG)

Goals Conceded: 36 (1.33 GAA)

Key Players:

Wilfried Zaha: 3 goals, 9 assists in last 12 matches

Idan Toklomati: 7 goals, 3 assists — breakout U22 striker

Ashley Westwood: Elite long-ball distributor in midfield

New York Red Bulls

Standing: 10th in Eastern Conference (39 pts)

Recent Form: W-W-L-L-W

Away Record: 4–6–3

Goals Scored: 38 in 27 matches (1.41 GPG)

Goals Conceded: 35 (1.29 GAA)

Key Players:

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting: 15 goals — tied 4th in MLS

Emil Forsberg: 9 goals, 9 assists — creative heartbeat

Carlos Coronel: Goalkeeper of the Year candidate

Head-to-Head History

Date	Result	Notable Moment
May 28, 2025	RBNY 4–2 Charlotte	Choupo-Moting brace
Oct 2024	Charlotte 2–1 RBNY	Late winner from Vargas
Jul 2023	RBNY 1–1 Charlotte	Forsberg equalizer

New York leads all-time series 3W–3D–1L

Charlotte unbeaten in last 7 MLS matches

Charlotte’s home dominance and attacking form give them the edge, but Red Bulls’ counter threat and Coronel’s shot-stopping could keep it close. Expect Zaha and Choupo-Moting to headline the action.