Charlotte FC held a lead into the 12th minute of extra time before Orlando City equalized off a rebound of a penalty kick.

Tonight’s match against Orlando City SC was a ‘do-or-die’ situation for Charlotte FC in the best-of-three round of the 2024 Audi MLS Cup playoffs. Orlando City won the first round, 2-0 while Charlotte FC won 3-1 on penalty kicks in the second round.

Late-game heroics from Facundo Torres and Pedro Gallese helped Orlando City clinch their round one best-of-3 series on Saturday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Facundo Torres scored in the 12th minute of second-half stoppage time to forge a 1-1 tie, and he added a shootout goal as Orlando City beat Charlotte FC 4-1 on penalty kicks to win the rubber match of the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup.

Charlotte FC lost its third first-round playoff match against Orlando City in the same way the team won its second match of the series.

The Game 3 match was 1-1 at the end of regulation before goalkeeper Pedro Gallese came up big in the shootout to keep Orlando City’s season alive.

Inter & Co Stadium to push ‘The Lions’ to a game three win and a berth in the Eastern Conference semi-final.

Can Charlotte FC produce a genuine shock by winning the MLS Cup so early in the franchise’s history? The latest odds are strongly backing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, followed by LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC. Last season’s champions, Columbus Crew, are also among the favourites.

Soccer fans packed Charlotte FC’s first home MLS Cup playoffs match in franchise history Friday night at Bank of America Stadium.

It’s do or die for Orlando City as the Lions welcome Charlotte FC for an elimination match in the opening best-of-three round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Orlando City won the first match 2-0 before losing on penalties on the road. Now the Lions are hoping a ...