CHARLOTTE — Charlotte FC lost to the New York Red Bulls, 2-0, Sunday afternoon.
The match at the Red Bull Arena was Charlotte FC’s final match of the 2022 season.
The Red Bulls (16-11-8), who snapped a two-game skid, entered the match having already qualified for the playoffs for a 13th straight season. New York matched Seattle’s record streak. The Sounders’ run ended this season.
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Elias Manoel staked New York to a 1-0 lead in the 8th minute and added an insurance goal 10 minutes into the second half. It was Manoel’s first two goals of the season.
Daniel Ríos failed to become the first player to score in three straight matches for expansion Charlotte (13-19-3).
Carlos Miguel Coronel saved six shots for the Red Bulls. Pablo Sisniega made seven saves for Charlotte.
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