""We're ready. I think Charlotte will be ready as well for a heated game, so we'll try to be on the right end of it. "Obviously, them playing at home will add different dynamics to [Charlotte's] game because they have the home crowd, and they play on a turf where they're a very strong side. We just need to focus on the good things we showed in Game 1 in order to reach the same level.""
"'We're at home. We've worked hard to get those home games so that if it comes to the third game, we can use it,' he said. 'We've got to make use of it because, you know, both us and New York haven't made use of the home advantage so far. So that's what we have to make sure we do on Friday. 'The big thing for me is making sure the lads are relaxed enough to go and do the right things. We just"
The best-of-three series between New York City FC and Charlotte FC will be decided in Game 3 after Charlotte won the penalty shootout in Game 2 following a 0-0 draw. New York City FC missed two penalties, with Julian Fernandez and Agustin Ojeda failing from 12 yards, and therefore failed to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals. Charlotte have not scored in either match of the series and lost the first game 1-0. Game 3 takes place on Charlotte's turf, where the home crowd and playing surface may alter dynamics. Both teams must win to advance; New York City FC needs a road victory to extend its playoff run.
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