Playoff Positioning Decided
The Philadelphia Union, who had already clinched the Supporters' Shield, fell 2-0 to Charlotte FC in the final match of the 2025 MLS regular season. Despite the loss, the Union had already secured home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Kerwin Vargas Leads Charlotte to Victory
Charlotte FC forward Kerwin Vargas was the hero for the home side, scoring a goal and providing an assist to help his team clinch a top-4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Wilfried Zaha also scored for Charlotte, but was later sent off with a red card in the 90th minute, ruling him out of their first playoff match.
Union Resting Starters
Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell elected to rest several key starters, including goalkeeper Andre Blake, for the regular season finale. The Union had already wrapped up the Supporters' Shield and were looking to keep their players fresh for the upcoming playoff run.
Playoff Implications
Despite the loss, the Union will enter the playoffs as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte FC's win secured them home-field advantage for the first round of the postseason. Both teams will now turn their attention to the MLS Cup playoffs, which begin next weekend.
TL;DR
- Philadelphia Union lost 2-0 to Charlotte FC in the regular season finale
- Charlotte FC clinched a top-4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs
- Union rested several starters with the Supporters' Shield already won
- Playoff positioning was finalized, with both teams set to compete in the MLS Cup playoffs