The second half has concluded with the scoreline reading Charlotte FC 1, New York Red Bulls 0.

Missed opportunity! Emil Forsberg of the New York Red Bulls heads the ball from just a short distance, but it sails slightly over the bar. The cross was delivered by Serge Ngoma.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Substitution for Charlotte FC: Archie Goodwin comes on to take the place of Idan Toklomati.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.

The game is currently paused due to an injury to Adilson Malanda from Charlotte FC.

Emil Forsberg of the New York Red Bulls receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Emil Forsberg commits a foul for the New York Red Bulls.

Tim Ream of Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Tim Ream of Charlotte FC has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Corner kick awarded to Charlotte FC after Tim Parker allowed the ball to go out.

Missed opportunity! Serge Ngoma from the New York Red Bulls takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but fails to hit the target.

Corner kick awarded to the New York Red Bulls after Tim Ream allowed the ball to go out.

Corner kick awarded to the New York Red Bulls after Nathan Byrne allowed the ball to go out.

Eryk Williamson commits a foul for Charlotte FC.

Eric Choupo-Moting of the New York Red Bulls earns a free kick in his own half.

Substitution for the New York Red Bulls: Julian Hall comes on to take the place of Peter Stroud.

Substitution for the New York Red Bulls: Wiktor Bogacz comes on to take the place of Wiki Carmona.

Missed opportunity. Liel Abada of Charlotte FC took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty from Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Serge Ngoma commits a foul for the New York Red Bulls.

Substitution for Charlotte FC: Liel Abada comes on to take the place of Kerwin Vargas.

Substitution for Charlotte FC: Eryk Williamson comes on to take the place of Brandt Bronico.

Offside call against Charlotte FC. Brandt Bronico has been flagged for being in an offside position.

Missed opportunity! Raheem Edwards of the New York Red Bulls took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. He was set up by Ronald Donkor.

A shot attempt is thwarted. Wiki Carmona of the New York Red Bulls tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Serge Ngoma.

A shot on goal is blocked. Kerwin Vargas from Charlotte FC took a right-footed attempt from a challenging position on the left, but Carlos Coronel of the New York Red Bulls made a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Wilfried Zaha.

Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his own half.

Raheem Edwards of the New York Red Bulls earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Foul committed by Brandt Bronico of Charlotte FC.

A shot attempt is thwarted. Raheem Edwards of the New York Red Bulls takes a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Serge Ngoma.

Substitution for the New York Red Bulls: Ronald Donkor comes on to take the place of Daniel Edelman.

Substitution for the New York Red Bulls: Serge Ngoma comes on to take the place of Mohammed Sofo.

Raheem Edwards of the New York Red Bulls earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Adilson Malanda of Charlotte FC commits a foul.

Corner kick awarded to Charlotte FC, following a foul by Kyle Duncan.

Missed opportunity! Mohammed Sofo from the New York Red Bulls took a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it went wide.

Kyle Duncan of the New York Red Bulls receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Kyle Duncan of the New York Red Bulls commits a foul.

Kyle Duncan of the New York Red Bulls commits a foul.

Missed opportunity! Noah Eile from the New York Red Bulls took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed over the crossbar. The chance was set up by Tim Parker after a corner kick.

Missed opportunity. Tim Parker from the New York Red Bulls had a header from the middle of the penalty area after a corner kick.

Corner kick awarded to New York Red Bulls after Adilson Malanda allowed the ball to go out.

Missed opportunity! Kerwin Vargas from Charlotte FC takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it goes just wide to the right. He was set up by Ashley Westwood after a quick counterattack.

Missed opportunity! Mohammed Sofo of the New York Red Bulls took a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it sailed over the bar. The chance was set up by Peter Stroud, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.

Corner kick awarded to the New York Red Bulls after Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty allowed the ball to go out.

Substitution for the New York Red Bulls: Kyle Duncan comes on to take the place of Dylan Nealis.

The second half is underway with Charlotte FC leading New York Red Bulls 1-0.

The first half concludes with Charlotte FC leading New York Red Bulls 1-0.

Corner kick awarded to the New York Red Bulls after Djibril Diani allowed the ball to go out.

Corner kick awarded to the New York Red Bulls, following a foul by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty.

Substitution for Charlotte FC: Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty comes on to take the place of Harry Toffolo, who is leaving the field due to an injury.

Missed opportunity! Wiki Carmona from the New York Red Bulls takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it goes wide.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.

A shot on goal is thwarted. Raheem Edwards of the New York Red Bulls takes a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but Kristijan Kahlina of Charlotte FC makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by Eric Choupo-Moting.

A shot on goal is thwarted. Emil Forsberg from the New York Red Bulls takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Kristijan Kahlina of Charlotte FC makes a save right in the middle of the goal.

Adilson Malanda of Charlotte FC commits a foul.

Emil Forsberg of the New York Red Bulls earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.

Kerwin Vargas from Charlotte FC is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.

Foul committed by Wiki Carmona of the New York Red Bulls.

Missed opportunity! Daniel Edelman from the New York Red Bulls takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a corner, but it sails over the bar.

A shot attempt is thwarted. Peter Stroud of the New York Red Bulls takes a left-footed strike from beyond the penalty area, but it gets blocked.

Corner kick awarded to the New York Red Bulls, following a deflection off Nathan Byrne.

Daniel Edelman of the New York Red Bulls receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Daniel Edelman of the New York Red Bulls commits a foul.

Wilfried Zaha from Charlotte FC earns a free kick on the left side of the field.

Mohammed Sofo commits a foul for the New York Red Bulls.

Brandt Bronico of Charlotte FC commits a foul.

Dylan Nealis from the New York Red Bulls earns a free kick in his own half.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Match interruption - New York Red Bulls.

Goal! Charlotte FC takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against New York Red Bulls. Kerwin Vargas scores with a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area.

Mohammed Sofo from the New York Red Bulls earns a free kick on the right side of the field.

Harry Toffolo commits a foul for Charlotte FC.

Missed opportunity! Daniel Edelman from the New York Red Bulls took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.

Corner kick awarded to the New York Red Bulls after Ashley Westwood allowed the ball to go out.

Dylan Nealis from the New York Red Bulls receives a yellow card.

Wilfried Zaha from Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Dylan Nealis commits a foul for the New York Red Bulls.

Offside call against Charlotte FC. Wilfried Zaha has been flagged for being in an offside position.

Raheem Edwards of the New York Red Bulls earns a free kick on the left side of the field.

Kerwin Vargas commits a foul for Charlotte FC.

VAR Review: Possible Penalty for Charlotte FC...

Raheem Edwards of the New York Red Bulls has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the box.

Penalty awarded to Charlotte FC! Brandt Bronico is fouled inside the box.

Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Dylan Nealis commits a foul for the New York Red Bulls.

Emil Forsberg commits a foul for the New York Red Bulls.

Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC earns a free kick on the left flank.

Emil Forsberg commits a foul for the New York Red Bulls.

Djibril Diani from Charlotte FC is awarded a free kick in his own half.

Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte FC earns a free kick in the defensive zone.

The first half is underway...

The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.