CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte FC is hosting New York City FC on Tuesday for the team’s first playoff match this postseason.

The first game in the best-of-three series kicks off at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Bank of America Stadium in Uptown.

What to know

The Crown (19-2-13) is fourth in the Eastern Conference standings entering the playoffs. On the flipside, New York (17-5-12) is fifth in the conference.

Both teams will face off on Tuesday in the best-of-three series, meaning the first to reach two wins will advance to the next round.

CLTFC has home-field advantage, meaning Game 1 will be in Charlotte, Game 2 will be in New York, and, if a third match is necessary, Game 3 will return to the Queen City.

Notable factors in Game 1

Some notable factors that could influence G

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