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14- A win against Nashville SC on Decision Day propelled the Red Bulls to their 14th-consecutive MLS playoff appearance. That number is an MLS record and is the current longest active streak in all major North American sports.
11- With his goal against Nashville, defender John Tolkin now has 11 goal contributions across all competitions in 2023 (three goals and 8 assists)
1- Charlotte FC will be playing their first playoff game in club history when they travel to Red Bull Arena for Wednesday’s match. A win on Decision Day secured their spot in the MLS postseason.
11- Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel’s shutout performance against Nashville was his 11th clean sheet of the year across all competitions.
52- Charlotte FC has allowed 52 goals in 34 league matches this season.
5- Midfielder Luquinhas has five total goal contributions in his last five matches, including two goals and two assists in his last three matches.
3- Elias Manoel has three goals in three matches against Charlotte FC, including a brace against them at Red Bull Arena on Decision Day in 2022.