An Elias Manoel hat trick, the first in Red Bulls club history in a playoff match, helped lead New York to their first playoff victory since 2018.
In total, the Red Bulls put five past Charlotte FC, with John Tolkin and Tom Barlow getting on the score sheet, too.
New York advances in the MLS playoff with the win and will now take on the Supporters Shield-winners, FC Cincinnati.
See the match through the lens with Final Frames:
FINAL FRAMES: Manoel Hat Trick Leads Red Bulls Playoff Rout of Charlotte FC
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