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Charlotte FC players acknowledge their fans before a best-of-three first-round soccer match against Orlando City for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC players acknowledge their fans before a best-of-three first-round soccer match against Orlando City for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC, left, and Orlando City, right, stand on the field before a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC, left, and Orlando City, right, stand on the field before a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC midfielder Pep Biel (10) and Orlando City midfielder Martín Ojeda (11) fight for ball during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC midfielder Pep Biel (10) and Orlando City midfielder Martín Ojeda (11) fight for ball during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City midfielder Dagur Dan Þórhallsson (17) looks to score against Charlotte FC during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City midfielder Dagur Dan Þórhallsson (17) looks to score against Charlotte FC during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC midfielder Júnior Urso, center, falls as Orlando City midfielder Wilder Cartagena (16) and forward Iván Angulo (77) defend against him during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC midfielder Júnior Urso, center, falls as Orlando City midfielder Wilder Cartagena (16) and forward Iván Angulo (77) defend against him during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City forward Facundo Torres (10) brings ball downfield with midfielder Dagur Dan Þórhallsson (17) as he is defended by Charlotte FC's Tim Ream (3) during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City forward Facundo Torres (10) brings ball downfield with midfielder Dagur Dan Þórhallsson (17) as he is defended by Charlotte FC's Tim Ream (3) during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City forward Ramiro Enrique (7) kicks the ball toward the goal as he is defended by Charlotte FC midfielder Andrew Privett, right, during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City forward Ramiro Enrique (7) kicks the ball toward the goal as he is defended by Charlotte FC midfielder Andrew Privett, right, during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina, left, stops a shot by Orlando City forward Ramiro Enrique, right, during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina, left, stops a shot by Orlando City forward Ramiro Enrique, right, during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City defender Kyle Smith, left, forces Charlotte FC forward Kerwin Vargas, right, out of bounds during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City defender Kyle Smith, left, forces Charlotte FC forward Kerwin Vargas, right, out of bounds during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC midfielder Pep Biel, walks off pitch after being ejected during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match against Orlando City for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC midfielder Pep Biel, walks off pitch after being ejected during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match against Orlando City for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina, center bottom, stops a shot by Orlando City forward Ramiro Enrique, right, during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina, center bottom, stops a shot by Orlando City forward Ramiro Enrique, right, during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City forward Luis Muriel, left, heads the ball over Charlotte FC defender Adilson Malanda, right, during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City forward Luis Muriel, left, heads the ball over Charlotte FC defender Adilson Malanda, right, during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire (13) heads the ball against Charlotte FC during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire (13) heads the ball against Charlotte FC during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC midfielder Júnior Urso, front left, defends against Orlando City defender Rafael Santos, right, during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC midfielder Júnior Urso, front left, defends against Orlando City defender Rafael Santos, right, during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC midfielder Ashley Westwood (8) brings the ball downfield during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match against Orlando City for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC midfielder Ashley Westwood (8) brings the ball downfield during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match against Orlando City for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC defender Nathan Byrne, center, kicks the ball toward teammate forward Patrick Agyemang, right, while defended by Orlando City defender Rodrigo Schlegel, left, during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Charlotte FC defender Nathan Byrne, center, kicks the ball toward teammate forward Patrick Agyemang, right, while defended by Orlando City defender Rodrigo Schlegel, left, during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

CORRECTS TO ORLANDO CITY FORWARD LUIS MURIEL NOT DEFENDER RAFAEL SANTOS - Charlotte FC forward Kerwin Vargas, bottom, protects the ball against Orlando City forward Luis Muriel, top left, and defender Kyle Smith (24) during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

CORRECTS TO ORLANDO CITY FORWARD LUIS MURIEL NOT DEFENDER RAFAEL SANTOS - Charlotte FC forward Kerwin Vargas, bottom, protects the ball against Orlando City forward Luis Muriel, top left, and defender Kyle Smith (24) during the second half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City forward Facundo Torres, right, brings ball downfield with midfielder Dagur Dan Þórhallsson, center, as he is defended by Charlotte FC's Tim Ream, left, during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Orlando City forward Facundo Torres, right, brings ball downfield with midfielder Dagur Dan Þórhallsson, center, as he is defended by Charlotte FC's Tim Ream, left, during the first half of a best-of-three first-round soccer match for the MLS Cup, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)