CHARLOTTE, N.C.&nbsp;— Daniel Rios scored in the fifth minute and Charlotte beat New York City FC 1-0 on Saturday. 
 Kristijan Kahlina delivered a one-save shutout for Charlotte (11-17-2). 
 The teams play again next Saturday, with Charlotte visiting the Chicago Fire while NYCFC (13-11-7) hosts the Red Bulls.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Daniel Rios scored in the fifth minute and Charlotte beat New York City FC 1-0 on Saturday. Kristijan Kahlina delivered a one-save shutout for Charlotte (11-17-2). The teams play again next Saturday, with Charlotte visiting the Chicago Fire while NYCFC (13-11-7) hosts the Red Bulls.

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