Wilfried Zaha scored his 10th goal of the season but received a late card that carries playoff implications, marring Charlotte FC's 2-0 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday night in both teams' regular-season finale.

Kerwin Vargas scored and had an assist to help Charlotte (19-13-2, 59 points) wrap up the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and home-field advantage in a Round 1 playoff series against New York City FC.

But after receiving his second yellow card in the 90th minute, Zaha will be suspended for the opening match of the best-of-three postseason set.

Kristijan Kahlina made six saves to keep his 12th clean sheet, tying his total from last season when he won the 2024 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Philadelphia (20-8-6, 66 points) entered the match havin

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