Dean Smith is solely targeted on pushing for a playoff place as Charlotte FC put together to return to MLS motion towards the New York Pink Bulls on Saturday.
Charlotte endured a disappointing Leagues Cup marketing campaign as they completed backside of a gaggle containing the Philadelphia Union and Cruz Azul, recording one draw and one defeat.
That early exit gave former Aston Villa boss Smith three weeks to work together with his gamers forward of MLS’ return this weekend, with Charlotte at the moment sixth within the Japanese Convention, some 10 factors away from the groups outdoors the playoff image.
“Within the two or three weeks for the reason that exit from the Leagues Cup, we’ve been solely targeted on a playoff push, on getting our mindset proper for what it’s going to take,” Smith mentioned.
“The gamers have responded rather well. We’ve had some days off after they’ve wanted them, however our focus now could be on New York, after which on Atlanta.
“We are able to take lots of confidence from what we did in our final three video games, all robust away from house, and we got here away with 5 factors. We’ll take the positives from that.”
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