Charlotte v Montreal: Smith sets his sights on top-four finish - Soccer News
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Charlotte v Montreal: Smith sets his sights on top-four finish - Soccer News
"My focus has been on the top four. Finishing in the top four will give us a better chance than last season in the playoffs. We've still got some work to do now to get there. We have to win games, we know that. We are playing against opposition now that probably don't have so much to play for, but there are new head coaches. They will be looking to show them what they are all about for the beginning of next season."
"It's clear that we gave our 100%. It's clear that we have quality. It's clear that we can build something. We gave everything on the field, we just need to be a bit more solid in some situations an"
Charlotte FC have already qualified for the playoffs and sit fourth in the Eastern Conference, with a club-high 12 MLS home wins this season. The team recently lost 2-0 to New York City, ending a streak that had approached an MLS post-shootout-era record. Dean Smith is prioritizing a top-four finish to secure a better playoff path and stresses the need to keep winning against varied opposition. Charlotte return home to face Montreal, whose playoff hopes are over; Montreal have lost their last two matches and interim coach Marco Donadel says the team gave full effort but must be more solid in some situations.
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