In front of a crowd split 50-50 between Independence blue and Eagles orange, the USL’s Independence won a thrilling match 3-2 behind a second half brace from substitute Enzo Martinez and now move on to face North Carolina FC in round three.
2017 US Open Cup Round 1: Charlotte Eagles blank Chattanooga FC to earn derby rematch in Round 2
The US Open Cup kicked off in Charlotte on Wednesday night with a battle between perennial PDL and NPSL playoff contenders, the Charlotte Eagles and Chattanooga FC.