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Dave Hodges
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: South Carolina United’s late PK seals upset of Crown Legacy FC
On a chilly night in the Charlotte suburb of Matthews, Crown Legacy made their debut in the historic Lamar Hunt US Open Cup against UPSL club, South Carolina United Heat. Both sides took their time feeling each other out in the early stages of the match. Each squad would generate some offensive attacks, however, neither […]
2023 US Open Cup Round 4: Charlotte FC makes Orlando City a rare one-and-done defending champ
For the first time since 2007, a defending champion is eliminated in their opening match of the US Open Cup.
2022 US Open Cup Round 2: NC Fusion snaps road streak, hands Charlotte another upset loss
The Fusion U-23s, who were the USL League Two runner-up last season, defeated the Independence 4-2 to earn the club’s first win over a pro team since 2006.