History partly repeated itself, as North Carolina FC carried an early second half goal by DJ Taylor to another 1-0 victory to advance to the Fourth Round of the Open Cup.
Neil Morris
Neil Morris has covered North American soccer since 2009, primarily as a beat writer for North Carolina FC and the North Carolina Courage. His soccer writing has been honored by the NC Press Association, and he is a member of the North American Soccer Reporters and NWSL Media Association. He is also host of the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast, produced in conjunction with WRALSportsFan.com.
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