A crisp mountain backdrop set the scene as NPSL side Appalachian FC and USL League One team One Knoxville met on the second night of the 2025 US Open Cup.
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2023 US Open Cup Round 2: Charlotte Independence shutout Appalachian FC to snap USOC winless streak
Miguel Ibarra provided the spark and Khori Bennett provided the early goal as Charlotte Independence comfortably defeated Appalachian FC in the Second Round of the 2023 US Open Cup.
2023 US Open Cup Round 1: Appalachian FC lose lead, hold off shorthanded NC Fusion U-23s in PKs
Despite playing the majority of the match with a man advantage, Appalachian FC would see a 2-0 lead disappear but would win the PK shootout in the club’s US Open Cup debut.