Zoumana Diarra and Akingbolahan Akinkoye led the way for Virginia Dream FC with one goal each.
Carolina Core FC
2025 US Open Cup Round 2: Marou’s OT goal gives Charlotte Independence first pro win in 10 years
While USL League One side Charlotte Independence and MLS NEXT Pro team Carolina Core FC have only met in preseason matches prior to the 2025 US Open Cup, the tension on the field was that of storied rivals that had something to prove.
2025 US Open Cup Round 1: Joshua Rodriguez sparks Carolina Core to 4-2 win over Soda City
A thrilling team performance saw MLS NEXT Pro team Carolina Core FC continue to the next round of the 2025 US Open Cup after defeating back-to-back UPSL Champion Soda City FC.
2024 US Open Cup Round 3: North Carolina FC’s youth “mission” pays off, 1-0 over Carolina Core
A physical match on a cool Wednesday night at WakeMed Soccer Park in front of an announced crowd of 1,112 fans featured just one goal and one red card. The good news for host North Carolina FC was, their player netted the goal, and the red card was assessed to the other side.
2024 US Open Cup Round 2: Carolina Core’s comeback win over Vermont Green spoils night for sold out crowd
Despite seeing Vermont Green FC lose its second ever USOC game 2-1 to Carolina Core FC, fans were treated to penalties, plenty of cards, snow and most importantly- free ice cream from local favorite Ben and Jerry’s.
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Carolina Core use second half comeback to win first USOC debut vs. NoVa FC
Carolina Core FC entered halftime of its debut 2024 US Open Cup match facing a 2-1 deficit, but CCFC wasn’t fazed in the slightest. Hosting Northern Virginia FC in Greensboro, N.C., the Foxes fed off the raucous energy from its droves of supporters that filled UNCG Soccer Stadium to inspire a two-goal, second-half comeback. CCFC’s […]