Match Report
Charlotte Independence claimed a 2-1 victory over Carolina Core in the US Open Cup (2nd Round). Their only previous encounter (since 2025) was won by Charlotte Independence. Charlotte Independence's goals came from Luis Álvarez (2'), Souaibou Marou (93'); Carolina Core scored through Joshua Rodríguez (10'). Match stats: possession 39%-61%, shots 12-19, on target 7-4, corners 3-8. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
This fixture in the US Open Cup pits Charlotte Independence against Carolina Core at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews.
In their head-to-head record since 2025, the two sides have met 1 time, with 1 win for Charlotte Independence, 0 for Carolina Core and 0 draws.
The match finished 2-1, with Charlotte Independence taking the points.
Goal scorers
Charlotte Independence: Luis Álvarez (2'), Souaibou Marou (93') · Carolina Core: Joshua Rodríguez (10')
Key stats
Possession: Charlotte Independence 39% · Carolina Core 61% · Total shots: 12-19 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 3-8