2018 Carolina Challenge Cup

2018 Carolina Challenge Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesFebruary 17–24
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsColumbus Crew (3rd title)
Runners-upCharleston Battery
Third placeAtlanta United
Fourth placeMinnesota United
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored12 (2 per match)
Top scorer(s)Gyasi Zardes
(3 goals)
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The 2018 Carolina Challenge Cup was the 14th edition of the Carolina Challenge Cup, an annual soccer tournament held in Charleston, South Carolina by the Charleston Battery. The tournament ran from February 17 to 24, with all matches played at MUSC Health Stadium in Charleston.

In addition to the Charleston Battery of the United Soccer League (USL), three Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs participated: Columbus Crew SC and 2017 expansion franchises Atlanta United FC and Minnesota United FC.[1]

Teams

Team League Appearance
United States Atlanta United MLS 2nd
United States Charleston Battery (hosts) USL 14th
United States Columbus Crew MLS 5th
United States Minnesota United MLS 1st

Standings

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Columbus Crew 3 3 0 0 7 2 +5 9
Charleston Battery 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4
Atlanta United 3 0 2 1 2 4 -2 2
Minnesota United 3 0 1 2 1 4 -3 1

Matches

February 17 FriendlyAtlanta United1–3 Columbus Crew Charleston, South Carolina
17:00 EST (UTC−05:00)
  • Almirón 90'
Stadium: MUSC Health Stadium
February 17 Friendly Charleston Battery 1–0Minnesota UnitedCharleston, South Carolina
19:30 EST (UTC−05:00)
Stadium: MUSC Health Stadium
February 21 FriendlyCharleston Battery1−2 Columbus Crew Charleston, South Carolina
17:00 EST (UTC−05:00)
Stadium: MUSC Health Stadium
February 21 Friendly Atlanta United 1−1 Minnesota United Charleston, South Carolina
19:30 EST (UTC−05:00)
Stadium: MUSC Health Stadium
February 24 Friendly Columbus Crew 2−0Minnesota UnitedCharleston, South Carolina
17:00 EST (UTC−05:00)
Stadium: MUSC Health Stadium
February 24 Friendly Charleston Battery 0−0 Atlanta United Charleston, South Carolina
19:30 EST (UTC−05:00) Stadium: MUSC Health Stadium

See also

References

  1. ^ "Charleston Battery to host Atlanta United, Columbus Crew SC, and Minnesota United FC". Charleston Battery. October 5, 2017. Archived from the original on October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.