Charlotte FC secured a place in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 after defeating Charlotte Independence 6-0 on Apr. 16.
The match was notable for its high scoring, as six different players contributed goals for Charlotte FC. The team led by only one goal at halftime but took full control in the second half following an early red card to the Independence goalkeeper.
Archie Goodwin opened the scoring just before halftime, assisted by Rodolfo Aloko. In the second half, Henry Kessler scored his first goal for the first team with a header from Andrew Privett’s corner kick. Nimfasha Berchimas extended the lead to three with a goal set up by Aloko and celebrated with a backflip during his first team debut. David Schnegg added another from a free kick, while Kerwin Vargas and Baye Coulibaly completed the scoreline late in the game.
Charlotte Football Club participates in Major League Soccer as part of the Eastern Conference, according to the official website. The club operates as a professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina and began play as an expansion franchise in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference during its inaugural season in 2022, according to its official website.
With this victory, Charlotte FC will host Atlanta United at Matthews Sportsplex in their next U.S. Open Cup fixture. The club is also preparing for an upcoming away match against New York City FC scheduled for Saturday night.
