WHO: Charlotte Independence (United Soccer League, Eastern Conference)
WHAT: Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Third Round
WHEN: Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, N.C.
TICKETS: NCFCTIX.com and the NCFC Box Office at WakeMed Soccer Park
#: #NCDerby, #NCFCvCLT
WATCH: USSoccer.com, www.northcarolinafc.com
Fast Facts:
- North Carolina FC continues its 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign against the Charlotte Independence on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.
- The Charlotte Independence defeated the Charlotte Eagles 3-2 in the second round of the Open Cup to advance to this week’s matchup.
- This year marks the third time the Charlotte Independence have participated in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The club owns a 4-2 overall record in the tournament and is 1-1 against North Carolina FC.
- The Charlotte Independence have advanced to play two MLS teams in the cup, defeating the New England Revolution and losing to the Chicago Fire in 2015.
- The MLS affiliate of the Charlotte Independence is the Colorado Rapids
- The Independence are currently 12th in the USL Eastern Conference standings with 11 points from seven matches. The team has run into a streak of good form, winning three out of its last four league matches.
- NCFC and Charlotte met during the preseason and played to a 4-4 draw.
- Enzo Martinez, Alex Martinez, Jun Marques Davidson, and Henry Kalungi are current Independence players that were previous members of the Carolina RailHawks.
- Enzo Martinez scored nine goals in 36 appearances during his time with the RailHawks from 2013-2014.
- Charlotte’s roster features lots of local talent, including players from in-state universities Charlotte, High Point, NC State, Pfeiffer, UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Wingate
WHO: Charlotte Independence (United Soccer League, Eastern Conference)
WHAT: Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Third Round
WHEN: Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, N.C.
TICKETS: NCFCTIX.com and the NCFC Box Office at WakeMed Soccer Park
#: #NCDerby, #NCFCvCLT
WATCH: USSoccer.com, www.northcarolinafc.com
Fast Facts:
- North Carolina FC continues its 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign against the Charlotte Independence on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.
- The Charlotte Independence defeated the Charlotte Eagles 3-2 in the second round of the Open Cup to advance to this week’s matchup.
- This year marks the third time the Charlotte Independence have participated in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The club owns a 4-2 overall record in the tournament and is 1-1 against North Carolina FC.
- The Charlotte Independence have advanced to play two MLS teams in the cup, defeating the New England Revolution and losing to the Chicago Fire in 2015.
- The MLS affiliate of the Charlotte Independence is the Colorado Rapids
- The Independence are currently 12th in the USL Eastern Conference standings with 11 points from seven matches. The team has run into a streak of good form, winning three out of its last four league matches.
- NCFC and Charlotte met during the preseason and played to a 4-4 draw.
- Enzo Martinez, Alex Martinez, Jun Marques Davidson, and Henry Kalungi are current Independence players that were previous members of the Carolina RailHawks.
- Enzo Martinez scored nine goals in 36 appearances during his time with the RailHawks from 2013-2014.
- Charlotte’s roster features lots of local talent, including players from in-state universities Charlotte, High Point, NC State, Pfeiffer, UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Wingate
