Charlotte FC vs Charlotte Independence Result

U.S. Open Cup

Charlotte FC Winner A. Goodwin 45'+1'H. Kessler 60'N. Berchimas 67'D. Schnegg 72'K. Vargas 86'B. Coulibaly 88'
60
FT

Charlotte FC win

Charlotte Independence
  • Thu, 16 Apr 2026 · 5:00 AM IST
  • Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews
  • 3,684

Match report

Charlotte FC beat Charlotte Independence 6-0 in the U.S. Open Cup at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews on 16 April 2026.

Goals: Archie Goodwin (Charlotte FC, 45'+1'), Henry Kessler (Charlotte FC, 60'), Nimfasha Berchimas (Charlotte FC, 67'), David Schnegg (Charlotte FC, 72'), Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC, 86') and Baye Coulibaly (Charlotte FC, 88').

The referee showed 3 yellow cards and 1 red card. Charlotte FC had 70.4% of the ball and 21 shots (6 on target); Charlotte Independence had 29.6% and 3 shots (0 on target).

Written automatically from the match data.

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Match commentary

  1. ·Match ends, Charlotte FC 6, Charlotte Independence 0.
  2. 90'+1'Second Half ends, Charlotte FC 6, Charlotte Independence 0.
  3. 90'Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
  4. 88'Goal! Charlotte FC 6, Charlotte Independence 0. Baye Coulibaly (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Liel Abada.
  5. 86'Goal! Charlotte FC 5, Charlotte Independence 0. Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Baye Coulibaly.
  6. 85'Attempt blocked. Nimfasha Berchimas (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by David Schnegg with a cross.
  7. 84'Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Miles Lyons.
  8. 83'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  9. 82'Delay in match because of an injury Luis Álvarez (Charlotte Independence).
  10. 80'Attempt missed. Baye Coulibaly (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Luca de la Torre.
  11. 80'Attempt blocked. Nimfasha Berchimas (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Luca de la Torre.
  12. 79'Attempt missed. Nimfasha Berchimas (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.

Match events

  1. 16'
    Enzo MartinezOff: Kevin Riascos19
  2. 23'
    Giorgos Tasouris1
  3. 25'
    Matt LevyOff: Viggo Ortiz28
  4. 40'
    Thabo Nare21
  5. Archie GoodwinAssist: Rodolfo Aloko7
    45'+1'
  6. Archie Goodwin7
    45'+7'
  7. Halftime
  8. 56'
    Luis Alvarez47
  9. Henry KesslerAssist: David Schnegg22
    60'
  10. Baye CoulibalyOff: Djibril Diani20
    61'
  11. Nimfasha BerchimasOff: Archie Goodwin27
    61'
  12. Nimfasha BerchimasAssist: Rodolfo Aloko27
    67'
  13. 69'
    Miles LyonsOff: Christopher Jaime16
  14. 69'
    Christy ManzingaOff: Souaibou Marou9
  15. 69'
    Jon BakeroOff: Jefferson Amaya10
  16. David Schnegg23
    72'
  17. Liel AbadaOff: Rodolfo Aloko11
    73'
  18. Kerwin VargasOff: Brandt Bronico18
    73'
  19. Andrew JohnsonOff: Henry Kessler34
    76'
  20. Kerwin VargasAssist: Baye Coulibaly18
    86'
  21. Baye CoulibalyAssist: Liel Abada20
    88'
  22. End Regular Time

Match stats

Charlotte FCCharlotte Independence
70.4%Possession29.6%
21Shots3
6Shots on target0
7Corners2
12Fouls8
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards1
2Offsides0
0Saves0
504Accurate passes167

Line-ups

Charlotte FC4-3-3
25
T. Smalls
7
A. Goodwin
37
R. Aloko
17
L. de la Torre
28
D. Diani
13
B. Bronico
23
D. Schnegg
4
A. Privett
22
H. Kessler
35
W. Cleary
21
T. Miller

Substitutes

  • 20B. Coulibaly on
  • 39J. Neeley
  • 18K. Vargas on
  • 34A. Johnson on
  • 11L. Abada on
  • 27N. Berchimas on
  • 42I. Walker
Charlotte Independence4-2-3-1
26
S. Marou
11
V. Ortiz
47
L. Alvarez
8
C. Jaime
24
J. Amaya
14
R. Manin
21
T. Nare
5
J. Romero
22
K. Riascos
17
C. Dimick
1
G. Tasouris

Substitutes

  • 9C. Manzinga on
  • 16M. Lyons on
  • 45G. Pierce
  • 23J. Nyandjo
  • 10J. Bakero on
  • 28M. Levy on
  • 19E. Martinez on

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