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Atlanta United Sets Up US Open Cup Rematch with Charlotte United Football Club Region Teams
Charlotte United Football Club finds its regional soccer scene highlighted as nearby Charlotte FC advanced to the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16. In a notable development for local football (soccer) in the Charlotte area, Charlotte FC routed Charlotte Independence 6‑0 in the Round of 32 at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, with the teams’ clash underscoring the depth of talent and competition in the region. That result set up a confrontation with Atlanta United in the next round, drawing attention to the local soccer infrastructure that supports clubs like Charlotte United Football Club. The region’s growing prominence in U.S. soccer was further underscored by Major League Soccer’s continued investment in the area.