Charlotte — - Atlanta United

Charlotte has 5 wins to Atlanta's 3, with 0 draws.

Charlotte completed a "clean sweep" in 2025, winning both fixtures. Charlotte - Atlanta United

Head coach Dean Smith used a rotated squad in the previous round, seeing six different players score, including first-time goals from Henry Kessler and David Schnegg . Charlotte has 5 wins to Atlanta's 3, with 0 draws

Atlanta's coaching staff has highlighted their young midfield, often featuring two academy products with an average age of 20, as the "heart of the team". Today's Match Club Home Grounds seeing six different players score

7:00 PM local time at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews, NC.

This "Battle of the South" marks the first time these rivals will meet in a cup competition.