2013 Carolina Challenge Cup

The 2013 Carolina Challenge Cup was the 10th staging of the tournament. The tournament began on February 16 and concluded on February 23.[1]

2013 Carolina Challenge Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesFebruary 16–23
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsChicago Fire (1st title)
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored21 (3.5 per match)

D.C. United were the three-time defending champions of the preseason tournament, but did not participate in this year's edition of the cup.

Chicago Fire has won the 2013 Carolina Challenge Cup. It was the club's first title.

Teams

Four clubs competed in the tournament:

TeamLeagueAppearance
United States Charleston Battery (hosts)USL Pro10th
United States Chicago FireMLS3rd
United States Houston DynamoMLS3rd
Canada Vancouver Whitecaps FCMLS1st

Standings

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Chicago Fire 321064+27
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 31115504
Charleston Battery 31025613
Houston Dynamo 31025613

Matches

February 16 Match 1 Houston Dynamo 2 – 3 Chicago Fire Charleston, South Carolina
17:00 EST Taylor Yellow card 10'
Davis 15'
Chabala Yellow card 46'
Weaver 64'
Watson Yellow card 89'
Report MacDonald 23'
27' (o.g.)
Larentowicz 48'
Thompson Yellow card 89'
Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium


Scorers

See also

References

  1. Woods, Whitney (February 14, 2013). "10th Annual Carolina Challenge Cup gets underway Saturday at Blackbaud Stadium". CharlestonBattery.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
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