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How things stand in the Carolina Challenge Cup after Round 2

By Andrew Atkins

May 7, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Official game ball with Neutrogena logo Choose Skin Health sit before the start of the first half as the Vancouver Whitecaps host the Portland Timbers at BC Place. The Vancouver Whitecaps won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Official game ball with Neutrogena logo Choose Skin Health sit before the start of the first half as the Vancouver Whitecaps host the Portland Timbers at BC Place. The Vancouver Whitecaps won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Second Round Results – February 22

  • Columbus Crew SC – 1, Charleston Battery – 1

Charleston Battery proved their Round 1 draw was no fluke, once again taking a MLS opponent to the limit and pulling a second draw. Columbus Crew SC trailed 1-0 at the half, but was able to secure a draw with a 63rd minute goal.

  • Atlanta United FC – 4, Seattle Sounders FC – 2

In what was the biggest shocker of the tournament thus far, Atlanta United FC dominated the Seattle Sounders. At one point, Atlanta had a 4-0 lead over the MLS Cup Champs, however the Sounders fought back in the second half scoring 2 goals. Even with reserves in the match for Seattle, Atlanta has to feel optimistic about their first preseason thus far.

Standings after Round 2:

  1. Columbus Crew SC (1-0-1) PTS – 4
  2. Atlanta United FC (1-1-0) PTS – 3
  3. Charleston Battery (0-0-2) PTS – 2
  4. Seattle Sounders FC (0-1-1) PTS – 1

Surprisingly, the MLS Cup Champs sit winless at the bottom of the bracket. Columbus held on to their first place slot with a draw against Charleston, and can clinch the cup with a win against the Sounders in Round 3.

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