Columbus Crew SC left South Carolina as the reigning Carolina Challenge Cup champions, while the defending MLS Cup Champions left winless. Let’s take a look at who shined and who stalled in Charleston.
The 13th Carolina Challenge Cup has officially come to a close. Columbus Crew SC left Charleston with their 2nd Cup win, but that wasn’t the only story coming out of South Carolina. Here’s the final standings of the 2017 red robin style tournament:
Final Carolina Challenge Cup Standings:
- Columbus Crew SC (2-0-1) PTS – 7 (winners)
- Atlanta United FC (2-1-0) PTS – 6
- Charleston Battery (0-2-1) PTS – 2
- Seattle Sounders FC (0-1-2) PTS – 1
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As we’ve stated in our previous article covering the tournament: It is important to remember that the MLS clubs competing Carolina Challenge Cup are doing so as part of their preseason, therefore don’t necessarily reflect the club we will see during the MLS Regular Season.
With that being said, here are 4 takeaways from the 2017 Carolina Challenge Cup.