2015 Carolina Challenge Cup
The 2015 Carolina Challenge Cup was the 12th staging of the tournament. The tournament ran between February 21-28.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| Dates | February 21-28 |
| Teams | 4 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Houston Dynamo (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | New York City FC |
| Third place | Charleston Battery |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 14 (2.33 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | 3 each: Brad Davis (HOU) Ned Grabavoy (NYC FC) Navion Boyd (CB) |
The defending champions, D.C. United, did not participate in the 2015 edition of the tournament (due to their participation in the 2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League), though Houston Dynamo remained along with hosts Charleston Battery. The remaining two places were filled with MLS newcomers New York City FC and Orlando City SC.[1]
Teams
| Team | League | Appearance |
|---|---|---|
 | USL Pro | 12th |
| MLS | 5th |
| MLS | 1st |
| MLS | 1st |
Standings
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Dynamo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| New York City FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Charleston Battery | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| Orlando City | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 2 |
Matches
| February 21 Match 1 | Charleston Battery | 1–0 | Houston Dynamo | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 17:00 EST (UTC−05:00) | Savage  |
Report | Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium |
| February 21 Match 2 | New York City FC | 1–1 | Orlando City SC | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 19:30 EST (UTC−05:00) | Shelton |
Report | Kaká |
Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium |
| February 25 Match 3 | Houston Dynamo | 2–1 | New York City FC | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 17:00 EST (UTC−05:00) | Davis Boniek García |
Report | Diskerud |
Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium |
| February 25 Match 4 | Charleston Battery | 1–1 | Orlando City SC | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 19:30 EST (UTC−05:00) | Boyd |
Report | Shea |
Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium |
| February 28 Match 5 | Houston Dynamo | 3–0 | Orlando City SC | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 17:00 EST (UTC−05:00) | Bruin Davis Miranda Miranda  |
Report | Collin  Shea Rivas |
Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium |
| February 28 Match 6 | Charleston Battery | 0–3 | New York City FC | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 19:30 EST (UTC−05:00) | Boyd |
Report | Grabavoy Diskerud |
Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium |
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References
- "Carolina Challenge Cup 2015 preseason tournament to feature New York City FC, Orlando City SC". mlssoccer.com. November 7, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
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