Charlotte has historically held the upper hand in this rivalry, particularly in recent matchups.
7:00 PM local time at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews, NC.
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 .
This "Battle of the South" marks the first time these rivals will meet in a cup competition. Charlotte has historically held the upper hand in
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
The winner will advance to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals. Broadcasting: Live on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network . Recent Form & Standings Head coach Dean Smith used a rotated squad
Charlotte FC is set to host Atlanta United tonight, April 28, 2026, in a critical matchup. Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM MSK U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 Atlanta United Match Overview