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2012 Carolina Challenge Cup

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2012 Carolina Challenge Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesFebruary 25 – March 3
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsD.C. United (3rd title)
Runners-upChicago Fire
Third placeColumbus Crew
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Goals scored10 (2.5 per match)
Top scorer(s)United States Jose Cuevas (2)
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The 2012 Carolina Challenge Cup was the ninth staging of the Carolina Challenge Cup, a preseason soccer tournament hosted by USL Pro side, Charleston Battery. Held from February 25–March 3, the Cup featured three Major League Soccer clubs and one USL PRO club.

D.C. United of MLS, the two-time defending champions, successfully defended their title for the third consecutive year, after the tournament was cut short due to inclement weather.[1]

Teams

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Four clubs competed in the tournament:

Team League Appearance
United States Charleston Battery (hosts) USL Pro 9th
United States Chicago Fire MLS 2nd
United States Columbus Crew MLS 3rd
United States D.C. United MLS 7th

Standings

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Team Pld W L D GF GA GD Pts
D.C. United 2 2 0 0 4 1 3 6
Chicago Fire 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 3
Columbus Crew 2 0 1 1 2 3 -1 1
Charleston Battery 2 0 1 1 3 5 -2 1

Matches

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D.C. United1 – 0Chicago Fire
Saragosa Yellow card 30'
Dudar Yellow card 50'
Salihi 66'
Report Gargan Yellow card 33'
Robayo Yellow card 52'
Anibaba Yellow card 77'


Scorers

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2 goals
1 goal

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Wiebe, Andrew (March 3, 2012). "Rain washes out final day of Carolina Challenge Cup". MLSSoccer.com. MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
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