USL Cup · Charlotte Independence win 4-2 on penalties
Charlotte Independence vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds: 1–1
Charlotte Independence beat Pittsburgh Riverhounds 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the USL Cup on Friday, 15 May 2026 at American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
- Competition: USL Cup (2026 USL Cup, Group Stage)
- Kick-off time: Fri, 15 May 2026, 23:30 UTC
- Status: Final Score - After Penalties
- Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
- Attendance: 2,545
- Teams: Charlotte Independence (home), Pittsburgh Riverhounds (away)
Goals
- 22' — Christy Manzinga (Charlotte Independence)
- 81' — Jorge Garcia (Pittsburgh Riverhounds)
Match statistics
| Statistic | Charlotte Independence | Pittsburgh Riverhounds |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Shots | 10 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 1 | 3 |
| Fouls | 13 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
Starting line-ups
Charlotte Independence (4-2-3-1): Matt Levy (G), Javen Romero (CD-L), Reudd Manin (CD-R), Joseph Skinner (LB), Clay Dimick (RB), Enzo Martinez (AM), Jefferson Amaya (LM), Christopher Jaime (RM), Christy Manzinga (F), Luis Alvarez (AM-L), Prince Saydee (AM-R).
Pittsburgh Riverhounds (4-1-3-2): Mitchell Budler (G), Owen Mikoy (CD-L), Victor Souza (CD-R), Jackson Walti (SW), Kelp Lasse (LB), Perrin Barnes (RB), Robbie Mertz (CM), Brunallergene Etou (LM), Charles Ahl (RM), Samuel Bassett (CF-L), Trevor Amann (CF-R).
Recent form
Charlotte Independence: lost 2–1 away to One Knoxville (18 Apr); won 2–1 away to Richmond Kickers (25 Apr); drew 2–2 away to Fort Wayne (2 May); won 1–0 vs Athletic Club Boise (6 May); won 3–1 away to Corpus Christi FC (10 May).
Pittsburgh Riverhounds: lost 3–1 away to Red Bull New York (15 Apr); won 2–1 vs Detroit City FC (18 Apr); won 3–0 vs Greenville Triumph (25 Apr); lost 1–0 vs Phoenix Rising FC (2 May); won 2–0 away to Louisville City FC (9 May).