2004 Carolina Challenge Cup
The 2004 Carolina Challenge Cup was the first staging of the Carolina Challenge Cup, a preseason soccer tournament co-hosted by USL A-League side, Charleston Battery and USL Pro Soccer League club Wilmington Hammerheads. Held from March 20-March 28, the Cup featured two Major League Soccer clubs, one USL Pro Soccer League club, and one USL A-League club.
Columbus Crew of MLS won the inaugural tournament on goal differential over D.C. United.Teams
Four clubs competed in the tournament:
Team | League | Appearance |
Charleston Battery | A-League | 1st |
Wilmington Hammerheads | USL Pro Soccer League | 1st |
Columbus Crew | MLS | 1st |
D.C. United | MLS | 1st |
Standings
Matches
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----Scorers
;2 goals
;1 goal
- Freddy Adu
- Chris Bagley
- Bobby Convey
- Buddy Forward
- Ross Paule
- Jaime Moreno