2017 Carolina Challenge Cup
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Host countryUnited States
DatesFebruary 18–25
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| Dates | February 18–25 |
| Teams | 4 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Columbus Crew (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Atlanta United FC |
| Third place | Charleston Battery |
| Fourth place | Seattle Sounders FC |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 17 (2.83 per match) |
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The 2017 Carolina Challenge Cup was the 13th edition of the Carolina Challenge Cup, an annual soccer tournament held in South Carolina by the Charleston Battery. The tournament ran from February 18 to 25, with all matches played at MUSC Health Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina.
In addition to the Charleston Battery of the United Soccer League (USL), three Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs participated: expansion franchise Atlanta United FC, Columbus Crew SC and defending MLS Cup champions Seattle Sounders FC.[1] Columbus won the competition with two wins and one draw.
| Team | League | Appearance |
|---|---|---|
 Atlanta United FC | MLS | 1st |
| Charleston Battery (hosts) | USL | 13th |
| Columbus Crew | MLS | 4th |
| Seattle Sounders FC | MLS | 2nd |
Standings
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Crew | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Atlanta United FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Charleston Battery | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1 |
