Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, Matthews, North Carolina
Broadcast: Paramount+ / CBS Sports Network
Weather Outlook — Matthews, NC
No official match‑day forecast was provided in sources; typical late‑April conditions in Matthews are mild.
Expected Temperature: Mid‑60s to low‑70s (historical average)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, low chance of rain
Impact: Favorable for high‑tempo play; minimal weather disruption expected
(Weather is inferred from seasonal norms; no direct weather data was returned in search.)
Injury Report
No official injury lists were included in available sources. Both clubs are expected to enter with standard squad rotation for a knockout match.
Team Records & Recent Form (U.S. Open Cup)
Charlotte FC
Round of 32: 6–0 win vs. Charlotte Independence
Goals: Goodwin, Kessler, Berchimas, Schnegg, Vargas, Coulibaly
Independence played down a man for 67 minutes after a red card
Form: Dominant, high‑scoring, confident entering Round of 16
Atlanta United FC
Round of 32: 3–1 win vs. Chattanooga FC
Goals: Togashi, Picault, Amador
Came from behind after conceding early
Form: Resilient, strong second‑half performance, improved attacking cohesion
Head‑to‑Head History (MLS Matches)
Charlotte has had the upper hand recently:
Jul 19, 2025: Charlotte 3–2 Atlanta
Mar 1, 2025: Charlotte 2–0 Atlanta
Aug 31, 2024: Atlanta 1–0 Charlotte
Jun 2, 2024: Charlotte 3–2 Atlanta
May 13, 2023: Charlotte 3–1 Atlanta
Trend: Charlotte has won 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Key Player Matchups
Charlotte FC Attack vs. Atlanta Back Line
Charlotte’s Round‑of‑32 scorers (Goodwin, Kessler, Berchimas, Schnegg, Vargas, Coulibaly) showed multi‑channel attacking threats.
Atlanta must manage wide overloads and late box runners.
Atlanta’s Front Three vs. Charlotte’s Defensive Shape
Togashi, Picault, and Amador all scored in the previous round.
Atlanta thrives in transition; Charlotte’s fullbacks will be tested.
Midfield Control
Charlotte’s R. Aloko leads with 2 assists in the tournament so far.
Atlanta’s Fortune and Brennan each have 1 assist, key to linking play.
Betting Trends
Charlotte FC
Entering with a 6–0 Cup win; high‑confidence attack
Strong historical record vs. Atlanta
Home‑field advantage at Matthews
Atlanta United FC
Scored 3 goals in comeback fashion in Round of 32
More volatile defensively
Dangerous in transition and late‑game surges
MATCH ODDS
Atlanta United FC + 230
Charlotte FC + 105
Draw + 245
Over 2.5 – 145 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 27, 2026
