Columbus Crew SC look to continue its Carolina Challenge Cup dominance on Wednesday night. After winning the preseason competition a year ago, Crew SC began this year’s edition with a convincing 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday.
The Black & Gold got goals from wingers Pedro Santos and Cristian Martinez as well as benefitting from an own goal.
In the other game on the opening day of the tournament, the Battery defeated Minnesota United 1-0.
Columbus looks to take a commanding lead in the Challenge Cup standings on Wednesday night and head coach Gregg Berhalter said will feature two different lineups.