2012 Carolina Challenge Cup

2012 Carolina Challenge Cup
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesFebruary 25 – March 3
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsD.C. United (3rd title)
Runners-upChicago Fire
Third placeColumbus Crew
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Goals scored10 (2.5 per match)
Top scorer(s)United States Jose Cuevas (2)
2011
2013

The 2012 Carolina Challenge Cup was the ninth staging of the Carolina Challenge Cup, a preseason soccer tournament hosted by USL Pro side, Charleston Battery. Held from February 25–March 3, the Cup featured three Major League Soccer clubs and one USL PRO club.

D.C. United of MLS, the two-time defending champions, successfully defended their title for the third consecutive year, after the tournament was cut short due to inclement weather.[1]

  1. ^ Wiebe, Andrew (March 3, 2012). "Rain washes out final day of Carolina Challenge Cup". MLSSoccer.com. MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved March 4, 2012.