Atlanta United advanced in the US Open Cup with a 2–0 victory over Charlotte FC on 29 April, dispatching the hosts with clinical finishing. Charlotte created limited attacking threat, managing just two shots on target from eight attempts, while Atlanta dominated the chance-creation battle with four shots on target from ten. Aleksey Miranchuk opened the scoring for the visitors, who controlled the tie despite both sides adopting identical 4–3–3 formations. Atlanta's goalkeeper made four saves from Charlotte's limited efforts, maintaining a 50 per cent save percentage while conceding exactly to his post-shot expected goals model. The defeat leaves Charlotte searching for form in cup competition.