Match Preview – USL Jägermeister Cup | Loudoun United FC vs. Charlotte Independence
Leesburg, VA (June 27th, 2025) – Loudoun United Football Club set to host USL League One side Charlotte Independence for Round 3 of the USL Jägermeister Cup this Saturday, June 28th, at Segra Field.
The Matchup
Loudoun United Football Club looks to remain perfect in USL Jägermeister Cup play as they host USL League One side Charlotte Independence, the first-ever meeting between these two clubs. The Red-and-White are 2-0-0 with six points through the first two rounds, having defeated Lexington SC on April 26 and Louisville City FC on May 31. On the other side, Charlotte Independence holds a 1-0-1 record with five points, earning a regulation win over North Carolina FC and a penalty shootout victory over Lexington SC.
In the USL Championship, Loudoun United currently boasts an 8-5-1 record and sits in third place in the Eastern Conference with 25 points. In USL League One, Charlotte Independence sits in second place with 24 points and a 7-3-3 record.
Players to watch include Loudoun’s Abdellatif Aboukoura, who has scored 13 goals across all competitions, including one in Jägermeister Cup play. On Charlotte’s side, Christian Chaney is tied for the lead in Jägermeister Cup goals with three so far.
USL Jägermeister Cup – More Information
1. Loudoun United FC
Record – 2-0-0, 6pts, 3 goals scored
Remaining Games – vs. Charlotte Independence (6/28), at North Carolina FC (7/26)
Loudoun United’s victory against Louisville City put it in pole position to win the group. That could happen this weekend if Loudoun wins in regulation against the second-place Charlotte Independence and Louisville either wins or takes North Carolina FC to a shootout. If United takes victory in a shootout, or misses, then it could make for a winner-take-all clash in North Carolina to close.
2. Charlotte Independence
Record – 1-0-1, 5pts, 4 goals scored
Remaining Games – at Loudoun United FC (6/28), vs. Richmond Kickers (7/26)
Heading to Loudoun United on Saturday, the Independence can’t clinch a place in the knockout stage for a second consecutive year, but it can put itself in a prime position to advance. A regulation win would move Charlotte top of the group and two points ahead of United, while a shootout win would also move the Independence top on head-to-head points. Then it would just need to close out with a regulation win against the Richmond Kickers to move on.
3. Louisville City FC
Record – 1-1-0, 3pts, 5 goals scored
Remaining Games – vs. North Carolina FC (6/28), at Lexington SC (7/26)
Louisville City’s under pressure to advance after its defeat to Loudoun United last month, and probably needs to win out to have a chance to either win the group or claim a wild card. Saturday’s clash against North Carolina is going to be crucial for both sides while also giving us a fascinating rematch from last Friday’s 2-1 victory for NCFC. Depending on the result between Loudoun United and the Charlotte Independence, a shootout win might not be enough for either side, something that’s important to keep in mind if the game is level late on.
4. North Carolina FC
Record – 1-1-0, 3pts, 2 goals scored
Remaining Games – at Louisville City FC (6/28), vs. Loudoun United FC (7/26)
North Carolina rebounded with a win last month, but as with this week’s opponent in Louisville City, it likely needs a regulation win to stay in the hunt for a place in the knockout stage. A draw and shootout win for Loudoun United against the Charlotte Independence, meanwhile, could keep the door open for NCFC to claim the group with a victory against Loudoun in the final round of the group stage.
5. Lexington SC
Record – 0-1-1, 1pt, 2 goals scored
Remaining Games – at Richmond Kickers (6/28), vs. Louisville City FC (7/26)
With the top two teams squaring off, there doesn’t appear to be a path for Lexington to claim the group from here. Getting a regulation win against Richmond is a must to see where things stand going into the final round, but it might be that LSC ends up attempting to play spoiler to LouCity.
6. Richmond Kickers
Record – 0-2-0, 0pts, 1 goal scored
Remaining Games – vs. Lexington SC (6/28), at Charlotte Independence (7/26)
The Kickers don’t have a path to the knockout stage from here, which means the most important element of Saturday’s game against Lexington is to try and regain a semblance of form for the League One campaign to come.
How Can I Follow the Match?
Tickets to Saturday’s USL Jägermeister Cup match can be purchased here.
Saturday’s match against Charlotte Independence can be found on ESPN+ + at 6:00 pm ET.
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