Follow along with Day 1 of the Carolina Challenge Cup

David Villa (New York City FC) is chased by Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) in preseason


The Carolina Challenge Cup 2015 got underway Sunday with a pair of intriguing matchups – an upset followed by one of the preseason's top bills, both streamed courtesy of the Charleston Battery.


In the first game, the Houston Dynamo were unable to get on the scoresheet despite some good looks, and fell 1-0 to hosts Charleston Battery. You can re-watch the full game here.


Then, in possibly the most anticipated game of the preseason around MLS, league newcomers New York City FC and Orlando City SC met, with Kaka and Khiry Shelton trading goals in a 1-1 draw. You can re-watch the full game here.