Carolina Core FC won 2-0 against Huntsville City FC in MLS Next Pro, taking control with two goals inside the opening 44 minutes. The home side were in front early and never looked likely to surrender the lead.
Charles Orbaugh opened the scoring in the fifth minute from Nicholas Kaloukian's assist. Thomas Raimbault doubled the advantage just before half-time, finishing a move started by Ricks Ford. Huntsville had more of the ball after the break but could not find a way back, and Nigel Prince was sent off in the 90th minute after a second booking.
Carolina dominated the key attacking numbers, finishing with 18 shots to Huntsville's nine and an expected-goals total of 2.37 to 0.58. They created seven big chances to none for the visitors, even though possession was split exactly 50-50. The scoreline reflected their superiority.
