The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Charlotte Independence at 1.44 — an implied 65% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Charlotte Independence: opened 1.37, closed 1.44 (65%)
• Draw: opened 5.20, closed 4.70 (20%)
• Richmond Kickers: opened 6.80, closed 6.20 (15%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 1.73 / Under 2.08); the 4-goal final went Over.

Half-time: Charlotte Independence 2 - 0 Richmond Kickers.

Richmond Kickers — recent form

• 2026-07-04Richmond Kickers 0-0 Sarasota Paradise
• 2026-06-24Portland Hearts of Pine 4-1 Richmond Kickers
• 2026-06-20Richmond Kickers 0-2 Fort Wayne FC

Charlotte Independence — recent form

• 2026-07-06Av Alta FC 1-1 Charlotte Independence
• 2026-07-01Charlotte Independence 2-1 Corpus Christi FC
• 2026-06-24Charlotte Independence 0-0 Greenville Triumph SC