Three Eastern Conference MLS teams hoping for newfound success in 2011 take to the pitch in Charleston, S.C., as the Carolina Challenge Cup kicks off at Blackbaud Stadium.
The opening match features the Chicago Fire and Toronto FC and is slated for 5 p.m. It will be streamed live on the Fire's Web site and Toronto FC's site.
The nightcap features D.C. United and the Charleston Battery, a 2011 USL-PRO side and annual tournament host. Charlie Davies has rejoined D.C. after going to France to collect his belongings and is available for selection for tonight's match, which will be streamed live on DCUnited.com at 7 p.m.
If you will be watching either match — or both — please feel free to share any thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below. Enjoy the action.