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    Charlotte 49ers coach Jeremy Gunn on the sidelines of their Sunday match against UCONN in New England. They advanced to Friday's Final 4 in Alabama. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Charlotte 49ers coach Jeremy Gunn on the sidelines of their Sunday match against UCONN in New England. They advanced to Friday's Final 4 in Alabama. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Charlotte 49ers coach Jeremy Gunn on the sidelines of their Sunday match against UCONN in New England. They advanced to Friday's Final 4 in Alabama. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    49ers fans cheer on their team Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    The Charlotte 49ers prepare to start the second half. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Donnie Smith (20) plays the ball away from the 49ers goal as Charles Rodriguez (4) and goalie Klay Davis watch. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Klay Davis, who held the UCONN Huskies to 1 goal in regulation and two overtimes, dives for a wide shot in the first half. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Jennings Rex (17) congratulates Giuseppe Gentile who scored late in the second half to tie the game at one goal. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    49ers Giuseppe Gentile take a shot in overtime between two UCONN defenders. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    49ers junior midfielder Jennings Rex plays a ball around a UCONN player. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Tyler Gibson scores the first PK. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Donnie Smith scores the 2nd PK. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    49ers senior defender Isaac Cowles scores the 3rd PK. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Senior defender Charles Rodriguez scores the 4th and game winning PK. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Charles Rodriguez celebrates after converting on a penalty kick to send 49ers to College Cup. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Charlotte 49s Charles Rodriguez celebrates after scoring the game deciding penalty kick. Charlotte defeated UCONN 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Donnie Smith , Jennings Rex, and Charles Rodriguez celebrate with goal keeper Gavin Dawson (l to r) who entered the game for the penalty kicks. Charlotte defeated the 5th ranked UCONN Huskies 4-2 in penalty kicks after a double overtime tie at 1-1 Sunday afternoon in Storrs, CT. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Giuseppe Gentile (center) celebrates with teammates after the Charlotte 49ers defeated the UCONN Huskies in a penalty kick shootout to advance the College Cup. Gentile scored the only 49ers goal to tie the game at 1 each in the second half. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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    Charlotte 49ers coach Jeremy Gunn celebrates after advancing from their Sunday match against UCONN in New England. They play Creighton in Friday's Final 4 match in Alabama. Photo by Steve McLaughlin
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