| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 15 – 22 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | San Jose Earthquakes (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Charleston Battery |
| Third place | New York Red Bulls |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 13 (2.17 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | 2 players with 2 goals |
The 2008 Carolina Challenge Cup was a four-team round robin pre-season competition hosted by the Charleston Battery. The San Jose Earthquakes won their second title.
Four clubs competed in the tournament: