", "Marcus Smith says he'll bid on Major League Soccer team for Charlotte", "Four months later, what's next for Charlotte's Major League Soccer bid? CHARLOTTE, NC — The long-awaited brand identity of Charlotte's new Major League Soccer team was revealed Wednesday morning live online. Charlotte is one six teams joining the league over the next three years. [43], The club signed its first player, Spanish midfielder Sergio Ruiz, from Racing Santander on July 8, 2020. The Charlotte Soccer Factory staff is made of current and former professional soccer players, coaches and executives. He was 83. It was founded by several members of the Roaring Riot, a Panthers fan club, and has 600 members as of December 2019[update]. [2] Professional soccer did not return to Charlotte until the founding of the Charlotte Eagles in 1991, who joined the USISL in 1993. 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[13] The team hired a sports investment firm in October 2016 to advertise the MLS bid to potential investors while preparing further stadium plans. [59], The largest local supporters group, the Mint City Collective, was launched in June 2019 to support the MLS expansion bid. Forty years ago this month, in December of 1979, Charlotte was awarded its first professional soccer team. Omli, Jordan Some fans weren’t sure if this--black and white colors and the name Charlotte or Charlotte FC--was the team’s finalized branding. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Come be part of the only Major League Soccer Team in the Carolinas. The team is scheduled to begin play in MLS starting in 2022. P: (704)206-1515. [19] Several league officials toured Charlotte in July 2017, but the city council and county commissioners both canceled their meetings during the tour. Vicharelli, Koby Busio, Carson True to their name, they came and went in a flash. Copyright © 2020 UNC Charlotte Athletics. The Charlotte Catholic varsity soccer team won Saturday's home playoff game against Hickory (NC) by a score of 2-0. In fact, when Charlotte’s Major League Soccer team takes the field in 2021, it will mark 40 years since the first professional team arrived in the Queen City. Osborne, Brian Charlotte's Premier Youth Soccer Organization. 704-708-4166. Played with the Charlotte Soccer Academy United States Soccer Development Academy squad from 2017-19 … Member of the 2016 North Carolina ODP Region III State Team … Suber, Justin [31] He announced plans in September to upgrade the existing Bank of America Stadium to make it suitable for an MLS team, which would include up to $210 million in contributions from the city government. Johnson, Sean More content and features will be added in the coming weeks. Planned Major League Soccer team in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. National Soccer Coaches Association of America, "Does soccer success equal MLS? Griffith, Andre But they burned brightly and made a significant impact. [25], Hedge fund manager and billionaire David Tepper became the owner of the National Football League's Carolina Panthers in July 2018 and suggested his interest in bringing Major League Soccer to Charlotte. Batse, Luke ... Dane Kelly and Brandon Miller Named to 2020 USL Championship All-League Second Team. [58] Former Carolina Dynamo head coach Marc Nicholls was named the club's technical director in January 2020 and will direct the youth academy system. Last week, MLS and Tepper Sports disclosed that the Charlotte team, ahem, Charlotte FC, will delay its debut by a year, to 2022. Founded by Current Stumptown Athletic President Casey Carr who brings [20][21] Charlotte also faced competition from a bid submitted by Raleigh, North Carolina, who were also part of the twelve-city shortlist and had support from the state government. [23][24] MLS narrowed its shortlist of candidates in November 2017 to four cities, leaving out Charlotte. Charlotte FC is a planned Major League Soccer expansion team that is expected to begin play in 2022. The Charlotte Hounds are a Major League Lacrosse (MLL) professional men’s field lacrosse franchise that began play in the 2012 MLL season along with Ohio Machine as part of the league’s plan to have 16 teams by 2020. Soccer fans rimmed the atrium of the Mint Museum awaiting the announcement of Charlotte as the 30th team in Major League Soccer. Home team Score/Time Away team ; 27/08/20: USC: Charlotte Independence 1 - 0 North Carolina View events: 30/08/20: USC: Charlotte Independence 1 - 4 Birmingham Legion … [47][49] The shape, resembling a coin, and use of "Minted 2022" in the crest are references to the city's banking industry and the historic Charlotte Mint, the first U.S. Mint branch. Posted Sat, Nov 16 2019. “Charlotte’s reputation as a soccer city is driven by the passion of our fans, who continue to display their commitment to the game by attending matches and playing soccer at all ages, and the growing drumbeat of fans calling for a top-level domestic team,” Panthers Team … Welcome to the Port Charlotte Boys Soccer team feed. There is no additional information to display. Hogan, Joe This game was part of the 2019 Men's Soccer Championships - 3A tournament. ", "Major League Soccer expands again, opening door for Charlotte and David Tepper", "Charlotte Very Much in Play as MLS Mulls Expansion Growth to 30", "David Tepper's push to woo MLS to Charlotte: 'This is now beyond talk. Our club the Board Of Directors's are dedicated to seeing that Charlotte County Soccer Federation becomes one of the most successful soccer organizations in the Region. ", "Charlotte Independence looking for MLS investors", "Bruton and Marcus Smith in talks with pro soccer league to bring new team to Charlotte", "Deadline looming, Mecklenburg, Charlotte asked to pay $87.5 million for new soccer stadium", "Does city refusal on $44M for stadium end Major League Soccer bid? Bob Benson, the owner of Charlotte’s original pro soccer team, died Wednesday from complications from a fall. Charlotte's MLS expansion franchise will be called Charlotte FC, the club announced while also revealing its team logo on Wednesday. Popp, Kameron There is no additional information to display: [50] At the center is a four-pointed crown, referencing the four wards of Uptown Charlotte and the city's nickname of the "Queen City", itself referencing namesake Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Charlotte Metro FC has partnered with Creative Player Soccer Learning System to offer the most holistic youth soccer coaching and player development program available today. [52][53], Charlotte FC will play at Bank of America Stadium, a 75,525-seat American football venue that is the home of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Major League Soccer is coming to Charlotte. Lacey, Axel Season Ticket Deposits available now. The team's name was announced Wednesday morning … ", "Major League Soccer calls visit 'positive and productive,' though funding questions remain", "Charlotte-area lawmakers warn state not to help Raleigh win MLS competition", "County rejects soccer stadium deal, passes the cost – and Memorial Stadium – to city", "Charlotte's Major League Soccer dream unravels", "Major League Soccer won't be coming to North Carolina anytime soon", "New Panthers stadium? [47][48], The club's crest was designed by Doubleday & Cartwright and consists of a black roundel with a Process Blue center, the same shade of blue used by the Carolina Panthers also owned by Tepper Sports. Charles, Daniel [33][34] In November, MLS commissioner Don Garber named Charlotte as the frontrunner to earn the slot for the 30th team, praising Tepper's efforts and the bid's plans. [32] Tepper also discussed constructing a new stadium for the Panthers and a soccer team that would have a retractable roof. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — People familiar with the situation say Charlotte will be the home of a Major League Soccer expansion team. Winter Port Charlotte Pirates Varsity Boys Soccer Season. Walters, Chance Edwards, Tom [35], The Charlotte City Council approved $110 million in stadium and franchise funding in late November, using revenue from a hospitality tax. [14], A separate Charlotte bid was formed in late 2016 by Marcus G. Smith of Speedway Motorsports, the owners of the Charlotte Motor Speedway, with support from local business leaders. Learn more! The club will play at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The new MLS expansion team will … [57] Tepper is the wealthiest owner in both the NFL and MLS, with an estimated net worth of $12 billion. Independence and Heal Charlotte Team Up To Host Third Community Clinic. [3][4], Charlotte was on the list of cities interested in joining Major League Soccer (MLS) in 1994, prior to the league's inaugural season, but was not awarded a franchise. View Full Bio, Austin [10], A separate professional team, the Charlotte Independence, was founded in 2014 and replaced the Eagles in the second division (now named the USL Championship). [50][51], The bid organizers signed a multi-year kit sponsorship agreement with Ally Financial in July 2019 for the then-unannounced MLS team. Show Transcript upping the details on Major League Soccer's 30th franchise on. [16] The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners voted 5–3 in favor of the stadium plan, while the Charlotte City Council decided against a vote on the issue before the bid deadline on January 31, 2017. [42] On July 17, 2020, MLS announced that the Charlotte expansion team's debut would be delayed by a year to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [36] The MLS Board of Governors convened in early December to discuss the Charlotte bid and authorized final negotiations with Tepper. Their unique perspective helps bring an unmatched experience for all players who train with our training staff. [54] A major renovation, to be partially funded by the city government, is planned to accommodate soccer at the stadium, including new locker rooms and a center tunnel. Carr, Hunter Willis, Ethan Feel free to share your feedback with us at team@independencesoccer.club. Mullins, Delasi We are excited about our new website filled with incredible functionality and information focused on enhancing your experience at the club. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte's Major League Soccer franchise officially has its name: Charlotte FC. The team is owned by David Tepper, who was awarded the expansion franchise on December 17, 2019. The team is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. [1] After the league folded in 1983, the team played for one season as the Charlotte Gold in United Soccer League before ceasing operations. [46] The name and crest were revealed during a livestream event on July 22, 2020, with Charlotte Football Club (shortened to Charlotte FC) being chosen. [29][30], Tepper presented a formal expansion bid for Charlotte to the league in July 2019, shortly before meetings with league officials and additional tours of Bank of America Stadium. Facebook Twitter © Shutterstock The team name for Charlotte's new Major League Soccer team will be announced live online Wednesday. He became the owner of the National Football League's Carolina Panthers in 2018. MLS will be expanding to Charlotte; Fans have waiting a long time for professional soccer in Charlotte; Owner David Tepper says fans will have a say in the franchise's nickname Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, left, Charlotte MLS owner David Tepper, center, and Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles pose for a photo after announcing the MLS will have a team in Charlotte in 2021 at an event in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. Pellerin, Thomas [11] The team moved into a permanent soccer stadium in Matthews, North Carolina, in 2017. 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Charlotte FC is the name, thus continuing the trend of generic club monikers that’s taken hold across the league over the past decade-plus. [8] Since a renovation to Bank of America Stadium in 2014, the city has hosted several friendly and international matches, including the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the International Champions Cup, which drew strong attendance figures. CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Charlotte’s new Major League Soccer team is following the sport’s traditional European and South American style of having just the city name and no formal nickname. Box Score Tournament Bracket. The team is owned by David Tepper, who was awarded the expansion franchise on December 17, 2019. [15] The bid proposed building a new stadium at the Memorial Stadium site with 20,000 to 30,000 seats that would cost $175 million, including $87.5 million funded by the city and county governments and a $75 million loan to the ownership group. [45] A name announcement was scheduled for June 2020, but was delayed a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beckvermit. He was loaned out to UD Las Palmas for 18 months, with an expected arrival in Charlotte in January 2022. Benson’s Carolina Lightnin’ played in the American Soccer … Welcome to the Official home of Charlotte Independence Soccer Club. Sawdon, Jonathan [17][18], Smith submitted the bid without the city council's support, instead relying on the county government's funding plan. [44], In December 2019, several media outlets reported that Tepper Sports had submitted a trademark filing that included eight potential names: Charlotte FC, Charlotte Crown FC, Charlotte Fortune FC, Charlotte Monarchs FC, Charlotte Athletic FC, Charlotte Town FC, Carolina Gliders FC, and All Carolina FC. Deffenbaugh, Malcolm [39] The expansion fee to be paid by Tepper is reported to be near $325 million, a 62.5 percent increase from what was paid by the successful bids for St. Louis and Sacramento earlier in the year. [6][7] The Charlotte Convention Center hosted the MLS SuperDraft and National Soccer Coaches Association of America conference in January 2004. [36][56], Charlotte FC is owned by David Tepper, a billionaire hedge fund manager and businessman. Charlotte United Futbol Club. Charlotte FC is a planned Major League Soccer expansion team that is expected to begin play in 2022. The Carolina Lightnin’ took Charlotte by storm and helped lay the groundwork for future professional sports in the Queen City. Kuzemka, TJ Use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. Stats Updated. The club will play at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte Soccer Academy. Watermann, Yang [36] The club plans to use only the lower bowl and club sections of the stadium, capping capacity at around 40,000 seats. [37][38] The expansion team was officially awarded to Charlotte by MLS at an event at the Mint Museum on December 17, 2019, with them to begin play in 2021. Charlotte FC revealed its name and logo to the soccer world and while the logo is a thing of beauty, the name is yet another example of playing things way too safe in that area. Page for Charlotte Women's soccer program, including standings, roster and stats Sigurdarson, Jaxson Charlotte has league's attention", "Hounds group taking over Charlotte Eagles", "Independence soccer team moving to Matthews from temporary complex at Ramblewood", "Could a new stadium lure Major League Soccer to Charlotte? 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[60][61] Other supporters groups include the Queen's Firm, founded in 2017,[62] and West End Collective. Suber, Patrick CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Soccer fans around Charlotte are celebrating, after it was announced Major League Soccer would be bringing a team to the Queen City. That team was the Carolina Lightnin’. Practice facility? [28] Glick was placed in charge of organizing an MLS expansion bid for Tepper, who had several meetings with league officials before the next bidding window was opened in April 2019. [55] Charlotte FC's headquarters and practice facilities are planned to be located on the former site of the Eastland Mall, a city-owned property. The Lightnin' won the American Soccer League championship in 1981, played in front of 20,163 people at American Legion Memorial Stadium. and was also involved in the MLS expansion bid for New York City FC. Scofano, Alex The team’s home games are played at American Legion Memorial Stadium. The city's MLS expansion team gets a new name and crest", "Charlotte FC: Newest MLS expansion club unveils name, crest and colors", "City's new MLS franchise will be called Charlotte FC", "Charlotte Joins MLS's FCs: 2022 Expansion Team Reveals Name, Crest and Branding", "Panthers' MLS bid scores financial heavyweight as lead soccer sponsor", "Ally announces multi-year agreement with Charlotte MLS soccer", "MLS OKs expansion by two franchises at $200 million price tag", "Soccer fans: What's next? Price, John [12] The Independence's ownership group had expressed their goal of winning an MLS expansion team when the club was founded,[4] and proposed a major renovation to American Legion Memorial Stadium in 2015 that would make it into soccer-specific stadium. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. ", "Who is Carolina Panthers President Tom Glick? Charlotte Catholic's stats have been entered for the win vs. Mount Tabor on 11/13/2019. Brito, Cooper Ranshaw, Matteo Kelly and Miller named to USL yearly list after a historic season. Charlotte is one six teams joining the league over the next three years. 901 Sam Newell Road, Suite E, Matthews, NC, 28105. [5] Charlotte was also named as a potential home for an expansion team in 1996 and 1998, but passed over in favor of other cities. Langan, Jason Nyandjo, Carson Charlotte's Major League Soccer franchise will unveil the new team's name, crest and colors on Wednesday. Wallis, Kevin We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The official 2020 Men's Soccer Roster for the Charlotte 49ers The Charlotte area has historically been home to several lower-division soccer teams, dating back to the Carolina Lightnin' in the early 1980s. Here's how you can participate in the fun", "5 reasons Major League Soccer is the biggest announcement of the year in Charlotte", "MLS briefly joins Hornets in listing Charlotte as 'CHA.' [22] The Mecklenburg County government voted in August against their financial contribution to the stadium project in favor of deferring the issue to the city government, who declined to vote on the issue. [3][9] The area also has a large soccer-playing population, centered around recreational leagues that have led other efforts to attract a professional team to Charlotte. [26][27] The Panthers' new team president, Tom Glick, was formerly the chief operating officer of Manchester City F.C. The official website of the Charlotte FC. ... Queen City Soccer Club, LLC 1523 Elizabeth Ave. Suite 120 Charlotte, NC 28204.

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