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August 10, 2022

Soccer

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US women’s team has new vibe, work to do before World Cup

July 26, 2022 Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press

The transformation of the U.S. women’s national team has been significant in the year since the Tokyo Games. The defending World Cup champions have a new look with young talent, and coach Vlatko Andonovski has […]

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Charlotte FC sacks Miguel Angel Ramírez after just 14 games

May 31, 2022 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte FC fired coach Miguel Angel Ramírez on Tuesday just 14 games into the franchise’s inaugural season regular season. Ramírez was hired by owner David Tepper to lead the Major League Soccer expansion […]

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Charlotte FC beats New England for franchise’s first-ever win

March 19, 2022 Shawn Krest

CHARLOTT — It was a night of firsts for Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday. The MLS expansion team entered its fourth game ever with an 0-3-0 record and just one goal […]

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NC Courage chart new course with Nahas

March 16, 2022 Brett Friedlander

Charlotte FC celebrated a memorable debut recently with a festive home opener before 74,000 fans at Bank of America Stadium. But it’s not the only professional soccer club in North Carolina making a fresh start. […]

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Record crowd welcomes Charlotte FC to Queen City

March 8, 2022 Brett Friedlander

CHARLOTTE — It looked and sounded more like an outdoor rock concert than a competitive sporting event, complete with a light show, smoke machines and plenty of singing. The vibe that enveloped Bank of America […]

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Close loss doesn’t dampen Charlotte FC home opening party

March 6, 2022 Brett Friedlander

CHARLOTTE — The much-heralded home debut of Charlotte’s new Major League Soccer Franchise was a rousing success Saturday. Everywhere but the scoreboard. A crowd of 74,479 jammed Bank of America, the second-largest to see a […]

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Ready or not, Charlotte FC to open play

February 23, 2022 Shawn Krest

Charlotte’s new MLS team will play its inaugural game on Saturday, facing D.C. United on the road before playing its opener on March 5 against the LA Galaxy. The team expects more than 65,000 fans […]

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NWSL, players agree to first-ever collective barganing agreement

January 31, 2022 Anne M. Peterson | The Associated Press

The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association said Monday night it has agreed to its first-ever collective bargaining agreement. The CBA must still be approved by the NWSL’s Board of Governors, but it comes as […]

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Charlotte FC takes 3 players in MLS SuperDraft

January 19, 2022 Shawn Krest

The state’s newest team — MLS expansion club Charlotte FC — continued to take shape last week in the MLS SuperDraft. Charlotte had three selections, including the top overall pick, which was announced by NASCAR […]

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Look Ahead — 2022 Team of the Year: Charlotte FC brings MLS to soccer-starved city

December 29, 2021 Shawn Krest

The North State Journal’s early pick for 2022 Team of the Year could also be considered the Rookie of the Year since it hasn’t played a game yet. Charlotte FC will play its first Major […]

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