Charlotte FC

Smith confident Charlotte FC can regain momentum

May 3, 2026 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte FC’s promising start to the 2026 MLS season has recently given way to turbulence, but third-year coach Dean Smith remains steadfast in his belief that his club can regain its footing. After […]

Three European nations to base World Cup operations in North Carolina

April 21, 2026 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Even without hosting a single match, North Carolina will play a visible role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. Three European men’s national teams — Germany, Norway and Scotland — have […]

Charlotte FC looks to take next step in 2026

February 28, 2026 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — On the heels of the most successful campaign in club history, Charlotte FC has entered its fifth MLS season no longer viewed as an expansion upstart but as a contender expected to win. […]

Charlotte FC knocked out of MLS playoffs in 3-1 home loss

November 21, 2025 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The most successful campaign in Charlotte FC’s four-year club history came to a close Friday night in the rubber match of a best-of-three, first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Playing at Bank of America […]

Charlotte FC knocked out of MLS playoffs in 3-1 home loss

November 15, 2025 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The most successful campaign in Charlotte FC’s four-year club history came to a close Friday night in the rubber match of a best-of-three, first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Playing at Bank of America […]

Charlotte FC looks to build on foundation in Year 4

February 21, 2025 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — This weekend, Charlotte FC will embark on its fourth season as a Major League Soccer club as it heads out west to face Seattle Sounders FC for a 10:30 p.m. Saturday night kickoff. […]

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Fearless predictions for 2025

January 19, 2025 North State Journal Staff

As we do each year, the North State Journal’s sports staff came up with fearless predictions for 2025. We’re not gamblers, but you can pretty much bet the farm that all of this is going […]

2024 North State Journal pro team of the year

January 19, 2025 Jesse Deal

While this past year marked another series of disappointments for some North Carolina professional sports teams, the state’s newest pro squad managed to reel off its most successful season to date. Charlotte FC took a […]

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Charlotte FC set to take on Orlando City SC in first round of MLS playoffs

October 25, 2024 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Now at the end of its third season as a franchise, Charlotte FC is heading to the Audi Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs for the second time. Over the weekend, MLS revealed the […]

Panthers seek $800M stadium deal

June 6, 2024 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers and the City of Charlotte have proposed a partnership deal that would include an $800 million renovation to Bank of America Stadium and keep the NFL team here for 20 years. […]

Charlotte FC

Smith confident Charlotte FC can regain momentum

Three European nations to base World Cup operations in North Carolina

Charlotte FC looks to take next step in 2026

Charlotte FC knocked out of MLS playoffs in 3-1 home loss

Charlotte FC knocked out of MLS playoffs in 3-1 home loss

Charlotte FC looks to build on foundation in Year 4

Fearless predictions for 2025

2024 North State Journal pro team of the year

Charlotte FC set to take on Orlando City SC in first round of MLS playoffs

Panthers seek $800M stadium deal

A Surry County grand jury found enough evidence against Michael Boaz
State audit leads to indictment of former Pilot Mountain town manager

A Surry County grand jury found enough evidence against Michael Boaz