Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC prepares for 2nd MLS season

January 11, 2023 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — As Charlotte FC prepares for the start of its second Major League Soccer campaign next month following a 13-18-3 inaugural season, the club has undergone some changes to its roster and coaching staff […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Charlotte FC will debut Feb. 26; first home match March 5

November 22, 2021 North State Journal Staff

NEW YORK — Charlotte FC will play its first Major League Soccer match on Feb. 26 at D.C. United and will host the LA Galaxy in its home opener on March 5 at Bank of […]

Expansion Charlotte FC has its first coach

July 14, 2021 Brett Friedlander

Miguel Angel Ramirez’s name wasn’t among those considered when Charlotte’s Major League Soccer expansion franchise began the search for its first coach. But it’s not because team management doubted his ability to do the job. […]