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The North Carolina FC are an outdoor soccer team. Based in Cary, North Carolina, they are a member of the United Soccer League Championship.

North Carolina FC by the Numbers

December 5, 2025 - North Carolina FC finished the 2025 USL Championship in third place in the Eastern Conference Standings at 13-6-11 for 45 points. NCFC further secured a 1-0 victory over Loudon United FC in the Conference Quarterfinals before their season ended with a 2-0 loss to Rhode Island FC in the Conference Semifinals which was the last game the team will play in USL Championship. North Carolina Chairman Steve Malik announced that the club submitted an application to join the United Soccer League's new Division One league that plans to... Full Story

Playoff Loss Ends North Carolina FC Run in USL Championship

November 10, 2025 - After a scoreless first half North Carolina FC fell to Rhode Island FC 2-0 on the strength of a brace by Albert Dikwa in the United Soccer League Championship Eastern Conference Semifinals in front of 2,287 fans at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., Saturday evening, marking the last game NCFC will play in USL Championship. On Tuesday North Carolina Chairman Steve Malik announced that the club submitted an application to join the United Soccer League's new Division One league that plans to launch ... Full Story

NCFC knocked out of 2025 USL Championship post-season in round two

November 8, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC fell to Rhode Island FC, 0-2, Saturday evening at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in the USL Championship Eastern Conference Semifinals, ending NCFC's playoff run. Both teams had chances to score early in the tightly contested playoff matchup, but it was Rhode Island who struck first late in the second half. Albert Dikwa broke the stalemate in the 81', heading home a cross from Noah Fuson at the back post. Dikwa added a second in stoppage time to seal the match. Match Not... Full Story

Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Rhode Island FC

November 7, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC hosts Rhode Island FC in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2025 USL Championship playoffs Saturday, November 8, at 7 p.m. ET at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets are available here and the match will stream on ESPN+. NCFC advanced to the conference semifinals with a 1-0 win over Loudoun United in a rematch of the regular season finale. Oalex Anderson scored the lone goal in the 6', while a stout defensive performance secured the win late in the game. Anderson h... Full Story

• North Carolina FC by the Numbers - December 5, 2025
  
• Playoff Loss Ends North Carolina FC Run in USL Championship - November 10, 2025
  
• NCFC knocked out of 2025 USL Championship post-season in round two - November 8, 2025
  
• Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Rhode Island FC - November 7, 2025
  
• Raleigh Group to Apply for United Soccer League Division I Franchise - November 4, 2025
  
• North Carolina FC Hosts Rhode Island FC in Eastern Conference Semifinals - November 3, 2025
  
• North Carolina FC Rides Early Goal to Playoff Win over Loudoun United FC - November 2, 2025
  
• Anderson's early goal leads NCFC to Eastern Conference Quarterfinal win - November 1, 2025
  
• Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Loudoun United FC - October 31, 2025
  
• North Carolina FC to Host Loudoun United in Quarterfinal Playoff Match Saturday - October 26, 2025
  
• NCFC finishes the regular season with three points - October 25, 2025
  
• Manaka Matsukubo Named AT&T NWSL Player of the Week - October 21, 2025
  
• NCFC Defense Doesn't Bend in Scoreless Draw with Rhode Island - October 19, 2025
  
• Oliver Semmle records clean sheet in final home match of the regular season - October 18, 2025
  
• Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Rhode Island FC - October 17, 2025
  
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North Carolina FC thanks its fans (Fran Stuchbury)
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League: United Soccer League Championship
Home: Cary, North Carolina
Class: Outdoor
Website: North Carolina FC site
Schedule: Full North Carolina FC Schedule Statistics: Full North Carolina FC Statistics

Sat., Nov 8	L	Rhode Island 2 at North Carolina 0 (Playoff)	Final
Sat., Nov 1	W	Loudoun 0 at North Carolina 1 (Playoff)	Final
Sat., Oct 25	W	North Carolina 1 at Loudoun 0	Final
Sat., Oct 18	T	Rhode Island 0 at North Carolina 0	Final
Fri., Oct 10	L	Phoenix 2 at North Carolina 0	Final
Sat., Oct 4	L	North Carolina 0 at Detroit 2	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the North Carolina FC:

• Burlington Sock Puppets (ApL) - Burlington, North Carolina
  
• Durham Bulls (IL) - Durham, North Carolina
  
• Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL) - Fayetteville, North Carolina
  
• Fayetteville Woodpeckers (CarL) - Fayetteville, North Carolina
  
• North Carolina Courage (NWSL) - Cary, North Carolina
  

• Switchbacks add to defense, sign Patrick Burner formerly of North Carolina FC - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (December 10)
  
• 'The reaction was anger' - North Carolina FC's shutdown for USL Division One return - USL Goal.com (November 27)
  
• VIDEO: 11.8.2025: North Carolina FC vs. Rhode Island FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (November 8)
  
• North Carolina FC to cease operations after 2025 season; apply for membership in new top league - USL WRAL (November 4)
  
• North Carolina FC leaves USL Championship to join USL D1 in 2028 - USL ESPN (November 4)
  
• North Carolina spoils Loudoun United's 1st playoff appearance - USL Loudoun Times-Mirror (November 3)
  
• PHOTOS: North Carolina shuts out Loudoun United in regular-season finale - USL Loudoun Times-Mirror (October 28)
  
• VIDEO: 10.18.2025: North Carolina FC vs. Rhode Island FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (October 18)
  
• VIDEO: 10.10.2025: North Carolina FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (October 10)
  
• Detroit City FC ends losing streak, beats North Carolina FC - USL Detroit News (October 5)
  
• VIDEO: 9.26.2025: North Carolina FC vs. Miami FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (September 26)
  
• Connecticut Sun overwhelmed by Minnesota Lynx in 94-70 loss - USL Hartford Courant (August 31)
  
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