The Full Time Clip: Charlotte FC Claims Spot in Round 1 of 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs

October 5, 2024 - What started slow ended fast as Charlotte FC locked up a top seven finish in the Eastern Conference, guarenteeing a spot in Round 1 of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. The Crown dominated most of the first half with Montreal seeing little to no chances. Right from the go, the likes of Pep Biel, Liel Abada and Karol Swiderski were immediately clicking. Nathan Byrne joined in as well, bombing up the right wing and continusouly starting attacks on goal. Karol Swiderski maintained his run of form,... Full Story

Independence Fall to Forward Madison

October 4, 2024 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Independence were defeated by Forward Madison FC, 2-4, on Friday evening at American Legion Memorial Stadium. The Jacks host Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC for the final home match of the regular season on Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at charlotteindependence.com/tickets. HOW IT HAPPENED: After a slow start to the game, the Independence took the lead in the 19th minute from a stunning free kick. #14 Luis Álvarez was fouled jus... Full Story

Feed the Attack: Ingredients of the Match

October 4, 2024 - Playoffs secured. Next step, lock in a spot in Round 1 of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs and avoid a Wild Card match. Charlotte FC will look to do just that on Saturday as they face a CF Montreal side still in the hunt for playoffs as well. Here are the three ingredients of the match: Feed the Attack Wednesday's win was the first time all three current designated players scored in the same match. The combination play and aggressiveness we saw from Swiderski, Biel and Abada will be neede... Full Story

Panthers Send Rasmus Asplund, Zac Dalpe, Tobias Bjornfot and Jaycob Megna to Charlotte

October 4, 2024 - The Panthers made a series of transactions Friday to continue trimming their roster. After clearing waivers this afternoon, forwards Rasmus Asplund and Zac Dalpe and defensemen Tobias Bjornfot and Jaycob Megna have all been assigned to Charlotte. Asplund, 26, led Charlotte in assists last season while amassing a career high 44 points (9g, 35a) in 67 games in his first season with the Checkers. Over his career Asplund - a second-round pick by Buffalo in 2016 - has posted 106 points (22g, 84... Full Story

• Panthers Send Rasmus Asplund, Zac Dalpe, Tobias Bjornfot and Jaycob Megna to Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 4
• Evan Nause Ready to Make Positive Impact in Year Two - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 4
• Panthers Assign Four More to Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 4
• Charlotte FC Forward Karol Swiderski Named to MLS Team of the Matchday - Charlotte FC (MLS) October 3
• Keith Kinkaid Joins Checkers on AHL Deal - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 2
• Checkers Announce Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 2
• Checkers Ramp up Intensity as Training Camp Opens - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 2
• Hurricane Helene Supply Drive Set for Thursday, October 3 at Truist Field - Charlotte Knights (IL) October 1
• CLT for WNC: Hurricane Helene Supply Drive at Truist Field this Thursday - Charlotte Knights (IL) October 1
• Carolina Ascent FC Announce 2025 Spring Schedule, 7 Home Matches Starting this February - Carolina Ascent FC (USLSL) October 1
• Use the Fortress: Ingredients of the Match - Charlotte FC (MLS) October 1
• Hispanic Heritage Night Set for October 25 - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 1
• Charlotte FC Goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina Signs New Contract - Charlotte FC (MLS) October 1
• Molly Vapensky Selected for United States U-17 FIFA Women's World Cup Squad - Carolina Ascent FC (USLSL) October 1
• Panthers Assign Ryan McAllister, Oliver Okuliar and Wilmer Skoog to Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 1
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• Anthem Rugby Carolina (MLR)
• Carolina Ascent FC (USLSL)
• Carolina Chaos (PLL)
• Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
• Charlotte FC (MLS)
• Charlotte Independence (USL1)
• Charlotte Knights (IL)
• Crown Legacy FC (MLS NEXT Pro)

Other cities near Charlotte, North Carolina with alternative or minor league teams:

• Gastonia, North Carolina
• Greensboro, North Carolina
• Hickory, North Carolina
• High Point, North Carolina
• Kannapolis, North Carolina
• Winston-Salem, North Carolina

October 6	MLS NEXT Pro	Toronto at Crown	1:00 p.m.
October 6	USLSL	Carolina at Lexington	4:00 p.m.
October 5	MLS	Montreal 0 at Charlotte 2	Final
October 4	USL1	Madison 4 at Charlotte 2	Final
October 2	MLS	Chicago 3 at Charlotte 4	Final
September 29	MLS NEXT Pro	Crown 5 at Miami 2	Final
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• Karol Swiderski helps lift Charlotte to 2-0 win over CF Montréal - MLS Montreal Gazette (October 6)
• Charlotte FC locks out Montreal with pair of unanswered goals, makes playoffs path easier - MLS WCNC (October 6)
• Surging CF Montreal looks to clinch playoff berth against Charlotte FC - MLS Toronto Globe and Mail (October 5)
• Savannah Bananas bringing 2025 World Tour to Bank of America Stadium - MLS WCNC (October 4)
• Charlotte FC punches playoff ticket with lopsided win against Chicago Fire - MLS WCNC (October 3)
• Fire lose to Charlotte in road finale - MLS Chicago Sun Times (October 3)
• Charlotte FC clinches playoff spot with win over Chicago Fire - MLS Chicago Tribune (October 3)
• Panthers owner David Tepper, wife Nicole donate $3M to Hurricane Helene relief efforts - MLS WCNC (September 29)
• Charlotte FC plays out to draw with Inter Miami - MLS WCNC (September 29)
• Messi scores, Inter Miami inch closer to No. 1 seed with 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC - MLS Florida Sun-Sentinel (September 29)
• Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, wife Nicole donate $3M to Hurricane Helene relief efforts - MLS WRAL (September 28)
• Charlotte preparing for more than just Messi vs. Inter Miami - MLS Gwinnett Daily Post (September 27)
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