Pinho's Heroics Earn Jacks Late Win over Sarasota Paradise

October 3, 2026 - Sarasota, FL - Stefano Pinho's late-game heroics take center stage once again as the Jacks earned a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Paradise in Florida on Saturday night, snapping Sarasota's seven-match unbeaten streak. The Independence drew first blood when Jon Bakero linked up with Souaibou Marou in the 17th minute for an early Charlotte lead. The Paradise equalized through Sander Roed in the 24th minute, and jumped ahead in the 65th through a Jonathan Bolanos finish. However, the Jacks k... Full Story

Smith Nets Hat Trick, Checkers Beat Bears 5-2

October 3, 2026 - HERSHEY, PA - Nate Smith put on a show on opening night, lighting the lamp three times to help power the Checkers past the Hershey Bears 5-2. The first 40 minutes of play saw the two sides battling to maintain the upper hand. After the Bears opened the scoring early in the first frame, Smith hammered a cross-ice feed from Cole Schwindt to knot things up later in the period, then swung around a charging Bears netminder late in the second to push the visitors ahead. That lead would be short-liv... Full Story

Panthers Recall Lafferty and Petrovic from Checkers

October 3, 2026 - The Florida Panthers announced today the team has recalled forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Alex Petrovic from the Checkers. Lafferty, 31, signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on July, 1, 2026. The Holidaysburg, PA, native has skated in 378 NHL games, recording 92 points (41 goals, 51 assists)with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres. Petrovic, 34, agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Panthers ... Full Story

Opening Night Set for October 16, Features Special Package and Giveaway

October 2, 2026 - Hockey returns to Bojangles Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 16, with Opening Night presented by Novant Health! Puck drops for the game against the Hartford Wolf Pack at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. The team will be giving away magnet schedules courtesy of Novant Health to fans entering the building while supplies last. The Checkers are also offering a special Opening Night package, which includes a ticket to the game and a special-edition Seeing Red shirt for just $55. Click here to purch... Full Story

• Opening Night Set for October 16, Features Special Package and Giveaway - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 2
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• Meet the 2026-27 Checkers - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 2
• Gainbridge Super League Honors Top-Ranked Carolina Ascent - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) October 1
• Checkers Assign Five Players to Savannah - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) October 1
• Groom, Aguilera, Martinez, and Poole Earn September League Honors - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) October 1
• Charlotte FC's Road to the Postseason - Charlotte FC (MLS) October 1
• Mia Corbin Wins Player of the Month for September - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) October 1
• Charlotte FC Defender Tim Ream Announces his Retirement from International Soccer - Charlotte FC (MLS) September 30
• Coachella Valley Invitational Returns as Largest Preseason Professional Soccer Event with New Presenting Sponsor and First MLS-NWSL Doubleheader - Charlotte FC (MLS) September 30
• David & Nicole Tepper Foundation Host Two Events with Vision to Learn to Bring No-Cost Eyeglasses to Students in the Carolinas - Charlotte FC (MLS) September 30
• Seattle Torrent's Christine Bumstead Takes Opportunity to Teach and Learn at Checkers Camp - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) September 29
• Tepper Sports & Entertainment Announces Trane Technologies as Cornerstone Partner - Charlotte FC (MLS) September 29
• Panthers Assign 29 Players to Checkers - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) September 28
• Carolina Ascent, Sporting JAX Battle to 3-3 Draw in Wild Affair - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) September 26
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• Kannapolis, North Carolina
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October 4	AHL	Charlotte at Hershey	3:00 p.m.
October 3	AHL	Charlotte 5 at Hershey 2	Final
October 3	USL1	Charlotte 3 at Sarasota 2	Final
September 26	MLS	Chicago 1 at Charlotte 0	Final
September 26	USL1	Fort Wayne 1 at Charlotte 1	Final
September 26	GSL	Jacksonville 3 at Carolina 3	Final
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• Fort Wayne FC picks up draw at Charlotte - USL1 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (September 27)
• Tides close tough year with loss to Charlotte, series split - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 21)
• Enrique Bradfield Jr. sets stolen-base record as Tides lose before sellout crowd - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 20)
• Former major leaguers, youth teammates Chad Pinder and Jake Cave reunite in Charlotte - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 19)
• Trey Gibson excels in season’s final start for Tides with victory vs. Charlotte - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 19)
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