Julks Smokes Walk-Off Single in Thrilling 9-8 Knights Win

April 30, 2025 - CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights are making a habit out of come-from-behind wins. The Knights erased a 6-1 deficit Wednesday evening on their way to a scintillating 9-8 walk-off victory over the Norfolk Tides. This is the third time in the last four games, and the fourth time this year, that the Knights have erased a deficit of at least five runs and won. Charlotte's overall winning streak now sits at a season-high six-in-a-row. The Tides built a 6-1 lead over the game's first four frames... Full Story

Charlotte FC Head Coach Dean Smith and Midfielder Ashley Westwood Fined by MLS for Public Criticism

April 30, 2025 - NEW YORK - Major League Soccer today announced that Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smith and Charlotte FC midfielder Ashley Westwood have been issued undisclosed fines for comments made following Charlotte's match against the New England Revolution on April 26. The comments are in violation of the league's public criticism policy.... Full Story

Notebook: Playoff Mode

April 30, 2025 - It took some waiting, but with Providence earning a Game 3 win over Springfield on Sunday, the Checkers finally know who they'll be playing in the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. ROUND 2 TICKETS ROCKS GLASS PACKAGE MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL With an opponent now in their sights, the intensity turned up another notch for the already dialed-in Checkers team. "It's a little bit of a different feel coming into this Monday than last Monday," said Checkers forward John Leonard. "When yo... Full Story

Winning Streak Reaches Five as Knights Top Tides 6-1

April 29, 2025 - CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Knights put on a pitching showcase at Truist Field on Tuesday night on their way to a 6-1 victory. Charlotte churned out their season-high fifth consecutive win and limited the Norfolk Tides to only three hits in the process. The Knights hurlers were led by starter Owen White. The China Grove, NC native went four innings and struck out three in a no-decision. Keone Kela made his Knights debut with 1.2 scoreless innings. Caleb Freeman followed Kena with 1.1 shutou... Full Story

• Winning Streak Reaches Five as Knights Top Tides 6-1 - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 29
• Knights Welcome Moms for Free on Mother's Day - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 29
• Assistant Coach Melanie Thomas to Join Minnesota Aurora FC - Carolina Ascent FC (USLSL) April 28
• Charlotte Outlasts Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 12 Innings - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 27
• Checkers to Face Bruins in Second Round of Playoffs - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) April 27
• Knights Erase Seven-Run Deficit, Beat RailRiders 8-7 - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 26
• Clip Notes: Charlotte FC Suffer First Loss at Home in Fiery Match - Charlotte FC (MLS) April 26
• Carolina Ascent Clinch Playoff Spot, Defeat FTL United 5-1 - Carolina Ascent FC (USLSL) April 26
• Match Preview: Crown Legacy FC at Carolina Core FC - Crown Legacy FC (MLS NEXT Pro) April 26
• Rain Does Not Deter Knights in Wire-To-Wire Win - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 25
• Jacks Get Revenge, Beat North Carolina FC 2-1 - Charlotte Independence (USL1) April 25
• Match Preview: Charlotte FC vs New England Revolution: April 26, 2025 - Charlotte FC (MLS) April 25
• Jack Devine Jumping Straight into Pro Game with Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) April 25
• Charlotte FC Waives Midfielder Ben Bender - Charlotte FC (MLS) April 25
• Full Control: Ingredients of the Match: Charlotte vs New England - Charlotte FC (MLS) April 25
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Charlotte, North Carolina:

• 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

May 2	IL	Norfolk at Charlotte	7:04 p.m.
May 2	AHL	Charlotte at Providence (Playoff Gm. 1)	7:05 p.m.
May 2	USL1	Charlotte at Texoma	8:00 p.m.
May 1	IL	Norfolk at Charlotte	6:05 p.m.
April 30	IL	Norfolk 8 at Charlotte 9	Final
April 29	IL	Norfolk 1 at Charlotte 6	Final
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• Charlotte hands Norfolk Tides 6th loss in seven games to open series - IL Newport News Daily Press (April 30)
• CCFC falls late against Crown Legacy - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (April 29)
• Charlotte outlasts RailRiders in 12-inning slugfest - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (April 28)
• SWB RAILRIDERS: Charlotte takes wild series finale in 12 innings - IL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 28)
• Charlotte FC falls at home to just a single goal from New England - MLS WCNC (April 27)
• Revolution 1, Charlotte 0: New England cracks Crown's home win streak - MLS Boston Globe (April 27)
• RailRiders cough up seven-run lead in loss to Charlotte - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (April 27)
• Carles Gil, Aljaž Ivačič help Revolution end Charlotte's home win streak with 1-0 victory - MLS Toronto Star (April 27)
• SWB RailRiders squander big lead, lose to Charlotte again - IL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 27)
• SWB RailRiders drop another to Charlotte - IL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 26)
• RailRiders can’t overcome early deficit in 7-inning loss - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (April 26)
• Charlotte hits five homers to power past RailRiders - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (April 25)
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