The Cosmic Takeover Tour Is Touching Down at Truist Field in 2026

September 26, 2025 - Charlotte, NC - The Charlotte Knights are excited to announce that Cosmic Baseball, a glow-in-the-dark twist on America's favorite pastime, is coming to Truist Field in 2026! The Cosmic Takeover Tour, which completely sold out in 2025, is stopping in Charlotte next season, and fans can enter the ticket lottery now through the Cosmic Baseball website. As seen on The Today Show, ABC News, Sports Illustrated, MLB Network, and many more, Cosmic Baseball is flipping the sport on its head with an e... Full Story

Match Preview: Crown Legacy FC vs. New England Revolution II

September 25, 2025 - CHARLOTTE, N.C.  - Crown Legacy FC hits the road to face off against New England Revolution II in its 2025 season finale tomorrow, Sept. 26 at Gillete Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 3:00 p.m. ET and the match can be streamed on MLS Season Pass. Matchup Preview New England enters the match having already clinched playoff spot, sitting in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 13W-6L-7D record (51 points) and a +15 goal differential. Friday's match marks the first ... Full Story

Carolina Ascent Drops First Match, Loses to Spokane 1-0

September 24, 2025 - CHARLOTTE, NC - Carolina Ascent lost their first match of the 2025/26 season on Wednesday night, falling to Spokane Zephyr FC 1-0. Despite winning the shot and possession categories, Zephyr struck against the run of play through #19 Tori Waldeck Zierenberg in the first half. That goal as the game-winner as the Ascent couldn't get one by #0 Hope Hisey. The Ascent emerged as the better team in the first 15 minutes and manufactured the game's first chance in the 14th minute. #31 Mackenzie Geo... Full Story

Power Rankings: Charlotte Slips, But Still Towards the Top of Power Rankings

September 24, 2025 - A chance at history fell by the wayside for Charlotte FC at Yankee Stadium, with the 2-0 defeat to New York City FC ending the Club's winning streak at nine matches. The Crown still stand among the top teams in the Eastern Conference and have a chance, with wins in the final three matches, to accomplish their preseason goal of finishing in the top four. The streak is now over, but most of the power ranking pundits still have The Crown towards the top of their rankings MLS: #5 Previous r... Full Story

• Power Rankings: Charlotte Slips, But Still Towards the Top of Power Rankings - Charlotte FC (MLS) September 24
• Panthers Trim Camp Roster - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) September 23
• Carolina Ascent FC to Host Spokane Zephyr FC for 704 Night - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) September 23
• Jacks End Losing Streak, Defeat Richmond 3-2 - Charlotte Independence (USL1) September 20
• CLFC falls in home finale; Academy goalkeeper Kai Longanecker makes professional debut - Crown Legacy FC (MLS NEXT Pro) September 20
• Knights End the Season with Win over the Durham Bulls - Charlotte Knights (IL) September 20
• Clip Notes: Win Streak Put to Bed in City That Never Sleeps - Charlotte FC (MLS) September 20
• Baker's Two Jacks Lift the Knights to an 8-7 Win - Charlotte Knights (IL) September 19
• Match Preview: Crown Legacy FC vs. Atlanta United 2 - Crown Legacy FC (MLS NEXT Pro) September 19
• Matinée Matchup: Ingredients of the Match: Charlotte FC vs NYCFC - Charlotte FC (MLS) September 19
• Rise Together Community Event with Carolina Ascent FC Saturday - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) September 19
• Murphy Leads the Pitching But Knights Edged 3-2 - Charlotte Knights (IL) September 19
• Knights Come up Short to the Bulls, 7-3 - Charlotte Knights (IL) September 17
• Senegalese Midfielder Djibril Faye Joins the Jacks - Charlotte Independence (USL1) September 17
• Opening Weekend Set for October 17 & 18 - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) September 17
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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 (GSL)
• 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

September 27	MLS	Montreal at Charlotte	7:30 p.m.
September 26	MLS NEXT Pro	Crown at New England	3:00 p.m.
September 26	USL1	Charlotte at Knoxville	6:30 p.m.
September 24	GSL	Spokane 1 at Carolina 0	Final
September 20	MLS	Charlotte 0 at New York City 2	Final
September 20	IL	Durham 5 at Charlotte 1	Final (7)
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• Spokane Zephyr earn first-ever win over Carolina - GSL Spokane Spokesman-Review (September 25)
• Charlotte FC's winning streak snapped in road loss to New York City FC - MLS WCNC (September 20)
• New York City FC beats Charlotte FC 2-0 to clinch a playoff spot behind Alonso Martínez's 2 goals - MLS New York Newsday (September 20)
• Is Charlotte FC on its way to 10 wins in a row? - MLS WCNC (September 20)
• AHL's Charlotte Checkers Unveil New Uniforms Modeled After NHL Parent Club - AHL Sports Logos Net News (September 17)
• Sporting Jax vs. Carolina Ascent: Women's soccer photos - GSL Florida Times-Union (September 15)
• Sporting Jax-Carolina Ascent: Super League women's soccer - GSL Florida Times-Union (September 14)
• Toklomati hat trick pushes Charlotte past Inter Miami for ninth straight win - MLS Florida Sun-Sentinel (September 14)
• Toklomati's hat trick secures Charlotte FC's 9th straight win in MLS play - MLS WCNC (September 14)
• Chattanooga FC Rallies From Two Goals Down To Earn 4-2 Win - MLS NEXT Pro Chattanoogan (September 13)
• Sporting Club Jacksonville-Carolina Ascent soccer preview - GSL Florida Times-Union (September 13)
• Omaha Storm Chasers defeat Charlotte - IL Omaha World-Herald (September 13)
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