Pep Biel Brace Powers CLTFC Past 10-Man Austin

March 7, 2026 - Charlotte FC won its third consecutive Home Opener under Dean Smith and defeated Austin for the 1st time in Club history (1-1-1). Idan Toklomati scored the first goal at Bank of America Stadium this season. The Israeli striker signed a new contract earlier this preseason. Pep Biel scored two goals tonight to bring his season tally to three. It was the Spaniards second brace in Charlotte colors. Midfielder Aron John made his Charlotte FC debut. He joined the team on a short-term agreemen... Full Story

Checkers End Road Trip with 5-4 OT Win

March 7, 2026 - ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Sandis Vilmanis scored twice, including the game-winning goal in overtime, as the Charlotte Checkers (33-18-5-0) beat the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (24-25-3-3) by a score of 5-4 on Saturday night at PPL Center. Vilmanis broke the ice in his first shift after being assigned by the Florida Panthers this morning, firing home his ninth goal of the season at 1:13. Jack Devine tallied at 5:35, scooping a rebound past Phantoms goaltender Carson Bjarnason. Ben Steeves and Brett Chorske ... Full Story

Charlotte FC Signs Midfielder Aron John on Short-Term Agreement from Crown Legacy

March 7, 2026 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte FC announced today the Club has signed midfielder Aron John on a short-term agreement from the Club's MLS NEXT Pro team Crown Legacy. The midfielder will be available for tonight's match against Austin FC at Bank of America Stadium. John, 19, has made an impression on Head Coach Dean Smith this year, being with the senior team during preseason and training with the senior team during the week. He tallied an assist in Crown Legacy's season-opening 4-1 win over Chattan... Full Story

Charlotte FC Signs Midfielder Aron John on Short-Term Agreement from Crown Legacy

March 7, 2026 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte FC announced today the Club has signed midfielder Aron John on a short-term agreement from the Club's MLS NEXT Pro team Crown Legacy. The midfielder will be available for tonight's match against Austin FC at Bank of America Stadium. John, 19, has made an impression on Head Coach Dean Smith this year, being with the senior team during preseason and training with the senior team during the week. He tallied an assist in Crown Legacy's season-opening 4-1 win over Chattan... Full Story

• Charlotte FC Signs Midfielder Aron John on Short-Term Agreement from Crown Legacy - Charlotte FC (MLS) March 7
• Panthers Assign Vilmanis and Bjornfot to Checkers, Recall Kunin - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) March 7
• CLFC scores most goals in a single-match in Club history - Crown Legacy FC (MLS NEXT Pro) March 6
• Checkers Top Phantoms 5-3 - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) March 6
• Back at Home: Materials of the Match: Charlotte FC vs. Austin FC - Charlotte FC (MLS) March 6
• Academy Product Jefferson Amaya Returns to the Queen City - Charlotte Independence (USL1) March 6
• Bojangles Game Preview: March 6 & 7 at Lehigh Valley - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) March 5
• Charlotte Independence Adds Defender Reudd Manin from Presbyterian College - Charlotte Independence (USL1) March 5
• Leagues Cup Unveils 2026 Schedule, Sets Stage for Major Club Competition Post World Cup - Charlotte FC (MLS) March 5
• Checkers Get Revenge on Bears, Win 4-1 - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) March 3
• Sydney Studer Named to February Team of the Month - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) March 3
• Checkers Snag Point in Hershey, Lose 3-2 in OT - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) March 2
• Panthers Assign Luke Kunin to Checkers - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) March 2
• Bojangles Game Preview: March 2 & 3 at Hershey - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) March 2
• Defeat in Los Angeles - Charlotte FC (MLS) March 1
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• Anthem Rugby Carolina (MLR)
• Carolina Ascent FC (GSL)
• Carolina Chaos (PLL)
• Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
• Charlotte Crown (UPSHOT)
• 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

March 7	AHL	Charlotte 5 at Lehigh Valley 4	Final (OT)
March 7	MLS	Austin 1 at Charlotte 3	Final
March 6	MLS NEXT Pro	Huntsville 2 at Crown 7	Final
March 6	AHL	Charlotte 5 at Lehigh Valley 3	Final
March 3	AHL	Charlotte 4 at Hershey 1	Final
March 2	AHL	Charlotte 2 at Hershey 3	Final (OT)
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• Charlotte FC's Pep Biel previews team's home opener - MLS WCNC (March 6)
• Discussing Charlotte FC's outlook for 2026 with MLS commentator Taylor Twellman - MLS WCNC (March 6)
• Major League Soccer announces opponent for 2026 All-Star Game in Charlotte - MLS WCNC (March 2)
• Chattanooga FC Falls To Crown Legacy In Home Opener - MLS NEXT Pro Chattanoogan (March 2)
• Dennis' overtime 2-pointer lifts Redwoods past Chaos - PLL ESPN (March 2)
• New Upshot League lets women's basketball players take their shot at the pros - UPSHOT Spectrum News (March 2)
• Galaxy’s 3-goal, 1st half outburst leads to win over Charlotte FC - MLS Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (March 1)
• João Klauss and Lucas Sanabria lead Galaxy to win over Charlotte - MLS Los Angeles Times (March 1)
• Breaking down upcoming Charlotte FC match with Keith Costigan | WCNC+ On the Pitch - MLS WCNC (February 27)
• USA Curling championships delayed due to roof leak at Bojangles Coliseum - AHL WCNC (February 26)
• St. Louis CITY SC opened its 2026 MLS season at home - MLS St. Louis American (February 22)
• Dallas Trinity FC falls to Carolina Ascent FC, ending six-game unbeaten streak - GSL Dallas Morning News (February 22)
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