Charlotte Cruises to 8-5 Win in Jacksonville

May 8, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Charlotte Knights are playing some really good baseball. Friday evening in Jacksonville was the latest example. The Knights scored seven runs across the game's first five innings on their way to an 8-5 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The victory was Charlotte's fifth in the last six games - their lone loss came in the form of a walk-off defeat. The Knights are also back above .500, for the first time since April 3, and sit only five games back of first place in ... Full Story

Charlotte Cruises to 8-5 Win in Jacksonville

May 8, 2026 - JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Charlotte Knights are playing some really good baseball. Friday evening in Jacksonville was the latest example. The Knights scored seven runs across the game's first five innings on their way to an 8-5 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The victory was Charlotte's fifth in the last six games - their lone loss came in the form of a walk-off defeat. The Knights are also back above .500, for the first time since April 3, and sit only five games back of first place in ... Full Story

The Real Queen City: Materials of the Match: Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati

May 8, 2026 - The boys return to The Fortress for the first time in just under a month. And it is much needed. The Crown is set to kick off a four-match homestand before MLS breaks for the World Cup in June. To get things started, a royal rumble between the Queen City and the other "Queen City," FC Cincinnati. Kickoff at Bank of America Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET this Saturday, May 9. Fans should arrive early to claim their limited-edition Sir Minty keychain presented by Bojangles, available at gat... Full Story

Baker, Knights Crush Jumbo Shrimp 16-1

May 7, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Knights were all business on Thursday evening. Braden Montgomery, Dru Baker, Jacob Gonzalez, and company dominated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp from start to finish. Montgomery paced the Knights offense with a 3-for-5 performance that included two doubles, and Baker finished with a career-high five RBI. The Knights plated four runs in the top of the first inning to set the tone. Gonzalez and Ryan Galanie each connected with RBI doubles in the frame. Charlotte ad... Full Story

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• Alvarez's Goal Springs Independence to Win over AC Boise - Charlotte Independence (USL1) May 6
• Jumbo Shrimp Steal Game Two with Late Rally - Charlotte Knights (IL) May 6
• Charlotte Independence Sign Goalkeeper Josh Burton to 25-Day Contract - Charlotte Independence (USL1) May 6
• Carolina Ascent Goes for Ten Unbeaten at Fort Lauderdale United - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) May 6
• Knights Stay Hot with Triumph in Jacksonville - Charlotte Knights (IL) May 5
• Carolina Ascent Lands Four on April Team of the Month - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) May 5
• Oliver Dunn Named International League Player of the Week - Charlotte Knights (IL) May 5
• Charlotte Independence Meets AC Boise for Midweek Clash - Charlotte Independence (USL1) May 4
• Lee's Walk-Off Caps Sunday Slugfest - Charlotte Knights (IL) May 3
• Martinez Nets 50th Goal, Independence Draw Fort Wayne, 2-2 - Charlotte Independence (USL1) May 2
• The 'Carolina Sweet Teas' Have Arrived - Charlotte Knights (IL) May 2
• Hagen Smith Named White Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Month - Charlotte Knights (IL) May 2
• Schweitzer Shoves But Knights Edged by Stripers - Charlotte Knights (IL) May 1
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• Kannapolis, North Carolina
• Winston-Salem, North Carolina

May 10	IL	Charlotte at Jacksonville	2:05 p.m.
May 10	MLR	Carolina at Chicago	6:30 p.m.
May 9	MLS NEXT Pro	Crown at Chicago	4:00 p.m.
May 9	MLS	Cincinnati at Charlotte	6:30 p.m.
May 9	IL	Charlotte at Jacksonville	6:35 p.m.
May 9	GSL	Carolina at Fort Lauderdale	7:30 p.m.
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• Charlotte Knights to play as Carolina Sweet Teas - IL Sports Logos Net News (May 7)
• AC Boise held scoreless in road defeat to Charlotte Independence - USL1 Idaho Press-Tribune (May 7)
• Stripers lose in Charlotte despite blasting four home runs - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (May 4)
• Draw doesn’t dampen stadium opening - USL1 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (May 3)
• "It's coming home": Ruoff Mortgage Stadium fulfills a vision - USL1 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (May 3)
• Gwinnett Stripers allow record 7 home runs in 21-1 loss - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (May 3)
• Revolution extend unbeaten streak thanks to timely Carles Gil penalty kick - MLS Boston Herald (May 3)
• Carles Gil's stoppage-time penalty leads Revolution past Charlotte - MLS Boston Globe (May 3)
• Carles Gil's PK goal in stoppage time rallies Revolution to 1-0 victory over Charlotte - MLS New York Newsday (May 3)
• Nacho Alvarez Jr., Rowdy Tellez homers lift Gwinnett Stripers - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (May 2)
• Brett Wisely propels Gwinnett Stripers to win at Charlotte - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (May 1)
• Stripers falter late in afternoon loss at Charlotte - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (April 29)
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