Independence Heads to Fort Wayne for Historic Home Opener

April 28, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Independence travels to Fort Wayne FC for a historic home opener at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium this Saturday. Here is all you need to know. Match Details Date: Saturday, May 2 Time: 7:30 PM Opponent: Fort Wayne FC Location: Ruoff Mortgage Stadium (Fort Wayne, IN) Watch: ESPN+, WCCB Charlotte League Standing Charlotte Independence: 1-2-1 (12th Place, 4 points) Away Record: 0-2-1 Last Time Out: 2-1 win at Richmond Kickers (USL Cup) Fort Wa... Full Story

Disappointment Hangs over Checkers' Early Playoff Exit

April 28, 2026 - "It was a tough pill to swallow." "I was distraught." "I don't even know how to describe it. It felt like it wasn't real." Those were the thoughts that hit Brian Pinho, Jack Devine and Cooper Black, respectively, in the immediate aftermath of Charlotte's early exit from the playoffs on Saturday. Two days later, as the team filed into an ice-less Bojangles Coliseum for exit interviews, that cloud of disappointment still lingers. "You don't really have a doubt until it happens," sai... Full Story

Match Preview: Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United FC: U.S. Open Cup, Round of 16

April 27, 2026 - The Battle of the South, but with a U.S. Open Cup twist. Charlotte FC returns to action tomorrow to host rival Atlanta United FC in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16. Kick-off is slated for 7pm at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Atlanta earned their place in the Round of 16 from a 1-3 victory over Chattanooga FC. It's the first of three meetings this season between the two sides. The Crown defeated Atlanta in both fixtures last season, executing a clean sweep. In the most recent meeting betw... Full Story

Carolina Ascent FC Names Margaret Gramann President of Business Operations to Lead Next Phase of Growth

April 27, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Carolina Ascent Football Club today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team, naming longtime Charlotte business executive Margaret Gramann to the role of president of Business Operations for the team. She joins Carolina Ascent FC at a time of rapid growth for both the club and the broader women's sports landscape, as demand from fans, partners, and media continues to accelerate. "It's an honor to join a team and organization that has achieved incredible ... Full Story

• Carolina Ascent FC Names Margaret Gramann President of Business Operations to Lead Next Phase of Growth - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) April 27
• Sounds Take Sunday's Game, Knights Take the Series - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 26
• Full Time Clip: Defeat on the Road - Charlotte FC (MLS) April 25
• Checkers' Season Ends with Game 3 OT Loss - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) April 25
• Dunn and Company Secure Double-Header Split - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 25
• Aguilera Buries Late Penalty, Carolina Steals All Three Points against Tampa Bay - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) April 25
• Charlotte Takes Down Richmond in First USL Cup Match - Charlotte Independence (USL1) April 25
• Gonzalez Puts on a Show in Knights' 11-9 Win - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 24
• A New Beat: Materials of the Match: Charlotte FC at Nashville SC - Charlotte FC (MLS) April 24
• Camilletti Comes Through in the Clutch - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 23
• Checkers Dominate Springfield 8-1 for Game 1 Win - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) April 22
• Grand Slams Power Knights to 9-4 Victory - Charlotte Knights (IL) April 22
• Full Time Clip: Orlando City 4-1 Charlotte FC - Charlotte FC (MLS) April 22
• Defender Kevin Riascos Undergoes Right Knee Surgery - Charlotte Independence (USL1) April 22
• Carolina Ascent Looks to Extend Unbeaten Streak to Nine against Tampa Bay Sun - Carolina Ascent FC (GSL) April 22
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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 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

April 29	IL	Gwinnett at Charlotte	11:05 a.m.
April 28	IL	Gwinnett 2 at Charlotte 0	Top 4th
April 26	IL	Nashville 5 at Charlotte 1	Final
April 26	MLR	Carolina 26 at New England 38	Final
April 25	IL	Nashville 12 at Charlotte 5 (Game 1)	Final (7)
April 25	IL	Charlotte 16 at Nashville 6 (Game 2)	Final (7)
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• Ahmed Qasem adjusting to MLS in second season with Nashville SC - MLS Nashville Tennessean (April 26)
• Tampa Bay Sun eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Carolina - GSL Tampa Bay Times (April 26)
• Nashville SC vs Charlotte FC MLS game photos - MLS Nashville Tennessean (April 26)
• CHECK: Charlotte Checkers vets led the way in game 1. The bully got bullied & are bullying again - AHL WCNC (April 23)
• Orlando City down Charlotte for second win of season - MLS Orlando Sentinel (April 23)
• Orlando City's offense breaks through in 4-1 hammering of Charlotte FC - MLS Orlando Sentinel (April 23)
• Orlando City hammers Charlotte 4-1 for second win of season - MLS WFTV (April 23)
• Ojeda scores 2 goals, Otávio and Gómez each add their 1st goal in MLS; Orlando beats Charlotte - MLS New York Newsday (April 23)
• Twins, Charlotte FC troll Mets as embarrassing losing streak hits 12 - MLS New York Post (April 22)
• Chattanooga FC Drops 1-0 Match At Crown Legacy FC - MLS NEXT Pro Chattanoogan (April 19)
• Toklomati and Vargas score goals, Kahlina has 7 saves as Charlotte beats NYCFC 2-1 - MLS New York Newsday (April 19)
• Peter Detwiler drafted by PLL's Carolina Chaos, joins former Golden Eagle Liam Byrnes - PLL Marquette Wire (April 15)
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