USL Charlotte Independence

Charlotte Independence Soccer Club's Dylan Mitchiner Joins Charlotte Independence on Academy Deal

July 8, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Independence News Release


CHARLOTTE - The Charlotte Independence continues its youth developmental success with the signing of defender and Charlotte Independence Soccer Club standout Dylan Mitchiner to an academy contract.

Pending league and federation approval, the Independence Soccer Club academy product will be eligible for selection when the Independence returns to USL Championship action on Wednesday, July 22nd against Miami FC.

"I'm thrilled to be signing an academy contract with my hometown team," Mitchiner told charlotteindependence.com. "I'm excited to get the opportunity I have been given to better myself both on and off the field. Being around the older guys really makes you work and want to prove yourself to them and the staff. I'm ready to get to work."

Launched in 2019, Independence Soccer Club's affiliation with the Charlotte Independence provides players a clear pathway to the highest level of professional soccer.

Mitchiner is one of four Independence Soccer Club players signed to an academy contract with the first team. A truly homegrown talent, Mitchiner has played for the Carolina Rapids since his youth and will be joining the Army West Point men's soccer program to continue his soccer career as a student-athlete.

"Dylan gives us a defensive presence and is another guy that can come in and play center back," said Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries. "He's a solid, athletic, defensive player."

Current Charlotte Independence roster:

Goalkeeper: Lucas Hatsios, Brandon Miller, Austin Pack

Defender: Owen Barber, Clay Dimick, Shalom Dutey, Duke Lacroix, Dylan Mitchiner, Joel Johnson, Rey Ortiz, Hugh Roberts, Joey Skinner

Midfielder: Jake Areman, Junior Etou, Derek Gebhard, Kevan George, Luke Haakenson, Valentin Sabella, Oscar Ramsay

Forward: Enzo Martinez, Tresor Mbuyu, Dane Kelly, Guido Valada

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