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The Charlotte Independence are an outdoor soccer team. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, they are a member of the United Soccer League One.

Independence, Charlotte FC Meet in Historic First Charlotte Derby

April 13, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, NC - A historic night awaits in the Queen City as the Charlotte Independence face off against Charlotte FC for the first time ever in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. With a place in the Fourth Round on the line, Wednesday night marks the inaugural Charlotte Derby. Match Details When: April 15 Kickoff: 7:30 PM Where: Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews Watch: Paramount+ Ticket Information: Tickets are available. Fans are encouraged to pack the Supporters Section (111-114). Current Lea... Full Story

Independence Drop First Match of Campaign, Fall to Cosmos 3-2

April 3, 2026 - PATERSON, NJ - The Charlotte Independence suffered their first defeat of the 2026 USL League One campaign on Friday night, falling 3-2 to the New York Cosmos at Hinchliffe Stadium. Ajmeer Spengler converted three penalty kicks for the Cosmos, while Viggo Ortiz scored his second league goal of the season and Jefferson Amaya netted his first professional goal for the Independence. Charlotte's first of four consecutive league road matches got off to a difficult start. Spengler opened the scoring in the 6th minute, convert... Full Story

Charlotte Independence to Take on Charlotte FC in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32

April 2, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, NC - For the first time ever, the Charlotte Independence will face off against Charlotte FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32, igniting an inaugural Charlotte Derby. The match, scheduled for the week of April 13 at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews, will mark the first competitive meeting between the two clubs, with city pride and a place in the Round of 16 on the line. The official date and kickoff time will be announced soon. Drawn into the "Clint Dempsey Group" alongside Charlotte FC, At... Full Story

Ortiz Stuns Former Team, Send Jacks to Third Round of U.S. Open Cup

March 31, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, NC - Viggo Ortiz delivered a dramatic 118th-minute winner to send the Charlotte Independence into the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Third Round, defeating the Charleston Battery 3-2 after extra time. It was a storybook finish for Ortiz, who joined the Independence this offseason from Charleston. Souaibou Marou and Luis Alvarez also found the scoresheet as Charlotte built a two-goal lead before the Battery stormed back to force extra time. Charleston came out on the front foot and nearly struck early. Laurent Kiss... Full Story

• Independence, Charlotte FC Meet in Historic First Charlotte Derby - April 13, 2026
  
• Independence Drop First Match of Campaign, Fall to Cosmos 3-2 - April 3, 2026
  
• Charlotte Independence to Take on Charlotte FC in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 - April 2, 2026
  
• Ortiz Stuns Former Team, Send Jacks to Third Round of U.S. Open Cup - March 31, 2026
  
• Charlotte Blasts Spokane in Home Opener, 4-0 - March 27, 2026
  
• Charlotte Independence Sign Thabo Nare, Jonathan Nyandjo to 25-Day Contracts - March 26, 2026
  
• Charlotte Independence Defender Reudd Manin Called up to Martinique National Team - March 21, 2026
  
• Charlotte Independence to Host Charleston Battery in 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Second Round - March 20, 2026
  
• Jacks Advance to Open Cup Second Round, Beat Ristozi FC 4-1 - March 19, 2026
  
• Matthew Arango and Gavin Pierce Return on Academy Contracts - March 18, 2026
  
• Charlotte Independence Announce Signing of Forward Christy Manzinga - March 18, 2026
  
• Ortiz's Late Goal Snags Point for Jacks in Westchester - March 14, 2026
  
• Charlotte Independence Welcome Back Club Legend Enzo Martinez - March 10, 2026
  
• Academy Product Jefferson Amaya Returns to the Queen City - March 6, 2026
  
• Charlotte Independence Adds Defender Reudd Manin from Presbyterian College - March 5, 2026
  
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Charlotte Independence eyes the ball against Rhode Island FC in the US Open Cup
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League: United Soccer League One
Home: Charlotte, North Carolina
Class: Outdoor
Website: Charlotte Independence site
Schedule: Full Charlotte Independence Schedule
Statistics: Full Charlotte Independence Statistics

Fri., Apr 3	L	Charlotte 2 at New York 3	Final
Fri., Mar 27	W	Spokane 0 at Charlotte 4	Final
Sat., Mar 14	T	Charlotte 1 at Westchester 1	Final
Sun., Nov 2	L	Charlotte 1 at Knoxville 2 (Playoff)	Final
Sat., Oct 25	L	Charlotte 0 at Naples 2	Final
Fri., Oct 17	L	Chattanooga 2 at Charlotte 1	Final
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• VIDEO: 4.3.2026: New York Cosmos vs. Charlotte Independence - Game Highlights - USL1 YouTube (April 3)
  
• VIDEO: Matt Levy: USL League One Save of the Week Winner: Week 4 - USL1 YouTube (April 3)
  
• VIDEO: "VIGGO ORTIZ AGAINST HIS FORMER CLUB!!!" - USL1 YouTube (April 2)
  
• Charlotte Independence ends U.S. Open Cup for Battery - USL1 Charleston Post and Courier (April 1)
  
• Spokane Velocity suffer first loss of season to Charlotte Independence - USL1 Spokane Spokesman-Review (March 28)
  
• VIDEO: 3.27.2026: Charlotte Independence vs. Spokane Velocity FC - Game Highlights - USL1 YouTube (March 27)
  
• VIDEO: 3.14.2026: Westchester SC vs. Charlotte Independence - Game Highlights - USL1 YouTube (March 15)
  
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