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The 2026 Charlotte FC Schedule is out!
Road matches against Western Conference:
St. Louis CITY, LA Galaxy, and Portland!
Road matches against Western Conference:
St. Louis CITY, LA Galaxy, and Portland!
@MLS, let's make this event not a home event for the highest seed but a destination on a larger scale! Fans will attend and the spotlight on this final will be more than just a game, but an event and the buildup like we see in other major sports.
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 AM
@MLS, let's make this event not a home event for the highest seed but a destination on a larger scale! Fans will attend and the spotlight on this final will be more than just a game, but an event and the buildup like we see in other major sports.
"North Carolina has hosted multiple United States matches in the past, both on the men’s and women’s side. Prior to the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, the USWNT defeated South Korea following their World Cup triumph in 2019 in Charlotte. That match featured the largest USWNT crowd ever in North Carolina.
Homepage - Charlotte Sports Foundation
The Charlotte Sports Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the city of Charlotte, enhancing the quality of life for its residents and supporting its business community by hosting…
www.CharlotteSports.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"North Carolina has hosted multiple United States matches in the past, both on the men’s and women’s side. Prior to the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, the USWNT defeated South Korea following their World Cup triumph in 2019 in Charlotte. That match featured the largest USWNT crowd ever in North Carolina.
@usmnt.ussoccer.com Captain and @charlottefc defender Tim Ream has earned 79 caps for the USMNT since 2011, having served as captain on 25 occasions.
December 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
@usmnt.ussoccer.com Captain and @charlottefc defender Tim Ream has earned 79 caps for the USMNT since 2011, having served as captain on 25 occasions.
Last week, Charlotte was included in the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid book from the U.S.
Soccer Federation, Mexican Football Association, Costa Rican Football Association, and Jamaica
Football Federation.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
Soccer Federation, Mexican Football Association, Costa Rican Football Association, and Jamaica
Football Federation.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
Bid books submitted for 2031 and 2035 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™
Following the launch of the bidding processes for the 2031 and 2035 instalments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and the subsequent submission of the bidding agreements, FIFA has received the bid books…
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December 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Last week, Charlotte was included in the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid book from the U.S.
Soccer Federation, Mexican Football Association, Costa Rican Football Association, and Jamaica
Football Federation.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
Soccer Federation, Mexican Football Association, Costa Rican Football Association, and Jamaica
Football Federation.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
BIG NEWS! 🏟️⚽
Joy to the World (and Charlotte too!) The #USSoccer @usmnt.ussoccer.com is returning to Charlotte on May 31, 2026 for a friendly tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup! This will be the first match following the announcement of the USMNT World Cup roster.
Joy to the World (and Charlotte too!) The #USSoccer @usmnt.ussoccer.com is returning to Charlotte on May 31, 2026 for a friendly tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup! This will be the first match following the announcement of the USMNT World Cup roster.
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
BIG NEWS! 🏟️⚽
Joy to the World (and Charlotte too!) The #USSoccer @usmnt.ussoccer.com is returning to Charlotte on May 31, 2026 for a friendly tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup! This will be the first match following the announcement of the USMNT World Cup roster.
Joy to the World (and Charlotte too!) The #USSoccer @usmnt.ussoccer.com is returning to Charlotte on May 31, 2026 for a friendly tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup! This will be the first match following the announcement of the USMNT World Cup roster.
Exciting week for fans across the world! The draw for the 2026 Men's FIFA Tournament is to take place Dec. 5 in D.C.at 12:00 p.m. (FOX, Telemundo, FIFA.com, FIFA YouTube).
Match schedule, assigning each match to a stadium, kick-off times, released on Sat. Dec. 6.
image: FIFA.com
Match schedule, assigning each match to a stadium, kick-off times, released on Sat. Dec. 6.
image: FIFA.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Charlotte’s own Ian Pilcher playing BIG for @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social who beat @mnufc.com to make it to the Western Conference Final!#MLS
November 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Charlotte’s own Ian Pilcher playing BIG for @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social who beat @mnufc.com to make it to the Western Conference Final!#MLS
The 2026 Charlotte FC Schedule is out!
Road matches against Western Conference:
St. Louis CITY, LA Galaxy, and Portland!
Road matches against Western Conference:
St. Louis CITY, LA Galaxy, and Portland!
November 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The 2026 Charlotte FC Schedule is out!
Road matches against Western Conference:
St. Louis CITY, LA Galaxy, and Portland!
Road matches against Western Conference:
St. Louis CITY, LA Galaxy, and Portland!
Transfer window time period will be expanded past the close of other leagues to allow for more favorable player quality.
2025 1st year MLS has had over $200 million in outgoing transfers.
Garber - MLS is not yet ready to talk about a single table or divisions now, but will be working on it
2025 1st year MLS has had over $200 million in outgoing transfers.
Garber - MLS is not yet ready to talk about a single table or divisions now, but will be working on it
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Transfer window time period will be expanded past the close of other leagues to allow for more favorable player quality.
2025 1st year MLS has had over $200 million in outgoing transfers.
Garber - MLS is not yet ready to talk about a single table or divisions now, but will be working on it
2025 1st year MLS has had over $200 million in outgoing transfers.
Garber - MLS is not yet ready to talk about a single table or divisions now, but will be working on it
Although the start and end dates of the season will change, the vast majority of MLS matches will still be played within the same general timeframe as today’s schedule. Initial projections for the 2027–28 season indicate that 91% of matches will fall within the current MLS season window.
November 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Although the start and end dates of the season will change, the vast majority of MLS matches will still be played within the same general timeframe as today’s schedule. Initial projections for the 2027–28 season indicate that 91% of matches will fall within the current MLS season window.
Strategic Benefits of the Calendar Shift
1. Optimize the Global Transfer Market for Players
2. Maximize Player Signings
3. Align with the FIFA International Match Calendar
4.Elevate the Playoffs
1. Optimize the Global Transfer Market for Players
2. Maximize Player Signings
3. Align with the FIFA International Match Calendar
4.Elevate the Playoffs
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Strategic Benefits of the Calendar Shift
1. Optimize the Global Transfer Market for Players
2. Maximize Player Signings
3. Align with the FIFA International Match Calendar
4.Elevate the Playoffs
1. Optimize the Global Transfer Market for Players
2. Maximize Player Signings
3. Align with the FIFA International Match Calendar
4.Elevate the Playoffs
Before the change to the new calendar, MLS will stage a transition season from February to May 2027, featuring a 14-game regular season, playoffs, and MLS Cup. The results will determine 2027 qualification for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Canadian Championship, Leagues Cup, &Concacaf Champions Cup
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Before the change to the new calendar, MLS will stage a transition season from February to May 2027, featuring a 14-game regular season, playoffs, and MLS Cup. The results will determine 2027 qualification for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Canadian Championship, Leagues Cup, &Concacaf Champions Cup
2027–28 MLS Season Structure
The 2027–28 MLS regular season will kick off in mid-to-late July 2027 and conclude with the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and MLS Cup presented by Audi in late May 2028.
The 2027–28 MLS regular season will kick off in mid-to-late July 2027 and conclude with the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and MLS Cup presented by Audi in late May 2028.
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
2027–28 MLS Season Structure
The 2027–28 MLS regular season will kick off in mid-to-late July 2027 and conclude with the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and MLS Cup presented by Audi in late May 2028.
The 2027–28 MLS regular season will kick off in mid-to-late July 2027 and conclude with the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and MLS Cup presented by Audi in late May 2028.
2027-2028 MLS Season to Begin in Late Summer, Culminate with Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in May
Aligning our schedule with the world’s top leagues will strengthen our clubs’ global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs..."
Aligning our schedule with the world’s top leagues will strengthen our clubs’ global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs..."
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
2027-2028 MLS Season to Begin in Late Summer, Culminate with Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in May
Aligning our schedule with the world’s top leagues will strengthen our clubs’ global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs..."
Aligning our schedule with the world’s top leagues will strengthen our clubs’ global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs..."
Charlotte FCs leaders for most GAME-WINNING ASSISTS👇
5 - Zaha
5 - Bronico
4 - Westwood
(4 -Swiderski)
3 - Biel
5 - Zaha
5 - Bronico
4 - Westwood
(4 -Swiderski)
3 - Biel
November 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Charlotte FCs leaders for most GAME-WINNING ASSISTS👇
5 - Zaha
5 - Bronico
4 - Westwood
(4 -Swiderski)
3 - Biel
5 - Zaha
5 - Bronico
4 - Westwood
(4 -Swiderski)
3 - Biel
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November 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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The Crown 👑 are the first team in the Best-of-3 series to have won the 2nd game on the
road after losing the first game at home to force a Game 3!
road after losing the first game at home to force a Game 3!
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Crown 👑 are the first team in the Best-of-3 series to have won the 2nd game on the
road after losing the first game at home to force a Game 3!
road after losing the first game at home to force a Game 3!
It is Playoff Match Day! Game 3 tonight #NYCvCLT
#MLSSeasonPass PxP Announcer for the match Tony Husband joins me to talk about it!
🎙️⚽🆕👇
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#MLSSeasonPass PxP Announcer for the match Tony Husband joins me to talk about it!
🎙️⚽🆕👇
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November 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It is Playoff Match Day! Game 3 tonight #NYCvCLT
#MLSSeasonPass PxP Announcer for the match Tony Husband joins me to talk about it!
🎙️⚽🆕👇
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#MLSSeasonPass PxP Announcer for the match Tony Husband joins me to talk about it!
🎙️⚽🆕👇
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Active Charlotte FC roster with most GAME-WINNING GOALS
6 - Abada
6 - Toklomati
4 - Westwood
4 - Vargas
*Biel injured has 7, two less than Swiderski who holds the record.
6 - Abada
6 - Toklomati
4 - Westwood
4 - Vargas
*Biel injured has 7, two less than Swiderski who holds the record.
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Active Charlotte FC roster with most GAME-WINNING GOALS
6 - Abada
6 - Toklomati
4 - Westwood
4 - Vargas
*Biel injured has 7, two less than Swiderski who holds the record.
6 - Abada
6 - Toklomati
4 - Westwood
4 - Vargas
*Biel injured has 7, two less than Swiderski who holds the record.
Emotional control locked in for Game 3. Dean Smith shares how they focus on this and how important it is for this match.
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Emotional control locked in for Game 3. Dean Smith shares how they focus on this and how important it is for this match.
Charlotte FC Current Roster all-time goals leaders MLS regular season:
3. Kerwin Vargas 16 (109 games played)
4. Liel Abada 12 (56 games played)
Pep Biel 12 (35 games played)
6. Toklomati 11 (30 games played)
*[Karol 28g in 71 gp and Pat 17g in 59gp]
3. Kerwin Vargas 16 (109 games played)
4. Liel Abada 12 (56 games played)
Pep Biel 12 (35 games played)
6. Toklomati 11 (30 games played)
*[Karol 28g in 71 gp and Pat 17g in 59gp]
November 7, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Charlotte FC Current Roster all-time goals leaders MLS regular season:
3. Kerwin Vargas 16 (109 games played)
4. Liel Abada 12 (56 games played)
Pep Biel 12 (35 games played)
6. Toklomati 11 (30 games played)
*[Karol 28g in 71 gp and Pat 17g in 59gp]
3. Kerwin Vargas 16 (109 games played)
4. Liel Abada 12 (56 games played)
Pep Biel 12 (35 games played)
6. Toklomati 11 (30 games played)
*[Karol 28g in 71 gp and Pat 17g in 59gp]
👑⚽️By the Numbers Last 15 matches:
11 wins
9 clean sheets
8 multi-goal performances
13 goals allowed
7-2-1 at Bank of America Stadium
6 clean sheets
6 multi-goal performances
8 goals allowed
11 wins
9 clean sheets
8 multi-goal performances
13 goals allowed
7-2-1 at Bank of America Stadium
6 clean sheets
6 multi-goal performances
8 goals allowed
November 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
👑⚽️By the Numbers Last 15 matches:
11 wins
9 clean sheets
8 multi-goal performances
13 goals allowed
7-2-1 at Bank of America Stadium
6 clean sheets
6 multi-goal performances
8 goals allowed
11 wins
9 clean sheets
8 multi-goal performances
13 goals allowed
7-2-1 at Bank of America Stadium
6 clean sheets
6 multi-goal performances
8 goals allowed
Does it matter which end of the pitch you attack on in the first half? Dean Smith…
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Does it matter which end of the pitch you attack on in the first half? Dean Smith…
Shoutout to John Gasparoni of Charlotte FC for this stat:
Charlotte FC is 6-2 all-time in penalty-kick shoot outs and 2-1 in the MLS Playoffs.
Kristijan Kahlina: Career penalty-kick shootout save total =3 in MLS Playoffs and
8 all-time wearing the CLTFC jersey.
Charlotte FC is 6-2 all-time in penalty-kick shoot outs and 2-1 in the MLS Playoffs.
Kristijan Kahlina: Career penalty-kick shootout save total =3 in MLS Playoffs and
8 all-time wearing the CLTFC jersey.
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Shoutout to John Gasparoni of Charlotte FC for this stat:
Charlotte FC is 6-2 all-time in penalty-kick shoot outs and 2-1 in the MLS Playoffs.
Kristijan Kahlina: Career penalty-kick shootout save total =3 in MLS Playoffs and
8 all-time wearing the CLTFC jersey.
Charlotte FC is 6-2 all-time in penalty-kick shoot outs and 2-1 in the MLS Playoffs.
Kristijan Kahlina: Career penalty-kick shootout save total =3 in MLS Playoffs and
8 all-time wearing the CLTFC jersey.
Expectations of NYCFC tweaks from Game 2 into Game 3…Dean?
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Expectations of NYCFC tweaks from Game 2 into Game 3…Dean?