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Getting you up to speed on Charlotte FC, Charlotte’s pro soccer team — for casual fans and soccer diehards.


Charlotte FC tackles declining attendance

Charlotte FC tackles declining attendance

As newness wears off in season No. 5, the club is employing series of initiatives to bolster attendance, which dipped from second to third in MLS last year, plus previewing Saturday's game in L.A.

Feb 27, 2026

10 Things to know ahead of Charlotte FC's opener

10 Things to know ahead of Charlotte FC's opener

To prepare for Saturday's opener in St. Louis, catch up on latest with Toklomati, Zaha, Biel and other Charlotte stars — plus what World Cup means for the schedule, previewing the match and more

Feb 20, 2026

The dream his father couldn't recognize

The dream his father couldn't recognize

Charlotte FC coach Dean Smith has stayed grounded during his coaching rise after watching 'the life go' from his father's eyes while battling dementia

Feb 13, 2026

Charlotte FC introduces an understated new star

Charlotte FC introduces an understated new star

U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Luca de la Torre is most notable new addition, plus Charlotte FC signs new left back, welcomes return of Pep Biel and inks new practice jersey partnership.

Jan 16, 2026

Charlotte FC extends general manager

Charlotte FC extends general manager

Zoran Krneta signs new multi-year contract, Fuchs departs for England, plus 2026 MLS schedule released, implications of '27 schedule swap, Smith's offseason message to Zaha and more

Nov 21, 2025

5 things we learned from Charlotte FC's season

5 things we learned from Charlotte FC's season

Plus: MLS overhauls schedules beginning in '27, Bronico signs extension, last of the Malanda goodbyes and more

Nov 14, 2025

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