Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC’s goal is to build and launch a total of 22 mini-pitches for adults and children across the Carolinas over the next couple of years.

Forward Kerwin Vargas has scored six goals this season, making him tied for the third-highest scorer on Charlotte FC. He’s considered a valuable player as the team prepares for its playoff match.

Charlotte FC is headed for the Major League Soccer Playoffs after wrapping up the regular season Saturday with a 3-nil win over DC United. Over its last five matches, Charlotte has won four times and battled to a draw against Miami, the league’s top team.

Charlotte FC returns to the home pitch Wednesday night against Cruz Azul from Liga MX in Mexico for their second match of the Leagues Cup tournament.

Charlotte FC is on the road this weekend and will play the first match of the group stage of this year's Leagues Cup tournament. The team will take on Philadelphia Union on Saturday at 8 p.m.

English club Chelsea and Spanish club Real Madrid will play a preseason friendly match this summer in uptown Charlotte.

“If I sat here and said I haven't come to do anything but win the MLS Cup, I shouldn't have been hired,” Smith said at Monday's press conference.

Charlotte FC hires its third head coach in club history by signing a former Premiere League manager.

Charlotte FC is going into the offseason searching for the club's third head coach in three seasons. The club announced Wednesday that it has fired head coach Christian Lattanzio and assistant coach Andy Quy.

The MLS held the league's first season last year to create a pathway for younger players and coaches to develop their talent before playing with senior clubs.