Charlotte’s growing passion for soccer fuels summertime business boom

Charlotte's first Major League Soccer All-Star Game at Bank of America Stadium highlights the sport's rapid growth and economic impact on local businesses. The Market at 7th Street reported a 50% sales increase during a World Cup watch party, and officials credit soccer's rise for boosting Uptown Charlotte's appeal. Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell and others emphasized the sport's alignment with the city's demographics and cultural shift.