Charlotte FC

More showers and storms are expected on Friday ahead of a weekend warmup. Individuals attending either the Charlotte FC match or Knights game are advised to take a poncho as a precaution.

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.

An 11-year-old North Carolina boy with a seizure disorder was taken to his first professional soccer match by Atrium Health and Charlotte FC. Liam Sullivan and his family attended a Charlotte FC game in New Jersey against the New York Red Bulls, where the team won 2-0.

A 17-year-old boy was shot during a carjacking in south Charlotte, leaving him hospitalized with serious injuries. Neighbors reported witnessing two men and two women involved in the incident, which occurred in front of an apartment complex. No arrests have been made.

Bank of America and the Carolina Panthers extended their naming rights partnership for Bank of America Stadium, with Tepper Sports & Entertainment committing over $1.3 billion in renovations by 2045. The project includes concourse upgrades, new facilities, and a 4,400-capacity indoor music venue, funded jointly by Tepper Sports & Entertainment and Charlotte City Council. Construction will proceed in phases to maintain hosting of Panthers and Charlotte FC matches.

A former Charlotte FC employee sued Tepper Sports and Entertainment, alleging he was fired for kindness while female employees faced fewer consequences for misconduct. The lawsuit claims Swinehart was terminated over an email offering a family a match-day suite after a youth camp incident, with allegations of gender-based unequal treatment by leadership.

Charlotte FC signed French forward Allan Saint-Maximin on a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season. He previously won a Coupe de France title with RC Lens and played in the Premier League with Newcastle United, and aims to create a legacy as a Designated Player.

Charlotte FC signed a veteran French forward to strengthen their attack for the upcoming MLS season. The Charlotte Knights, led by hitting coach Aaron Bray, are leading the International League in offensive categories this season.

Charlotte FC center-back Tim Ream discusses his experience as a U.S. men’s national team captain ahead of their round of 32 match. The team has secured wins over Paraguay and Australia and will face Turkey next. Ream highlights the emotional weight of representing the U.S. and playing matches on home soil.