Charlotte FC is honoring the Carolina Lightnin', the city's first pro soccer team whose "magical" days helped lay the foundation for professional sports teams in Charlotte.

A special ceremony was held Wednesday for the Carolina Lightnin’, the first soccer team to play in the Carolinas, before Charlotte FC’s match against DC United.

Cruz Azul is said to have rejected Charlotte FC’s first offer for Giorgos Giakoumakis. However, according to journalist Carlos Ponce de León, negotiations are still ongoing and the MLS club plans to insist with a new proposal. Charlotte would look to increase the loan offer with an option to buy.

Atlanta United aim to bring an end to their winless stretch when they welcome Charlotte FC to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Major League Soccer action this weekend. The Five Stripes come into this encounter without a victory in each of their last six outings, while the visitors appear to be back on track following recent results.

Charlotte FC will host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game at Bank of America Stadium, Major League Soccer announced Wednesday.

Charlotte FC will host the Major League Soccer All-Star Game in 2026 at Bank of America Stadium, marking the first time the club has hosted the event.

Charlotte FC have unveiled the Heritage Kit as part of the 2025 adidas Archive Collection, which features 10 iconic MLS kits inspired by the league’s early years – reimagined for today with authentic designs,

State tax revenue made possible by online sports betting helped pave the way to Wednesday’s big announcement. Another factor? “This is a soccer city. Let’s make no mistake about that.”

Coming off the USMNT's Gold Cup run, the striker will join the Championship club after breaking out in MLS and with the national team