Charlotte Independence Soccer Returns To The Queen City

It's finally home sweet home for Charlotte's pro soccer team! WCCB Charlotte sports anchor Kelli Bartik catches up with the Jacks before their first game at the newly renovated Memorial Stadium.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s finally home sweet home for the Queen City’s pro soccer team! WCCB Charlotte sports anchor Kelli Bartik catches up with the Charlotte Independence before the team’s first game at the newly renovated  Memorial Stadium.

While the city’s first ever MLS team, Charlotte FC is set to kick off play next year, you don’t have to wait until 2022 to watch professional soccer in the Queen City.

After playing home games in Matthews, N.C., the Charlotte Independence will make its long awaited return to the heart of the city when the Jacks make their debut at the newly renovated American Legion Memorial Stadium on Wednesday night.

WCCB Sports anchor Kelli Bartik caught up with head coach Mike Jeffries and players, Hugh Roberts and Enzo Martinez, as the team hit the turf to prepare for its match against the New York Red Bulls II.

Families, friends and soccer fans from the Charlotte community are invited to attend the unveiling of the all new $40 million American Legion Memorial Stadium, plus:
  • First 1,000 fans receive a commemorative Grand Re-Opening mini soccer ball
  • Big announcement at halftime
  • Massive fireworks show after the game
  • Cold beer from NoDa Brewing, Birdsong Brewing and Devil’s Logic Brewing
  • Tailgating starts at 5:15 PM
  • Gates open at 6:00 PM