Soccer

Carolina Ascent FC Brings More Futbol To The Queen City

Charity Bailey sat down with Carolina Ascent FC Head Coach and USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort, to talk about what fans can expect when the season kicks off in August.

Charlotte Fc Fans Celebrate Before Home Opener

Charlotte FC Begins Third MLS Season Saturday Night

A new MLS season brings a new coach to Charlotte FC, but diehard fans hope to pick up where last year’s wild-card-earning team left off.

Charlotte Independence Hosts Open Tryouts

Charlotte Independence head coach Mike Jeffries and coaching staff eyes talent that can play to their speed on the field.

Charlotte Independence Excited For 2024 Season Opener, Host Open Tryouts

Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries, captain Clay Dimick and USL One goalkeeper of the year Austin Pack stop by Rising to share their thoughts on making it back to the USL One championship this year.

Dean Smith, Charlotte FC's New Coach, Gets Lots Of Questions In The Tar Heel State About Dean Smith

Meet “the other” Dean Smith, a 52-year-old Englishman who is taking over as coach in Charlotte this season for his first stint in Major League Soccer.

Manchester United Announces Deal To Sell Up To 25% Of EPL Club To UK Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe

After failing to win the Premier League in the last 10 years, Manchester United announced Sunday that it had agreed to sell a minority stake in the storied club to Jim Ratcliffe in a deal that would also see the British billionaire and boyhood fan take control of its soccer operations.