Charlotte Independence USL League Two Team Add Chase Gilley, Logan Gilley, Matt Skinner, William Cardona, Parker Underwood, and Luke Thomas

May 12, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 12th,2022) - The Charlotte Independence USL League Two Team announced today that they have added Attackers Chase Gilley and Logan Gilley, Center Back Matt Skinner, Midfielders William Cardona and Parker Underwood, and Forward Luke Thomas for the 2022 USL League Two season. 


“This is a very strong core of players who have been with the club or legacies clubs in the past. Logan and Chase bring a great amount of energy and pace to our attack, and both are capable of creating and scoring goals. Matt will help us be really strong in the back and has shown lots of growth the past few years at UNCG,” said Charlotte Independence USL League Two Head Coach Daniel Ridenhour. “Willie and Parker are both returning players, so they know the expectations and the style of play of the club. Both are coming from strong ACC programs and can fit in a number of spots in midfield. Luke is going to be a player that will help with his versatility and ability to create, score, and defend well. With these guys coming back it just shows we are trying to build our community and hold positive relationships with past youth players.”


Chase and Logan are brothers who play at Robert Morrison University. Both were part of the ECNL Academy Team that won the ECNL Championship during the 2020-2021 season. “I look forward to joining the Independence this season,” said Chase Gilley. “Especially reconnecting and playing with my old teammates.” “I can’t wait to play with my teammates again and get back to making memories with all of them,” said Logan Gilley. 


Matt went to Lake Norman Charter and now plays for The University of North Carolina Greensboro. During his freshmen season, he earned SoCon Freshmen All Conference. 


“Super excited to come play for my hometown in Charlotte,” said Matt Skinner. “It's a great opportunity to play at a high level with guys I grew up with. I hope to play a big role on the team, and possibly break into the first team.”


William Cardona is a returning player for the ULS League Two team for the second time. He currently plays at Virginia Tech University. Before college, he played for Charlotte Soccer Association. 


“I’m looking forward to improving with the team from each year to year,” William Cardona. 


 Parker is another player that came from Charlotte Impendence Soccer Club. He played with the Carolina Rapids Academy since he was 13 years old before the transition into Charlotte Independence. His team went to DA playoffs two years in a row, and in one of those years, Parker was the top goal scorer. Parker now plays on the North Carolina State University Men’s Team. 


“I’m extremely excited to come back to the program that has been my home for so many years,” said Parker Underwood. 


Luke is a rising junior on the Duke University Men's Soccer team, and he played in 10 matches this past season with 1 goal and 3 assists. His most recent club team was the Charlotte Eagles USL Academy last summer, where he had 9 goals and 11 assists in 13 games, and we won the US Club Soccer National Championship. Luke also played for the U19 Charlotte Independence DA team during his senior year of high school. 


“I'm excited to return to the Charlotte Independence and join a great team and coaching staff,” said Luke Thomas. “I look forward to see what we can accomplish in this upcoming USL2 season.”


The Charlotte Independence Second Team kickoff their 2022 season on Sunday, May 15 at 7:00 PM (ET). The Jacks will host Charlotte Eagles at Manchester Meadows.

  • Chase Gilley

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  • Logan Gilley

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  • Matt Skinner

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  • William Cardona

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  • Parker Underwood

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  • Luke Thomas

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