PROFESSIONAL
The Independence is one of the handful of clubs in the nation to offer a complete professional pathway through the affiliations with the men's USL League One Professional Charlotte Independence and the new USL Super League Carolina Ascent FC Women's Professional Soccer Team.
The player pathway at the club extends to ownership of the pre-professional Independence USL League Two team, the USL W League Carolina Ascent.
CAROLINA ASCENT FC
USL SUPER LEAGUE
As of 2024, we expanded our offerings as the exclusive Tier 1 Development Affiliate for Carolina Ascent FC.
Take a look inside the USL Super League and support our players and coaches as they embrace the inaugural season of Women's Professional Soccer in the Carolinas under the Carolina Ascent FC badge!
🌅 Together We Rise!
CAROLINA ASCENT FC
USL W LEAGUE
As the chosen Tier 1 Development Affiliate for Carolina Ascent FC, our coaches and players will wear the badge of the Ascent when representing the USL Academy and USL W League teams owned and operated by the club.
Catch them in action throughout the summer months!
CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE USL LEAGUE ONE
Established in 2019, the affiliation with the Charlotte Independence professional soccer team provides players a clear pathway to the highest level of professional soccer. The Charlotte Independence currently plays in the United Soccer League One and is focused on building the profile of the club through culture, community and performance playing in the 10,000-seat American Legion Memorial Stadium.
Together, the Independence and Independence Soccer Club are positioned to build a better club in serving the surrounding Charlotte-area soccer communities.
INDEPENDENCE II
USL LEAGUE TWO
As the youth affiliate of the Charlotte Independence USL League One team, we have a direct pathway to the pros for our boys and men. In addition to the professional team, we support our very own USL League Two team, made up of current and former players who are in the midst their collegiate playing careers. Be sure to come out to support these men
USL PRE PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES
“Since it's inception, the Charlotte Independence Youth club and its pro club have shared many traits but among the most important is both are comprised of good human beings working to lift soccer in great charlotte area. Our hope is to make soccer fun for everyone from player to spectator."
Jim McPhilliamy
CEO & Managing Partner Charlotte Independence, USL League One