April 29, 2024 - Charlotte, NC - The Charlotte Independence Soccer Club (CISC) promotes Brandon Michaels to Boys Pre-ECNL Director. “We are very excited about the work we have done behind the scenes to provide direction and focus to our Pre-ECNL programs at the club. Brandon is a tireless worker with a wealth of experience in the programming and execution of our current Boys Pre-ECNL program in the North,” said Director of Soccer Neil Roberts. “He is terrific fit and ready to add the oversight of the entire program to his duties at the club. Along with a very qualified staff of coaches in the North and South, Brandon has the leadership and focus to take this program to the next level.” Michaels has been with the club for the past 7 years, putting himself first in player development. This past season, he worked with the Boys 2012 and 2013 Pre-ECNL North. For the 2024-2025 season, Michaels will be shifting his coaching efforts to our South Pre-ECNL Boys program where he will be working with Raul Ovalle. Diego Velazquez and Andrew Everhart will work together to form the North Pre-ECNL coaching staff. “I'm very excited to start this new chapter in my career,” said Brandon Michaels. “I love working in our Pre-ECNL program because I feel that it is an important link between our Youth Academy and ECNL programs. I am fortunate to work with an amazing group of coaches and players and look forward to working with them for many years to come in my new role."

April 26th, 2024 - Charlotte, NC - The Charlotte Independence Soccer Club (CISC) hires Brooke Bingham to the Technical Coaching Staff. In her new role, she will serve as a coach for the Girls ECNL Regional League North and will also assume the position of Sports Performance Coach. In addition to her national coaching duties, Bingham will contribute her expertise to coaching within the Girls Youth Academy and will be part of the Futsal & Camps staff. Previously, Bingham held the position of Assistant Director for NPL Girls U13-U17 at Barca Academy Charlotte, where she coached the 2011s and 2008s. During the 2023-2024 season, she also coached the Girls 2010/2011 and Boys 2008/2009 teams. “Brooke is a fabulous coaching talent with a background in the sport that is second to none,” said Director of Soccer Neil Roberts. “She will be a fantastic role model for all our players both on and off the field. Her on-field presence is as positive as I have ever seen in an aspiring young coach.” Bingham brings extensive experience and a successful playing career to her new role. As a former player for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Women’s Soccer team, she contributed to three NCAA Final Four Appearances (2018, 2019, 2020) and secured two Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championships (2017, 2018). Recognized for her individual achievements, Bingham was honored with titles such as UNC Team Defensive MVP, UNC Team Most Improved, and NCAA Player of the Week. “I am thrilled to be a part of such a unique club,” said Brooke Bingham. “I look forward to building, learning, creating, and developing with Charlotte Independence Soccer Club." Even before her collegiate career, Bingham distinguished herself as a standout player. She was a team member for the United States Women’s National Team for the U18s (December 2014, January 2025, April 2015) and U19s (September 2015) and was named a 3X ODP Girls All-Star Team member. Additionally, she received an invitation to the Nike International ID Camp.