FEATURED NEWS


15 Mar, 2024
Charlotte, NC (February 13, 2024) - Jack Vundum has been named Assistant Coach to Super League Carolina for the 2024-2025 season. Jack has been working part-time for with Charlotte Independence Soccer Club for the past four years where coached within our Matthews Competitive program. For the past 6 years, Jack has been the Head Coach at Wingate University for the Women's Soccer team. He was named Interim Head Coach for the 2019 season and then promoted to Head Coach for the 2020 season. Click the button below to read the full accomplishments of Jack Vundum's coaching career at Wingate University.
12 Mar, 2024
Charlotte, NC (March 12, 2024) - The Pathway for coaches continue! Matt Brown and Mike Barroqueiro have been named USL Assistant Coaches for the upcoming Carolina USLW season. Greg Ashton has also been named as Carolina USLW General Manager. Make sure to click the button below to read the full release regarding their new roles!
01 Mar, 2024
2023 brought many new memories and excitement throughout the Independence Community. Today, we want to acknowledge our staff who took the extra step in their development not only as a coach, but as an individual. What did these coaches accomplish? Obtaining a coaching licenses varying from A-D from the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education .
28 Feb, 2024
Charlotte, NC (February 28, 2024) - Charlotte Independence Soccer Club (CISC) is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Soccer Stars of Lake Norman aiming to expand soccer opportunities for younger children in Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mooresville, and neighboring communities. The collaboration aims to introduce soccer to 2- and 3-year-olds through an intentional, secure, and FUNdamental program launching this spring 2024, parallel to the longstanding Recreation program for 4-18 year old’s led by CISC. Barry Slagle, CISC's Director of Recreation, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership and the upcoming pilot program with Soccer Stars. “We are excited to collaborate with Soccer Stars to introduce soccer to the youngest members of the community. The focus on childhood development through soccer aligns with the club's goal of involving more children in the sport.” Both organizations, CISC and Soccer Stars, share a commitment to the transformative power of soccer in players' lives. This partnership supports the holistic development of players of all ages, initiating the pathway with those born in 2020 and 2021, while emphasizing the importance of enjoyment in the game. Ashley Conger, Co-Owner of Soccer Stars, shared her connection to the club and the goal of the collaboration. “Our kids grew up in CISC, so this partnership is truly a full-circle moment. Soccer Stars plays a helpful role in developing motor skills and physical literacy in young children as they begin their soccer journey. This early exposure and focus on FUNdamentals lay the foundation for a love of the game, fostering an understanding of teamwork and sportsmanship. To learn more about Charlotte Independence Soccer Club and Soccer Stars or to register for the first programs offered this spring, please visit:
14 Feb, 2024
Charlotte, NC (February 14, 2024) - The Pathway isn't just for players! Erika Duncan has been named Assistant Coach to Super League Carolina and Head Coach for Carolina USLW. Erika started with our club in 2022, joining the Girls ECNL National Program. She was also the Assistant Head Coach for the Charlotte Independence USL W League team for the 2022 and 2023 season, which will now take on the new Super League name once officially announced. After the completion of the 2024 USL W League season, she will join Super League Carolina Head Coach, Philip Poole, for the Super League inaugural season. Make sure to click the button below to read Erika's full release regarding her new roles.
08 Feb, 2024
Charlotte, NC (February 8, 2024) - Today our First Team, Charlotte Independence, announced the addition of Blake Ellis to their Technical Staff as the new Goalkeeper Coach. Click the button below to read full release about Blake!
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