2023 North Carolina FC season explained

Club:North Carolina FC
Season:2023
League:USL League One
League Result:2nd
Chrtitle:Owner
Chairman:Stephen Malik
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:John Bradford
Stadium:Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Cup1:USL1 Playoffs
Cup1 Result:Champions
Cup2:U.S. Open Cup
Cup2 Result:2nd Round
Season Topscorer:Oalex Anderson (17)
Highest Attendance:League/All: 5,795
(10/14 vs. Koxville)
Lowest Attendance:League/All: 1,119
(4/8 vs. Charlotte
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:3 goals
(April 21 vs. Chattanooga)
(September 2 at Fuego FC)
Largest Loss:0–3
(June 10 at Forward Madison)
American:true
Prevseason:2022
Nextseason:2024

The 2023 North Carolina FC season was the 17th season of the club's existence, and their third season in USL League One, the third division of the American soccer pyramid. North Carolina was coached by John Bradford, his third season with the club, and played their home games at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. The club had finished at the bottom of the table in their second season in USL League One. North Carolina finished the season in 2nd place in the league table, earning a spot in the playoffs. After defeating Hailstorm FC 3–1 in the semi-finals, they defeated rival Charlotte Independence 5–4 in penalties to win the 2023 USL League One Final.[1]
It was announced on August 7, 2023, that North Carolina will return to the USL Championship for the 2024 season.[2]

Club

Roster

Competitions

USL League One

See main article: 2023 USL League One season.

Playoffs

U.S. Open Cup

See main article: 2023 U.S. Open Cup.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: STARRY NIGHT! NCFC is 2023 USL League One Champion . northcarolinafc.com . North Carolina FC . 19 December 2023.
  2. Web site: North Carolina FC to rejoin USL Championship in 2024 . northcarolinafc.com . North Carolina FC . 19 December 2023.