Charlotte Independence Soccer Club Explained

Clubname:Independence Soccer Club
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Fullname:Independence Soccer Club
Founded:2019[1]
Stadium:Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex
Owner:John Muzzi & Dwayne Sinclair
Chairman:John Muzzi
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:Dave Carton
League:USL League Two
Season:2023
Position:8th, South Atlantic Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Website:https://www.independencesoccer.club/
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Charlotte Independence Soccer Club, sometimes referred to as Charlotte Independence II, is a soccer club from Rock Hill, South Carolina that competes in the Deep South Division of USL League Two. They are the affiliate of USL League One club Charlotte Independence. Despite the similar name and using the same logo, they are a separately owned and operated club from the professional team, instead merely affiliated with them.[2]

The club was formed following the merger of Discoveries SC, Carolina Rapids, and Lake Norman SC to form the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club which will serve as the affiliate club for the Charlotte Independence of the USL League One.[3] [4] [5] They will take the league spot that Discoveries previously occupied.[6] They were set to begin play in the 2020 USL League Two season, however, the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

Year-by-year

YearLevelLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsU.S. Open Cup
20204USL League TwoSeason canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
20214USL League Two7th, Deep Southdid not qualifydid not qualify
20224USL League Two4th, South Atlanticdid not qualifydid not qualify
20234USL League Two8th, South Atlanticdid not qualifydid not qualify

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pro Team Signs Independence SC players. February 24, 2020. James. Thomas. Charlotte Independence.
  2. Web site: Carolina Rapids, Discoveries SC and Lake Norman SC Form Independence SC. April 23, 2019. James. Thomas. Charlotte Independence. December 7, 2020. November 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108001148/https://www.charlotteindependence.com/news_article/show/1014979. dead.
  3. Web site: Youth soccer academies and opportunities mushroom in region. May 25, 2020. Ashley. Mahoney. The Charlotte Post.
  4. Web site: Carolina Rapids Soccer Club, Discoveries Soccer Club and Lake Norman Merge to Form Charlotte Independence Soccer Club. Charlotte Independence SC. December 7, 2020. April 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210421195519/https://www.oasyssports.com/uploads/clubs/CharlotteIndependenceSC/CISC-Press-Release-FINAL.pdf. dead.
  5. Web site: Discoveries Soccer Club part of three-club merger. What's that mean for York County?. Bret. McCormick. April 25, 2019. The Herald (Rock Hill).
  6. Web site: Discoveries SC to Launch PDL Team in 2019. March 8, 2018. USL League Two.
  7. News: USL cancels 2020 League Two season, extends pro league suspensions. Jenny. Hojnacki. sbisoccer.com. April 30, 2020. June 9, 2020.