COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Charlotte Football Club is committed to positively impacting our communities across the Carolinas through work that supports upward mobility, food security and our military. These initiatives allow the club to offer access to free soccer & literacy programs; high-quality fields & mentorship opportunities; leadership training for high school students; as well as organize food distribution events and advocate for members of the military and their families.

Community News
Community News
Dreamer Emmanuel Arredondo Meets Charlotte FC Players Through Dream On 3 Organization
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Dreamer Emmanuel Arredondo Meets Charlotte FC Players Through Dream On 3 Organization

22 April 2024
PHOTOS: Dreamer Emmanuel Arredondo Meets Charlotte FC Players Through Dream On 3 Organization

PHOTOS: Dreamer Emmanuel Arredondo Meets Charlotte FC Players Through Dream On 3 Organization

17 April 2024
Charlotte FC to Host Girls & Women in Sports Night in Celebration of Women’s History Month 

Charlotte FC to Host Girls & Women in Sports Night in Celebration of Women’s History Month 

08 March 2024
PHOTOS: Greater Goals Holiday Movie Night 

PHOTOS: Greater Goals Holiday Movie Night 

19 December 2023
Behind CLTFC’s Captains Academy
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Behind CLTFC’s Captains Academy

07 December 2023
PHOTOS: CLTFC x Purple Heart Homes

PHOTOS: CLTFC x Purple Heart Homes

20 November 2023
Greater Goals 2023 Kickoff | Presented by Ally
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Greater Goals 2023 Kickoff | Presented by Ally

02 October 2023
PHOTOS: Schoolanthropy Luncheon

PHOTOS: Schoolanthropy Luncheon

22 September 2023
Unified Showcase and Pride Festival | CLTFC Community Report 
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Unified Showcase and Pride Festival | CLTFC Community Report 

05 September 2023
PHOTOS: 2023 Unified Showcase

PHOTOS: 2023 Unified Showcase

16 August 2023
2023 Unified Showcase 
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2023 Unified Showcase 

16 August 2023
School Year Kick Off | Community Report 

School Year Kick Off | Community Report 

01 August 2023
School Year Kick Off | CLTFC Community Report
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School Year Kick Off | CLTFC Community Report

01 August 2023
Carowinds Fan Day | Presented by Coca-Cola

Carowinds Fan Day | Presented by Coca-Cola

31 July 2023
Charlotte FC Unified Athlete and Partner Earn 2023 All-Star Honors

Charlotte FC Unified Athlete and Partner Earn 2023 All-Star Honors

19 July 2023
The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation Pledges $2 Million to Support The Umbrella Center

The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation Pledges $2 Million to Support The Umbrella Center

27 June 2023
Pitches for Progress | CLTFC Community Report
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Pitches for Progress | CLTFC Community Report

07 June 2023
MLS Launches MLS GO to Increase Participation and Access in Communities Across North America

MLS Launches MLS GO to Increase Participation and Access in Communities Across North America

23 May 2023
PHOTOS: Kicking Off The Season | Charlotte FC Unified

PHOTOS: Kicking Off The Season | Charlotte FC Unified

16 May 2023
PHOTOS: Unified Signing Day 2023

PHOTOS: Unified Signing Day 2023

10 May 2023
2023 Unified Team Signing Day
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2023 Unified Team Signing Day

27 April 2023
Three Community Pillars | CLTFC Community Report
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Three Community Pillars | CLTFC Community Report

16 March 2023
Mini Pitch: Nations Ford Elementary

Mini Pitch: Nations Ford Elementary

02 November 2022
Charlotte FC & David and Nicole Tepper Foundation Unveil Mini-Pitch at Nations Ford Elementary School

Charlotte FC & David and Nicole Tepper Foundation Unveil Mini-Pitch at Nations Ford Elementary School

02 November 2022
Mini-Pitch: Nations Ford Elementary School
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Mini-Pitch: Nations Ford Elementary School

02 November 2022
PHOTOS: Mini Pitch | Idlewild Elementary School

PHOTOS: Mini Pitch | Idlewild Elementary School

30 September 2022
Atrium Health Launches New Mobile Medicine Unit With Support from The Tepper Foundation

Atrium Health Launches New Mobile Medicine Unit With Support from The Tepper Foundation

22 August 2022
First-Ever CLTFC Unified Match | Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United
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First-Ever CLTFC Unified Match | Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United

10 August 2022
Charlotte FC Unified Athlete and Partner Earn All-Star Honors

Charlotte FC Unified Athlete and Partner Earn All-Star Honors

18 July 2022
PHOTOS: Inaugural Unified Match vs Atlanta United

PHOTOS: Inaugural Unified Match vs Atlanta United

01 July 2022
Charlotte FC Unified Team

Charlotte FC Unified Team

As Charlotte FC enjoys its first year of MLS competition, the club is excited to announce the launch of its Unified Team to compete against other MLS clubs in 2023. MLS WORKS (Major League Soccer's Social Responsibility platform) ESPN and Special Olympics have teamed up to unite people with and without intellectual disabilities through the Unified Sports soccer exchange program. This program provides opportunities for Unified soccer teams to participate in a unique and exciting MLS inclusive experience.

Carolina Soccer Honors

Carolina Soccer Honors

Charlotte FC is proud to announce the Inaugural Carolina Soccer Honors launch, the premier event in the area looking to honor the best players, coaches, clubs, and schools in the region.

Greater Goals

Greater Goals

In association with our community partners, Charlotte Football Club is providing free after school soccer and literacy programming for Title 1 elementary schools in Charlotte and the Carolinas. Each participating school will have its own coach/mentor.

Pitches for Progress

Pitches for Progress

Throughout the next several years, the club will install mini soccer pitches in at-risk communities across Charlotte and the Carolinas. Each pitch will be complemented with a character-based mentoring curriculum and soccer programming.

Captains Academy

Captains Academy

We are investing in and empowering, our local high school leaders. Boys and girls who are nominated to the Captains Academy will participate in monthly meetings to listen to and learn from leaders in our community.

Our Community Captains

Our Community Captains

Our exclusive network of leaders around the Carolinas are integral to helping the club connect at a grassroots level. Community Captains advocate for the growth of the club, and will facilitate a two-way flow of feedback and news between the club and its community.

MLS Works Programs
MLS Works Programs
Soccer for All

Soccer for All

Soccer For All signifies that everyone is welcome to MLS, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status, and emphasizes the League’s commitment to drive positive social change and end discrimination.

Kick Childhood cancer

Kick Childhood cancer

Now in its sixth year, Major League Soccer’s Kick Childhood Cancer campaign aims to find better cures for all types of childhood cancer, and now more than ever, provide support to one of the most vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Greener Goals

Greener Goals

Greener Goals helps to identify ways to reduce the League’s greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint and raise awareness about environmental issues. The greening of our game will encourage MLS clubs, players, partners and fans to create a cleaner, healthier environment.

Every Save Makes A Difference

Every Save Makes A Difference

Since 2015, TUDN has partnered with MLS WORKS and Allstate to provide additional soccer opportunities for the Hispanic facing community in MLS markets. Every save made during a TUDN or Univision broadcast earns $500 for the MLS club as a part of the Every Save Makes a Difference program.