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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.

PHOTOS: Vision To Learn Announces $1.5 million Donation From the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation

PHOTOS: Vision To Learn Announces $1.5 million Donation From the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation

23 October 2024
The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation Partners With Vision to Learn to Provide Eye Wear for Students

The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation Partners With Vision to Learn to Provide Eye Wear for Students

23 October 2024
WATCH: David and Nicole Tepper Foundation partnership with Vision to Learn provides eye wear for students
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WATCH: David and Nicole Tepper Foundation partnership with Vision to Learn provides eye wear for students

23 October 2024
Beds For Kids with Brandt Bronico and Chuba Hubbard
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Beds For Kids with Brandt Bronico and Chuba Hubbard

17 October 2024
PHOTOS: Beds For Kids with Brandt Bronico and Chuba Hubbard

PHOTOS: Beds For Kids with Brandt Bronico and Chuba Hubbard

17 October 2024
What It's All About | Greater Goals x Ally
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What It's All About | Greater Goals x Ally

19 September 2024
PHOTOS: CMS Foundation 2024 Schoolanthropy Luncheon

PHOTOS: CMS Foundation 2024 Schoolanthropy Luncheon

17 September 2024
PHOTOS: A Special Kit Design | Charlotte FC Showcases Local Fan’s Passion For The Crown

PHOTOS: A Special Kit Design | Charlotte FC Showcases Local Fan’s Passion For The Crown

17 September 2024
PHOTOS: Working Hard, Playing Together with the Carolinas Unified Soccer League

PHOTOS: Working Hard, Playing Together with the Carolinas Unified Soccer League

17 September 2024
PHOTOS: Building Bears, Creating Memories | Joy Drop with Charlotte FC & Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital

PHOTOS: Building Bears, Creating Memories | Joy Drop with Charlotte FC & Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital

17 September 2024
Greater Goals Playday | Presented by Ally
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Greater Goals Playday | Presented by Ally

16 September 2024
Charlotte FC Hosts Annual School Year Kick-Off | 2024
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Charlotte FC Hosts Annual School Year Kick-Off | 2024

11 September 2024
Building Bears, Creating Memories | Joy Drop with Charlotte FC & Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital
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Building Bears, Creating Memories | Joy Drop with Charlotte FC & Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital

06 September 2024
A Special Kit Design | Charlotte FC Showcases Local Fan’s Passion For The Crown
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A Special Kit Design | Charlotte FC Showcases Local Fan’s Passion For The Crown

06 September 2024
Working Hard, Playing Together with the Carolinas Unified Soccer League
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Working Hard, Playing Together with the Carolinas Unified Soccer League

06 September 2024
PHOTOS: Back to School Kickoff 2024

PHOTOS: Back to School Kickoff 2024

13 August 2024
Charlotte FC Unified Athlete and Partner Earn 2024 All-Star Honors

Charlotte FC Unified Athlete and Partner Earn 2024 All-Star Honors

18 July 2024
PHOTOS: Charlotte FC Gives Back at Roof Above Homeless Shelter

PHOTOS: Charlotte FC Gives Back at Roof Above Homeless Shelter

12 July 2024
PHOTOS: 2024 Unified Match: Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami CF

PHOTOS: 2024 Unified Match: Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami CF

09 July 2024
Charlotte FC Gives Back at Roof Above Homeless Shelter
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Charlotte FC Gives Back at Roof Above Homeless Shelter

09 July 2024
Fighting Food Insecurity in Our Backyard: The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation Makes Major Gift to Support Charlotte Nonprofit ‘Nourish Up’

Fighting Food Insecurity in Our Backyard: The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation Makes Major Gift to Support Charlotte Nonprofit ‘Nourish Up’

11 June 2024
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
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.

2023 Community Impact Report

2023 Community Impact Report

CLTFC is proud to launch its first report, highlighting key milestones, initiatives and partnerships in 2023 that cultivated one of the most impactful years of community work yet.

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.