Sergio Ruiz
Charlotte FC announced the signing of its first-ever professional player, Spanish midfielder Sergio Ruiz
The 25-year-old arrives via transfer from Spanish second division side Racing Santander, whom he represented as captain.
Riley McGree
Charlotte FC has announced the signing of its second-ever professional player, attacking midfielder Riley McGree.
The 21-year-old Australian international arrives via transfer from Adelaide United, having also spent time in Europe with Club Brugge.
Brandt Bronico
Bronico became the third-ever signing for Charlotte FC on Dec. 17, 2020.
A veteran MLS midfielder, Bronico joined Charlotte FC following four seasons with the Chicago Fire FC (2017-20). While with the Fire, Bronico played in 66 matches with 40 starts and recorded two goals and eight assists.
Jan Sobociński
Jan Sobociński became Charlotte FC’s fourth inaugural roster signing on February 16th 2020.
Sobociński, a left-footed central defender, has represented Poland at U21 level and played in the 2019 U-20 World Cup. Sobociński has recorded a total of 88 domestic appearances, and has registered six goals.
Our name is Charlotte Football Club,
but we are bigger than one city.
We were born an expansion team.
We don’t believe in starting small.
We only know how to go big.
To play big, it takes all of us.
If you love the beautiful game, you belong here.
If you call the Carolinas home, you belong here.
We are made of North and South.
We come from around the world.
We play as one.
We are Charlotte FC. Welcome to the Club.
CREST
Honoring Charlotte’s history minting American legal tender, and embodying its modern ascendance as a major financial capital in the US, our crest is inspired by a classical coin.
A clean, circular shape; a bold black-and-white palette to feature an engraving-style typeface, and commemorative MINTED •2022• markings create a unified balance of bold, contemporary graphics and historical references.
The centerpiece of the crest, a four-point crown, symbolizes the royal legacy behind our city’s name, while celebrating Charlotte’s four original wards. Set in a distinctive blue, the Charlotte FC crest is Carolina through and through.
Inspired in equal parts by Charlotte’s heritage and its future, our club crest is a badge of belonging to a city on the rise.
Executive Staff
David A. Tepper – Owner
David Tepper is the owner of Tepper Sports and Entertainment and Charlotte Football Club. Also the owner of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, Tepper has long been an advocate of sustained team success, and his community. Originally from Pittsburgh, Tepper is considered one of the most successful investors of his generation.
Tom Glick – President, Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Tom Glick is the president of Tepper Sports and Entertainment. He oversees all business operations of the Charlotte Football Club as well as the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. Glick as a rich history in MLS and international soccer, overseeing a number of departments with City Football Group, which includes Premier League side Manchester City. He also helped launch MLS club New York City FC in 2015, serving as team president.
Zoran Krneta – Sporting Director
Zoran Krneta was named sporting director of Charlotte Football Club in December 2019. He founded the global sports agency, Star Sports & Entertainment, in 2005 and has identified and brokered contracts for more than 150 soccer players across the globe. He is responsible for all on-field operations, recruiting coaches and support staff, identifying and signing players for the MLS roster and creating the youth development academy.
Nick Kelly – President, Business Operations
Nick Kelly was hired as President of CLTFC after six years with Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev). He was most recently their Vice President of Partnerships, Beer Vulture and Community, overseeing company partnerships in sports, music, and entertainment fields. Kelly has a soccer marketing background, since AB InBev has sponsorship agreements with over a dozen MLS clubs and has partnered with international tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, Olympics, International Champions Cup and Copa America.
Technical Staff
Marc Nicholls |
Technical Director |
Bobby Belair |
Director of Player Personnel |
Patrick Daka |
Head of Individual Development/U12-13 Head Coach |
Brian Edwards |
Academy Goalkeeper Coach |
Alicia Fogarty |
Academy Nutritionist |
Jorge Herrera |
Academy Coach |
Karyn Latorre |
Academy Head Athletic Trainer |
Dan Lock |
Academy Manager |
Devon Manifold |
Academy Head of Performance |
Alex Martinez |
Academy Head of Recruitment |
Spencer Regier |
First Team Manager |
Mark Simpson |
Head of Analytics/U14 Academy Coach |
Sara Smith |
Education and Welfare Coordinator |
Business Operations
Jessica O’Neill |
Director of Marketing & Communications |
Nicole Salmon |
Director of Finance |
Dustin Swinehart |
Director of Community Engagement |
Natalee Jarrett |
Client Services Manager |
Leah Rodgers |
Manager of Ticket Sales & Services |
Alexandra Schmidt |
Field Marketing Manager |
Garrett Thibodeaux |
Ticket Operations Manager |
Taylor Banner |
Graphic Designer |
Kayala Walker |
Ticket Operations Assistant |