Charlotte Independence Soccer Club

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Independence Soccer Club
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Full nameIndependence Soccer Club
Founded2019 [1]
Stadium Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex
OwnerJohn Muzzi & Dwayne Sinclair
ChairmanJohn Muzzi
Head CoachDave Carton
League USL League Two
2023 8th, South Atlantic Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Website Club website

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

Year Level LeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffs U.S. Open Cup
2020 4 USL League Two Season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 4USL League Two7th, Deep Southdid not qualifydid not qualify
2022 4USL League Two4th, South Atlanticdid not qualifydid not qualify
2023 4USL League Two8th, South Atlanticdid not qualifydid not qualify

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References

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