March 13, 2021 (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Charlotte Independence announced today that goalkeeper Austin Pack has signed a new contract and will be returning to the club for the 2021 season, pending league and federation approval.
“Charlotte is like a second home to me,” said Pack. “I can’t express how excited I am to be returning for a second season with the Independence.”
Pack, 27, first signed with the Independence on February 10, 2020 after spending the previous two seasons with Portland Timbers 2 (2018) and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (2019).
Prior to making the move to the USL Championship, Pack played two seasons for Puerto Rico FC (2016-17), where he made 11 starts and recorded two shutouts during the 2017 NASL season.
“I am delighted to welcome Austin back and feel we have a top goalkeeping tandem in the USL Championship,” said Charlotte Independence General Manager and Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “Austin was a positive addition to our group last year in his daily work rate and mentality for the position. With his experience in both the NASL and USL, Austin has already proven his level in the league and earned the confidence of his teammates and coaching staff.”
Pack played collegiately for the Charlotte 49ers from 2012-15, notching 15 shutouts in 42 appearances. In the summer of 2015, the goalkeeper joined USL League Two side Carolina Dynamo where he made eight appearances.
“Playing at American Legion Memorial Stadium this year, close to the city, will be special for both the players and fans,” added Pack. “I’m really looking forward to experiencing that new environment.”
Pack joins Jake Areman, Clay Dimick, Junior Etou, Enzo Martinez, Brandon Miller, Marcelo Palomino (on loan from Houston Dynamo FC), Hugh Roberts, and Valentin Sabella (currently loaned to Cancun FC) on the list of players confirmed for the 2021 season, as the club continues to negotiate with additional players.
March 13, 2021 (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Charlotte Independence announced today that goalkeeper Austin Pack has signed a new contract and will be returning to the club for the 2021 season, pending league and federation approval.
“Charlotte is like a second home to me,” said Pack. “I can’t express how excited I am to be returning for a second season with the Independence.”
Pack, 27, first signed with the Independence on February 10, 2020 after spending the previous two seasons with Portland Timbers 2 (2018) and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (2019).
Prior to making the move to the USL Championship, Pack played two seasons for Puerto Rico FC (2016-17), where he made 11 starts and recorded two shutouts during the 2017 NASL season.
“I am delighted to welcome Austin back and feel we have a top goalkeeping tandem in the USL Championship,” said Charlotte Independence General Manager and Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “Austin was a positive addition to our group last year in his daily work rate and mentality for the position. With his experience in both the NASL and USL, Austin has already proven his level in the league and earned the confidence of his teammates and coaching staff.”
Pack played collegiately for the Charlotte 49ers from 2012-15, notching 15 shutouts in 42 appearances. In the summer of 2015, the goalkeeper joined USL League Two side Carolina Dynamo where he made eight appearances.
“Playing at American Legion Memorial Stadium this year, close to the city, will be special for both the players and fans,” added Pack. “I’m really looking forward to experiencing that new environment.”
Pack joins Jake Areman, Clay Dimick, Junior Etou, Enzo Martinez, Brandon Miller, Marcelo Palomino (on loan from Houston Dynamo FC), Hugh Roberts, and Valentin Sabella (currently loaned to Cancun FC) on the list of players confirmed for the 2021 season, as the club continues to negotiate with additional players.
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Austin Pack
Position: Goalkeeper
Birthdate: February 15, 1994 (age: 27)
Birthplace: Alpharetta, Ga.
Height: 6' 2"
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Austin Pack
Position: Goalkeeper
Birthdate: February 15, 1994 (age: 27)
Birthplace: Alpharetta, Ga.
Height: 6′ 2″
CURRENT 2021 CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE ROSTER
Goalkeeper – Austin Pack, Brandon Miller
Defender – Clay Dimick, Hugh Roberts
Midfielder – Jake Areman, Junior Etou, Enzo Martinez, Marcelo Palomino, Valentin Sabella
Forward –
CURRENT 2021 CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE ROSTER
Goalkeeper – Austin Pack, Brandon Miller
Defender – Clay Dimick, Hugh Roberts
Midfielder – Jake Areman, Junior Etou, Enzo Martinez, Marcelo Palomino, Valentin Sabella
Forward –
The Independence will make the 2021 campaign its first season at the brand new American Legion Memorial Stadium. The $40 million entire rebuild of the historic venue which began last September is close to completion and is set to open a new chapter for the Jacks.
Located in Uptown Charlotte, the new venue will have a capacity of 10,500 including standing area, and the type of amenities that have become standard at new venues across the Championship in recent years. Among them, a first for the Independence, will be a full video scoreboard and views of the surrounding city skyline that will make for a memorable experience on game-nights and at other events.
2021 Season Tickets are now on sale to the general public here.
The Independence will make the 2021 campaign its first season at the brand new American Legion Memorial Stadium. The $40 million entire rebuild of the historic venue which began last September is close to completion and is set to open a new chapter for the Jacks.
Located in Uptown Charlotte, the new venue will have a capacity of 10,500 including standing area, and the type of amenities that have become standard at new venues across the Championship in recent years. Among them, a first for the Independence, will be a full video scoreboard and views of the surrounding city skyline that will make for a memorable experience on game-nights and at other events.
2021 Season Tickets are now on sale to the general public here.
ABOUT CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE: The Charlotte Independence professional soccer team joined the United Soccer League (USL) Championship as an expansion team in September 2014. An ownership group led by Jim McPhilliamy, the President & Managing Partner of Major League Lacrosse’s Charlotte Hounds, acquired the USL franchise rights from the Charlotte Eagles. McPhilliamy and his investment group founded Queen City Sports Club with the goal of making Charlotte a better place to live through annual increases in both the quality and quantity of events that are provided for the community.
In the fall of 2018, Queen City Sports Club and the Charlotte Independence signed a 10-year lease to move to American Legion Memorial Stadium following a revitalization of the historic landmark set for the spring of 2021. The Independence is focused on building the profile of the club through culture, community and performance as the team moves to American Legion Memorial Stadium. For details on 2021 Season Memberships, visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/charlotteindependence or call 704-206-1515.
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ABOUT CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE: The Charlotte Independence professional soccer team joined the United Soccer League (USL) Championship as an expansion team in September 2014. An ownership group led by Jim McPhilliamy, the President & Managing Partner of Major League Lacrosse’s Charlotte Hounds, acquired the USL franchise rights from the Charlotte Eagles. McPhilliamy and his investment group founded Queen City Sports Club with the goal of making Charlotte a better place to live through annual increases in both the quality and quantity of events that are provided for the community.
In the fall of 2018, Queen City Sports Club and the Charlotte Independence signed a 10-year lease to move to American Legion Memorial Stadium following a revitalization of the historic landmark set for the spring of 2021. The Independence is focused on building the profile of the club through culture, community and performance as the team moves to American Legion Memorial Stadium. For details on 2021 Season Memberships, visit https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/charlotteindependence or call 704-206-1515.
