April 14, 2021 (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Charlotte Independence announced today that defender Shalom Dutey has signed a new contract and will be returning to the club for the 2021 season, pending league and federation approval.
“It’s a great feeling to be back,” said Dutey. “It’s been a long journey in the offseason, but I have been working hard and doing the things I need to do to get back.”
Dutey, 22, first signed with the Independence prior to the Jacks’ 2020 USL Championship season.
“It’s great to have Shalom back for the 2021 season,” said Charlotte Independence General Manager and Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “We felt like he made a lot of progress last year and it’s always a huge opportunity anytime that you can sign a left-footed centre-back that is a good passer, is really strong in the air, and has tremendous athleticism. He is going to be a big plus for our group.”
Dutey played collegiately for the Liberty Flames from 2016-19, notching 36 starts and 55 appearances. In the summer of 2019, the defender joined USL League Two side Charlotte Eagles where he earned All-Southern team honors.
“It’s a good feeling knowing that we will playing at American Legion Memorial Stadium,” added Dutey. “I have driven past the stadium since I was a kid so it’s a dream to now be able to play there.”
Dutey joins Jake Areman, Brandt Bronico (on loan from Charlotte FC), Clay Dimick, Junior Etou, Joel Johnson, Enzo Martinez, Brandon Miller, Austin Pack, Marcelo Palomino (on loan from Houston Dynamo FC), Hugh Roberts, Kevin Riascos, Valentin Sabella (currently loaned to Cancun FC), and Thomas de Villardi on the list of players confirmed for the 2021 season, as the club continues to negotiate with additional players.
April 14, 2021 (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Charlotte Independence announced today that defender Shalom Dutey has signed a new contract and will be returning to the club for the 2021 season, pending league and federation approval.
“It’s a great feeling to be back,” said Dutey. “It’s been a long journey in the offseason, but I have been working hard and doing the things I need to do to get back.”
Dutey, 22, first signed with the Independence prior to the Jacks’ 2020 USL Championship season.
“It’s great to have Shalom back for the 2021 season,” said Charlotte Independence General Manager and Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “We felt like he made a lot of progress last year and it’s always a huge opportunity anytime that you can sign a left-footed centre-back that is a good passer, is really strong in the air, and has tremendous athleticism. He is going to be a big plus for our group.”
Dutey played collegiately for the Liberty Flames from 2016-19, notching 36 starts and 55 appearances. In the summer of 2019, the defender joined USL League Two side Charlotte Eagles where he earned All-Southern team honors.
“It’s a good feeling knowing that we will playing at American Legion Memorial Stadium,” added Dutey. “I have driven past the stadium since I was a kid so it’s a dream to now be able to play there.”
Dutey joins Jake Areman, Brandt Bronico (on loan from Charlotte FC), Clay Dimick, Junior Etou, Joel Johnson, Enzo Martinez, Brandon Miller, Austin Pack, Marcelo Palomino (on loan from Houston Dynamo FC), Hugh Roberts, Kevin Riascos, Valentin Sabella (currently loaned to Cancun FC), and Thomas de Villardi on the list of players confirmed for the 2021 season, as the club continues to negotiate with additional players.
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Shalom Dutey
Position: Defender
Birthdate: April 20, 1998 (age: 22)
Birthplace: Togo
Height: 6' 2"
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Shalom Dutey
Position: Defender
Birthdate: April 20, 1998 (age: 22)
Birthplace: Togo
Height: 6′ 2″
CURRENT 2021 CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE ROSTER
Goalkeeper – Brandon Miller, Austin Pack
Defender – Clay Dimick, Shalom Dutey, Joel Johnson, Kevin Riascos, Hugh Roberts, Thomas de Villardi
Midfielder – Jake Areman, Brandt Bronico, Junior Etou, Enzo Martinez, Marcelo Palomino, Valentin Sabella
Forward –
CURRENT 2021 CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE ROSTER
Goalkeeper – Brandon Miller, Austin Pack
Defender – Clay Dimick, Shalom Dutey, Joel Johnson, Kevin Riascos, Hugh Roberts, Thomas de Villardi
Midfielder – Jake Areman, Brandt Bronico, 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.
