The agreement extends to the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club and the new American Legion Memorial Stadium.
The agreement extends to the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club and the new American Legion Memorial Stadium.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 30, 2021) – The Charlotte Independence announced today a strategic partnership with Pepsi Bottling Ventures, the largest privately-held bottler for Pepsi-Cola products in North America. Pepsi Bottling Ventures will be the exclusive, non-alcoholic beverage partner for the Charlotte Independence for the next five years providing products such as carbonated soft drinks, water, sports drinks, energy drinks, protein drinks and juice-based drinks.
“Pepsi Cola products offer refreshment, hydration and/or nutrition. Whether it’s Gatorade, Muscle Milk, or Aquafina, Pepsi Bottling Ventures has what we need to keep our team well-hydrated,” stated Tim Schuldt, Charlotte Independence President & COO. “In addition, our fans can look forward to an ice cold Pepsi or Mountain Dew and a host of other choices while they enjoy all the games and events in this fantastic venue.”
Pepsi Bottling Ventures will receive branding opportunities throughout the season including in-stadium assets, in-broadcast assets, consumer promotion rights and hospitality options to host key customers at Charlotte Independence games.
At the new American Legion Memorial Stadium, Pepsi Bottling Ventures will fit the facility with the necessary equipment to offer its leading beverages for all the events at the newly rebuilt venue. Fans can expect to see the Pepsi Bottling Ventures brands showcased throughout the beautiful, new facility.
“We’re thrilled to extend our relationship with the Charlotte Independence,” stated Liam Fuller, Director, Foodservice Sales. “We’re excited to serve their fans our world leading drinks and we’re excited to help grow the Independence brand through fun, innovative and experiential consumer promotions.”
More information about our partnerships and grand re-opening night at the new American Legion Memorial Stadium can be found on our website: https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/charlotteindependence/.
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 CEO, 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 strategic partnership to move to American Legion Memorial Stadium following a complete rebuild 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 704-206-1517.
Social: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
ABOUT PEPSI BOTTLING VENTURES LLC:
Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC (PBV) is the largest privately-held manufacturer, seller, and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages in North America. With 16 distribution locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware, PBV serves some of the most recognized beverage brands to over 9 million consumers. PBV is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. Learn more at www.pepsibottlingventures.com.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 30, 2021) – The Charlotte Independence announced today a strategic partnership with Pepsi Bottling Ventures, the largest privately-held bottler for Pepsi-Cola products in North America. Pepsi Bottling Ventures will be the exclusive, non-alcoholic beverage partner for the Charlotte Independence for the next five years providing products such as carbonated soft drinks, water, sports drinks, energy drinks, protein drinks and juice-based drinks.
“Pepsi Cola products offer refreshment, hydration and/or nutrition. Whether it’s Gatorade, Muscle Milk, or Aquafina, Pepsi Bottling Ventures has what we need to keep our team well-hydrated,” stated Tim Schuldt, Charlotte Independence President & COO. “In addition, our fans can look forward to an ice cold Pepsi or Mountain Dew and a host of other choices while they enjoy all the games and events in this fantastic venue.”
Pepsi Bottling Ventures will receive branding opportunities throughout the season including in-stadium assets, in-broadcast assets, consumer promotion rights and hospitality options to host key customers at Charlotte Independence games.
At the new American Legion Memorial Stadium, Pepsi Bottling Ventures will fit the facility with the necessary equipment to offer its leading beverages for all the events at the newly rebuilt venue. Fans can expect to see the Pepsi Bottling Ventures brands showcased throughout the beautiful, new facility.
“We’re thrilled to extend our relationship with the Charlotte Independence,” stated Liam Fuller, Director, Foodservice Sales. “We’re excited to serve their fans our world leading drinks and we’re excited to help grow the Independence brand through fun, innovative and experiential consumer promotions.”
More information about our partnerships and grand re-opening night at the new American Legion Memorial Stadium can be found on our website: https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/charlotteindependence/.
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 CEO, 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 strategic partnership to move to American Legion Memorial Stadium following a complete rebuild 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 704-206-1517.
Social: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
ABOUT PEPSI BOTTLING VENTURES LLC:
Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC (PBV) is the largest privately-held manufacturer, seller, and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages in North America. With 16 distribution locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware, PBV serves some of the most recognized beverage brands to over 9 million consumers. PBV is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. Learn more at www.pepsibottlingventures.com.