Jacks to host defending regular season champs Richmond Kickers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 5, 2023) – The Charlotte Independence today announced the date of the club’s 2023 Home Opener presented by Chick-Fil-A. The Jacks will host the defending regular season champs Richmond Kickers on Saturday, March 18 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Official match time remains to be determined. The fixture marks the club’s first match of the 2023 USL League One season.
“Playing at home is always a huge plus for us,” explained Charlotte Independence Head Coach, Mike Jeffries. “Opening the season in front of our fans will add motivation and confidence to the group. Richmond was the top team in the league last season and one which matched up well against us. Playing them first provides an early measuring stick, but it is a great opportunity for a new group to come together.”
The Charlotte Independence have re-signed six players for the 2023 season including veteran, and Captain, Clay Dimick. The Jacks arsenal further includes defenders Shalom Dutey and Héctor Acosta, 2022 USL League One All League First Team member Omar Ciss and last year’s co-leading goal scorers Tresor Mbuyu and Khori Bennett.
“We have had a great start to the offseason,” stated Jeffries. “Being able to retain our strong core puts us in a great place heading into 2023, and having a consistent group at the start of preseason puts us well ahead of where we were last season. I look forward to being able to announce additional roster spots prior to the start of the season.”
The full 2023 Regular Season Schedule will be released soon.
2023 Season Tickets are on sale now. Packages include significant savings starting at $5 per game. Visit charlotteindependence.com to view the seat options at American Legion Memorial Stadium and learn more about 2023 Season Ticket Member benefits.
ABOUT CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE
The Charlotte Independence is a Division III professional men’s soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The club, founded in 2014, currently competes in USL League One and plays all home games at the newly renovated American Legion Memorial Stadium. As part of the Queen City Soccer Club, our mission is to make Charlotte a better place to live through sports. For more information on club news, season tickets and more, visit charlotteindependence.com.
