⚽️ WHO ARE WE PLAYING?
Get ready to Back the Jacks again at home against Central Valley Fuego FC in their next USL League One match. The Independence notched its fifth-straight home victory on Wednesday and are looking to keep the momentum going against the 11th-place Fuego FC. Tickets start at just $12.

🍗VIVA CHICKEN 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Viva Chicken celebrates 10 years this summer serving up the hottest and freshest chicken in the Queen City! Download their app for giveaways, deals, promotions and more during Viva Week July 21-30


🧢 BACK THE JACKS
Beat the summer heat with some Independence merch! We have you covered with shirts, hats, and more.
To help, we’ve pulled together a couple options from our online store:
- Circle Logo Hat
- Ladies Independence Tank Blue
- Tumbler
- Home Authentic Jersey Blue
🥳 PARTY ON THE PLAZA
Party on the Plaza opens at 6:00 p.m. with access to yard games like Corn Hole, Connect 4, and Jenga! Grab a bite to eat, sip on a cold brew and take in the city skyline views as the players warm up for the match.
🍺 WHAT’S ON TAP?

ELEVEN LAKES BREWING CO.
Cans: Yellow Card Hard Seltzer, Lazy River IPA, Northern Aggression and Orange is the New Pale
Draft: Northern Aggression and River Otter Red
Saturday Seltzer Special: Eleven Lakes Brewing Yellow Card Hard Seltzer is on special for only $7 all day.

RESIDENT CULTURE BREWING CO.
Cans: Country Kind of Silence Helles Lager, Forever Alone Hazy IPA, and Tropical tryst Titi Sour, No Fuchs Given
Draft: Lightning Drop Hazy IPA, Riding for the Feelings Pilsner, and Island Time Mexican Lager
🐴 HALFTIME HORSE RACES
Ready to race? Our Lil’ Jacks Horse Races features four (4) participants who will race on inflatable horses down the pitch during halftime. The winner takes home a team signed soccer ball and all contestants go home with gift cards to Piada Italian Street Food.

BeLocal Matthews & Mint Hill – Discover Local Favorites In Your Hometown!
Whether it comes to advice you can trust, who better to hear it from than long-time community residents? With BeLocal, there’s no need to wonder where the locals go for fun, food, shopping, activities and more.
Take a peek inside (PAGE 25) to view the latest issue: