Jacks add young, dynamic left back
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 6, 2024) – The Charlotte Independence announced today the signing of left back Anton Sorenson for the 2024 season. Sorenson joins the Independence from Philadelphia Union II.
“Anton is a dynamic left sided player,” Head Coach Mike Jeffries explained, “He impresses with his final third ability as well as his pace to get up and down the left side of the field. Having developed in Philadelphia, he brings strong defensive qualities to the role as well as a solid mentality. As another young addition, Anton has a significant developmental upside and competes very well within our system.”
Sorenson joined the Philadelphia Union Academy in 2019 on the U17 squad. He played for Philadelphia Union II in the USL Championship in 2020, logging over 1,000 minutes in 12 appearances. Sorenson scored his first professional goal on September 17 in the Union’s win over Loudoun United.
In January 2022, Philadelphia Union signed Sorenson to a homegrown contract with the club’s first team roster.
As Philadelphia Union II transitioned to MLS Next Pro, Sorenson continued to be a mainstay in the matchday roster. Across the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Sorenson appeared in 45 matches, including full 90 minute performances in a pair of playoff games.
Originally born in Haiti, Sorenson was selected for multiple US Youth National Team rosters. He received his first call-up in 2017 to a U14 training camp squad. He then earned three call-ups for the U16 side, debuting on April 24, 2018. Sorenson contributed to the 2018 U16 team that finished third in the Torneo Delle Naizoni in Italy.
The 2024 season begins on Saturday, March 16 as the Charlotte Independence face One Knoxville SC in the home opener. Season tickets for the Charlotte Independence 10th Anniversary season are on sale now with packages as low as $5 per game in the Supporters Section. To see all exclusive Season Ticket Member benefits and purchase your tickets today, visit charlotteindependence.com/seasontickets.
ABOUT CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE:
The Charlotte Independence is a Division III professional men’s soccer team celebrating a decade of competitive soccer in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2024. The club, founded in 2014, currently competes in USL League One and reached its first league final in club history at the end of the 2023 season. The Independence plays all home games at the historic 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 information on club news, season tickets and more, visit charlotteindependence.com.
