CHARLOTTE (August 27, 2020) – The Charlotte Independence used a 59th minute volley from Rey Ortiz to defeat North Carolina FC 1-0 at the Sportsplex at Matthews for the first time in USL Championship history on Wednesday.
The Jacks landed the first and only blow in the 59th minute as Ortiz opened the scoring with a textbook half-volley. The goal marked Ortiz’s first professional tally and Dane Kelly’s first assist of 2020.
Independence head coach Mike Jeffries spoke to https://www.charlotteindependence.com following the Jacks' historic win over North Carolina FC.
CHARLOTTE (August 27, 2020) – The Charlotte Independence used a 59th minute volley from Rey Ortiz to defeat North Carolina FC 1-0 at the Sportsplex at Matthews for the first time in USL Championship history on Wednesday.
The Jacks landed the first and only blow in the 59th minute as Ortiz opened the scoring with a textbook half-volley. The goal marked Ortiz’s first professional tally and Dane Kelly’s first assist of 2020.
Independence head coach Mike Jeffries spoke to https://www.charlotteindependence.com following the Jacks’ historic win over North Carolina FC.
Jeffries' side will return to action when the team hosts Birmingham Legion FC for a Group G match on Aug. 29 at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET, and the match with be broadcast on ESPN+.
Jeffries’ side will return to action when the team hosts Birmingham Legion FC for a Group G match on Aug. 29 at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET, and the match with be broadcast on ESPN+.
