Fox Soccer Academy product is the fifth player to return for the Jacks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (December 8, 2023) – The Charlotte Independence announced today that defender Denzel Akyeampong will return for the 2024 season. Akyeampong first joined the squad in the middle of the 2023 season.
“I am very grateful to be back at the Independence for the 2024 season and hopefully win some silverware with the team,” Akyeampong commented. “Up the Jacks!”
During his first stint in the United States, Akyeampong continued to develop as a young player on the rise under Head Coach Mike Jeffries last season. Akyeampong joined the Jacks from the Fox Soccer Academy PRO scholarship program which competes in the top U16-U19 youth competitions in the United Kingdom.
“Denzel is another young, talented player we are excited to return to the squad for 2024,” Jeffries shared. “Though he signed his first professional contract in the middle of last season, his athletic and technical profile fit our prototype right back. In 2023 he was able to develop to the point of building high expectations for the coming season.”
Akyeampong joins Luis Alvarez, Rayan Djedje, Bachir Ndiaye, and Matt Levy who were all announced as returners for the Independence earlier this week.
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. 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 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 information on club news, season tickets and more, visit charlotteindependence.com.
