CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 6, 2025) – Charlotte Independence announced today the signing of 20-year-old midfielder Rafael Jauregui for the 2025 season. Jauregui has spent the past five seasons with USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC.
“We are excited to add a promising, young attacker to our group. Rafael possesses creativity and great instincts in the final third, along with a great work ethic and strong engine,” shared Charlotte Independence Head Coach, Mike Jeffries.
In 2020, Jauregui signed a USL Academy contract with Sacramento at age 15, making him eligible for USL Championship matches. Over his five seasons with Sacramento, Jauregui made 54 appearances, scoring one goal with three assists. In 2024, Jauregui made the most appearances of his professional career, playing in 26 games.
“I’m very excited to be joining Charlotte Independence,” expressed Jauregui. “Looking forward to getting to work, connecting with the fans, and pushing for a successful season.”
Jauregui joined Sacramento’s academy system in 2017. Jauregui represented the United States on their U15 team in 2019, earning five caps and scoring two goals.
The 2025 USL League One Season begins on Saturday, March 15 for the Jacks as they host long-time rivals Richmond Kickers at American Legion Memorial Stadium. 2025 Season Ticket Deposits are available now for just $25 per seat. This year, the club also introduced a new Lil’ Jacks Kids Season Ticket which includes all 17 home games starting at just $100.
Visit CharlotteIndependence.com/SeasonTickets for more information.
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 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.
