The two sides square off in an exciting matchup Tuesday night
The Dogwood Derby returns!
An in-state battle between Charlotte Independence and North Carolina FC is set to renew its rivalry in the US Open Cup Third Round. The two teams will square off on Tuesday night, April 15, at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews at 7:00 pm. The Jacks will look to build off of two exciting US Open Cup victories that both reached extra time.
Since North Carolina FC moved to the USL Championship, the two sides have been less likely to meet up, but this game revitalizes a rivalry that has been in place for years. The match serves as a tasty appetizer to the teams meeting up in the Jagermeister Cup in Cary 10 days later.
Charlotte Independence’s roster showcases a mixture of veteran leadership with young, exciting talent. Captained by longtime Jack, Clay Dimick, the squad boasts several brilliant youngsters, such as the likes of Hondurans Luis Alvarez and Alfredo Midence. Not to mention, Charlotte Independence’s head coach Mike Jeffries just cracked the top 10 in US Open cup advances.
It’s an exciting time to see these two titans of North Carolina duel in what should be an intense and energetic atmosphere at the Sportsplex. We invite you to follow the enticing matchup and as the weather warms, more Charlotte Independence games this season.
Tickets to the match Tuesday start at just $18. Visit CharlotteIndependence.com for more details.
To secure your spot for media availability, please reach out to Harrison Clark at harrison@queencitysc.com.
The 2025 USL League One Season continues on Sunday, April 20 for the Jacks as they host South Georgia Tormenta FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Visit CharlotteIndependence.com for ticket 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.
