Team to Wear Special Edition Kits, Partnering with Veterans Bridge Home to Honor Military Families
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Independence will host Military Appreciation Night on Friday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. as they take on Greenville Triumph SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium, presented by Chick-fil-A. The evening will serve as a powerful tribute to the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces.
In partnership with Veterans Bridge Home, the Independence aims to recognize and support military families across the Charlotte region. The match will feature special military-themed programming, pregame recognitions, and a one-of-a-kind look on the pitch, as players will debut custom Military Appreciation kits designed in honor of our nation’s servicemembers.
Following the match, game-worn jerseys will be signed by players postgame and sold, with proceeds benefiting Veterans Bridge Home.
“The Charlotte Independence’s Military Appreciation Night sends a clear signal to our nation’s military families that Charlotte values their service and wants them to live here,” said Steven Cole, Veterans Bridge Home Metrolina Market President. “We’re proud to partner with the team to honor those families who served and help them thrive here.”
Charlotte Independence owner Dan DiMicco also shared his personal commitment to supporting the military community:
“We at the Charlotte Independence have a special respect for our men & women Veterans and Military. Our connection goes way beyond just playing our games at the historic American Legion Veterans Memorial Stadium. I personally would like to thank everyone at Veterans Bridge Home for all they do to connect Veterans and their families to the community. We can never do enough to support them for their sacrifice, never!”
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to receive a complimentary camouflage bucket hat and take part in an evening dedicated to honoring our service members.
Tickets for the match are available now at www.charlotteindependence.com. For any further media information, reach out to Harrison Clark at harrison@queencitysc.com.
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.
About Veterans Bridge Home
Veterans Bridge Home connects Veterans and their families, in any state of transition, to the community. Through our network of partners, we help Veterans navigate employment, create social connections, and settle their families. We look at the whole Veteran and connect them to the resources needed to be successful and thriving leaders in our community. For more information about our mission and what we do, visit www.veteransbridgehome.org.
