CHARLOTTE, NC (February 13, 2026) – Today, the Charlotte Independence revealed its primary home kits for the 2026 campaign. The club is introducing a new kit, the “County Kit” for weekend home matches while the “Homage Kit” is making its return for its home weekday matches.
County Kit
The County Kit will serve as the club’s primary home uniform for weekend matches. The design incorporates the club’s signature navy and parchment colors, accented by a new black tone. Embedded within the darker panels are excerpts from the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, tying the jersey directly to Charlotte’s historic roots. The inside of the collar is finished with the phrase “Oh, Independence We Are Here.”
Dates wearing the County Kit:
- May 23 vs. Forward Madison FC
- June 13 vs. FC Naples
- July 18 vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
- July 25 vs. Richmond Kickers
- August 1 vs. One Knoxville SC
- August 8 vs. Greenville Triumph SC
- August 15 vs. Sarasota Paradise
- August 29 vs. AV Alta FC
- September 12 vs. Westchester SC
- September 26 vs. Fort Wayne FC
- October 10 vs. New York Cosmos
Homage Kit
The Homage Kit will serve as the club’s official third kit and primary uniform for home weekday matches. Originally introduced for Military Appreciation Day during the 2025 season, the Homage Kit honors the service and sacrifice of men and women in uniform while also commemorating the return of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to American soil.
Dates wearing the Homage Kit:
- March 27 vs. Spokane Velocity FC
- May 6 vs. AC Boise
- May 15 vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds
- June 10 vs. Union Omaha
- June 24 vs. Greenville Triumph SC
- July 1 vs. Corpus Christi FC
- September 2 vs. Portland Hearts of Pine
Any weekday home matches for the U.S. Open Cup will feature the Homage Kit.
Stay tuned for more information on purchasing the kits.
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 home games at American Legion Memorial Stadium and Mecklenburg County Sportsplex of Matthews. 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.
