CHARLOTTE, NC (May 26, 2026) – The Charlotte Independence announced today that midfielder Jefferson Amaya has been called up to the El Salvador Men’s National Team for the upcoming FIFA international window.
Amaya, 22, earns his second senior national team call-up after previously joining El Salvador earlier this year prior to signing with the Jacks during the offseason in March.
El Salvador is scheduled to play two international friendlies as part of its preparations for the 2026 CONCACAF Nations League. La Selecta will face South Korea on June 3 before taking on Qatar on June 6.
In his first professional season, Amaya has made an immediate impact for Charlotte following a standout collegiate career at High Point University. The midfielder has scored two goals while totaling 546 minutes across eight league starts for the Independence.
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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.
