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Louisville (KY) — The Charlotte Independence rallied late as forward Jorge Herrera scored a cracker of a goal in the 90th minute, but were topped 4-1 on Saturday night at Louisville City FC. Midfielder Ilija Ilic notched the game-winning goal in the 72nd minute off a Brian Ownby earned penalty.

Louisville would finish out the half up by a Niall McCabe goal, and dominated the scoresheet in the second 45 minutes. Midfielder Ilija Ilic converted a penalty giving Louisville a 2-0 lead just after halftime. USL Golden Boot contender Cameron Lancaster added his 10th goal of the season for the home side in the 81st minute. Louisville would round out the night with a George Davis IV goal to make it 4-0.

However, the Independence showed life in the 90th minute as team-leading goal scorer Jorge Herrera notched his 10th goal of the season in dramatic fashion. Independence midfielder Kay Voser recorded his third assist in 2018.

The Independence will next play on Saturday, July 28th for Military Appreciation night presented by Famous Toastery. Penn FC will visit the Sportsplex at Matthews and the Independence will wear special jerseys which are currently being auctioned off to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets for the game can be bought online at https://www.charlotteindependence.com or by calling the front office at 704-206-1515.

Scoring Summary: 21': LOU – Niall McCabe (Ilija Ilic)         20': LOU – Ilija Ilic (PK) 21': LOU – Cameron Lancaster (Devon Williams) 21': LOU – George Davis IV (Magnas Rasmussen)          90': CLT – Jorge Herrera (Kay Voser)   Discipline: 71': CLT – Kevan George (YC)

Shots: CLT – 7 LOU -27   Saves: CLT – 3 LOU – 1   Possession: CLT – 49.8% LOU – 50.2%

 

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Louisville (KY) — The Charlotte Independence rallied late as forward Jorge Herrera scored a cracker of a goal in the 90th minute, but were topped 4-1 on Saturday night at Louisville City FC. Midfielder Ilija Ilic notched the game-winning goal in the 72nd minute off a Brian Ownby earned penalty.

Louisville would finish out the half up by a Niall McCabe goal, and dominated the scoresheet in the second 45 minutes. Midfielder Ilija Ilic converted a penalty giving Louisville a 2-0 lead just after halftime. USL Golden Boot contender Cameron Lancaster added his 10th goal of the season for the home side in the 81st minute. Louisville would round out the night with a George Davis IV goal to make it 4-0.

However, the Independence showed life in the 90th minute as team-leading goal scorer Jorge Herrera notched his 10th goal of the season in dramatic fashion. Independence midfielder Kay Voser recorded his third assist in 2018.

The Independence will next play on Saturday, July 28th for Military Appreciation night presented by Famous Toastery. Penn FC will visit the Sportsplex at Matthews and the Independence will wear special jerseys which are currently being auctioned off to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets for the game can be bought online at https://www.charlotteindependence.com or by calling the front office at 704-206-1515.

Scoring Summary: 21′: LOU – Niall McCabe (Ilija Ilic)         20′: LOU – Ilija Ilic (PK) 21′: LOU – Cameron Lancaster (Devon Williams) 21′: LOU – George Davis IV (Magnas Rasmussen)          90′: CLT – Jorge Herrera (Kay Voser)   Discipline: 71′: CLT – Kevan George (YC)

Shots: CLT – 7 LOU -27   Saves: CLT – 3 LOU – 1   Possession: CLT – 49.8% LOU – 50.2%

 

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Cincinnati (OH) — The Charlotte Independence claimed the 2018 Queen City Cup with a 4-3 aggregate score of the two-game season-series. On May 12th, the Independence defeated FC Cincinnati 4-1 at the Sportsplex at Matthews. However, Cincinnati topped the Independence 2-0 in a nationally televised USL Game of the Week on Wednesday night.

The home side struck early when Cincinnati captain Dekel Keinan finished a deflected ball on a corner kick. In the 20th minute, Cincinnati doubled their lead when defender Forrest Lasso headed in off a corner kick. The two sides would go without a goal in the second half. 

The Independence will next play on Saturday, July 21st when they continue their road trip to USL Eastern Conference 2nd place team Louisville City FC. This is the first meeting between the two clubs this season. The Independence official watch party will be held at Jack's House Soccer Bar and Retail store. More information online at jackshouseclt.com.

Scoring Summary: 7': CIN – Dekel Keinan         20': CIN – Forrest Lasso (Kenney Walker)   Discipline: 28': CLT – Bilal Duckett (YC)      65': CLT – Eamon Zayed (YC) 67’: CIN – Emmanuel Ledesma (YC) 87’: CLT – Kay Voser (YC) 67’: CIN – Emery Welshman (YC)

Shots: CLT – 15 CIN -16   Saves: CLT – 1 CIN – 2   Possession: CIN – 52.0% CLT – 48.0%

 

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Cincinnati (OH) — The Charlotte Independence claimed the 2018 Queen City Cup with a 4-3 aggregate score of the two-game season-series. On May 12th, the Independence defeated FC Cincinnati 4-1 at the Sportsplex at Matthews. However, Cincinnati topped the Independence 2-0 in a nationally televised USL Game of the Week on Wednesday night.

The home side struck early when Cincinnati captain Dekel Keinan finished a deflected ball on a corner kick. In the 20th minute, Cincinnati doubled their lead when defender Forrest Lasso headed in off a corner kick. The two sides would go without a goal in the second half. 

The Independence will next play on Saturday, July 21st when they continue their road trip to USL Eastern Conference 2nd place team Louisville City FC. This is the first meeting between the two clubs this season. The Independence official watch party will be held at Jack’s House Soccer Bar and Retail store. More information online at jackshouseclt.com.

Scoring Summary: 7′: CIN – Dekel Keinan         20′: CIN – Forrest Lasso (Kenney Walker)   Discipline: 28′: CLT – Bilal Duckett (YC)      65′: CLT – Eamon Zayed (YC) 67’: CIN – Emmanuel Ledesma (YC) 87’: CLT – Kay Voser (YC) 67’: CIN – Emery Welshman (YC)

Shots: CLT – 15 CIN -16   Saves: CLT – 1 CIN – 2   Possession: CIN – 52.0% CLT – 48.0%

 

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Charlotte (NC) — The Charlotte Independence, a United Soccer League (USL) soccer team, will wear special Military Appreciation jerseys during the Saturday, July 28th game versus Penn FC presented by Famous Toastery. Fans will be able to bid on Independence players’ game-worn, autographed jerseys with a portion of the proceeds going to Wounded Warrior Project.

The Military Appreciation jersey features a ghosted American flag design on the back, sleeves of white stars, and overall red color design in relation to the Independence’s staff initiative to wear red every Friday in support of the United States Military. Every player on the Independence roster will have their Military Appreciation Jersey up for bid beginning Wednesday, July 18th and the auction will close following the conclusion of the Saturday, July 28th game. 

In appreciation of current and former Military members, the Independence are offering $6.00 off regular-priced tickets for former and current Military members. Tickets can be purchased using bit.ly/militarysoccer with promo code “MILITARY” or at the box office on gameday. Military Appreciation tickets must be presented with a Military ID at the gate.

The Independence will next be in action tonight as the team returns home to take on Nashville SC at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. For more information, please visit https://www.charlotteindependence.com or call 704-206-1515.

Charlotte (NC) — The Charlotte Independence, a United Soccer League (USL) soccer team, will wear special Military Appreciation jerseys during the Saturday, July 28th game versus Penn FC presented by Famous Toastery. Fans will be able to bid on Independence players’ game-worn, autographed jerseys with a portion of the proceeds going to Wounded Warrior Project.

The Military Appreciation jersey features a ghosted American flag design on the back, sleeves of white stars, and overall red color design in relation to the Independence’s staff initiative to wear red every Friday in support of the United States Military. Every player on the Independence roster will have their Military Appreciation Jersey up for bid beginning Wednesday, July 18th and the auction will close following the conclusion of the Saturday, July 28th game. 

In appreciation of current and former Military members, the Independence are offering $6.00 off regular-priced tickets for former and current Military members. Tickets can be purchased using bit.ly/militarysoccer with promo code “MILITARY” or at the box office on gameday. Military Appreciation tickets must be presented with a Military ID at the gate.

The Independence will next be in action tonight as the team returns home to take on Nashville SC at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. For more information, please visit https://www.charlotteindependence.com or call 704-206-1515.

Indianapolis (IN) — The Charlotte Independence fell to Indy Eleven 2-1 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night. In the 77th minute, Indy midfielder Carlyle Mitchell headed in the game-winner off an Ayoze corner kick. 

In an evenly played first half, neither team was able to record any goals on multiple chances. The Independence broke the scoreless game in the 50th minute when defender Sam Vines pulled away from the Indy defense and picked out Jorge Herrera for his 3rd goal in as many games. Pending other results around the league, Herrera is now tied for the USL Golden Boot race with 9 goals on the season. 

The remainder of the half was not kind to the Independence. Indy Eleven forward Ben Speas found the back of the net for his first goal of the season in the 62nd minute. Off of an Indy corner kick, Carlyle Mitchell scored a second goal for the home side in the 70th minute. Independence defender Bilal Duckett was set off for a second yellow card in the 77th minute, resulting in the Jacks finishing the game with 10 men.

Duckett will miss the Independence's next game this Wednesday as the team returns home to take on Nashville SC at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. 

 

Scoring Summary: 50': CLT – Jorge Herrera (Sam Vines)  62': IND – Benjamin Speas (Eugene Starikov )  70': IND – Carlyle Mitchell  (Ayoze )          Discipline: 49': CLT – Bilal Duckett (YC) 55': CLT – Jorge Herrera (YC) 77': CLT – Bilal Duckett (2nd YC) 90+2': CLT – Jake Areman (YC) 90+3': CLT – Alex Martinez (YC)

Shots: CLT – 7 IND – 11   Saves: CLT – 1 IND – 3   Possession: IND – 47.6% CLT – 52.4%

 

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Indianapolis (IN) — The Charlotte Independence fell to Indy Eleven 2-1 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night. In the 77th minute, Indy midfielder Carlyle Mitchell headed in the game-winner off an Ayoze corner kick. 

In an evenly played first half, neither team was able to record any goals on multiple chances. The Independence broke the scoreless game in the 50th minute when defender Sam Vines pulled away from the Indy defense and picked out Jorge Herrera for his 3rd goal in as many games. Pending other results around the league, Herrera is now tied for the USL Golden Boot race with 9 goals on the season. 

The remainder of the half was not kind to the Independence. Indy Eleven forward Ben Speas found the back of the net for his first goal of the season in the 62nd minute. Off of an Indy corner kick, Carlyle Mitchell scored a second goal for the home side in the 70th minute. Independence defender Bilal Duckett was set off for a second yellow card in the 77th minute, resulting in the Jacks finishing the game with 10 men.

Duckett will miss the Independence’s next game this Wednesday as the team returns home to take on Nashville SC at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. 

 

Scoring Summary: 50′: CLT – Jorge Herrera (Sam Vines)  62′: IND – Benjamin Speas (Eugene Starikov )  70′: IND – Carlyle Mitchell  (Ayoze )          Discipline: 49′: CLT – Bilal Duckett (YC) 55′: CLT – Jorge Herrera (YC) 77′: CLT – Bilal Duckett (2nd YC) 90+2′: CLT – Jake Areman (YC) 90+3′: CLT – Alex Martinez (YC)

Shots: CLT – 7 IND – 11   Saves: CLT – 1 IND – 3   Possession: IND – 47.6% CLT – 52.4%

 

Next Game: 

Bethlehem (PA) — The Charlotte Independence’s four-game unbeaten streak came to an end on Saturday afternoon in a 4-1 loss to Bethlehem Steel FC. On two days rest and a side without defenders Donnie Smith and Joel Johnson serving red card suspensions, the Independence were topped by the largest goal margin thus far this season.

Steel FC opened up the scoring in the 10th minute when Chris Nanco got his 3rd goal of the season. The home side would add a goal immediately after the half as Fabian Herbers found Santi Moar in the 46th minute. Herbers would finish the game with two assists and a goal of his own in the 80th minute.

At the death, Independence forward Jorge Herrera scored his eighth goal of the season and his second goal in as many games. After gaining the Independence franchise lead on Wednesday’s game versus the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Herrera is now just one goal off the league-lead. The Independence have not been shutout since May 5th against the Charleston Battery.

The Independence will take on USL newcomers, Indy Eleven next Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM ET and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+. The Independence official watch party will be held at Jack's House Soccer Bar and Retail store. More information online at jackshouseclt.com.

Scoring Summary: 10': BST – Chris Nanco (Drew Skundrich) 46': BST – Santi Moar (Fabian Herbers) 72': BST – Drew Skundrich (Fabian Herbers) 80': BST – Fabian Herbers (Santi Moar 90+4': CLT – Jorge Herrera (Eamon Zayed)              Discipline: 11': CLT – Henry Kalungi (YC)      69': CLT – Je-Vaughn Watson (YC) 83': CLT – Jake Areman (YC) 90+2': BST – Olivier Mbaizo (YC)

Shots: CLT – 11 BST -17   Saves: CLT – 2 BST – 5   Possession: CLT – 45.9% BST – 54.1%

 

Next Game:

Bethlehem (PA) — The Charlotte Independence’s four-game unbeaten streak came to an end on Saturday afternoon in a 4-1 loss to Bethlehem Steel FC. On two days rest and a side without defenders Donnie Smith and Joel Johnson serving red card suspensions, the Independence were topped by the largest goal margin thus far this season.

Steel FC opened up the scoring in the 10th minute when Chris Nanco got his 3rd goal of the season. The home side would add a goal immediately after the half as Fabian Herbers found Santi Moar in the 46th minute. Herbers would finish the game with two assists and a goal of his own in the 80th minute.

At the death, Independence forward Jorge Herrera scored his eighth goal of the season and his second goal in as many games. After gaining the Independence franchise lead on Wednesday’s game versus the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Herrera is now just one goal off the league-lead. The Independence have not been shutout since May 5th against the Charleston Battery.

The Independence will take on USL newcomers, Indy Eleven next Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM ET and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+. The Independence official watch party will be held at Jack’s House Soccer Bar and Retail store. More information online at jackshouseclt.com.

Scoring Summary: 10′: BST – Chris Nanco (Drew Skundrich) 46′: BST – Santi Moar (Fabian Herbers) 72′: BST – Drew Skundrich (Fabian Herbers) 80′: BST – Fabian Herbers (Santi Moar 90+4′: CLT – Jorge Herrera (Eamon Zayed)              Discipline: 11′: CLT – Henry Kalungi (YC)      69′: CLT – Je-Vaughn Watson (YC) 83′: CLT – Jake Areman (YC) 90+2′: BST – Olivier Mbaizo (YC)

Shots: CLT – 11 BST -17   Saves: CLT – 2 BST – 5   Possession: CLT – 45.9% BST – 54.1%

 

Next Game:

Charlotte (NC) — On Wednesday night, 37-year-old Independence forward Jorge Herrera became the franchise leader in goals scored. With 32 goals in all competitions and 30 goals in league competitions, Herrera passes Enzo Martinez in both categories.  

"It's something I'm humbled and grateful and to get," said Herrera. "Those are the things you cherish once you stop playing and get past the day-in, day-out, and look back on, but for right now we just need to keep it going."

Herrera also holds other Independence milestones including being the first player signed to the inaugural team in 2015 and the franchise’s first hat-trick in USL play versus Saint Louis FC on July 8th, 2017.

“Since the beginning of the Independence, I wanted to be apart of it,” said Herrera. “I've been in Charlotte since I came to the United States. Charlotte is home for me and my family and I'm honored to be a part of that community.”

At 37-year-old, Herrera is two goals off the USL lead for this season and has the most assists for the Independence. He was the second-ever USL player to reach 50 league goals and is eight goals off of Dane Kelly’s USL career-goals lead of 67.  

"I'm excited for Jorge,” said Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “He's been the face of the franchise since day one. I think it's tremendous and every time I see him out there I am impressed with his ability to maintain this level against young guys and still be successful."

 Jorge Herrera and the Independence will next be in action on Saturday, June 30th as the team travels to take on Bethlehem Steel FC at Goodman Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET. Jack’s House Soccer Bar and Retail Store will be open France vs Argentina at 10:00AM ET, Uruguay vs Portugal at 2:00PM ET and for the official Independence watch party at 5:00PM. For more information and bar hours, please visit jackshouseclt.com.

Charlotte (NC) — On Wednesday night, 37-year-old Independence forward Jorge Herrera became the franchise leader in goals scored. With 32 goals in all competitions and 30 goals in league competitions, Herrera passes Enzo Martinez in both categories.  

“It’s something I’m humbled and grateful and to get,” said Herrera. “Those are the things you cherish once you stop playing and get past the day-in, day-out, and look back on, but for right now we just need to keep it going.”

Herrera also holds other Independence milestones including being the first player signed to the inaugural team in 2015 and the franchise’s first hat-trick in USL play versus Saint Louis FC on July 8th, 2017.

“Since the beginning of the Independence, I wanted to be apart of it,” said Herrera. “I’ve been in Charlotte since I came to the United States. Charlotte is home for me and my family and I’m honored to be a part of that community.”

At 37-year-old, Herrera is two goals off the USL lead for this season and has the most assists for the Independence. He was the second-ever USL player to reach 50 league goals and is eight goals off of Dane Kelly’s USL career-goals lead of 67.  

“I’m excited for Jorge,” said Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “He’s been the face of the franchise since day one. I think it’s tremendous and every time I see him out there I am impressed with his ability to maintain this level against young guys and still be successful.”

 Jorge Herrera and the Independence will next be in action on Saturday, June 30th as the team travels to take on Bethlehem Steel FC at Goodman Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET. Jack’s House Soccer Bar and Retail Store will be open France vs Argentina at 10:00AM ET, Uruguay vs Portugal at 2:00PM ET and for the official Independence watch party at 5:00PM. For more information and bar hours, please visit jackshouseclt.com.