Enjoyed catching up with Middlesbrough's Adilson Malanda today ahead of his (potential) EFL Championship debut against Derby County. #boro #dcfc www.soccersheet.com/p/malanda-on...

Tomorrow, Adilson Malanda may get his first minutes for Middlesbrough against a familiar face: Derby County’s Patrick Agyemang. Let us know if you have any questions for Adilson in advance of his Championship debut! #dcfc #boro

Charlotte FC has acquired #USMNT midfielder Luca de la Torre from Celta de Vigo for an undisclosed transfer fee with a contract through June 30, 2029 with a Club option for the 2029-30 season. Charlotte acquired his First Right of Refusal from San Diego FC for $50,000 in 2026 GAM.

Charlotte FC has acquired $350,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money and $100,000 in 2027 GAM from Minnesota United FC in exchange for goalkeeper Drake Callender. CLTFC retains a % of any future sale or trade and can receive up to $300,000 GAM if certain metrics are met.

Final Result of the year at Memorial Stadium 🏔️ 0-0 🔋 @carolinaascentfc.bsky.social snag a point to end the season above the playoff line.

Despite some good chances, the Ascent are still scoreless entering stoppage time. @carolinaascentfc.bsky.social 0-0 @dcpowerfc.bsky.social at 📸: Jorge Torres

It’s construction Christmas at Charlotte FC’s practice field.

Second Half kicking off in the #MLSCupFinal. Vancouver own goal in the first 8 minutes put Miami ahead, but this has been the Whitecaps’ match so far.

For those not following at home, the United States leads Group D and will face Paraguay, Australia, and a European nation in the group stage of the World Cup. The four possible opponents for the #USMNT are: Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo, and Romania. #WorldCup2026

At least we’re going to get an all-timer South Park episode out of this FIFA draw.

It’s Fußball, actually.

Charlotte FC will host a Round of 32 match in the 2026 Open Cup. They’re the highest-seeded MLS team in the competition. Other Carolinas teams include Charleston Battery, Greenville Triumph, Independence, Carolina Core FC, Asheville City SC, and Hickory FC. #USOC2026

Today, U.S. Soccer announced Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, will host the Men's National Team for a friendly match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 31. Opponent TBD. #USMNT

Former Charlotte FC goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega had an own goal in tonight’s #MLSCup Western Conference final. Whitecaps up 1-3 over Sisniega’s San Diego.

Charlotte FC Academy product Rocket Ritarita is moving on to his first NCAA Elite Eight with Maryland. The freshman had two goal contributions in the 3-0 win. #NCAASoccer

Holy moly! Rocket Ritarita with a bonkers goal from the top of the penalty box. Beats two UCONN defenders, gets the shot off before help can come for the Huskies. It’s 2-0 Maryland with 2 goal contributions from Ritarita, the Charlotte FC academy product who has been undeniable off the bench.

If you’re a Rocket Ritarita fan you’re proud right about now - just a couple minutes after coming in, his shot on target for is saved by UCONN’s keeper, counts as an assist to Ndrenika who slots it in. 1-0 Maryland. Winner advances to Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament.

We asked Zoran Krneta if Christian Fuchs’ departure for Newport County was a surprise. Fuchs’ contract was up this year, and him wanting to move into a head coaching role was no surprise, even if the destination was. youtu.be/r33IfuWH5e4?...

It's super easy to be "apolitical" when you're frosty-white and there's a nearly zero chance of you randomly being dragged out of your vehicle, handcuffed, and taken away to who-knows-where. Try again, Dean.

I don’t know man. This is kind of a weakass statement from Dean Smith. I get being apolitical to an extent but this isn’t a political topic.

Soccer Sheet asked Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smith about this week's immigration enforcement actions in Charlotte:

The (playing) times, they are a changin’ 2027-2028 MLS Season to Begin in Late Summer, Culminate with Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in May A spokesperson for @charlotte-fc.bsky.social says the club “was supportive of the change” from the current MLS schedule to the international fall-spring calendar.

Spokane Velocity and Portland Hearts of Pine Shootout! SPK ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ❤️ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

NYCFC gets a late goal. #CLTvNYC

Kahlina comes up with a big set piece save. #CLTvNYC

Almost that time. #CLTvNYC

ICYMI: Charlotte FC gets at least one more game at home, 7PM this Friday. Rebekah Whilden with the story for Soccer Sheet. Read more: www.soccersheet.com/p/kahlina-sa... #ForTheCrown #CLTvNYC

This morning’s Soccer Sheet by Rebekah Whilden is out! Kahlina comes up big during the penalty shootout in the Bronx, and New York City FC will have to return to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte for a decisive Game 3 on Friday. Read More: www.soccersheet.com/p/kahlina-sa... #ForTheCrown

The moment Charlotte won the shootout. #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

We’re going to kicks. Charlotte FC is 0-2 in penalty shootouts this year. 0-0 | End of Regulation | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

2 minutes of stoppage 0-0 | 90+1’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Trayvon Gray sees yellow for fouling Wilf. 0-0 | 85’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Zaha sees yellow for dissent. 0-0 | 81’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Byrne sees yellow, Kahlina makes the save of the series during a brilliant NYC set piece, and Goodwin comes in for Bronico all in quick succession. Lots of chances for NYC, still nil nil. 0-0 | 75’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Diani sees yellow. 0-0 | 61’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Wilf not losing his “most-fouled player in MLS” title anytime soon. 0-0 | 57’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Charlotte FC supporters loudly chanting “Kahlina!” after each of his saves. 0-0 | 51’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

We’re back at Yankee Stadium. 0-0 | 46’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Your halftime Soccer Sheet Cheat Sheet: 0-0 | HT | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

A half of “Almosts” for Charlotte FC. Brandt Bronico and Ashley Westwood almost kicked worldies. The dummy play almost worked, with Harry Toffolo almost getting a good chance. NYCFC almost scored - multiple times - if not for Malanda. 0-0 | HT | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Charlotte’s dummy pass play almost worked. 0-0 | 43’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Malanda MVP of this match so far for Charlotte. 0-0 | 35’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

O’Neill draws a Yellow Card for fouling Zaha on a run. 0-0 | 27’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Unfortunate hand ball for Toklomati. 0-0 | 21’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Malanda playing like he doesn’t want to go to Boro just yet. 0-0 | 18’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Brandt Bronico almost made himself an all-time Charlotte hero, but the crossbar got in the way. What an effort. 0-0 | 15’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

Charlotte FC came out the gate like a team that wants to extend their playoff run, but the past couple minutes have belonged to NYCFC. 0-0 | 10’ | #NYCvCLT #ForTheCrown

ICYMI: Team reporting on Charlotte FC’s first playoff match, a 0-1 loss to NYCFC. Soccer Sheet is on the way to Yankee Stadium for tomorrow’s match as we speak. Read More: www.soccersheet.com/p/a-run-on-t... #CLTvNYC #forthecrown

Out now: @carolinaascentfc.bsky.social are back above the playoff line. How it happened — and Rylee Baisden’s brace — in today’s Soccer Sheet. Read more: www.soccersheet.com/p/carolina-a...

Charlotte FC is not the only soccer team from the Carolinas playing playoff soccer. We catch up with three teams in the USL Playoffs this weekend as well. open.substack.com/pub/samssocc...