Charlotte Independence Soccer Club

Charlotte Independence Soccer Club, sometimes referred to as Charlotte Independence II, is a soccer club from Rock Hill, South Carolina that competes in the Deep South Division of USL League Two. They are the affiliate of USL Championship club Charlotte Independence. Despite the similar name and using the same logo, they are a separately owned and operated club from the professional team, instead merely affiliated with them.[2]

This article is about the semi-professional club in USL League Two. For the professional club in the USL Championship, see Charlotte Independence.
Independence Soccer Club
Full nameIndependence Soccer Club
Founded2019[1]
StadiumManchester Meadows Soccer Complex
Head CoachDave Carton
LeagueUSL League Two
WebsiteClub website

The club was formed following the merger of Discoveries SC, Carolina Rapids, and Lake Norman SC to form the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club which will serve as the affiliate club for the Charlotte Independence of the USL Championship.[3][4][5] They will take the league spot that Discoveries previously occupied.[6] They were set to begin play in the 2020 USL League Two season, however, the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]


References
  1. Thomas, James (February 24, 2020). "Pro Team Signs Independence SC players". Charlotte Independence.
  2. Thomas, James (April 23, 2019). "Carolina Rapids, Discoveries SC and Lake Norman SC Form Independence SC". Charlotte Independence.
  3. Mahoney, Ashley (May 25, 2020). "Youth soccer academies and opportunities mushroom in region". The Charlotte Post.
  4. "Carolina Rapids Soccer Club, Discoveries Soccer Club and Lake Norman Merge to Form Charlotte Independence Soccer Club" (PDF). Charlotte Independence SC.
  5. McCormick, Bret (April 25, 2019). "Discoveries Soccer Club part of three-club merger. What's that mean for York County?". The Herald (Rock Hill).
  6. "Discoveries SC to Launch PDL Team in 2019". USL League Two. March 8, 2018.
  7. Hojnacki, Jenny (April 30, 2020). "USL cancels 2020 League Two season, extends pro league suspensions". sbisoccer.com. Retrieved June 9, 2020.


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