2019 Charlotte Independence season
Charlotte Independence 2019 soccer season
2019 season | |||
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President | Jim McPhilliamy | ||
Head coach | Jim McGuinness (until June 12) Mike Jeffries | ||
Stadium | Sportsplex at Matthews | ||
USL | Conference: 13th | ||
USL Playoffs | Did not qualify | ||
U.S. Open Cup | Second round | ||
Highest home attendance | League/All: 3,544 (June 15 vs. Birmingham) | ||
Lowest home attendance | League: 1,217 (July 7 vs. Pittsburgh) All: 500 (July 7 vs. Florida Soccer Soldiers, USOC R2) | ||
Average home league attendance | 1,750 | ||
Biggest win | 4–0 (September 28 vs. Hartford) | ||
Biggest defeat | 0–3 (April 20 vs. NCFC) (Sep 21 vs. Swope Park) 1–4 (June 2 vs. Ottawa) | ||
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← 2018 2020 → |
The 2019 Charlotte Independence season was the club's fifth season of existence, and their fifth in the USL Championship, the second tier of American soccer.
Background
Club
Roster
As of June 20, 2019[1][2]
- ^ USL Academy Contract
Competitions
Friendlies
- All times in regular season on Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Charlotte Independence v Duke Blue Devils
February 16 Preseason | Charlotte Independence | – | Duke Blue Devils | Matthews, North Carolina |
EST (UTC–5) | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews | |||
Note: Score not publicized. |
Charlotte Independence v Lenoir-Rhyne Bears
February 20 Preseason | Charlotte Independence | 2–1 | Lenoir-Rhyne Bears | Matthews, North Carolina |
EST (UTC–5) | A. Martínez ![]() ![]() | Report | Morillas ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews |
North Carolina FC v Charlotte Independence
February 23 Preseason | North Carolina FC | 0–1 | Charlotte Independence | Raleigh, North Carolina |
Report | E. Martínez ![]() | Stadium: Cardinal Gibbons High School |
Charlotte 49ers v Charlotte Independence
February 27 Preseason | Charlotte 49ers | 0–0 | Charlotte Independence | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Report | Stadium: Transamerica Field |
Atlanta United FC v Charlotte Independence
March 2 Preseason | Atlanta United FC | – | Charlotte Independence | Marietta, Georgia |
Stadium: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground | ||||
Note: Match result not publicized. |
USL Championship
Standings
Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 | Saint Louis FC | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 40 | 41 | −1 | 42 |
12 | Loudoun United FC | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 59 | 65 | −6 | 39 |
13 | Charlotte Independence | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 42 | 53 | −11 | 38 |
14 | Atlanta United 2 | 34 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 45 | 77 | −32 | 35 |
15 | Memphis 901 FC | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 37 | 52 | −15 | 34 |
Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) total wins; 2) total goal differential; 3) total goals scored; 4) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 5) disciplinary points; 6) coin toss or drawing of lots
Rules for classification: 1) total wins; 2) total goal differential; 3) total goals scored; 4) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 5) disciplinary points; 6) coin toss or drawing of lots
Results summary
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 28 | −7 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 16 | −1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 12 | −6 |
Last updated: July 7, 2019.
Source: Matches
Updated to match(es) played on September 28, 2019. Source: Matches
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Matches
The 2019 USL Championship season schedule for the club was announced on December 19, 2018.[3]
- All times in regular season on Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Charlotte Independence v Indy Eleven
March 15 1 | Charlotte Independence | 2–3 | Indy Eleven | Matthews, North Carolina |
6:00 PM | Taku ![]() A. Martínez ![]() Oduro ![]() Gutman ![]() | Report | King ![]() Gibson ![]() Enevoldsen ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,649 Referee: Gustavo Solorio |
Charlotte Independence v Atlanta United 2
March 23 2 | Charlotte Independence | 3–3 | Atlanta United 2 | Matthews, North Carolina |
6:00 PM | Gutman ![]() Oduro ![]() George ![]() Herrera ![]() | Report | Williams ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Benítez ![]() Wild ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,823 Referee: Eric Tattersall |
Saint Louis FC v Charlotte Independence
March 30 3 | Saint Louis FC | 1–0 | Charlotte Independence | Fenton, Missouri |
1:00 PM | Greig ![]() | Report | Taku ![]() Johnson ![]() Herrera ![]() | Stadium: Toyota Stadium Attendance: 3,778 Referee: Lorant Varga |
Charleston Battery v Charlotte Independence
April 7 4 Southern Derby | Charleston Battery | 2–0 | Charlotte Independence | Charleston, South Carolina |
1:00 PM EDT | Svantesson ![]() Lewis ![]() | Report | E. Martínez ![]() Hill ![]() | Stadium: MUSC Health Stadium Attendance: 2,210 Referee: Matt Franz |
Charlotte Independence v New York Red Bulls II
April 13 5 | Charlotte Independence | 1–2 | New York Red Bulls II | Matthews, North Carolina |
6:00 PM EDT | Jackson ![]() George ![]() Hill ![]() | Report | Barlow ![]() ![]() McSherry ![]() Amarildo ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,562 Referee: Guido Gonzales, Jr. |
Charlotte Independence v Bethlehem Steel FC
April 16 6 | Charlotte Independence | 2–1 | Bethlehem Steel FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
6:00 PM | Gutman ![]() ![]() Herrera ![]() | Report | Turner ![]() Willis ![]() Real ![]() Ofeimu ![]() | Stadium: Matthews Sportsplex Attendance: 1,387 Referee: Elvis Osmanovic |
Charlotte Independence v North Carolina FC
April 20 7 Southern Derby | Charlotte Independence | 0–3 | North Carolina FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM | Maria ![]() | Report | Comsia ![]() da Luz ![]() Lomis ![]() Speas ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,569 Referee: Ismir Pekmic |
Tampa Bay Rowdies v Charlotte Independence
April 27 8 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 1–1 | Charlotte Independence | St. Petersburg, Florida |
6:30 PM | Guenzatti ![]() Oduro ![]() | Report | Oduro ![]() A. Martínez ![]() | Stadium: Al Lang Stadium Attendance: 5,651 Referee: Daniel Gutierrez |
Hartford Athletic v Charlotte Independence
May 4 9 | Hartford Athletic | 1–1 | Charlotte Independence | East Hartford, Connecticut |
7:00 PM EDT | Steeves ![]() Martin ![]() | Report | Mansally ![]() Maria ![]() Jones ![]() | Stadium: Rentschler Field Attendance: 11,346 Referee: David Barrie |
Charlotte Independence v Loudoun United FC
May 11 10 | Charlotte Independence | 1–3 | Loudoun United FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM | Oduro ![]() | Report | S. Bustamante ![]() Presley ![]() Pilato ![]() Kadono ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,466 Referee: John Griggs |
Nashville SC v Charlotte Independence
May 18 11 | Nashville SC | 1–1 | Charlotte Independence | Nashville, Tennessee |
7:00 PM | Moloto ![]() Davis ![]() | Report | Oduro ![]() Jackson ![]() | Stadium: First Tennessee Park Attendance: 6,918 Referee: Gustavo Solorio |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Charlotte Independence
May 25 12 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 0–0 | Charlotte Independence | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
7:00 PM EDT | Greenspan ![]() ![]() | Report | Johnson ![]() Jackson ![]() | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 2,522 Referee: Alejandro Mariscal |
Ottawa Fury FC v Charlotte Independence
June 2 13 | Ottawa Fury FC | 4–1 | Charlotte Independence | Ottawa, Ontario |
2:00 PM EDT (UTC–5) | Attakora ![]() Mannella ![]() Fall ![]() ![]() Samb ![]() ![]() Obasi ![]() François ![]() | Report | Roberts ![]() ![]() Jones ![]() Johnson ![]() Areman ![]() | Stadium: TD Place Stadium Attendance: 3,589 Referee: Matt Souare |
Swope Park Rangers v Charlotte Independence
June 8 14 | Swope Park Rangers | 0–0 | Charlotte Independence | Kansas City, Kansas |
5:00 PM EDT (UTC–5) | Segbers ![]() | Report | Gutman ![]() Taku ![]() | Stadium: Children's Mercy Park Attendance: 592 Referee: Ismir Pekmic |
Charlotte Independence v Birmingham Legion
June 15 15 | Charlotte Independence | 4–1 | Birmingham Legion | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Gutman ![]() E. Martínez ![]() Herrera ![]() ![]() Mansally ![]() | Report | Avila ![]() Kasim ![]() Culbertson ![]() Laurent ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 3,544 Referee: Gabriele Giusti |
Louisville City FC v Charlotte Independence
June 22 16 | Louisville City FC | 1–1 | Charlotte Independence | Louisville, Kentucky |
7:00 PM EDT | Rasmussen ![]() Spencer ![]() Matsoso ![]() Jane ![]() | Report | Oduro ![]() Mansally ![]() Taku ![]() | Stadium: Louisville Slugger Field Attendance: 9,379 Referee: Elton Garcia |
Charlotte Independence v Memphis 901 FC
June 29 17 | Charlotte Independence | 1–0 | Memphis 901 FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
6:00 PM | A. Martinez ![]() Herrera ![]() | Report | Charpie ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,623 Referee: Elvis Osmanovic |
North Carolina FC v Charlotte Independence
July 4 18 Southern Derby | North Carolina FC | 1–1 | Charlotte Independence | Cary, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Chester ![]() Miller ![]() | Report | Jackson ![]() George ![]() | Stadium: Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Attendance: 4,456 Referee: Matthew Franz |
Charlotte Independence v Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
July 7 19 | Charlotte Independence | 1–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | A. Martinez ![]() | Report | Adewole ![]() Kerr ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,217 Referee: Sergii Demianchuk |
Charlotte Independence v Saint Louis FC
July 13 20 | Charlotte Independence | 2–1 | Saint Louis FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Jackson ![]() Mansally ![]() E> Martínez ![]() Johnson ![]() | Report | Dacres ![]() Hilton ![]() Calvert ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 2,007 Referee: Kevin Broadley |
Atlanta United 2 v Charlotte Independence
July 24 21 | Atlanta United 2 | 2–2 | Charlotte Independence | Kennesaw, Georgia |
7:30 PM | Conway ![]() Kanakimana ![]() ![]() Campbell ![]() Metcalf ![]() ![]() Hernández ![]() Wyke ![]() | Report | Herrera ![]() Maund ![]() Jones ![]() Jackson ![]() | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium Referee: Marco Vega |
Birmingham Legion FC v Charlotte Independence
July 27 22 | Birmingham Legion FC | 1–0 | Charlotte Independence | Birmingham, Alabama |
8:00 PM | Williams ![]() Asiedu ![]() Lopez ![]() Opoku ![]() | Report | George ![]() | Stadium: BBVA Field Attendance: 4,433 Referee: Lorant Varga |
Charlotte Independence v Louisville City FC
August 3 23 | Charlotte Independence | 0–1 | Louisville City FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | A. Martínez ![]() ![]() Johnson ![]() | Report | Craig ![]() ![]() McMahon ![]() Spencer ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,835 Referee: Malik Badawi |
Loudoun United FC v Charlotte Independence
August 9 24 | Loudoun United FC | 3–3 | Charlotte Independence | Leesburg, Virginia |
7:30 PM EDT | Nyeman ![]() Hawkins ![]() A. Bustamante ![]() Alvarez ![]() | Report | Sabella ![]() Johnson ![]() Maund ![]() Herrera ![]() Oduro ![]() | Stadium: Segra Field Referee: Luis Guardia |
Charlotte Independence v Nashville SC
August 17 25 | Charlotte Independence | 1–3 | Nashville SC | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM | Sabella ![]() E. Martínez ![]() ![]() Johnson ![]() Taku ![]() | Report | Ríos ![]() ![]() Ockford ![]() Belmar ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,518 Referee: Chris Ruska |
Indy Eleven v Charlotte Independence
August 25 26 | Indy Eleven | 3–1 | Charlotte Independence | Indianapolis, Indiana |
6:00 PM EDT | Ouimette ![]() Conner ![]() ![]() | Report | E. Martínez ![]() Jackson ![]() Oduro ![]() Maund ![]() | Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium Attendance: 10,089 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
Charlotte Independence v Charleston Battery
August 30 27 | Charlotte Independence | 0–0 | Charleston Battery | Matthews, North Carolina |
6:00 PM | Mansally ![]() Sabella ![]() George ![]() | Report | Lewis ![]() Anunga ![]() Mueller ![]() Bolt ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,477 Referee: Elton García |
Charlotte Independence v Tampa Bay Rowdies
September 7 28 | Charlotte Independence | 1–3 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | Matthews, North Carolina |
19:00 EST (UTC−5) | Thicot ![]() Roberts ![]() | Report | Tejada ![]() ![]() Siaj ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,930 Referee: Greg Dopka |
New York Red Bulls II v Charlotte Independence
September 13 29 | New York Red Bulls II | 2–0 | Charlotte Independence | Montclair, New Jersey |
7:00 PM EDT | Jørgenson ![]() Nealis ![]() Scarlett ![]() Stroud ![]() | Report | E. Martínez ![]() Sabella ![]() Roberts ![]() Bocanegra ![]() A. Martínez ![]() | Stadium: MSU Soccer Park Attendance: 1,522 Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
Charlotte Independence v Swope Park Rangers
September 21 30 | Charlotte Independence | 0–3 | Swope Park Rangers | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM | A. Martínez ![]() | Report | Jaylin ![]() Harris ![]() ![]() Allach ![]() Kuzain ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,267 Referee: Danielle Chesky |
Charlotte Independence v Hartford Athletic
September 28 31 | Charlotte Independence | 4–0 | Hartford Athletic | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Bocanegra ![]() ![]() George ![]() A. Martínez ![]() Mansally ![]() E. Martínez ![]() ![]() | Report | Barrera ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 2,319 Referee: Tori Penso |
Bethlehem Steel FC v Charlotte Independence
October 6 32 | Bethlehem Steel FC | 1–2 | Charlotte Independence | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
7:30 PM | Moumbagna ![]() Chambers ![]() Picazo ![]() Kingue ![]() | Report | Maund ![]() Roberts ![]() ![]() A. Martínez ![]() Mansally ![]() | Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 351 Referee: Matthew Franz |
Memphis 901 FC v Charlotte Independence
October 12 33 | Memphis 901 FC | 1–2 | Charlotte Independence | Memphis, Tennessee |
8:00 PM | Grandison ![]() Allen ![]() ![]() Doyle ![]() da Silva ![]() ![]() Burch ![]() | Report | Herrera ![]() Jackson ![]() ![]() Roberts ![]() Miller ![]() | Stadium: AutoZone Park Attendance: 5,780 Referee: John Griggs |
Charlotte Independence v Ottawa Fury FC
October 19 34 | Charlotte Independence | 3–1 | Ottawa Fury FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
19:00 EST (UTC–5) | Oduro ![]() Martínez ![]() ![]() ![]() | Report | Attakora ![]() Barry ![]() Barnathan ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,552 Referee: Thomas Snyder |
U.S. Open Cup
As a member of the USL Championship, the Independence entered the tournament in the Second Round, played May 14–15, 2019[4]
Charlotte Independence
v
Florida Soccer Soldiers
![North Carolina](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Flag_of_North_Carolina.svg/23px-Flag_of_North_Carolina.svg.png)
![Florida](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Flag_of_Florida.svg/23px-Flag_of_Florida.svg.png)
May 14 2nd Round | Charlotte Independence ![]() | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | ![]() | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM | Roberts ![]() ![]() Johnson ![]() Maund ![]() Maria ![]() Oduro ![]() | Report | Hoyos ![]() Sabella ![]() ![]() González ![]() ![]() Williams ![]() Ruiz De Somocurcio ![]() Guanipa ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 500 Referee: Kevin Broadley |
Penalties | ||||
Herrera ![]() Taku ![]() Gutman ![]() Oduro ![]() E. Martínez ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
References
- ^ "Independence Announce First Signings". United Soccer Leagues (USL). January 8, 2015. Archived from the original on January 15, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ "Team". September 9, 2014. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ "2019 USL Championship Schedule Unveiled". Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- ^ "2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Format and Schedule Finalized". Retrieved February 15, 2019.