Steve Goldberg

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Who'll get the chance to knock Ascent off the summit?

1 week ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

Published Friday, May 30, 2025 9:44 pm By Steve Goldberg | For The Charlotte Post CAROLINA ASCENT Giovanna DeMarco (left) and her Carolina Ascent mates will need to keep their eyes on the ball to turn their Players Shield as USL Super League's top team by record into the inaugural season's champion. It’s been a full season of firsts for the Carolina Ascent. What it will be truly remembered for, though, is what they do last.
Back on track, can Charlotte FC get their first win in NJ?

1 week ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

Published Wednesday, May 28, 2025 By Steve Goldberg | For The Charlotte Post STEVE GOLDBERG | THE CHARLOTTE POST Charlotte FC midfielder Pep Biel fires a shot in the Crown's 3-2 win against Columbus Crew May 24 at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte, which broke a five-match losing streak with the win, will try to build upon the victory May 28 at New York Red Bulls.
Charlotte’s pro teams enter holiday with varied agendas

2 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

TROY HULL | THE CHARLOTTE POST Charlotte FC's offensive struggles during a six-match losing streak has been matched by issues on defense, which has put additional pressure on goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina. While Charlotte FC and Crown Legacy FC are at home for Memorial Day weekend, Charlotte’s other professional soccer teams will be traveling.
Can the Crown get its groove back in US Open Cup?

2 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

TROY HULL | THE CHARLOTTE POST Charlotte FC, which has lost five straight MLS matches, will try to turn its fortunes around at D.C. United in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. While it would do Charlotte FC no good to dwell on it, Wednesday’s match at D.C. United in the Round of 16 of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup may be what the doctor ordered. Any win now would be a tonic to a squad that has dropped five consecutive games for the first time in its four-year history.
The Charlotte Independence make their own declaration

2 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

STEVE GOLDBERG | THE CHARLOTTE POST Nick Spielman denies One Knoxville in the Charlotte Independence's 3-1 win at the Sportsplex in Matthews. Charlotte is second in USL League One with 17 points and five straight wins. The Charlotte Independence are the hottest of the Queen City’s four professional soccer teams. And that’s been a highly competitive space. The Carolina Ascent captured the USL Super League regular season title on May 17 with a 1-1 draw against the Tampa Bay Sun.
Carolina Ascent eyes Players' Shield with win or draw

3 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

STEVE GOLDBERG Carolina Ascent's Mia Corbin is tied for most goals in USL Super League with 12 and a leading contender for most valuable player in the first-year league. The summit is in sight for the Carolina Ascent in the inaugural USL Super League season. The goals: topping the league table and winning the league playoffs. One is attainable this week.
Liel Abada focused on improving play for Charlotte FC

3 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

STEVE GOLDBERG | THE CHARLOTTE POST Liel Abada leads Charlotte FC with four goals in his second season with the club, which coincided with a full preseason and a return to fitness. In celebrating his May 6 goal against North Carolina FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Liel Abada acknowledged words written in Hebrew on athletic tape around his left wrist. The message expressed support for his Israeli national teammate Gadi Kinda. “Get well soon Gadi, we love you,” it read.
Cardiac Jacks: Independence rally again for a win

3 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

STEVE GOLDBERG | THE CHARLOTTE POST Charlotte Independence have been adept at erasing two-goal deficits in their last two wins to seize third place in the USL One table. The Cardiac Jacks are conjuring late game heroics for dramatic wins. The Charlotte Independence have come back from a two-goal deficit in the second straight game for wins.
On the road again for Charlotte FC and Independence

4 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

CHARLOTTE FC Wilfried Zaha (center) scored the first of two Charlotte FC goals in the Crown's 2-1 win against Nashville SC in the teams' first meeting of 2025. Charlotte FC and Charlotte Independence are traveling for points. The Crown will be in Nashville Saturday looking to regain its early April form that saw three straight wins before consecutive losses to New England and Columbus.
Charlotte FC capitalizes in extra time vs. North Carolina FC

4 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

GREG NG North Carolina FC's Collin Martin runs with the ball as Charlotte FC's Eryk Williamson defends during NCFC's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match Tuesday in Cary. For 90 minutes they were equals. The next 30 minutes would prove they were not. The second-tier USL Championship side North Carolina FC deferred nothing to the visiting top-level Charlotte FC, currently one of the best sides in MLS despite losses in their last two matches.