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The Future of the Saline Data Center and the Harbingers of Technocracy
This post expresses the views and opinions of the author(s) and not necessarily that of The Saline Post management or staff. Hello members of The Saline Post, I am Caleb Adams. If you've ever wondered who was walking all the way from the Riverview mobile homes all the way down Michigan Avenue: that's me. For my whole two-decades-long life I have lived in this town and I have only recently felt the urge to participate in Saline's community.
Liel Abada: A Goal-Hungry Winger | Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC's new era, marked by the hiring of Dean Smith, brings with it the pursuit of fresh Designated Players. As preparations started for the departure of Karol Świderski and Kamil Jóžwiak, the search for new talent led to the acquisition of the electric Israeli winger, Liel Abada.
Djibril Diani: More Than Meets the Eye
France continues to emerge as a fertile ground for talent acquisition for Charlotte FC, with their latest signing, midfielder Djibril Diani, making the switch from Caen. This trend follows the footsteps of previous notable CLTFC signings with French ties, including Brecht Dejaegere, Adilson Malanda, and Jere Uronen.
Next Up: Exciting Start to the New Year
After a much-needed break during the holidays, the Academy resumed activities in January with an exciting agenda that included a visit from U.S. National Team Legend Clint Dempsey and the first-ever Academy matches at Atrium Health Performance Park. Find out all the details in this edition of Next Up, your monthly source for updates on Charlotte FC’s Academy.
From São Paulo to Charlotte: João Pedro's Ascent to Charlotte FC
João Pedro's journey to the Queen City is marked by dreams fulfilled, challenges conquered, and gratitude for the support he's received. Charlotte FC recently elevated the São Paulo native from the second team, Crown Legacy FC, to the first team as the Club heads into their third season. I chatted with João Pedro – who goes by JP – in his native language of Portuguese to see how he’s been getting on in Charlotte and his thoughts on his first team promotion.
Q&A: Charlotte FC Director of Scouting Thomas Schaling Preparing for 2024
For many in this country, the holiday season is a time for relaxation and time with family before jumping into the challenges of the new year. However, for Charlotte FC's Director of Scouting Thomas Schaling, December is one of the most critical months of his year.
Next Up: 2023-2024 Academy Season Preview
As the 2023 Fall Academy season gets underway, it's time to reintroduce Next Up. In this series, expect to find monthly Academy updates highlighting the next generation of Charlotte FC players. This month, it's a complete overview of the entire Academy structure, goals and objectives for each age group, full rosters for all teams, as well as a preview of the year ahead. Year in Review Four years ago when the Academy launched, it started with two teams: the U-15s and U-17s.
Charlotte FC Captain Ashley Westwood Sets the Stage for Pivotal Matchup Against D.C. United
As the most crucial match of the year for Charlotte FC approaches, their captain, Ashley Westwood, underscores the importance of Charlotte's upcoming clash with D.C. United scheduled for Saturday, September 16th, at 7:30 pm. “They're all big at this stage of the season. The main thing for us is doing what we did the last three games because I thought we were absolutely excellent,” said Westwood. “So, the way we played, we dominated two of the best teams in the league.
Crown Legacy FC Balance Player Development with a Winning Culture, Clinching Playoffs in Inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Season
Crown Legacy FC started their inaugural season with a well-attended home opener at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex against Huntsville City FC. The match featured the only two teams in the Eastern Conference of MLS NEXT Pro with different brand identities from their parent clubs – Charlotte FC and Nashville SC, respectively.
Brecht Dejaegere: Unveiling Charlotte FC's Charismatic Number 10 and Family-Centric Leader
Brecht Dejaegere (Deh-ya-ga-re), seated across from me virtually through a laptop screen, is wearing a vibrant yellow adidas top and flashes a welcoming smile that matches the warmth of his shirt. Dejaegere is Charlotte FC’s newest number 10, officially joining the Club in the middle of the summer transfer window. We only get a few words into the interview before Dejaegere's son curiously joins us, eager to see his father in action.
Who is Cruz Azul? | Leagues Cup
Up next in Charlotte FC’s Leagues Cup journey is a clash with Mexican giant Cruz Azul. The Mexico City club is considered the third largest in the country based on their following behind only Club América and C.D. Guadalajara (Chivas). One of Mexico's most illustrious football clubs, they’ve left an indelible mark on the country's soccer landscape since the club’s inception in 1927.
The Ultimate Guide to Leagues Cup 2023
Hey there, soccer enthusiasts! Brace yourselves for a historic event as the inaugural Leagues Cup is on the horizon. This tournament is set to be a game-changer because it's the first of its kind—a competition between two leagues sanctioned by their Confederation, involving teams from all sides of the Mexico-United States-Canadian borders. All 47 first division clubs from Mexico and North America coming together to compete in a thrilling showdown.
Christian Lattanzio asked one thing of his Charlotte FC side and they delivered
Three matches against New York City FC and three wins for Charlotte FC in this matchup’s short history. The Crown bounced back after an uninspiring performance against D.C. United with a polar opposite one against their Eastern Conference rivals. Head Coach Christian Lattanzio mentioned that he had a “frank” discussion with his players following the defeat against D.C. United, and that in the build up to NYCFC he asked just one thing of his players.
Full Time: Charlotte FC Beat Tormenta FC 4-1 to Advance in the U.S. Open Cup
Second Half Lineup: Kahlina, Lindsey, Malanda, Sobociński, Byrne, Jones, Bronico (64'), Cambridge, Copetti (65'), Gaines Privett (64'), Świderski (65') Just two minutes into the second half Tormenta's Davey Mason picked up his second yellow when he tripped up Hegardt on a counter attack leaving the visitors down to 10 men. Charlotte made the most of their numerical advantage by keeping Tormenta pinned in their own half and scoring another three goals.
Bill Tuiloma: Checking All the Boxes on Defense
Heading into the MLS 2023 season center back was not a position of concern for Charlotte FC. Even with Guzmán Corujo still recovering from an ACL tear, the Club still had Adilson Malanda, Anton Walkes, Jan Sobociński, and even number one SuperDraft pick Hamady Diop. Walkes and Malanda proved to be a stellar pairing at the end of the 2022 season and there was no reason not to think they would pick right where they left off. Then the unthinkable happened.
An assertive preseason performance by Charlotte FC ends in a 1-1 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps
Charlotte FC's second preseason match of the Coachella Invitational came against the Vancouver Whitecaps in what ended up being a 1-1 draw at the end of 90 minutes. All in all it was an assertive performance by the Crown that built upon the previous preseason match against D.C. United. Following the match there was also an additional 45 minutes played.
Charlotte FC earns a 3-2 win over D.C. United at Coachella Invitational
Charlotte FC got off to a good start in the Coachella Valley Invitational with a 3 - 2 win against fellow Eastern Conference rival D.C. United. They played two different lineups for each half allowing plenty of players to get much needed minutes including new DP striker Enzo Copetti. There was a strong emphasis on defensive pressing organization that head coach is Christian Lattanzio continuing to build on from last season.
Enzo Copetti: An Imposing Goalscorer
By Caleb Adams @itscalebadams Enzo Copetti has reached heights that others doubted he could ever achieve. The 26-year-old finished the 2022 Argentine Primera División campaign with a total of 21 goals and six assists, just coming up short to leading Argentine giants, Racing Club, to a championship. It’s hard to believe that the same player just four years ago was playing as a defender in the second division of Argentina.
Three Group Stage Takeaways for the US Men's National Team
With their backs against the wall and the weight of the country on their shoulders, the USMNT did what had to be done – beat Iran. It was a nail-biting 1-0 win that secured this group’s first World Cup win and a spot in the knockout stage. There were several question marks surrounding this team heading into the World Cup. Some of them have been answered while new questions have arisen.
The Big Picture for Every Group in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
It’s weird to be writing about a World Cup in November but here we are. The 2022 Qatar World Cup commences in just three days and will include record-breaking 36 MLS players. There are 32 total teams participating so keeping track of all of them is near impossible but there are some storylines within each group that you should definitely keep an eye on.
LC-M Bears tangle with Huffman Falcons in lopsided affair - Orange Leader
LC-M Bears tangle with Huffman Falcons in lopsided affair Published 10:04 pm Friday, November 4, 2022 LITTLE CYPRESS – Wrapping up the regular season with style, the Little-Cypress Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears took care of the Huffman-Hargrave Falcons 48-16 at Battlin’ Bear Stadium in District 10-4A Division I play Friday night. The Bears (6-4, 3-2) were in charge against the visiting Falcons (3-7, 1-4) throughout the night.
Vidor Pirates tangle with Huffman in 10-4A DI score fest - Orange Leader
Vidor Pirates tangle with Huffman in 10-4A DI score fest Published 10:55 pm Friday, October 28, 2022 HUFFMAN – It took a score fest to get it done but the Vidor Pirates secured the second-place playoff spot out of District 10-4A Division I with a 48-34 victory on the road over the Huffman Falcons Friday night. Vidor Pirates moves to 5-4 on the season but more importantly to 3-1 in district while Huffman falls to 3-6 overall and 1-3 in district.
How Charlotte FC’s Scouting Department Ignites the Present and Fuels the Future
Charlotte FC’s scouting department had the enormous responsibility of scouring the world for thirty players to make up the inaugural roster of MLS’s newest expansion club starting back in 2019. A task that only a handful of scouting departments have had to undertake. Looking back on the season, CLTFC Director of Scouting Thomas Schaling is proud of what his team accomplished despite the bumps along the way.
Da'Marion Morris, Battlin' Bears growl in Livingston territory - Orange Leader
Da’Marion Morris, Battlin’ Bears growl in Livingston territory Published 11:49 pm Friday, October 14, 2022 LIVINGSTON – Needing a big win on the road, the Little Cypress-Mauricville Bears did just that as they took down the Livingston Lions 35-12 in District 10-4A Division I action Friday night. LC-M (4-3, 1-1) running back Da’Marion Morris put his talents on display in this game, with an astounding showing running as well as receiving.
Vidor, LC-M open up 10-4A D1 play in style in hotly-contested matchup - Orange Leader
Vidor, LC-M open up 10-4A D1 play in style in hotly-contested matchup Published 12:42 am Saturday, October 8, 2022 VIDOR – When the season started, the Vidor Pirates were on a quest to defend their No. 1 playoff seed from the 2021 season. Well, after getting off to an 0-3 start, the Pirates proved that they could right the ship.
Orangefield unleashes No. 40, stout defense against Anahuac - Orange Leader
Orangefield unleashes No. 40, stout defense against Anahuac Published 12:54 am Saturday, October 1, 2022 ANAHUAC – No question about it, the Orangefield Bobcats made a huge statement in District 10-3A Division I play Friday night on the road. The Bobcats went into a hostile environment and took down the Anahuac Panthers 25-15 in a crucial early district game. Orangefield (4-2, 2-0) put their stout defense on display against the normally high flying Panthers (4-2, 1-1)..
Orangefield ground game churns in battle with Buna - Orange Leader
Orangefield ground game churns in battle with Buna Published 1:05 am Saturday, September 24, 2022 ORANGEFIELD – Having their running game churning, led by senior running back Cameron Dischler, the Orangefield Bobcats hammered out a 28-14 district-opening win over their long-time rival the Buna Cougars 34-0 at F.L.McLain Stadium Friday night. Dischler led the way all game for the Bobcats (3-2, 1-0), pushing his way up the middle and finding his speed around the outside for the big breakaway plays.
Nuno Santos Credits Self Belief and Coach's Game Plan for Charlotte FC's Comeback Win
CHICAGO – Nuno Santos didn’t have the debut he most likely envisioned for himself against FC Cincinnati a couple of weeks ago. However, he made the most his second-ever appearance for the club by scoring the equalizer and his first goal for the club just 6 minutes after stepping on the pitch, ironically the same number that he wears on his jersey.
Pirates unleash the run game against Lake Charles St. Louis - Orange Leader
Pirates unleash the run game against Lake Charles St. Louis Published 11:47 pm Friday, September 16, 2022 VIDOR – It’s something they have been striving for the last four weeks and the Vidor Pirates finally earned it. Getting a top-notch rushing effort on offense, the Pirates nabbed their first victory of the season by rolling past the Lake Charles St. Louis Saints at Pirate Stadium Friday night.
Turnovers prove to be the difference in Vidor-Santa Fe game - Orange Leader
Turnovers prove to be the difference in Vidor-Santa Fe game Published 12:41 am Saturday, September 3, 2022 By Caleb Adams Leader Sports Correspondent VIDOR – A slow start was too much to overcome for the Vidor Pirates Friday night in their battle with the Santa Fe Indians. The Indians cashed in on some big plays in the first half and ended up holding off the Pirates 34-22 at Pirate Stadium. The Indians (2-0) took an early lead and never look back in their Week Two victory.
Bobcats, Cardinals battle in Bayou Bowl clash - Orange Leader
Bobcats, Cardinals battle in Bayou Bowl clash Published 1:19 am Saturday, August 27, 2022 By Caleb Adams Leader Sports Correspondent ORANGEFIELD – It was another hard-fought battle in the Bayou Bowl as friendly rivals in the Orangefield Bobcats and Bridge City Cardinals met face to face again after being district opponents the last couple seasons. The Bobcats have moved down to Class 3A this year but proved that they are just as formidable.
How Brandt Bronico Transformed his Game in his Queen City Homecoming
Grindset Bronico’s transformation is no accident. It’s a product of accumulating knowledge over the years from both personal experiences and mentors. “Being in Chicago and learning from Bastian Schweinsteiger and Dax McCarty, playing under them and also playing with them, I felt like it really developed my game. Even this year, I can feel myself applying the concepts that I learned.” These are concepts that interim head coach Christian Lattanzio reintroduced to him this season.
Breaking Down Charlotte FC’s Newest Defenders | Charlotte FC
By Caleb Adams @itscalebadams Charlotte FC made two defensive acquisitions in the final stages of the MLS summer transfer window. One veteran right back in Nathan Byrne and one for the future, center back Adilson Malanda. Both instantly improve the team by providing different skillsets but also serve as building blocks for the future. Let’s break down the Crown’s latest additions on defense: Nathan Byrne Byrne arrives in the Queen City at the pinnacle of his fruitful career.
Brian Romero: A Beacon for the Carolinas
Brian Romero. You probably heard the name by now. The 16-year-old kid who made his first team debut for Charlotte FC against Chelsea and won the game tying pen that eventually led to the win. That kid, he’s from right here in Concord, North Carolina. He was raised in a Mexican home, in a humble trailer, and his love from the beautiful game stemmed from his dad, William.
What We've Learned About Charlotte FC Under Christian Lattanzio
By Caleb Adams @itscalebadams Interim head coach, Christian Lattanzio has overseen Charlotte FC for five matches now, but in that short time he’s already had to face a fair share of adversity: three away matches, unavailable players, and three opponents who sit above the playoff line. The Club’s record through these five matches is two wins, two losses, and one draw.
Impose Our Game | Ingredients of the Match
By Caleb Adams @itscalebadams Charlotte FC are going international as they head to Canada for the first time this season for their rematch against C.F. Montreal. Here are the three ingredients of the match for Montreal. Familiar Shape In Charlotte’s outing last week against the Columbus Crew, they unexpectedly played against a three in the back formation. A similar shape to how Montreal like to set up.
Christian Fuchs: "We are here to give everything for Charlotte"
CHARLOTTE – After what was an eventful international break for Charlotte FC, the team is back together and had their first training session under new head coach Christian Lattanzio. CLTFC defender and captain, Christian Fuchs, admires Lattanzio’s focus on individual development. “We are looking forward now to what is coming next. We have a great coach with Christian Lattanzio who has vast experience, for decades.
U.S. Open Cup Preview: Charlotte FC at New York Red Bulls
When: May 25th, 8:00 PM ET | How to Watch: Only available on ESPN+ (U.S. Open Cup matches will not be blacked out in our market on ESPN+ and available to all in NC and SC) Charlotte FC has made it to the Round of 16 in their U.S. Open Cup debut. They’ve beaten two USL League One sides to get to this point but up next will be MLS competition – the New York Red Bulls. New York Red Bulls The Red Bulls entered the tournament at the same time CLTFC did in the 3rd round.
U.S. Open Cup: Charlotte FC at Richmond Kickers
When: May 11th, 6:30 PM ET | How to Watch: Only available on ESPN+ (U.S. Open Cup matches will not be blacked out in our market on ESPN+ and available to all in NC and SC) Charlotte FC returns to action in the historic U.S. Open Cup for the round of 32 match against the Richmond Kickers. A Kickers team that is relishing the opportunity to cause an upset but face a Charlotte FC team hungry to make a statement in this tournament.
Dom Oduro is ‘Paying it Back’ Through the Charlotte FC Academy | Charlotte FC
Dom Oduro is considered by many as a cult-hero of Major League Soccer. He had an illustrious 14-year professional career with 12 of those playing for a total of 8 MLS teams. He was a part of arguably the best Montreal Impact side the league has seen, the same one that reached the CONCACAF Champions League Final against Copa América in 2015. Not bad for a kid from humble beginnings...
Kerwin Vargas brings fearlessness and flair to Charlotte FC | Mind the Pitch
Kerwin Vargas plays soccer the way he lives his life – fearlessly but never forgetting his roots. The 20-year-old Colombian forward is Charlotte FC’s second U-22 Initiative Player, and his journey has been anything but easy. He started his young career in the local club in his coastal hometown of Santa Marta. Eventually, working his way into the Academia Europea but was never given a chance at the first team level in Colombia.
Miguel Ramírez: "Fans should be proud that we are starting our history with these warriors"
ATLANTA – After coming back from being down a goal, Charlotte FC ends up losing to Atlanta United in heartbreaking fashion from a 97th minute goal off a deflection. It’s a tough pill to swallow for all involved but Charlotte FC head coach Miguel Ramírez continues to be proud of his team’s fight. “There was nothing we could do to change that, what we could control, we did. I’m extremely proud of this group of players and I think they deserved more. “Not to say that Atlanta didn’t deserve anything.
Full Time: Improvement and togetherness shown in a fiery match
CHARLESTON – After the loss against the Charleston Battery, there seemed to be a new lit fire under the Charlotte FC players against the Columbus Crew. It was a feisty match that resembled what you would expect with a heated rival in the playoffs. Both teams were evenly matched and had their moments where they had the upper hand. Overall, a much-improved performance for Charlotte FC against MLS competition.
Cristian Ortíz is 'one of the best number tens for our specific game model' | Mind The Pitch
Positions in soccer are an ever-evolving part of the game and there is no better example than the attacking midfield position, commonly known as the number ten. Traditionally, the number ten role is given to a highly creative, technical player whose sole job is to pull the strings on the offensive side of the game with little to no defensive duties.
Charlotte FC's Current Roster Going into the Inaugural Season
Charlotte FC's first ever season in MLS is rapidly approaching. A lot has been happing so I forgive you if you can’t name every single one of the current 23 players Charlotte FC has thus far, but that’s what I’m here for. This is where Charlotte FC’s roster currently stands heading into the inaugural season.
Christian Makoun: ‘People who criticize the league, don’t know football’ | Charlotte FC
CHARLOTTE – Recently acquired center back, Christian Makoun, just arrived in Charlotte amid a winter storm. It was quite a change of scenery from the Miami sun and palm trees that had been his home since the beginning of 2020. “I told my girlfriend that I’m really happy and blessed to be at Charlotte. They told me it doesn’t snow much in the city, but we were welcomed beautifully with the snow,” said Makoun, almost describing the snow as a divine sign.
Miguel Ramírez: "We are very, very close to having our striker and wingers"
CHARLOTTE – Despite a major winter storm delaying the first practice, Charlotte FC’s preseason will roll on this week. However, the entire roster of players will not be on the field come the first drill, with some key signings still to come and international visas to sort through. Head Coach Miguel Ramírez spoke to the media early on Monday morning and the focus was very much on the state of the roster. "We are still under construction," chuckled Ramírez.
2022 MLS SuperDraft: Everything You Need to Know
Features By Caleb Adams @itscalebadams Charlotte FC will be participating in the annual MLS SuperDraft 2022 presented by adidas tomorrow, January 11th. As the only participating expansion team, Charlotte will receive the number one pick of the draft. The MLS SuperDraft is similar to other American drafts as an opportunity for MLS teams to acquire top collegiate talent.
‘Extraordinary people’ are at the core of the what makes Charlotte FC and Tepper Sports & Entertainment special
You’ve probably heard of the television show called “Undercover Boss,” but if you haven’t it’s where a President or CEO of a company goes undercover to find out how things really work in the different departments of the company. No, this isn’t going where you think it is... David Tepper did not do an “undercover boss” at Tepper Sports & Entertainment, but Charlotte FC President Nick Kelly did do something along those lines.
Charlotte FC's Roster Going Into the Expansion Draft
Charlotte’s new MLS team was first announced on December 17th of 2019. Nearly to the day two years later, Charlotte FC are on the verge of another historic moment. That moment is the 2021 Expansion Draft that Charlotte FC will be the sole participants of on December 14th. It’s a one-time only opportunity for the Club to acquire a total of five players with MLS experience to help bolster the inaugural squad.
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