A deep dive into Charlotte FC, from what’s new to what’s coming and everything in between. First up, a look back at preseason, how the team turned tragedy into motivation, welcoming new teammates, and preparing to take on New England Revolution in The Crown’s 2023 home opener.
Welcome to Crown weekly where we bring You weekly updates on everything Happening at Charlotte FC The wait is finally over the 2023 MLS Season commences this weekend [Applause] Before we look ahead to Charlotte's Opener let's first take a quick look at All that happened in preseason The first stop was Miami where things Couldn't have started better It was a fruitful first week of Preseason but then tragedy struck Allow me to begin by welcoming you all As we celebrate the life Of Anton walks I'm always going to talk To him in the present sentence because I think Anton somehow is with us Despite being overcome a grief the team Managed to turn tragedy into motivation They're doing they're doing really well They're putting a lot of intensity in The work they are coming together as a Group more and more and so as a coaching Staff I don't think we can ask for more In terms of attitude commitment to Challenge FC they are giving everything That they have inspired to continue Anton's Legacy the team returned to Preseason invigorated [Music] They went undefeated for the remainder Of the preseason including two wins at Bank of America Stadium in front of fans
[Applause] New additions to the team Premier League Veteran Ashley Westwood in Argentina's Golden Boot winner Enzo kobetti joined The squad early in preseason They've already made their presence felt And according to teammate Mackenzie Gaines fit the team like Bluff I think The Acquisitions you know Ash and Enzo Are going to be huge for us I think they Bring you know big bits of experience And in some pretty key areas But I also think that you know with us Being able to build on what we did last Year and not having to you know learn an Entirely new game model and uh get to Know 20 odd new players um that we're Going to be in a much better position This season than we were last season Charlotte also traded for MLS veteran Defender bill tuiloma from the Portland Timbers who arrived just last week but Even in his short time at the club he's Acclimated well Fans can look forward to potential MLS Debuts from their new signings this Saturday This is off against the New England Revolution in their season opener Last season the crown earned their first Ever win against the revolution in a 3-1 Route at home And the headlines written all three Points for the crown and Charlotte
Register their first historic win at Home own [Applause] ER After a full preseason under Christian Latanzo exciting new additions and Returning fan favorites the stages set For Charlotte FC's second season that's How we do it baby that's how we do it Mls's biggest party returns and you Won't want to miss it I'll see y'all There
Moving to Charlotte North Carolina
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Life: This city is a hub of cultural activity. There are more museums than you can count, a plethora of art galleries, and plenty of places to watch your favorite sports team. The city is also home to some of the most historic sites in the country, and it’s one of the most welcoming cities you’ll ever live in.
Sports: The city is home to the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets, two of the top franchises in American football. It also hosts a number of major sporting events, including NASCAR and the Coca-Cola 600.
Weather: The average temperature in Charlotte is just about perfect for any time of year. Daily highs are a comfortable 55 degrees, and lows rarely dip below 38 degrees.
Crime: Overall, crime in the city is quite low, and it is safe to walk around downtown without fear of being mugged. You’ll find that crime is particularly low in the older parts of town like Uptown, Ballantyne and University City.
Neighborhoods:
Choosing where to move is one of the most important things you’ll need to do when you move to Charlotte. The city has a large variety of neighborhoods, from trendy Uptown to small-town Dilworth to historic NoDa.
Each of these neighborhoods has its own distinct feel, but they all offer a strong sense of community and a diverse range of amenities. No matter where you’re moving to, Charlotte has something for everyone!