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Carolina Ascent FC descends on Memorial Stadium Aug. 17.

Aug. 15. Mecklenburg County’s historic American Legion Memorial Stadium will host Carolina Ascent FC for the opening of a historic season this Saturday. Carolina Ascent, the only women’s professional sports team in Mecklenburg County, will play its home soccer matches at the iconic stadium, which seats 10,500 fans. Maryann Bruce, managing member of the Ascent […]

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Cornelius natives will play in Carolina Ascent FC opener Saturday at Memorial Stadium

Aug. 13. By David Yochum. Carolina Ascent FC, Charlotte’s new professional women’s soccer team, kicks off its inaugural season Aug. 17 with two Cornelius natives, Vicky Bruce and Ashlynn Serepca. Carolina Ascent is one of eight teams in the United Soccer League Super League, a new professional women’s league. Ascent hosts the first-ever USL Super […]

Charlotte Independence registration open for fall

Aug. 7. The Charlotte Independence soccer club has opened registration for their adult fall soccer league, which is one of the longest-running adult leagues in North Mecklenburg. The league offers divisions for players of varying ages and abilities and holds games on Sunday evenings at Bailey Road Park. The fall season runs from Sept. 8 […]

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Registration open for Charlotte Independence spring league

Jan. 27. The Charlotte Independence soccer club has opened registration for their adult spring soccer league, which is one of the longest-running adult leagues in North Mecklenburg. The league offers divisions for players of varying ages and abilities and holds games on Sunday evenings at Bailey Road Park. The fall season runs from Feb. 25 […]

Registration now open for Charlotte Independence adult soccer league

Aug. 18. The Charlotte Independence soccer club has opened registration for their adult soccer league, which is one of the longest running adult leagues in North Mecklenburg. The league offers divisions for players of varying ages and abilities and holds games on Sunday evenings at Bailey Road Park. The fall season runs from Sept. 10th […]

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Registration open for spring sports

Jan. 9. It’s time to prepare for spring youth sports: Registration is open. Here are offerings through the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department: Baseball/Softball/T-Ball: Register with Lake Norman Little League through Feb.18. Save $25 with an Early Bird discount through Jan. 10. Soccer: Register with Charlotte Independence Soccer Club through Feb. 15. Lacrosse: Register for spring with Lake Norman Outlaws through Feb.15. Can’t wait […]

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Where to watch the 2022 World Cup, USA vs Netherlands

Dec. 2. By Jason Benavides. U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! The knockout stage at the 2022 World Cup gets underway as USA faces the Netherlands on Saturday, Dec. 3. If you’re looking to get out and support your National team here are a few options around Lake Norman. FOX and Telemundo will be showing the match and […]