2017 Charlotte Independence season
Charlotte Independence 2017 soccer season
2017 season | |||
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President | Jim McPhilliamy | ||
Head coach | Mike Jeffries | ||
Stadium | Sportsplex at Matthews | ||
USL | Conference: 5th | ||
USL Playoffs | Conference Quarterfinals | ||
U.S. Open Cup | Third round | ||
Highest home attendance | 2,648 (6/17 vs. HAR) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 801 (5/11 vs. NY) | ||
Average home league attendance | 1,615 | ||
Biggest win | CLT 5–1 NY (5/11) CLT 5–1 STL (7/15) BST 0–4 CLT (7/29) | ||
Biggest defeat | ROC 4–0 CLT (4/29) | ||
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The 2017 Charlotte Independence season was the club's third season of existence, and their third in the United Soccer League, the second tier of American soccer.
Competitions
USL
Regular season
Standings
- Eastern Conference
Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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3 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 32 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 50 | 35 | +15 | 53 | Conference Playoffs |
4 | Rochester Rhinos | 32 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 36 | 28 | +8 | 53 | |
5 | Charlotte Independence | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 52 | 40 | +12 | 48 | |
6 | FC Cincinnati | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 46 | 48 | −2 | 46 | |
7 | New York Red Bulls II | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 57 | 60 | −3 | 44 |
Source: 2017 USL 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
Match results
Win Draw Loss
All times in Eastern Time.
Charlotte Independence v Charleston Battery
April 1 1 | Charlotte Independence | 0–2 | Charleston Battery | Matthews, North Carolina |
6:00 PM EDT | Johnson ![]() Duckett ![]() Ross ![]() | Report | Lasso ![]() ![]() Williams ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 2,048 Referee: Kevin Broadley |
Orlando City B v Charlotte Independence
April 8 2 | Orlando City B | 1–1 | Charlotte Independence | Orlando, Florida |
6:30 PM EDT | Kraft ![]() Ellis-Hayden ![]() Laryea ![]() Dikwa ![]() ![]() Schweitzer ![]() | Report | Ross ![]() Hilton ![]() Herrera ![]() | Stadium: Orlando City Stadium Attendance: 1,512 Referee: Esteban Rosano |
Charlotte Independence v Pittsburgh Riverhounds
April 15 3 | Charlotte Independence | 1–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | Rock Hill, South Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Herrera ![]() | Report | Banjo ![]() Earls ![]() Greenspan ![]() | Stadium: Eagle Field Attendance: 1,030 Referee: Eric Usher |
Saint Louis FC v Charlotte Independence
April 22 4 | Saint Louis FC | 1–2 | Charlotte Independence | Fenton, Missouri |
8:30 PM EDT | Angulo ![]() Walls ![]() Ledbetter ![]() Cochran ![]() | Report (USL) | E. Martínez ![]() ![]() Johnson ![]() | Stadium: World Wide Technology Soccer Park Attendance: 4,107 Referee: Guido Gonzalez |
Rochester Rhinos v Charlotte Independence
April 29 5 | Rochester Rhinos | 4–0 | Charlotte Independence | Rochester, New York |
5:05 PM EDT | Fall ![]() ![]() Garzi ![]() ![]() Madison ![]() Felix ![]() Forbes ![]() | Report | Davidson ![]() Johnson ![]() Herrera ![]() | Stadium: Capelli Sport Stadium Attendance: 1,941 Referee: Greg Dopka |
Charlotte Independence v New York Red Bulls II
May 11 6 | Charlotte Independence | 5–1 | New York Red Bulls II | Charlotte, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Herrera ![]() Ross ![]() Martínez ![]() Estrada ![]() Siaj ![]() | Report | Flemmings ![]() | Stadium: Ramblewood Soccer Complex Attendance: 801 Referee: Danielle Chesky |
Orlando City B v Charlotte Independence
May 27 7 | Orlando City B | 1–3 | Charlotte Independence | Orlando, Florida |
6:30 PM EDT | Dikwa ![]() Laryea ![]() Rocha ![]() | Report | Smith ![]() A. Martinez ![]() Estrada ![]() Ross ![]() E. Martinez ![]() Herrera ![]() Johnson ![]() | Stadium: Orlando City Stadium Attendance: 1,098 Referee: Ismir Pekmic |
Charlotte Independence v Tampa Bay Rowdies
June 4 8 | Charlotte Independence | 2–2 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | Rock Hill, South Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Martínez ![]() Castillo ![]() ![]() | Report | Hristov ![]() ![]() Mkandawire ![]() Boden ![]() Savage ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Eagle Field Attendance: 1,216 Referee: Dule Djurasevic |
Louisville City FC v Charlotte Independence
June 7 9 | Louisville City FC | 1–0 | Charlotte Independence | Louisville, Kentucky |
7:30 PM EDT | DelPiccolo ![]() Ballard ![]() Smith ![]() Jimenez ![]() Ranjitsingh ![]() | Report | Ross ![]() Fairclough ![]() ![]() ![]() Ekra ![]() Siaj ![]() | Stadium: Louisville Slugger Field Attendance: 7,403 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
FC Cincinnati v Charlotte Independence
June 10 10 | FC Cincinnati | 1–1 | Charlotte Independence | Cincinnati, Ohio |
7:00 PM EDT | K. Walker ![]() Hoyte ![]() | Report | E. Martínez ![]() ![]() ![]() A. Martínez ![]() Waechter ![]() | Stadium: Nippert Stadium Attendance: 21,115 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj Assistant referees: Art Arustamyan Assistant referees: Kyle Maust Fourth official: Noah Matos |
Charlotte Independence v Harrisburg City Islanders
June 17 11 | Charlotte Independence | 2–0 | Harrisburg City Islanders | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Hererra ![]() ![]() | Report | Nishanian ![]() Thomas ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 2,648 Referee: Dustin Thorne |
Richmond Kickers v Charlotte Independence
June 24 12 | Richmond Kickers | 0–2 | Charlotte Independence | Richmond, Virginia |
7:00 PM EDT | Luiz Fernando ![]() Durkin ![]() | Report | Martínez ![]() ![]() | Stadium: City Stadium Attendance: 4,423 Referee: Greg Dopka |
Charlotte Independence v Rochester Rhinos
July 1 13 | Charlotte Independence | 2–1 | Rochester Rhinos | Charlotte, North Carolina |
6:00 P.M. EDT | Estrada ![]() ![]() Ross ![]() | Report | Farrell ![]() Fall ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,623 Referee: Gustavo Solorio |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds v Charlotte Independence
July 4 14 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 1–3 | Charlotte Independence | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
7:00 PM EDT | Agbossoumonde ![]() Chevy ![]() ![]() | Report | E. Martínez ![]() Herrera ![]() Johnson ![]() | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 4,006 Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
Charlotte Independence v Saint Louis FC
July 8 15 | Charlotte Independence | 5–1 | Saint Louis FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Herrera ![]() ![]() ![]() E. Martínez ![]() ![]() Davidson ![]() Duckett ![]() Hilton ![]() | Report | Guzman ![]() Stanley ![]() Dalgaard ![]() Alihodžić ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,637 Referee: Jose Lara |
New York Red Bulls II v Charlotte Independence
July 15 16 | New York Red Bulls II | 2–3 | Charlotte Independence | Montclair, New Jersey |
4:00 PM EDT | Ndam ![]() Abidor ![]() Najem ![]() Flemmings ![]() | Report | Herrera ![]() Ndam ![]() Martinez ![]() Johnson ![]() Estrada ![]() | Stadium: MSU Soccer Park Attendance: 505 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
Harrisburg City Islanders v Charlotte Independence
July 18 17 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 1–1 | Charlotte Independence | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
7:00 PM EDT | Mensah ![]() McLaws ![]() Olabiyi ![]() | Report | Herrera ![]() | Stadium: FNB Field Attendance: 1,856 Referee: Charles Murphy |
Charlotte Independence v Richmond Kickers
July 26 18 | Charlotte Independence | 0–0 | Richmond Kickers | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Martinez ![]() Johnson ![]() | Report | Asante ![]() Troyer ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,384 Referee: Christina Unkel |
Bethlehem Steel FC v Charlotte Independence
July 29 19 | Bethlehem Steel FC | 0–4 | Charlotte Independence | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
5:00 PM EDT | Chambers ![]() Fontana ![]() Nanco ![]() Jones ![]() | Report | Hilton ![]() ![]() Herrera ![]() Johnson ![]() Martínez ![]() ![]() Mizell ![]() Duckett ![]() | Stadium: Goodman Stadium Attendance: 3,210 Referee: Henrik Karlsson |
Charlotte Independence v Louisville City FC
August 5 20 | Charlotte Independence | 3–1 | Louisville City FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Martinez ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kalungi ![]() Martinez ![]() | Report | Kaye ![]() ![]() Smith ![]() DelPiccolo ![]() Williams ![]() Craig ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 2,648 Referee: Christopher Spivey |
Toronto FC II v Charlotte Independence
August 9 21 | Toronto FC II | 2–2 | Charlotte Independence | Toronto, Ontario |
7:30 PM EDT | Hamilton ![]() ![]() Fraser ![]() | Report | Pais ![]() Smith ![]() Siaj ![]() | Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Marie-Soleil Beaudoin |
Ottawa Fury v Charlotte Independence
August 12 22 | Ottawa Fury | 3–1 | Charlotte Independence | Ottawa, Ontario |
7:00 PM EDT | Rozeboom ![]() Edward ![]() Bruna ![]() Reid ![]() | Report | Johnson ![]() Siaj ![]() Spies ![]() | Stadium: TD Place Stadium Attendance: 4,360 Referee: Carol Anne Chénard |
Charlotte Independence v Bethlehem Steel FC
August 16 23 | Charlotte Independence | 1–0 | Bethlehem Steel FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Martínez ![]() Ross ![]() Smith ![]() | Report | Chambers ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,312 Referee: Ismir Pekmic |
Charlotte Independence v Orlando City B
August 19 24 | Charlotte Independence | 1–1 | Orlando City B | Charlotte, North Carolina |
6:00 PM EDT | Estrada ![]() | Report | Barry ![]() ![]() Clowes ![]() Carroll ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,467 Referee: Greg Dopka |
Charlotte Independence v Toronto FC II
August 26 25 | Charlotte Independence | 2–3 | Toronto FC II | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | E. Martínez ![]() Siaj ![]() A. Martínez ![]() Kalungi ![]() | Report | Taintor ![]() Onkony ![]() Morgan ![]() Spencer ![]() Hamilton ![]() James ![]() Cavalluzzo ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,429 Referee: Dustin Thorne |
Charlotte Independence v Richmond Kickers
September 2 26 | Charlotte Independence | 3–0 | Richmond Kickers | Matthews, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Siaj ![]() Martinez ![]() | Report | Oscar ![]() Lee ![]() Roberts ![]() Durkin ![]() Worra ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,329 Referee: Gustavo Solorio |
Charlotte Independence v Ottawa Fury
September 16 27 | Charlotte Independence | 1–1 | Ottawa Fury | Charlotte, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Smith ![]() Estrada ![]() Hilton ![]() | Report | Dixon ![]() ![]() Del Campo ![]() Dos Santos ![]() Edward ![]() Hume ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,830 Referee: Mark Kadlecik |
Charleston Battery v Charlotte Independence
September 20 28 | Charleston Battery | 3–0 | Charlotte Independence | Charleston, South Carolina |
6:00 PM EDT | Hackshaw ![]() Cordoves ![]() ![]() Lasso ![]() Garbanzo ![]() | Report | Waechter ![]() Ekra ![]() | Stadium: MUSC Health Stadium Attendance: 2,020 Referee: Dallas Rosier |
Tampa Bay Rowdies v Charlotte Independence
September 23 29 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 1–0 | Charlotte Independence | St. Petersburg, Florida |
7:30 PM EDT | Gorskie ![]() Chavez ![]() Restrepo ![]() Guenzatti ![]() Nanchoff ![]() | Report | Herrera ![]() Johnson ![]() Ekra ![]() | Stadium: Al Lang Stadium Attendance: 7,786 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
Charlotte Independence v FC Cincinnati
September 29 30 | Charlotte Independence | 0–1 | FC Cincinnati | Charlotte, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Martínez ![]() | Report | Schindler ![]() Walker ![]() ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,577 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
Louisville City FC v Charlotte Independence
October 7 31 | Louisville City FC | 2–1 | Charlotte Independence | Louisville, Kentucky |
7:30 PM EDT | Abend ![]() Totsch ![]() Smith ![]() ![]() Davis IV ![]() ![]() Craig ![]() Ownby ![]() | Report | Siaj ![]() Hilton ![]() Calvert ![]() Spies ![]() | Stadium: Louisville Slugger Field Attendance: 7,357 Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
Charlotte Independence v Charleston Battery
October 14 32 | Charlotte Independence | 0–1 | Charleston Battery | Matthews, North Carolina |
6:00 PM EDT | Report | Guerra ![]() Griffith ![]() Mueller ![]() Portillo ![]() Rittmeyer ![]() | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 1,864 Referee: Daniel Gutierrez |
Playoffs
Rochester Rhinos v Charlotte Independence
October 21 Conference Quarterfinals | Rochester Rhinos | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Charlotte Independence | Rochester, New York |
6:05 PM EDT | Dover ![]() Graf ![]() François ![]() Farrell ![]() Defregger ![]() | Report | A. Martínez ![]() ![]() ![]() E. Martínez ![]() Davidson ![]() | Stadium: Capelli Sport Stadium Attendance: 1,647 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
U.S. Open Cup
Charlotte Eagles v Charlotte Independence
May 17 Second round | Charlotte Eagles | 2–3 | Charlotte Independence | Charlotte, North Carolina |
7:00 PM EDT | Williams ![]() Omondi ![]() | Report | Townsend ![]() Martínez ![]() | Stadium: Charlotte Christian School Attendance: 602 Referee: Patrick Schmidt |
North Carolina FC v Charlotte Independence
May 31, 2017 Third Round | North Carolina FC | 4–1 | Charlotte Independence | Cary |
19:30 EDT | Marcelin ![]() Laing ![]() Albadawi ![]() Sylvestre ![]() Tobin ![]() | Report | E.Martínez ![]() Kalungi ![]() A.Martínez ![]() ![]() | Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park Attendance: 2,052 Referee: Kevin Broadley |
References
External links
- Team roster at the Wayback Machine (archived November 8, 2017)