Charlotte Eagles facts for kids
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| Full name | Charlotte Eagles Soccer Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Eagles | ||
| Founded | 1991 | ||
| Stadium | Sportsplex at Matthews Matthews, North Carolina |
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| President | David Urban | ||
| Head Coach | Chris McClellan | ||
| League | USL League Two | ||
| 2024 | 4th, South Atlantic Division Playoffs: DNQ |
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The Charlotte Eagles are a soccer team from Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. They started playing in 1991. The team is part of USL League Two, which is a top league for amateur soccer in the United States.
The Eagles play their home games at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Their team colors are orange, white, and blue.
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The Eagles' Story
The Charlotte Eagles Soccer Club began in 1991. They became a professional team in 1993 when they joined the USISL league. For a short time, the Eagles played in the A-League. However, due to money problems, they later returned to a lower league.
The Eagles are part of an organization called Missionary Athletes International (MAI). This group uses soccer to share messages about Christianity. The Charlotte Eagles also have a sister team, the Southern California Seahorses. Plus, there is a women's team called the Charlotte Lady Eagles, which plays in the Women's Premier Soccer League.
Where the Eagles Play
The Charlotte Eagles have played their home games at several stadiums over the years. They have used fields in Charlotte, North Carolina, and even in Rock Hill and Fort Mill, South Carolina.
| Stadium | Location | Years Used |
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| Patten Stadium (Charlotte Latin School) | Charlotte | 1998–1999, 2012 (one game) |
| Irwin Belk Track and Field Center/Transamerica Field | Charlotte | 2000–2002, 2014 (one game) |
| Waddell Stadium (E. E. Waddell High School) | Charlotte | 2003–2007 |
| Panthers Stadium (Providence High School) | Charlotte | 2003 (five games) |
| Restart Field (Charlotte Christian School) | Charlotte | 2008–2012, 2016–2017 |
| Eagle Field | Rock Hill | 2011–2012 (two games) |
| Manchester Meadows | Rock Hill | 2012 (one game) |
| Dickson Field (Queens University of Charlotte) | Charlotte | 2013–2015 |
| Sportsplex at Matthews | Matthews | 2017–present |
| Nation Ford Stadium | Fort Mill | 2019 (one game) |
| Guy Field (Charlotte Christian School) | Charlotte | 2021–present (secondary home) |
Eagles in the News
You can read about the Charlotte Eagles in The Charlotte Observer, which is a major newspaper in Charlotte. Local news channels often show highlights from their games. All of the Eagles' games are streamed live on their official YouTube page. Harrison Raby is the announcer for their home games.
Team Leaders and Players
Current Staff
David Urban – President- Spencer Lewis – Executive Director
- Chris McClellan – Head Coach
- Walter Gomez – Assistant Coach
Past Head Coaches
- Brian Davidson (1993–1996)
- Mark Steffens (1997–2014)
- Dave Dixon (2014–2017)
- Luke Helmuth (2017–2018)
- Garrett Bireline (2018-2020)
- Michael Kovach (2020–2024)
- Chris McClellan (2024–present)
Team Achievements
The Charlotte Eagles have won many titles and awards throughout their history.
- USISL Pro League
- South Atlantic Division Champions: 1996
- USL D-3 Pro League
- Champions: 2000
- Atlantic Division Champions: 1999
- USL Pro Soccer League
- Southern Division Champions: 2004
- USL Second Division
- Champions: 2005
- Regular Season Champions: 2008
- USL PRO
- Championship Finalist: 2013
- Premier Development League
- Champions: 2017
- Eastern Conference Champions: 2017
- South Atlantic Division Champions: (2) 2015, 2016
- Hank Steinbrecher Cup
- Runner-up: 2018
- Southern Derby
- Champions: (4) 2001, 2012, 2013, 2014
Season Records
The team has played many seasons, with different results each year. Here is a summary of their performance in various leagues and tournaments.
| Year | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
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| 1993 | USISL | 8th, Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1994 | USISL | 3rd, Atlantic | Divisional Finals | Did not enter |
| 1995 | USISL Pro League | 2nd, Atlantic | Divisional Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 1996 | USISL Pro League | 1st, South Atlantic | Final | Did not qualify |
| 1997 | USISL D-3 Pro League | 3rd, South Atlantic | Final | Did not qualify |
| 1998 | USISL D-3 Pro League | 3rd, Atlantic | Quarterfinals | 2nd Round |
| 1999 | USL D-3 Pro League | 1st, Atlantic | Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2000 | USL D-3 Pro League | 3rd, Southern | Champions | Did not qualify |
| 2001 | USL A-League | 3rd, Central | 1st Round | Did not qualify |
| 2002 | USL A-League | 4th, Southeast | 1st Round | Did not qualify |
| 2003 | USL A-League | 4th, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2004 | USL Pro Soccer League | 1st, Southern | Final | 2nd Round |
| 2005 | USL Second Division | 2nd | Champions | 3rd Round |
| 2006 | USL Second Division | 2nd | Final | 2nd Round |
| 2007 | USL Second Division | 4th | Semifinals | 2nd Round |
| 2008 | USL Second Division | 1st | Final | 2nd Round |
| 2009 | USL Second Division | 4th | Final | 1st Round |
| 2010 | USL Second Division | 4th | Did not qualify | 1st Round |
| 2011 | USL Pro | 7th | Did not qualify | 2nd Round |
| 2012 | USL Pro | 7th | Did not qualify | Quarterfinals |
| 2013 | USL Pro | 5th | Final | 3rd Round |
| 2014 | USL Pro | 12th | Did not qualify | 3rd Round |
| 2015 | PDL | 1st, South Atlantic | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2016 | PDL | 1st, South Atlantic | Conference Semifinals | 2nd Round |
| 2017 | PDL | 2nd, South Atlantic | Champions | 2nd Round |
| 2018 | PDL | 4th, South Atlantic | Did not qualify | 1st Round |
| 2019 | USL League Two | 4th, Deep South | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2020 | USL League Two | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021 | USL League Two | 6th, Deep South | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2022 | USL League Two | 3rd, South Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2023 | USL League Two | 2nd, South Atlantic | Conference Quarterfinals | Did not qualify |
| 2024 | USL League Two | 4th, South Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
See also
In Spanish: Charlotte Eagles para niños
