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Former EPL scout Steve Walsh hired by Charlotte’s MLS expansion club

Walsh is credited with scouting Didier Drogba for Chelsea and helping build Leicester City into EPL champs in 2016.

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Charlotte’s MLS expansion team hires Seattle Sounders veteran as technical director

Marc Nicholls is Charlotte’s second hire to the unnamed expansion team’s technical staff.

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Charlotte’s MLS team hires Zoran Krneta as sporting director

Krneta is the founder of the scouting network Star Sports & Entertainment, which has placed players on rosters around the globe.

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MLS Charlotte expansion ‘a historic day for the Queen City’

Charlotte was awarded the 30th MLS franchise Tuesday. The club owned by David Tepper will begin play in 2021.

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MLS announces Charlotte as 30th franchise, beginning play in 2021

Major League Soccer’s Charlotte franchise will begin play in 2021 at Bank of America Stadium.

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MLS to make ‘special announcement’ Tuesday in Charlotte

Charlotte is expected to be announced as Major League Soccer’s 30th franchise.

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In letter to Don Garber, Charlotte mayor pledges $110 million to support MLS team

Mayor Lyles closed the letter by inviting Garber to visit Charlotte in December to deliver the announcement.

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Charlotte remains on track to be 30th Major League Soccer franchise

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and president Tom Glick attended the MLS Board of Governors meeting Thursday in New York.

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As Charlotte pursues MLS expansion, Megan Rapinoe thinks the city is ready

David Tepper can count USWNT star Megan Rapinoe as a supporter of his Charlotte bid.