CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Independence announced on Wednesday that the club will play its final 12 games of the 2017 USL regular season at the Sportsplex at Matthews beginning June 17th. The move progresses the team toward Division II compliance in cooperation with the USL, which was granted provisional Division II status on January 6th.

The brand new Mecklenburg County facility is constructed with attention to detail and excellence in fan experience in mind. Features include more than 800 paved parking spots, a High-Definition video board, three restroom facilities, a pair of roofed picnic pavilions, a fully concreted concourse, VIP event rooms, and two entries/exits for traffic. Conveniently located near Independence Blvd. and I-485, the stadium is only a few minutes from downtown Matthews, local bars and restaurants, and shopping centers.

"With the Sportsplex at Matthews, Mecklenburg County has created a first class facility that is reminiscent of the beautiful Disney Sports fields I used to market in Orlando,” said Michael Behrman, Chief Operating Officer of the Charlotte Independence. “We are excited to make the Sportsplex at Matthews our home pitch and embrace the Town of Matthews as we become that community’s hometown, professional sports team."

"We welcome the Independence to Matthews with open arms," said Mayor Jim Taylor for the Town of Matthews. "The addition of the Independence will be another asset to our community as well as another reason Matthews is so great."