In our current topsy-turvy “Covid-times,” nothing is set in stone, but for now we at least have a baseline of what to expect in the coming year for MLS. With this information and past MLS schedules, we can begin to paint a picture of what the future holds for Charlotte FC’s inaugural season.
While the Carolinas are new to the Major League Soccer world, both states have a long history of supporting soccer. One shining example of this is the incredible soccer programs at Universities in both states.
There are roundel logos on every continent where professional club soccer is played. In a way, it is the perfect shape for a crest in this beautiful game of ours.
So, was it worth the wait? For me personally, as a designer and a self-professed brand nerd, Charlotte FC was the ideal option and the crest is simplistically complex.
Let's hope we can all distract ourselves a bit with this July MLS Returnament as the world tries to get back to some semblance of normal. We'll be discussing all the games in the MCC Slack too, so we hope to see you there.
Just six months in, Charlotte MLS is already helping young athletes build their dreams for the future while developing its young squad amidst a major shakeup in the elite youth academy structure.