Semi-Finals did not go our way; North Carolina lost 2-0 to Mississippi. So proud of the girls for being State Champions and Top 4 at Regionals. More importantly just a great group of girls.

So happy for Lynn Williams so deserved!!!

At airport excited about watching Sammie’s soccer team represent North Carolina at Nationals in Tampa, Florida

Off to Nationals ✈️ - We want to wish our Girls 09 South Matthews Blue best of luck as they travel to Tampa, FL and look to bring home a National Title to the Independence community 🏆 🫶 #Matthews #NationalPlayoffs #Culturecounts #Theindependenceway

We had a terrific evening at the US Youth Soccer opening ceremony! Each team was announced and afterwards, our Girls 09 Matthews Blue traded gifts with all the other players. Even conducted interviews with everyone about the event! #ClaimTheCup #PCUP25 #USYS #WeAreYouthSoccer

The journey is far from over as there is still plenty of soccer to be played after Day 1 of Nationals. We are excited heading into our second match of group play tomorrow. Let's 09 Matthews Blue!! #ClaimTheCup #PCUP25 #USYS #WeAreYouthSoccer #CultureCounts #TheIndependenceWay

Another USYS National Presidents Cup Day spent with the family 💙 #ClaimTheCup #PCUP25 #USYS #WeAreYouthSoccer #CultureCounts #TheIndependenceWay Capelli Sport+ Novant Health NCYSA US Youth Soccer

Our Girls 09 South Matthews Blue ended the day with beach bonding—laughter, photos, awards, and a special parent picture. Moments like these show the full soccer experience beyond the soccer pitch. What a great night to remember 💙 #culturecounts #theindependenceway #family

Before our Girls 09 South Matthews Blue take the field later, make sure to watch the Day 2 recap from the USYS National Presidents Cup 🎬 #ClaimTheCup #PCUP25 #USYS #WeAreYouthSoccer #CultureCounts #TheIndependenceWay Capelli Sport+ NCYSA Novant Health

Running into Day 3 at Nationals 😄🙌 #ClaimTheCup #PCUP25 #USYS #WeAreYouthSoccer #CultureCounts #TheIndependenceWay Capelli Sport+ Novant Health NCYSA

Dear 09 South Matthews Blue - We have a special message from your parents and siblings that you do not want to miss. We are extremely proud of you making it to USYS National Presidents Cup and you all should be proud for what you have accomplished this season💙 NCYSA

Grab a tissue because we have one final special message from Coach Brittany which came after the final match this morning 🥹❤️ #ClaimTheCup #PCUP25 #USYS #WeAreYouthSoccer #CultureCounts #TheIndependenceWay Capelli Sport+ US Youth Soccer NCYSA Novant Health

I guess Ty Gibbs wasn’t on the Denny Hamlin bandwagon NASCAR FOX: NASCAR Joe Gibbs Racing

Excited to be heading to DC for the Charlotte FC game; not excited about not having Brandt Bronico Westwood or Malanda available for the game

The Sora app has updated its content policy to strictly limit the use of 3rd-party and copyright IP. This comes a day after someone made a mini-South Park episode about pickleball…proving once again that the pickleball lobby always gets what it wants.

Not bad seats for today’s Charlotte FC vs D.C. United game. #LogeBox

Pretty cool Charlotte FC vs D.C. United experience #Logebox

Can’t believe was this close to Cody Mizell and Alex Martinez and didn’t get a selfie with them #CharlotteIndyDays

QC Royals enjoying #suitelife for last regular season game for Charlotte FC

BREAKING: USL Championship side North Carolina FC informs players they will not be fielding a team in 2026, per sources. NCFC have a playoff game on Saturday. Sources expect club will finish playoff run. Players with contracts now end after two months. nytimes.com/athletic/67766…