CHARLOTTE—Charlotte's summer temperatures often exceed 90 degrees, accompanied by high humidity. As the Carolina Panthers commence their training camp at Bank of America Stadium this week, the team has invested $200,000 in a cooling trailer to ensure player safety and comfort on the updated practice fields.
CHARLOTTE -- When Bryce Young walked through the gate at 9:12 am Tuesday morning, it was with little fanfare. He had already been in the building the day before, so by the time veteran report day rolled around, it was just another day for the second-year passer. He gave a nod and a smile to the camera, commented on the cloudless sky, and then headed inside.
Charlotte is set to kick off their second Leagues Cup campaign by facing a familiar Eastern Conference foe, the Philadelphia Union. The Union, who have had an uncharacteristically disappointing season, appear to be finding their stride with two consecutive victories. Meanwhile, Charlotte is also riding high on confidence, having just completed an unbeaten week with three consecutive away matches. Both teams are entering Leagues Cup in good form; however, there can only be one winner.
Dan Morgan has been part of the Carolina Panthers organization as a player during their Super Bowl appearance and high-expectation seasons. Now, as the general manager, he is focused on long-term goals to bring the team back to that level.
Leagues Cup returns for its second installment after a successful debut last year, which saw Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami lift the trophy. As the MLS regular season pauses, all focus shifts to the region’s newest tournament.
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have moved closer to full participation as they head into the first day of training camp practice. On Tuesday, the team activated two rookies from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list: wide receiver Jalen Coker and cornerback Chau Smith-Wade.
Dave Canales will be walking into work this week with a significant task ahead. The exact manner of his approach—whether it's a walk, bounce, or near sprint—is less important than the work itself.
CANTON, Ohio — When Julius Peppers is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in two weeks, the man standing next to him isn't exactly family. Except he is.
Charlotte FC winger Iuri Tavares has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday following his performance in a 2-2 draw against Austin FC. The match, held on Saturday, saw Tavares play a crucial role in both goals for Charlotte FC.
The Charlotte Hornets concluded their Summer League campaign in Las Vegas with a notable victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Although they narrowly missed the semifinals, the team made a strong impression. Forward Brandon Slater led the Hornets with 30 points on 10-of-16 shooting, including six three-pointers, in a 97-90 win.
On Saturday night in Austin, both teams debuted new Designated Players for the 2024 season. For Austin FC, Osman Bukari – a full Ghanaian international – made his first appearance on the right wing. For Charlotte FC, it was a more familiar face in Karol Swiderski, freshly returned from a half-season loan at Verona in Italy’s Serie A.
Charlotte FC has announced its starting lineup for the upcoming match against Austin FC, scheduled for July 20, 2024. The Starting XI includes Kahlina; Byrne, Malanda, Privett, Uronen; Bronico, Westwood, Diani; Vargas, Świderski, and Tavares.
The Panthers have added two more players to the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list. The latest additions are rookie cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, this year's fifth-round pick, and wide receiver Cam Sims. Players listed on the PUP list can be activated at any time.
Thanks to Matt Morgan's exceptional performance, the Charlotte Hornets rebounded strongly to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 84-68 on Friday night at COX Pavilion in Las Vegas, NV.
The Panthers made several procedural moves on Friday as rookies reported to training camp. Among these was the anticipated placement of second-round running back Jonathon Brooks on the active/non-football injury list.