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Charlotte formally awarded MLS team, will join league in 2021

After weeks of speculation, the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been formally awarded Major League Soccer's 30th franchise.

The as-yet unnamed team, which will be run by Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, will play at the 75,523-capacity Bank of America Stadium and join MLS in 2021.

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