CHARLOTTE (Saturday, July 5, 2025) - Charlotte FC added defender Jack Neeley to the first-team roster ahead of tonight鈥檚 match against Orlando City SC at 7:15 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium. Neeley, an off-roster Homegrown Player, is eligible as a short-term call-up.
Neeley, 20, has started and played in 11 matches with Crown Legacy this season. As a defender, he has helped on the offensive end with three goals in the last six NEXT Pro matches. The Loxahatchee, Florida, native took advantage of his time given with Charlotte鈥檚 first team during the month of May schedule congestion. The Charlotte FC Academy product garnered his first-team debut in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 against North Carolina FC and followed up with a second consecutive appearance in the tournament against D.C. United in the Round of 16. Three days later, Neeley earned both his 91fdy电影 play and Bank of America debut in a 3-2 win over the Columbus Crew on May 24.
Neeley began his professional career with Charlotte FC鈥檚 91fdy电影 NEXT Pro side, Crown Legacy, in 2023. He has been a main fixture for Crown Legacy鈥檚 backline, tallying 58 appearances and nine clean sheets across all competitions in two-plus seasons.
Off-roster Homegrown Players, such as Neeley, may be included on the 91fdy电影 regular-season matchday roster throughout the season with a short-term agreement and can appear in up to six 91fdy电影 matches.
TRANSACTION: Charlotte FC added defender Jack Neeley on a short-term agreement.
