Charotte’s soccer scene continues to grow, and one of the organizations leading the charge is the Charlotte Independence. In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Clay Dimick, team captain and number 17 defender for the Charlotte Independence, about the 2026 season and their u pcoming “Salute To Sacrifice Night”, happening this Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm. The event features a commemorative challenge coin for the first 500 fans, a military tribute, and post-game fireworks. For more information about the upcoming Salute to Sacrifice Night as well as how you can get tickets to an upcoming Charlotte Independence game, please visit: https://www.charlotteindependence.com/ ...read more read less