Los Angeles, Dec 17 (AFP/APP): The North Carolina city of Charlotte was handed Major League Soccer’s latest expansion franchise on Tuesday, with the new team set to kick off in 2021. The plans were announced at a press conference by MLS Commissioner Don Garber and David Tepper, the billionaire owner of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise. Added to other expansion franchises already awarded, the MLS now has plans for 30 teams. Garber hinted that this would be the limit, describing Tuesday’s unveiling as “likely our last announcement.” “We are thrilled to welcome Charlotte as Major League Soccer’s 30th club,” said … Continue reading Charlotte awarded MLS franchise