CARY, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2025) – North Carolina FC today announced CHARLY as the team’s official soccer apparel partner. The Mexican-based brand with deep ties in international soccer will collaborate with the team on 2025 kits, sideline and training gear, and retail apparel.
Fans can expect exciting kits, sportswear, and merchandise to be revealed in the coming weeks ahead of the 2025 season. All kits and merchandise will be available for purchase online through the team website and in-person during NCFC home matches at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.
“We are thrilled to partner with such an experienced apparel brand. CHARLY has a proven track record of providing fresh and innovative sportswear in the soccer community, and it was clear from our first meeting that they understand the importance of balancing tradition while being forward-facing. We think our players, staff, and community will be excited by the new look and feel coming this season,” said NCFC President Francie Gottsegen.
North Carolina FC’s partnership with CHARLY will feature two jerseys to debut in alignment with the 2025 USL Championship season. The jerseys will focus on representing the entire state of North Carolina with subtle detailing throughout the kits that pay tribute to the rich history of the state.
“We are proud to partner with North Carolina FC, a team that has been at the forefront of the USL Championship since 2006,” said Sports Marketing Director Mauricio Rodríguez Vallejo. “We look forward to merging the creativity of CHARLY kits and branding with the soccer tradition of this great club.
ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA FC
Established in 2006 and beginning play in 2007, North Carolina FC competes in its 19th season in 2025. Playing a second straight season in the USL Championship (USSF Division II) this year, the club has played in several leagues since joining the professional soccer ranks. The club has a long history of success as NASL (USSF Division II) regular season champions in 2011 and 2013 and the USL League One (USSF Division III) Champions in 2023. Formerly known as the Carolina RailHawks, the team was rebranded following the 2016 season, one year after current majority owner Steve Malik purchased the team in October 2015. The team plays all home matches at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. Follow North Carolina FC on the web at www.northcarolinafc.com and on social media @NorthCarolinaFC.
ABOUT CHARLY
Established in 1949 in Mexico City, CHARLY is a leading soccer brand that is an official partner of both Liga MX (Mexico) and the United Soccer League (United States). The company, a third-generation family-owned and operated business based out of León, Guanajuato, rebranded to CHARLY in 1977 and entered the soccer space in 2014 when they launched CHARLY Fútbol. They sponsor five Liga MX teams – Atlas, León, Xolos, Pachuca, and Santos Laguna, making CHARLY the most prominent brand represented in the league. On the USL side, CHARLY sponsors North Carolina FC, Oakland Roots, Ozark United FC, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, San Antonio FC, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies. To learn more about CHARLY, visit charly.com or follow CHARLY on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and @charlyfutbol on Instagram.
