Charlotte FC showcase soccer culture as MLS All-Star hosts | MLSSoccer.com

Charlotte FC is leaning hard into its soccer identity as the club hosts the MLS All-Star Game this week, setting the stage for the MLS All-Stars versus the LIGA MX All-Stars. Defender Tim Ream, who previously represented Red Bull New York at the 2011 All-Star Game, described the event as a chance to showcase the city and its fan culture. Now in his second MLS season with his current club role, Ream linked the All-Star spotlight to growing interest in Charlotte. Charlotte FC has improved since joining MLS in 2022, building crowds at Bank of America Stadium and earning playoff attention, while also adding talent such as French winger Allan Saint-Maximin as a replacement for Wilfried Zaha.