Before joining the Ascent, Rylee Baisden played with Perth Glory FC in Australia during their 2022-23 season. | Photo via Carolina Ascent FC
Tonight, Carolina Ascent FC will face Spokane Zephyr FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
Charlotte’s only women’s professional soccer team began their inaugural season in August and remains undefeated in the USL Super League. They’re also already making history on the pitch.
For example, the team played its first USL league match on Saturday, Aug. 17, in front of 10,000+ fans (a sold out crowd). On Tuesday, Oct. 15, 14-year-old Stella Spitzer made her professional debut against Brooklyn FC. Spitzer is the youngest player in the league.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the team announced several community-focused initiatives to support relief efforts in western North Carolina, including donation drives and donating a portion of ticket sales to relief initiatives.
The game kicks off at 7 p.m. + tickets start at $15. Tonight, fans are encouraged to bring a blanket to donate and, in return, will get a custom Carolina Ascent FC stadium blanket.
Events
Events
Saturday, Nov. 9
Elemental Yoga Under Gaia | 9 a.m. | Stage 1 at Blume Studios | $15+ | Connect with yourself and the Earth’s elements under a giant rotating globe.
Red Bull Non-Stock 600 | 12:30-4:30 p.m. | NC Music Factory | Free | Red Bull Non-Stock 600 will pit teams against one another in a thrilling outdoor go-kart race.
Nebel’s Alley Night Market | 4-9 p.m. | Nebel’s Alley Night Market | Cost of purchase | Peruse local vendors in the heart of South End.
Marc Anthony: Historia Tour | 8 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $54+ | “I Need to Know” that you’ll have a great time at this concert.
Sarah Silverman: Postmortem | 8 p.m. | Ovens Auditorium | $45+ | Prepare to laugh as the comedian brings her tour to the Queen City.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Warbirds Over Monroe | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, Monroe | $5-$20 | You’ll be in awe as dozens of World War II-era planes take to the skies.
Ally Tipoff | 3 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $26+ | Watch this doubleheader featuring South Carolina vs. NC State’s women’s teams + Iowa vs. Virginia Tech.
Monday, Nov. 11
Holidays at the Hall | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | NASCAR Hall of Fame | $20+ | Kick off the holiday season with a picture in front of the 30-foot Christmas tree before wandering the halls of the Hall.
Veteran’s Day Parade | 1-3 p.m. | Downtown Mooresville | Free | Join the community in honoring local veterans as the parade makes its way down Main Street.
We see Mickey ears in your future. Get ahead of the game and plan the family vacation now. New direct flights from Concord to Lakeland, FL can take you and the kiddos directly to the magic of Central Florida’s outdoors, flavors, and theme parks. Start planning.*
Cause
Save lives with this small act that has a big impact. Donate blood on the Big Red Bus in the Charlotte area this weekend and receive a $20 eGift Card, OneBlood reusable cups, and a Wellness Checkup.*
City Guide
City Guide
🏙️ Hometown or home now?
The Charlotte skyline looks good when the sun shines on a cloudless day. | Photo by CLTtoday
Whether you’re a Charlotte native or a newcomer, the Queen City has its own set of rules that locals understand to be second nature. Think: Specific city knowledge, trends, and colloquialisms.
If you’re lucky enough to live in the 704, here are a few unwritten rules you may know to be true submitted by readers — and if you’re not from Charlotte, these might be a little difficult to explain.
The unspoken rule everyone knows
“It’s UPTOWN not downtown. When the town was starting Trade and Tryon were actually a relatively high point so people would travel up into town.” — Cynthia C.
“Would you like some tea? = sweet tea” — Sarah D.
We love our food
“Brooks’ Sandwich House is a must visit in the first 30 days.” — Carol S.
“Don’t say that whatever mayonnaise-like substance you have back home is better than Duke’s.” — @wzl46 They’re not wrong.
Have another unwritten rule? Share it with us, and we might share it in the future.
Hey, Charlotte. If you haven’t yet, be sure to visit the Carolina Renaissance Festival. It’s going on for a few more weeks and is packed with vendors, turkey legs, jousting, and hours of fun.
