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Charlotte’s new pro team nearing sellout

Charlotte’s new pro team nearing sellout

CHARLOTTE — This weekend’s debut match for Carolina Ascent FC is moving toward a sellout with 9,000 tickets sold, team officials said this week.

Ascent FC is part of the new USL Super League, a Division I, or top-tier, women’s soccer league. Capacity is 10,500 at American Legion Memorial Stadium.

The match will be the first one played in league history. A second match is scheduled at 9 p.m. on Aug. 17; Ascent FC kicks off against DC Power FC at 7 p.m.

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