Thomas Finlay

Role

CEO, charlotte-independence-sc (Charlotte Independence Soccer Club / Carolinas Football Club), Cornelius, NC.

Background

Leads a $10.7M youth soccer organization with 12,000 members, created from a 2019 three-club merger. Oversees MLS Next, Girls Academy, and DPL programs.

Connections

• charlotte-independence-sc
• Charlotte Independence (USL League One)
• north-carolina market

Context

Key decision-maker for CISC acquisition. Has demonstrated willingness to pursue consolidation (led 3-club merger in 2019). Organization’s negative net assets may create openness to M&A discussions.