US Soccer Scarves Charlotte

U.S. Soccer Transforms Iconic Charlotte Statues in Build Up to World Cup Tune-Up Match

Visual activation in Independence Square runs from Friday, April 24 – Monday, May 4

ATLANTA (APRIL 24, 2026) - U.S. Soccer today unveiled a visual activation in Charlotte’s Independence Square, draping custom U.S. Soccer scarves on the historic Four Corners Statues as part of a citywide build-up to the Allstate Continental Clasico. The match will feature the U.S. Men’s National Team against Senegal on May 31 at Bank of America Stadium, marking the team’s penultimate match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

About the Visual

• Independence Square, located at the intersection of Tryon Street and Trade Street in uptown Charlotte, serves as one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
• Each of the Four Corner Statues is outfitted with a custom U.S. Soccer scarf, creating a high-visibility instillation in the heart of the city.
• The instillation will remain in place from Friday, April 24 through Monday, May 4, offering fans and media a unique photo and storytelling opportunity.

Why This Matters

• The activation serves as a welcome to fans and the global soccer community ahead of a major international match.
• The match represents a key moment in the U.S. Men’s National Team’s preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• It also marks the USMNT’s return to Charlotte for just the second time and is expected to be the first game featuring the official World Cup roster.