On September 22, 2023, Charlotte FC supporter groups and CLTFC staff joined forces to reveal a new miniature soccer field at Emerald Bay Apartments. This addition brought the Pitches for Progress field count to nine. This concrete mini pitch is designed to provide both kids and adults in the Emerald Bay community with a space for them to play soccer and build community.

The space was brought to life through a collective effort that included painting benches and spreading mulch around the area to make it unique to the neighborhood. Once complete, kids, CLTFC staff, and supporters broke in the space with a small-sided games.