Focused on foster care and providing a home for every foster child across the Carolinas, Thompson becomes the Club’s front of training kit partner
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Monday, January 12, 2026) – Charlotte FC and Thompson Child and Family Focus today announced a multi-year, expanded partnership that will bring compelling community programming and engaging fan-facing content to the Club’s supporters and the Carolinas.
Thompson will also be the Club’s primary training kit partner, which debuted today during Charlotte FC’s first training session of the 2026 season.
Thompson is dedicated to transforming lives through prevention services, mental health support, and foster care programs. With a mission to rewrite the narratives of the community’s most vulnerable, Thompson delivers comprehensive, evidence-based services and trauma-informed care for children (ages 0–18) and their families, offered both virtually and in person.
“Charlotte FC and Thompson both embrace a spirit of service to our community, and we’re thrilled to elevate our partnership to create meaningful impact in our region,” said Kristi Coleman, Tepper Sports & Entertainment Chief Executive Officer. “By highlighting Thompson’s mission to our Charlotte FC fans and supporters, this collaboration drives greater awareness for the need of foster homes and expands access to critical care, transforming lives across the Carolinas.”
By 2030, Thompson aims to serve 8,000 children and families each year – ensuring every child has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive. The organization’s bold vision reflects its commitment to strengthening families and building resilient communities as it looks to expand across the South and deepen its services over the next five years.
“This partnership is a direct effort to solve a real problem in the Carolinas. Right now, there is only one foster home for every two children in foster care,” said Will Jones, Thompson’s Chief Executive Officer. “Partnering with Charlotte FC allows us to raise awareness, mobilize the community, and build the foster care capacity needed to ensure every child has a safe, loving home."
As part of the partnership, Charlotte FC and Thompson will expand its community programming and in-stadium experiences including a 50/50 raffle at select home matches, halftime penalty kick challenges and a training kit donation program, giving a portion of all in-stadium training kit purchases to Thompson.
In addition, Thompson will be the presenting sponsor on fulltime graphics, partner with Charlotte FC on staff volunteer events and other community initiatives.
About Thompson:
Founded in 1886, Thompson is dedicated to transforming lives by focusing on Prevention, Mental Health, and Foster Care. As a solutions-driven organization, Thompson believes that changing lives changes everything. Through this commitment to rewriting the narratives of the most vulnerable in our community, we provide comprehensive, evidence- based services and trauma-informed care for children (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person.
About Charlotte FC:
Charlotte Football Club is the Major League Soccer Club in the Carolinas. The Club’s mission is to be a unifying force that is bigger than one city and encourage a sense of belonging through a progressive, collective, and ambitious approach that guides efforts on and off the pitch. CLTFC is committed to driving growth through the sport and community outreach. Charlotte FC is owned by David Tepper and is a part of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, which also includes Bank of America Stadium and the Carolina Panthers.
