April 14, 2023 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Charlotte Independence News Release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Independence USL W League team today announced the return of midfielder Kennedy Jones for the 2023 season, pending league and federation approval. Last year, she scored 2 goals for the Charlotte Independence women’s inaugural team and accumulated 610 minutes played.
“I am very excited about this upcoming season with the Charlotte Independence,” Jones said. “I am most looking forward to seeing everyone again and having the opportunity to play with others at a high level alongside fun people!”
Jones is a Junior at Elon University. Last fall, she made 16 starts in 16 appearances and logged 1,401 minutes. She scored the first goal of the 2022 season for the Phoenix and helped lead the team to six shutouts.
“Kennedy brings her all to every game and the undeniable grit and competitiveness that you want to have on your side against other opponents,” explained Charlotte Independence USL W League Head Coach, Robyn Horner. “She can influence the game with a quick change of direction or through pass, and we are excited to have her back with us for another season.”
As a former member of the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club, Jones helped lead her youth club team to NCYSA State and U.S. National League Championship titles in 2018.
Throughout high school, Jones played soccer tournaments internationally in 5 different countries including Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, and Portugal. She won the Gothia Puma Cup in Sweden and was a finalist in the Vildbjerg Cup.
Jones played four seasons of high school soccer and was a two-time captain at Providence Day School in Charlotte, N.C. She was a Gatorade Player of the Year nominee and Academic All-American after her senior season in 2021. She earned All-Conference (2018-2021), All-State (2019 & 2021), and All-Region honors (2018, 2019 & 2021) throughout her high school career.
Jones was tied for leading goal scorer after both her sophomore (29) and senior (28) seasons. She led the Chargers to the North Carolina Independence School Athletic Association (NCISAA) State Championships in 2019 and 2021 as well as a State Runner-Up finish in 2018. Jones concluded her high school soccer campaign with 71 goals and 33 assists.
In 2017, Jones was twice named a U.S. Soccer ID2 National Camp Selection.
The Charlotte Independence USL W League Team kicks off the 2023 season on Sunday, May 21 at 5:00 p.m. The women host the…