{"id":24676,"date":"2026-06-04T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=24676"},"modified":"2026-06-04T16:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:18:17","slug":"cagliari-calcio-announces-strategic-youth-development-partnership-with-charlotte-metro-fc","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/en\/news\/cagliari-calcio-announces-strategic-youth-development-partnership-with-charlotte-metro-fc\/","title":{"rendered":"CAGLIARI CALCIO ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH CHARLOTTE METRO FC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cagliari Calcio is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Charlotte Metro FC, one of the leading youth soccer organizations in North Carolina, through the club\u2019s international development program, Cagliari XPlay Club.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This agreement represents the club\u2019s first official partnership in the United States. The partnership will focus on several key areas, including the ongoing education and development of Charlotte Metro FC coaches through training programs delivered by Cagliari\u2019s technical staff. In addition, selected Metro FC players will have the opportunity to travel to Sardinia and experience training periods at Cagliari Calcio, working alongside their Rossobl\u00f9 counterparts and gaining valuableexposure to the club\u2019s methodology and professional environment.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 2013, Charlotte Metro FC has established itself as one of the most respected youthsoccer organizations in North Carolina, fielding approximately 30 competitive teams and providingdevelopment opportunities for hundreds of young players each year. The club follows a structuredlong-term development model focused on technical excellence, individual growth, and player education, helping athletes progress through every stage of their football journey. This commitment to quality coaching and holistic player development aligns closely with Cagliari Calcio\u2019s sporting philosophy and values.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration officially began during the recent Cary Cup, the prestigious youth tournamentheld alongside The Soccer Tournament (TST), where Cagliari Calcio participated for the thirdconsecutive year. During the event, a Charlotte Metro FC Under-14 select team competed under the Cagliari Calcio banner, delivering an outstanding performance and reaching the tournament final. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matteo Sechi, Head of Partnerships at Cagliari Calcio, commented:<br\/>&#8220;This is a strategic partnership for our club, particularly in North Carolina, where we havestrengthened our presence in recent years through our participation in TST. In Charlotte Metro FC, we have found a serious and highly competent partner with whom we can build an ambitious and meaningful collaboration for many years to come. We are delighted to establishour first partnership in the United States with an organization of Metro FC\u2019s quality and reputation.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daniel Araujo, President of Charlotte Metro FC, said:<\/strong><br\/>\u201cWe are very excited about this new partnership with Cagliari Calcio. This collaborationrepresents a tremendous opportunity for the continued growth of our club. Our players and coaches will have the chance to learn firsthand from Cagliari Calcio\u2019s methodology and expertise, helping elevate their development and knowledge to the next level. We are extremelyproud to become Cagliari Calcio\u2019s first-ever partner in the United States and look forward to many years of meaningful collaboration between our clubs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement also represents an important milestone in the international growth of the Cagliari XPlay Club project. Following successful partnerships in China, Australia, and Bulgaria, the program now officially arrives in the United States, further expanding Cagliari Calcio\u2019s global network and reinforcing the club\u2019s commitment to sharing its football philosophy and developmentmethodology around the world. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, Cagliari Calcio and Charlotte Metro FC look forward to building a successful future based on excellence, innovation, and a shared passion for developing the next generation of football talent.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8212;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212;         <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212;  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":24668,"template":"","tags":[],"news_cat":[278,277,276],"class_list":["post-24676","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_cat-new-in","news_cat-rossoblu-world","news_cat-latest-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>CAGLIARI CALCIO ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH CHARLOTTE METRO FC - Cagliari<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cagliaricalcio.com\/en\/news\/cagliari-calcio-announces-strategic-youth-development-partnership-with-charlotte-metro-fc\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"CAGLIARI CALCIO ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH CHARLOTTE METRO FC - Cagliari\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Cagliari Calcio is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Charlotte Metro FC, one of the leading youth soccer organizations in North Carolina, through the club\u2019s international development program, Cagliari XPlay Club. 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