Charlotte FC have signed midfielder Brandt Bronico to a contract extension through 2027 with an option for 2028. Bronico is the club's longest-tenured player, acquired in a December 2020 trade from Chicago Fire FC.

What happened?

The 30-year-old midfielder has played in 122 of Charlotte's 136 MLS regular-season matches.

Why it matters for Charlotte FC

He is the club’s all-time leader in MLS regular-season assists with 17. General manager Zoran Krneta said: "Brandt has embodied what it means to be a player here within our organization, both on and off the field."

What comes next?

Next year will be Bronico's ninth season in MLS. He spent 2017-20 with Chicago after playing college soccer for UNC Charlotte.

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In 2025, Charlotte finished fourth in the Eastern Conference with 59 points before losing to New York City FC in a Round One Best-of-3 Series.