Congratulations to the OrthoCarolina Players of the Month for September!

Sammy Bystrzycki, U9 CSA Charlotte YA Juventus: From the start of pre-season camp Sammy has brought intensity, enthusiasm, and hard work to every training session. He has looked like a completely different player compared to last season and has come into the season with confidence and the mentality to improve every day. When I asked the other staff who we should nominate it was a unanimous decision as Sammy has clearly stood out during the first few weeks of the season. -Rich Schwartz, Director

Reagan Ennis, U17 Charlotte SA White ECNL RL G: Reagan is a defensive lynchpin for our team at center back. She has led the team to numerous shutouts and a very stingy .83 goals against average per game to date. She’s a tremendous leader in her words, actions, and play. Her ability in the air allows her to be a threat on set pieces and one of our goal scorers even though she’s in the backline. She is one of the most well-rounded competitive young players I’ve had the privilege to coach. -Tammy DeCesare, Coach

Josie Wentz, U10 CSA Charlotte YA G: This is Josie’s second year in the Youth Academy, and she continues to push herself and grow as a player and teammate. She brings a positive attitude to every session and always displays great sportsmanship. Josie is always willing to try something new and give it her all. She’s a reliable, upbeat teammate bringing consistency and joy to not only her team but to the club. -Dara Goldstein, Coach

John Ziewacz, U13 Charlotte SA Blue ECNL RL: John has been a center back for the U13 ECNL RL Blue. In the first month of the season he has anchored a defense that has only given away 1 goal in 5 games. John contributes at both ends of the field and scored in the teams first league game of the season in early September. He is a tough competitor and natural leader that pushes himself and his teammates to be better at practice and in games. Strong in stature but good on the ball, the future is bright. -Steve Magee, Director