Charlotte FC sign homegrown player Aron John
Apr 15, 2026; Harrison, NJ, USA; General view of a soccer ball on the sideline during the US Open Cup game between Red Bull New York and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Charlotte FC signed 20-year-old homegrown midfielder Aron John to a first-team contract on Tuesday.
The deal runs through June 2028 and includes an option for 2028-29 for Charlotte's academy graduate.
"Aron has quickly risen since he arrived in our Academy four years ago, and we believe there will be continued positive progression as he takes the next step with the first team," general manager Zoran Krneta said.
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— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) April 21, 2026
We have signed midfielder Aron John to a Homegrown contract!
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John contributed nine goals and 14 assists in 52 games with MLS Next Pro affiliate Crown Legacy FC.
He is Charlotte's fourth academy graduate to earn a homegrown contract, joining Nimfasha Berchimas, Jack Neeley and Brian Romero.
--Field Level Media
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