CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Independence today announced the signing of left back Anthony “Anton” Sorenson for the 2024 season, pending league and federation approval.

"Anton is a dynamic left-sided player," Charlotte Head Coach Mike Jeffries explained. "He impresses with his final-third ability as well as his pace to get up and down the left side of the field. Having developed in Philadelphia, he brings strong defensive qualities to the role as well as a solid mentality. As another young addition, Anton has a significant developmental upside and competes very well within our system."

Sorenson joined the Philadelphia Union Academy in 2019 on the U-17 squad. He played for Philadelphia Union II in the USL Championship in 2020, logging over 1,000 minutes in 12 appearances. Sorenson scored his first professional goal on September 17 in Philadelphia's win over Loudoun United FC.

In January 2022, Philadelphia Union signed Sorenson to a Homegrown Player contract with the club's first team. Sorenson appeared on the bench for Philadelphia Union's 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final loss to New York City FC.

As Philadelphia Union II transitioned to MLS NEXT Pro, Sorenson continued to be a mainstay in the matchday roster. Across the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Sorenson appeared in 45 matches, including full 90-minute performances in a pair of playoff games. 

Originally born in Haiti, Sorenson was selected for multiple United States Youth National Team rosters. He received his first call-up in 2017 to a U-14 training camp squad. He then earned three call-ups for the U-16 side, debuting on April 24, 2018. Sorenson contributed to the 2018 U-16 team that finished third in the Torneo Delle Naizoni in Italy.