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Defender Anton Sorenson returns to Charlotte

By USLLeagueOne.com Staff, 01/21/25, 12:00PM EST

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21-year-old former Philadelphia Union Homegrown defender returns for second season with Jacks


21-year-old former Philadelphia Union Homegrown defender returns for second season with Jacks | Image Credit: South Georgia Tormenta FC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Independence today announced that they have re-signed former Philadelphia Union homegrown defender Anthony Sorenson, pending league and federation approval.

"I am delighted to have Anton return for 2025. He brings pace, energy and quality to the attack with strong final third ability," shared Charlotte Head Coach Mike Jeffries. "Anton is another young player I believe has a strong upside as he continues to develop."

In 2024, he competed in 20 matches with 15 starts for a total of 1,375 minutes. Sorenson recorded three assists with 44 clearances, 26 tackles won, 24 interceptions and two blocks.

"I'm super excited to come back and be with a great group of guys and a great coach," expressed Sorenson. "I look forward to continuing to build that chemistry together and find each other's strengths so we can be at our best always for our Jacks fans."

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 Sept. 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.


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