CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Independence announced on Friday the club had signed forward Tresor Mbuyu to a 25-day contract. Mbuyu will be available for selection in the Independence’s contest on Saturday against South Georgia Tormenta FC.

“We are happy to announce Tresor’s return to the Independence,” shared Charlotte Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “His comfort level with the group and success playing with us in previous years will make his entry into the group seamless.  As he has trained with us, he is familiar with our current group and style of play and will give us dynamic attacking option as we enter a busy part of our schedule.”

Mbuyu returns to the Jacks after playing the past five seasons with Charlotte. The 28-year-old joined Charlotte in the 2020 season and in his five seasons with the team, scored 21 goals in 98 total appearances. In 2022, Mbuyu had his breakout year, scoring 11 goals and assisting on five. He also started in 27 of 28 league matches.

Mbuyu followed his strong 2022 with another great 2023 season. The forward netted nine goals in 36 total matches and made five appearances on the USL League One Team of the Week.

“We are happy to announce Tresor’s return to the Independence,” said Charlotte Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “His comfort level with the group and success playing with us in previous years will make his entry into the group seamless.  As he has trained with us, he is familiar with our current group and style of play and will give us dynamic attacking option as we enter a busy part of our schedule.”