CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Independence announced on Wednesday the club had signed defender Tobi Adewole, bolstering the team’s defensive depth as the season enters its final stretch. The transaction was completed prior to the USL League One Roster Freeze on Monday, Sept. 8.

Adewole joins the Jacks having previously made nine total appearances for fellow USL League One side Westchester SC this season, scoring one goal.

“We are excited to add Tobi to our roster, as he provides a physical, athletic defensive presence as we head into the home stretch of our season,” said Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “His championship and international background add experience and savvy to our defensive group.”

Prior to his stint with Westchester, Adewole competed with Greifswalder FC in Germany, helping the team secure second place in the Regionalliga Nordost and win the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Cup during the 2023–24 season. He also played for RW Koblenz in Germany having built his career previously in the USL Championship, competing for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Indy Eleven, Phoenix Rising FC, and Saint Louis FC and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

Adewole has made 106 appearances in the USL Championship across the regular season and playoffs in his career, logging 8,592 minutes of action.

“First and foremost, all glory to God for this opportunity,” said Adewole. “I am truly excited to join such a historic club. This is already a fantastic group of players with great quality, and I look forward to contributing to our playoff push and helping bring home silverware.”