CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE
sOCCER TEAM
OUR TEAM
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edwin valentin
GENERAL MANAGER
Edwin graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with his Bachelors Degree in Sport Management. During his time at CalU, he was able to get his start in the sports industry by working for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Pittsburgh Passion. He was also able to get his foot in the door with the Washington Wild Things, an independent professional baseball team, which is where he ended up full-time upon graduation. Within the three years he was with the Wild Things, Edwin went from Account Executive to Director of Ticket Sales by exceeding all of the organization’s expectations and reshaping the Ticketing Department. In his free time, Edwin loves listening to music, binging watching shows and movies, and just about every sport that’s on TV.
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CARSON MEDLIN
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Carson, a Greenville, SC native, graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2022 with a degree in Sports and Entertainment Management. He gained experience through internships with the SC Football Hall of Fame and GSE Worldwide. When he's not working, you'll find him hanging out with his dog, spending time with his girlfriend, or with family and friends. Carson's ready to bring his passion and expertise to the table, making a real impact in the industry.
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MADDIE JOHNSON
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Maddie is a Charleston Born beach girl who you can always find outside doing any sort of activity. She has two fur-legged kids which are a cat named Norman and a dog named Jager who she shares with her partner Mike! South Carolina University helped raise her and provided her with two degrees with one being a Masters of Sport and Entertainment Management.
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RYAN PARSONS
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Ryan graduated from High Point University in May 2024 with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Psychology. His previous work experience includes game day operations intern for the Carolina Cobras, market manager for SponsorUnited, and sales ambassador for Betting Hero. He previously interned with Charlotte Independence and is very excited for the permanent opportunity.