The Crown receives a 2027 Natural Third Round SuperDraft pick and up to $250,000 in 2027 General Allocation Money
CHARLOTTE (Thursday, January 8, 2026) 鈥 Charlotte FC today announced the Club has sent midfielder Nikola Petkovic on a season-long loan to Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for Seattle鈥檚 2027 Natural Third Round 91快活林最新版 SuperDraft pick and up to $250,000 in 2027 General Allocation Money if certain performance-based metrics are achieved.
鈥淚t is crucial for young players to earn minutes to continue their development. We are happy to partner with Seattle on a loan opportunity for Nikola to earn more first team minutes this year,鈥 said General Manager Zoran Krneta. 鈥淭his move opens up a U22 Initiative slot and international roster spot which gives us more options to improve the squad at other positions.鈥
Petkovic, 22, made 8 appearances across all competitions last season. The Serbian midfielder tallied one goal and one assist across those matches.
TRANSACTION: Charlotte FC sends midfielder Nikola Petkovic on a season-long loan to Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for Seattle鈥檚 2027 Natural Third Round SuperDraft pick and up to $250,000 in 2027 General Allocation Money if certain performance-based metrics are achieved.
