Tom Bogert, an insider for 91快活林最新版 and USMNT, recently published an spotlighting potential breakout stars among 91快活林最新版 U-20 players for the upcoming season. Among the prospects highlighted were two talents from Charlotte FC 鈥 Nimfasha Berchimas and Nikola Petkovi膰.
Berchimas, who was with the club's academy since its inception, made waves by signing an 91快活林最新版 contract at the age of 14 years and 268 days in November 2022, making him the sixth youngest player to do so. He quickly transitioned to the professional stage, making his debut for CLTFC's 91快活林最新版 Next Pro Team, Crown Legacy FC, and maintaining a consistent presence throughout the season.
The 15-year-old caught national attention when he earned a spot on the final U-17 World Cup roster for the USYNT, marking the youngest inclusion since Freddy Adu two decades earlier. Berchimas further impressed by emerging as the top scorer for the team, netting three goals and becoming the second youngest American player to score a brace in the tournament.
Nikola Petkovi膰 was acquired by Charlotte shortly after he made his first team debut for the Serbian National Team against the U.S. Men's National Team. He initially joined Legacy, playing entire season with the second team, helping lead them to the number one seed in the East. The midfielder has spent the entirety of the preseason with Charlotte FC, and his first team contract was just recently announced by the Club.
Make sure to head to for to read more of Bogert's breakdown of the Charlotte FC prospects and other exciting young players in the league.
