History. That’s what 75,000 of us went looking for in Charlotte. The newest member of the expansion age is home now, and what a way to make an entrance. A celebration of North American soccer right in the heart of Charlotte, only 388 seats shy of selling out Bank of America Stadium. You’d think you were in Smurfs’ Village if you didn’t know the MLS fever had taken over the city — Carolina blue and white in every street corner and block. It was beautiful. From NoDa to South End, this party had a two-year long tailgate, culminating in a night that could only be a win, despite what the scoreboard might tell you. The game of thrones-style montage when the lights went off, the national anthem ceremony, planned or not, hats off to everyone involved in pulling off the greatest party in MLS to date. That night proved yet again that you don’t need to go far to find soccer in the States. The game you’re looking for might just be in your own backyard, this one just happened to be a record-breaker...