# @topbin90 on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DML-mIWpG8g
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32561263-topbin90-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/53c2f7d31f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-07-16T23:30:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** TopBin90 (@Topbin90) — https://gondola.cc/Topbin90

## Caption

Ed Young helped bring professional soccer to Charlotte in 1981 as a founding force behind the @carolinalightnin. As director of operations, he built the team from the ground up. Organizing exhibitions, driving fan engagement, and managing game-day operations. His efforts helped the Lightnin’ win a championship and draw record crowds, laying the groundwork for Charlotte’s soccer culture today.

## Stats

- **Views:** 167
- **Likes:** 1,144
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 12

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Carolina Lightnin’ | @carolinalightnin | https://gondola.cc/carolinalightnin | USL Soccer Team |
| TopBin90 | @Topbin90 | https://gondola.cc/Topbin90 | Sports Media Outlet |
| Aaron Bright | @_apbright | https://gondola.cc/_apbright | Videographer |
| Aaron Bright | @_apbright | https://gondola.cc/_apbright | Social Media Manager |

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