| 2023 season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Stephen Malik |
| Head coach | John Bradford |
| Stadium | Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park |
| USL League One | 2nd |
| USL1 Playoffs | Champions |
| U.S. Open Cup | 2nd Round |
| Top goalscorer | League: All: Oalex Anderson (17) |
| Highest home attendance | League/All: 5,795 (10/14 vs. Koxville) |
| Lowest home attendance | League/All: 1,119 (4/8 vs. Charlotte |
| Average home league attendance | 2,503 |
| Biggest win | 3 goals (April 21 vs. Chattanooga) (September 2 at Fuego FC) |
| Biggest defeat | 0–3 (June 10 at Forward Madison) |
The 2023 North Carolina FC season was the 17th season of the club's existence, and their third season in USL League One, the third division of the American soccer pyramid. North Carolina was coached by John Bradford, his third season with the club, and played their home games at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. The club had finished at the bottom of the table in their second season in USL League One. North Carolina finished the season in 2nd place in the league table, earning a spot in the playoffs. After defeating Hailstorm FC 3–1 in the semi-finals, they defeated rival Charlotte Independence 5–4 in penalties to win the 2023 USL League One Final.[1]
It was announced on August 7, 2023, that North Carolina will return to the USL Championship for the 2024 season.[2]