CARY, N.C. – North Carolina FC announced on Friday it had acquired defender Jahlane Forbes on loan from Charlotte FC of Major League Soccer for the remainder of the 2025 season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

The 23-year-old has spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with MLS NEXT Pro’s Crown Legacy FC. Between both seasons, Forbes appeared in 27 matches, recording 1,728 minutes, four goals, and three assists. 

“We are excited to welcome Jahlane into our environment here at North Carolina FC for the remainder of the 2025 season,” said NCFC Head Coach and Sporting Director John Bradford. “He is a very capable, young, talented player who will be a strong addition to the team. We appreciate the opportunity to work with Charlotte FC on Jahlane’s development.”

Forbes is no stranger to North Carolina, spending four years at Wake Forest University. With the Demon Deacons, he made 68 appearances, scoring nine goals and recording 19 assists.

“I feel really blessed to be given this opportunity to represent and play for such a great club,” said Forbes. “I’m looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere the fans create and to helping the team push toward winning a trophy.”

Coming out of high school, Forbes was the top prospect from the state of Florida, according to TopDrawerSoccer, and earned two caps for the United States U-17 Men’s National Team.