Carolina Gold Rush (table tennis)
| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| League | Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) |
| Conference | Eastern Division |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Arena | Charlotte Convention Center |
| Colors | Gold, Black, White |
| Head coach | Shigang "Alex" Yang |
| Championships | 1 (2025) |
| Website | https://www.mltt.com/mltt-team/carolina-gold-rush |
Carolina Gold Rush is a professional table tennis team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2023, the team competes in the Eastern Division of Major League Table Tennis (MLTT). They are the 2025 MLTT Cup Champions, having won the league's second-ever championship title.
History
The Carolina Gold Rush was established as one of the eight founding franchises of Major League Table Tennis. In September 2023, Nora and John McSweeney, entrepreneurs and residential real estate investors, expanded their investment holdings to include the Carolina Gold Rush.[1]
In the inaugural 2023–2024 season, the Gold Rush finished the regular season as the #1 overall seed but were defeated in the semifinals. In the 2024–2025 season, the team returned to the playoffs and defeated the Texas Smash to claim the MLTT Cup.[2]
Team identity
The team's name is a tribute to the Carolina Gold Rush of 1799, the first significant gold rush in the United States.
Roster
| Player | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Enzo Angles | France |
| Edward Ly | Canada |
| Wei Wang | China |
| Eugene Wang | Canada |
| Kai Zhang | United States |
| Chen Sun | China |
| Mohammed Shouman | Egypt |
Season-by-season record
| Season | League | Division | Regular Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | MLTT | East | 1st Place | Semifinals |
| 2024–25 | MLTT | East | 1st Place | Champions |
| 2025–26 | MLTT | East | TBD | TBD |
Honors
- MLTT Cup
- Winners (1): 2025
- Eastern Division Regular Season
- Winners (2): 2024, 2025
References
- ^ "Major League Table Tennis Unveils Sale of its First Six Teams". PR Newswire. September 21, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ^ Tan, Bobby (April 19, 2025). "Carolina Gold Rush Defeat Texas Smash to Win 2025 MLTT Cup". Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy. AITTA News. Retrieved March 2, 2026.