Scotland national football team arrived in Charlotte to train with the Panthers, experiencing American football and heat acclimatization. The team, led by manager Steve Clarke, is preparing for the World Cup. The team's players, including George Hirst, Ché Adams, Craig Gordon, and Angus Gunn, were given a Bojangles recommendation by Ikem Ekwonu, a native Charlottean. They visited the Bojangles and ordered the Ickey special. The team then trained with the Panthers, experiencing the heat and humidity of the American football practice. The team's players were surprised by the difference in technique and ball used in American football compared to soccer. They also experienced the music and different teams and sides of the game. The team's players were impressed by the friendly and chatty nature of the Panthers' players. The team's training with the Panthers was a unique experience for the Scotland national football team.