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SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- It took only one free agent visit to NFC south rival Tampa Bay to convince defensive end Charles Johnson of what hed known all along -- he only wanted to play for the Carolina Panthers.His heart was in Carolina, and that was never going to change.Its why the 30-year-old Johnson took an $8 million pay cut this offseason to return for his 10th season with the defending NFC champion Panthers and a chance to chase that (Super Bowl) ring.All I know is Carolina. All I have wanted to know is Carolina, said Johnson, who was selected in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Panthers. Its kind of hard to leave something that you have invested so much in. The sky is the limit for this team. I want to help take this team to where we need to be.Being a business owner himself -- Johnson plans to open a restaurant this fall in Charlotte, North Carolina -- he understands the teams decision to release him in March after he tallied just one sack in 2015 and spent seven games on short-term injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Johnson was set to make $11 million in 2016, so he saw the move coming.But even as the Panthers cut Johnson, they left the door open for his return. They told him to explore the free agent market, but to think about re-signing in Carolina before agreeing to go elsewhere.Johnson received interest from a handful of teams, but decided to come back to Carolina on a one-year, $3 million deal, turning down an offer from another team worth twice that much, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.What this deal signifies is Charles is a man of his word and in his heart he bleeds Carolina blue, Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said in March.It is clear Johnson is returning with something to prove -- at least to himself.Hes dropped 10 pounds this offseason to get down to 275 in hopes of getting a little quicker. He said he feels lighter on his feet. Hes also worked tirelessly to strengthen his nagging back and hamstring problems.He said he feels great.Johnson, who had 52 1/2 sacks during a five-year span from 2010-2014 before last years injury-plagued season, said he has another double-digit sack season left in his tank.Im only 30, said Johnson, who is set to start at defensive end opposite Super Bowl standout Kony Ealy. There are other guys that are way older than me that are putting up numbers.Nonetheless, Johnson views this as a make-or-break season in terms of his NFL career.If hes not productive or struggles again with injuries, he could fall off the NFL radar and out of the league completely. On the other hand, a productive season could propel him to another big contract and a longer career with the Panthers.Im always going to want to stay where Im at, Johnson said. Im always thinking about coming back to the Panthers. 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There is always plenty of drama when the New York Red Bulls and D.C United square off but Sundays match at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., is for a lot more than just bragging rights and this seasons Atlantic Cup.The Red Bulls (12-9-7, 43 points), just a point off of the top of the Eastern Conference table with six regular-season matches left, carry a two-game winning streak and a 10-match run without a loss into play and cannot afford to take a step back.D.C. United (7-9-11, 32 points) have dropped into seventh place in the Eastern Conference two points behind Orlando City for conferences sixth and last postseason berth. United needs the points in New Jersey to right its ship after having its six-game unbeaten streak snapped last Thursday in a wild match at Yankee Stadium by New York City FC.With just even matches left we dont have a lot of margin for error at this point in the season, D.C. United coach Ben Olsen said. Weve got to start cookin a little bit.The Red Bulls roster sports two of the most dynamic players in the league with English striker Bradley Wright-Phillips and middfielder Sacha Kljestan.ddddddddddddWright-Phillips began the weekend tied atop the Golden Boot standings with 17 goals, has scored in six of his past seven league appearances and twice during that streak scored two goals in a match. Kljestan is first in assists with 15.United will be without Luciano Acosta, their top playmaker, who will miss the match because of accumulated yellow-card infractions. Forward Lloyd Sam will be making his first trip back to Red Bull Arena since he was traded by New York to D.C. United in July.D.C. Uniteds defender and captain Bobby Boswell is on the verge of making his 350th MLS regular season appearance and joining an elite list of only six players to reach the milestone since 1996.The Atlantic Cup foes have already met twice before this season, with the two previous encounters at RFK Stadium. D.C. United won 2-0 at home on May 13 before splitting the points with the Red Bulls in a 2-2 draw o