Carolina Core FC

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Carolina Core FC
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Full nameCarolina Core FC
FoundedNovember 10, 2022;2 years ago (2022-11-10)
Stadium Truist Point
High Point, North Carolina
Capacity5,000
OwnersMegan Oglesby
Matt Penley
Mark Penley
General manager Eddie Pope
Head coach Donovan Ricketts
League MLS Next Pro
Website https://www.carolinacorefc.com
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Carolina Core FC is an American professional soccer team that is located in High Point, North Carolina. It is an independent team and currently participates in MLS Next Pro.

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History

On November 10, 2022, MLS Next Pro announced that a new independent club from North Carolina would join the league in 2024. The club will be led by Eddie Pope as its Chief Sporting Director and owned by Megan Oglesby, Matt Penley, and Mark Penley. They will play at Truist Point following planned renovations to increase the stadium's capacity to 5,000. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Carolina ended their inaugural season with 12 wins, 12 losses, and four draws with three penalty shootout victories. Head coach Roy Lassiter was relieved of his duties following the season. [6]

Players and staff

Current roster

As of March 15, 2024
No.Pos.PlayerNation
0 GK Alex SuttonFlag of the United States.svg  United States
1 GK Andrew Pannenberg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2 DF Daniel ChicaFlag of the United States.svg  United States
4 DF Kai ThomasFlag of the United States.svg  United States
5 DF Angel AguasFlag of the United States.svg  United States
6 DF Juan Pablo RodriguezFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
7 FW Yekeson Subah Flag of the United States.svg  United States
8 MF Jesus OrejuelaFlag of the United States.svg  United States
9 FW Papa NdoyeFlag of Senegal.svg  Senegal
10 DF Jacob EvansFlag of England.svg  England
11 MF Luis LugoFlag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela
12 MF Alenga CharlesFlag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania
13 FW Josuha RodriguezFlag of Honduras.svg  Honduras
14 DF Jathan JuarezFlag of the United States.svg  United States
15 FW David PolancoFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
17 FW Carlos Mario DiazFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
18 FW Jeremiah White IVFlag of the United States.svg  United States
19 FW Nicholas PechenyiFlag of the United States.svg  United States
20 DF Ibrahim Covi Flag of France.svg  France
21 MF Derek CuevasFlag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic
22 DF Kiki GregoireFlag of the United States.svg  United States
23 FW Tyler Freeman Flag of the United States.svg  United States
24 MF Facundo CaneteFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
25 FW Drake Hadeed Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  Antigua and Barbuda
26 DF Paul Baptiste Behe LeonardiFlag of France.svg  France
28 FW Federico StachukFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
29 MF Santiago CambindoFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
31 GK Robert BaileyFlag of the United States.svg  United States
68 MF Ozzie Ramos Flag of the United States.svg  United States
77 MF Jonathan BazaesFlag of Chile.svg  Chile
99 MF Aryeh MillerFlag of Liberia.svg  Liberia
— MF Zion ScarlettFlag of the United States.svg  United States
— MF Glory Nzingo (on loan from Swansea City)Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland

Staff

References

  1. ↑ "New Independent Club led by soccer legend Eddie Pope to join MLS NEXT Pro in 2024". MLS NEXT Pro (Press release). November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ Gilkey, Jaelen (November 10, 2022). "High Point city officials release the name of new minor league soccer". WFMY-TV . Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  3. ↑ Hill, David (November 11, 2022). "High Point pro soccer team to be in MLS pro development league, be called 'Carolina Core'" . Triad Business Journal . Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Local ownership group brings professional men's soccer to the Triad". Yes! Weekly . November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  5. ↑ Stamps, Brayden (November 10, 2022). "Name of High Point professional soccer team revealed". WGHP . Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Carolina Core FC Relieves Head Coach Roy Lassiter". MLSNextPro.com. MLS Next Pro . Retrieved 15 October 2024.


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