The vision? A movement to unify the greater NC Core area through the highest level of competitive soccer in the region –and you’re at the forefront of what happens next. Whether you grew up here or are brand new to the area, this is the time to put our home on the map in a way it’s never been before!
Welcome to Truist Point, home of the Carolina Core FC (CCFC). We are so glad you are here to support the Foxes! If you are here to support the other team, although we may question your life choices, we are glad you are here, too. While these upcoming 90 plus minutes are all about soccer, CCFC is more than just a soccer club and Truist Point is more than just a stadium in a small town. Truist Point stadium was born in 2016 out of the dire need of our city to revitalize its downtown to bring people and jobs back to its core. In 2022, out of fierce passion to bring more access to opportunity and to create more jobs in our core, CCFC was started is an independent club of MLS NEXT Pro. CCFC and the league are committed to driving a new era of North American soccer and offer exciting, unprecedented opportunities to players, coaches, and sports business professionals. CCFC is dedicated to the development and career advancement of every individual that comes to and through our club, not just our players. And through the vehicle of soccer, we are bringing people, yourself included, into the heart of our city to drive upward economic mobility so that every person in our community has access to opportunities that enrich their lives. We hope that you have an exceptional experience at our stadium, and we thank you for helping us grow our Carolina Core community and through the beautiful game!
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A groundbreaking initiative that is set to revolutionize youth soccer development in our region. CCFC Academy is launching with the MLS NEXT league for the 2024 season starting with two teams - U13 and U14. We are proud to be the first non-MLS team to make our MLS N Academy free for each player, aiming to break down the financial typically associated with high-level youth soccer and provide young players with an unprecedented opportunity to pursue their dreams.
Operated under the Carolina Core Soccer Foundation, the Carolina Core FC Academy is committed to creating a level playing field where every child, regardless of their socioeconomic background, can chase their aspirations of a professional soccer career. Our academy’s revolutionary approach eliminates the pay-to-play model, ensuring that talent and potential, rather than financial means, become the primary factors in a player’s journey. This opportunity enables young athletes to compete against the best players in the country, in a league that has developed 90% of the United States Men’s National Team’s players.
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Our High Point University family and our community look forward to cheering on the team and enjoying the games!
Representing the city of High Point through and through, Carolina Core FC defender Aryeh Miller continues to make a name for himself at the national and international level. Despite being just 18 years old, the young star has already established himself as a player to watch not just for the future but for the present as well.
“It’s a great feeling to come back home and play in High Point. After a few years of being away to be able to come back and play professionally, especially seeing people I know in the stands, which is an amazing feeling. Just being able to inspire the younger generation and give back feels great to do for my community.”
Born in High Point, NC, Miller has come through the soccer ranks in North Carolina starting off locally in the Piedmont Triad, before moving on to Greensboro United Soccer Association, now known as NC Fusion.
“From the ages of three to eight, I played at the Harley Davis YMCA off of North Main Street. That’s where my journey started, and then I moved on to Peruchos, which helped me make the step up to the club level.”
After playing travel soccer from a young age, Miller made his next step up to the U.S. Developmental Academy (DA) with NC Fusion. Following his time in the DA, Miller went to North Carolina FC to compete with their U15 Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) team.
“I’m very grateful for the DA and ECNL programs I played in. At the time, it was the top flight of soccer nationally, which helped prepare me to play against the top talent in the region. Playing against that level of competition at a young age helped me grow and progress as a player and a person.”
In 2021, Miller made the official step up after joining Charlotte FC’s academy team in MLS NEXT. Representing the first step of the MLS player pathway, Aryeh proved to be a strong candidate for the newly founded league, as it was just a year old at that point. Making the move from playing locally in the Triad to exposure at the national level in Charlotte showed the willingness and desire of Miller to improve as a player and grow as a person.
After already experiencing an eventful 2021, that same year would prove to be even more fruitful for Miller, as he was handed his first international call-up to the U17 Liberian Men’s National Team. Making the jump to Charlotte FC’s Academy in MLS NEXT combined with his already impressive resume, made his call-up to the national team of his home country a welldeserved honor.
“The 2021 year was a big one for me. After COVID-19, I was training a lot, so the following season was a breakout year for me. Going to play with Charlotte FC as well as playing a year up, then getting called up to the U-17 Liberian National Team was something I’d dreamed about since I was young. It was a very special year for me, and I’m very blessed to have experienced that.”
Following the 2021 year, Miller continued playing with Charlotte FC’s MLS NEXT Academy and training with Crown Legacy FC before making his debut in MLS NEXT Pro during the 2023 season.
“Training with Crown Legacy definitely helped me a lot. Even though I didn’t play very much, being able to learn and compete in a professional environment helped me grow significantly. In what was the best team in MLS NEXT Pro at the time, I can say it has definitely helped me a lot in my transition here.”
Following his domestic and international success, Miller made the decision to sign his first professional contract and join a new independent club in the MLS NEXT Pro, Carolina Core FC. In conjunction with 16-year-old Drake Hadeed, the High Point native was the first official signing of the club and served as an indicator of the serious intentions behind the club’s plans to compete in the league.
The start of the 2024 season was historic for Miller and CCFC alike, as Miller made his debut for his hometown club in an August matchup against Orlando City SC,
helping to secure a very tough point on the road.
“Making my debut in that game was definitely a moment I’ll never forget. It felt like the work I was putting in was starting to come to light. Getting a point on the road was a great feeling in the locker room, especially against a tough team. I’m grateful for the opportunity, but I still understand there’s a lot of work to do.”
Following the Orlando City match, Miller would go on to start six consecutive matches, beginning against the club in which he made his MLS NEXT Pro debut with, Crown Legacy FC. The match would end with a 1-0 CCFC victory, with Miller playing the entire 90 minutes.
“The Crown Legacy FC game was a special game for me. For that to be my first start for CCFC and have it come against my former team was really unique. The best part is that we came away with all three points, which made it even more special. This is one of the best memories I’ve made so far with this club!”
As the team wraps up its final stretch of games, Miller wants to make sure that the team is focused on the moment to close out the season:
“The team’s goal for the rest of the season is taking it one game at a time. Blocking out external noise and staying focused. We know we’re a good enough team to get results, and the numbers will speak for themselves. The end goal we have is the playoffs and maybe even championship, but right now the goal is just to keep our heads down and stay hungry.”
Growing up in North Carolina, Head Coach Roy has developed strong connections to the local community. He is a proud alum of NC State University, where he led the Wolfpack to the 1988 NCAA Championship Game. Following a prolific college career, he joined Major League Soccer, where he would go on to hold the MLS single-season scoring record with 27 goals until the record was broken in 2018. A regular for both club and country, Lassiter represented the US Men’s National Team, making 34 appearances and scoring four goals over the span of eight years. Beginning his post-playing career, Lassiter was the assistant coach for Houston Dynamo 2, as well as the Head Coach for the Houston Dynamo U-20 team for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, prior to joining Carolina Core FC.
A former international soccer star, Amado represented the Honduras National Team as captain and all-time cap leader. Guevara made an impressive 139 appearances scoring 27 goals for the Honduran National Team. Leading Honduras to a successful qualification campaign, Amado captained the side during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Very successful internationally, Guevara has many accolades domestically, including: MLS Best XI, MLS All-Star selection, MLS Golden Boot, and the MLS MVP award in 2004. An MLS legend, during his time in MLS, Amado scored an astounding 41 goals. Following his retirement, Guevara seamlessly transitioned into a coaching role, showcasing his passion for the sport. After coaching at various youth academy’s, Amado then became the Head Coach of Puerto Rico’s U20 team, eventually ascending into the position of Head Coach for the senior side.
JC Martinez brings a wealth of experience after being part of the Houston Dynamo’s Academy for seven years. Coach Martinez was the Head Coach of the MLS NEXT U13 Academy team, as well as an assistant coach for the Dynamo’s U20 team for 2 years. Martinez served as Roy’s assistant coach for Houston Dynamo U20s where he helped the team towards their first conference title and Round of 16 appearance. Coach Martinez has assisted with every age group in the academy level, and will bring his expertise to help as the team’s analyst.
Williams starred in Major League Soccer for Columbus Crew, New England Revolution, MetroStars, Chicago Fire - winning the Open Cup Championship in 2003. Williams would eventually join Real Salt Lake, leading them to the MLS Cup win in 2009. With 97 appearances and 13 goals, Williams was an integral member of the Jamaican Men’s National Team. Williams joins CCFC with ample experience as a Technical Director with FC Arizona, where he was responsible for the management and organization of the team as well as the dayto-day operations of the entire club. Williams also led the scouting department for Real Salt Lake, where he scouted and procured international and domestic talent.
After playing professionally in Jamaica, Ricketts moved to England to play for Bradford City AFC, making 108 total appearances over four years. Having started his international career in 1998, Ricketts made 100 appearances for the Jamaican National Team between 1998 and 2013. In the midst of a fantastic international career, he joined the LA Galaxy in 2010, and after a sensational first season in MLS, was awarded MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2010.The following year Ricketts helped lead the LA Galaxy to win the MLS Cup, alongside superstar teammates Landon Donovan and David Beckham. Ricketts would go on to win his second MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2013 while playing for the Portland Timbers. Following his retirement in 2017, Ricketts embarked on his managerial career, serving as the Goalkeeper Coach for FC Tulsa from 20172023, and the interim Head Coach for the 2022 season.
DANIEL CHICA
KAI THOMAS
ANGEL AGUAS
JUAN PABLO RODRIGUEZ
YEKESON SUBAH
JESUS OREJUELA
PAPA NDOYE
JACOB EVANS
LUIS LUGO
ALENGA CHARLES
OWEN FINNERTY
LITTLETON,
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
HOUSTON, TEXAS
SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
MONROVIA, LIBERIA
JAMUNDE, COLOMBIA
TIVAOUANE, SENEGAL
CHESTER, ENGLAND
VALENCIA, VENEZUELA
KIGOMA, TANZANIA
JOSUHA RODRIGUEZ
PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS ANDREW
JATHAN JUAREZ SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
DAVID “PACHITTOO” POLANCO
CARLOS MARIO DIAZ
JEREMIAH WHITE IV
IBRAHIM COVI
DEREK CUEVAS
KIKI GREGOIRE
TYLER FREEMAN
FACUNDO CANETE
DRAKE HADEED
PAUL LEONARDI
FEDERICO STACHUK
SANTIAGO CAMBINDO
ROBERT BAILEY
OZZIE CISNEROS
OZZIE RAMOS
JOHNNY BAZAES
ARYEH MILLER
NYK SESSOCK
GIOVANNI FERRAINA MARCHETTI
YANNICK BRIGHT
LEONARDO FRUGIS AFONSO
JOSE CASAS DE ABADAL
RYAN CARMICHAEL
SANTIAGO MORALES
DAIRON REYES
TYE BARTON
SAMUEL BASABE
SANTIAGO GARCIA
RYAN SAILOR
VICTOR FUNG
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
IBAGUE, COLOMBIA
POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
PARIS, FRANCE
BARCELONA, SPAIN
KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS
CORDOBA, ARGENTINA
MIAMI, FLORIDA
MARSEILLE, FRANCE
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
IBAGUE, COLOMBIA
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
MODESTO, CALIFORNIA
QUEENS, NEW YORK
HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA
LIBERIA (U17 & U20)
UNITED STATES (U15)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (U20 & U23)
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA (SENIOR TEAM)
UNITED STATES (U17)
ARGENTINA (U16)
UNITED STATES (U16 & U17)
UNITED STATES (U15)
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Truist Point is a multipurpose stadium located in High Point, NC and is home to your Carolina Core FC professional soccer team. The multipurpose stadium is bordered by Elm, Gatewood, and Lindsay Streets. Truist (formerly BB&T Corporation) is the facility naming rights partner – this landmark naming rights agreement began in 2019 and is a 15-year naming rights partnership.
It started with a vision– A symbol to promote community, unify all groups, and also look really cool on a soccer kit.
Introducing Matthew Wolff, graphic design and branding maestro with experience ranging from the design of World Cup kits for France and Nigeria to helping launch the first collaboration between Paris Saint-Germain and the Jordan Brand. After experiencing a cultured upbringing spanning multiple continents, Wolff drew inspiration for his work from his soccer career and surroundings.
“I grew up in Minneapolis and fell in love with soccer through playing and going to Minnesota Thunder (USL First Division) matches. When I was 10, my family moved to North London, and my love of soccer was taken to new heights,” articulated Wolff. “I returned to Minnesota for my last three years of high school and realized that soccer in America was still in its infancy compared to soccer in Europe. Over the years, I realized I wanted to help grow the game here in the US.”
Wolff finished his college playing career and graduated with a degree from Skidmore College. Following his undergrad career, Wolff went and obtained a degree from the world-renowned New York, Parsons School of Design in graphic design that helped further his passion for creating.
“Towards the end of college it became clear that my ability to impact American soccer was not going to be on the pitch, but in the design studio. I realized I wanted to combine my two loves — soccer and design — and try to pursue them as a career. I held design jobs at NYCFC and Nike Football before going out on my own,” said the Vermont Green FC co-founder.
With many projects available to take on and a lifetime’s worth of experience under his belt, Wolff found the inspiration to collaborate with Carolina Core FC in the way most ideas are conceived.
“I was out on a walk! Evan Mitz — who I’d met a few years prior — gave me a call and told me all about the vision for the club. It really interested me and I was keen to work with Evan,” noted the Minnesota native. “Shortly thereafter I was introduced to Ramsey and collectively we worked for a few months crafting the CCFC crest, colors, apparel and various other branding assets.”
Wolff has done tremendous work in helping to progress US Soccer at all levels. The talented graphic designer has worked with the United Soccer League, National Women’s Soccer League, and the highest level of professional soccer in the country, Major League Soccer. With soccer at the forefront of all his creations, his work with Carolina Core FC proved to be another monumental step in his career as it was the first MLS NEXT Pro team he’s worked with. The creation of a club’s crest can serve as a catalyst for many organization’s ascent or demise, so it was imperative that this high-level of responsibility was entrusted to the right person.
“Like any relationship, communication and trust are key. I’m grateful that CCFC were wonderful partners throughout this process. The CCFC team put a lot of trust in me and the design process was a smooth one,” said the former Nike designer. “I think it’s important to understand the community that the crest will represent. Ideally the club (and by extension the crest) will represent something greater than the 11 players on the pitch.”
With the club entering the MLS NEXT Pro league for its inaugural season as an independent club, establishing its own unique identity was key. The crest has to repress soccer while still maintaining the creative lifestyle branding associated with things off the pitch, helping to explain what led to the now prominent fox.
“Soccer crests are avatars of self-identification. I believe that someone who looks at the crest of their local team should see some of themselves and their community in it,” explained Wolff. As CCFC embarks on its inaugural set of home matches, the newly created crest looks to serve as a point of unity that everyone can look toward as a beacon of light. “I believe that football clubs should be a reflection of their community. The crest is an illustration of that reflection,” said the heralded graphic designer.
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