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 as 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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Founded in 1987, Bethany Medical began with a mission to provide the best care for Piedmont Triad residents from all walks of life. Having practiced medicine on four continents, ultimately landing a fellowship at Wake Forest University, Bethany Medical Founder and CEO Dr. Lenny Peters made High Point his home. He built his businesses and raised his family here, and therefore felt duty-bound to give back to the community that supported him. Bethany Medical is now the largest independent health services provider in the Triad, specializing in Primary Care, Urgent Care, multi-specialty care, and Diagnostic Services.
Through Bethany Medical and the global nonprofit Lenny Peters Foundation, Dr. Peters, his daughter, Bethany Medical President Elise Peters Carey, and their team continue to exemplify community service, not only here in High Point and the surrounding Triad, but around the world!
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Our High Point University family and our community look forward to cheering on the team and enjoying the games!
“As a player, it should not be comfortable.”
A journey that stretches halfway across the world, Alenga Charles continues to write his soccer story, and his latest chapter has brought him to High Point, North Carolina. Hailing from Kigoma, Tanzania, the 22-year-old midfielder has been part of Carolina Core FC since the inaugural season and has played a crucial role in the success that The Foxes have achieved.
Alenga never played in a formal academy; his early experiences in soccer came from local street teams in Tanzania before making the move to the United States at the age of 13. Prior to landing in High Point, Alenga played in the United Premier Soccer League with FC Congo AZ and in the North Premier Soccer League with FC Arizona.
“MLS NEXT Pro’s level is much higher compared to the leagues that I was in before. It’s much more competitive. The quality of players and the speed of play in MLS NEXT Pro are significantly higher.”
While playing with FC Arizona, Alenga met and formed a meaningful connection with FC Arizona Technical Director Andy Williams, who would later become the assistant coach of Carolina Core FC. It would be this connection that would take Alenga to the next level and play professionally.
“In my first year at FC Arizona, Andy Williams was my head coach. He told me to come try out for Carolina Core FC. I came to the tryout in 2023, and that’s where the team saw me, and that’s where I signed.”
The Tanzanian midfielder went on to start in 17 matches during Carolina Core FC’s inaugural season, making 18 total appearances. Now, in his second season at Truist Point Stadium, the 22-year-old has played in all 13 MLS NEXT Pro games so far and started 12 of them. Alenga knows that being a regular part of the starting eleven comes with pressure.
“There’s always pressure before the game, but once I get on the field, I’m fine. I just try to be myself and to be confident and play my game. I stay calm before matches by not thinking about the game too much and listening to music. I mostly listen to songs from Tanzania.”
The young midfielder has proven capable of rising to meet the pressure, as Alenga has maintained an impressive 92% pass accuracy over his first two seasons. He leads Carolina Core FC in pass accuracy so far in the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season among players with at least one start. He has also logged the fifth-most minutes this season in MLS NEXT Pro across the entire team and is the youngest of the five players who have done so.
Alenga has built strong friendships with his teammates at Carolina Core FC. During training, you can almost always see him with defender Jathan Juarez and midfielder Jacob Evans.
The trio constantly jokes around and poses for pictures together; their off-field chemistry has directly contributed to their on-field success.
“It helps a lot. I think with that kind of relationship, it’s easy to understand each other out on the field. You know what they are going to do next, which can lead to something happening.”
Off the pitch, Alenga taps into his more artistic side. One of his escapes from the beautiful game is drawing, which he has been doing for a couple of years.
“I mostly do pencil portraits. I learned and started doing them in high school. People used to pay me to do them, but now I just do it for fun.”
When asked if he had done any for the team, Alenga laughingly stated, “Some of the players have asked me to do it, but I don’t feel like doing it.”
The Tanzanian midfielder has learned many lessons beyond friendships and locker room banter. The league’s level is different, and Alenga understands that. Playing for Carolina Core FC has given him many new experiences, but the biggest lesson is the shift in his perspective on effort.
“As a player, you’ve got to put 100% every day into practice and in games. It should not be comfortable. You should always try your best to get to the next level.”
Comfort is the last thing that Alenga is looking for. He plays a big role on the field and dreams even bigger. His goal, like many other footballers, includes reaching the world’s premier soccer leagues and the biggest stages.
“My goal or wish would be to someday play for an MLS first team. Maybe I could go to Europe and play in the English Premier League or Spain’s LaLiga.”
As he continues to rack up minutes and experience, Alenga Charles undoubtedly has the potential to reach the high standards that he sets for himself. Calm under pressure, he has established himself as a key player and helps dictate the tempo of games. The young midfielder will need to continue his reliable and impressive performances as The Foxes inch towards the goal for this season—to finish in a playoff position.
“THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST KITS AMERICAN SOCCER HAS TO OFFER”
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 2017-2023, and the interim Head Coach for the 2022 season.
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 an 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.
JUAN PABLO RODRIGUEZ
YEKESON SUBAH
DRAKE
JACOB EVANS
ANTHONY SUMO
ALENGA CHARLES
JOSUHA RODRIGUEZ
JATHAN JUAREZ
COREY LUNDEEN
GLORY NZINGO
MATEO SARMIENTO
IBRAHIM COVI
DEREK CUEVAS
FACUNDO CANETE
PAUL LEONARDI
ROBERT BAILEY
JOHNNY BAZAES
ARYEH MILLER
LITTLETON,
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
MONROVIA, LIBERIA
MIAMI, FLORIDA KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
CHESTER, ENGLAND
MONROVIA, LIBERIA
KIGOMA, TANZANIA
PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
DUBLIN, IRELAND
BUCARAMANGA, COLOMBIA
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
BARCELONA, SPAIN
CORDOBA, ARGENTINA
MARSEILLE, FRANCE
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
QUEENS, NEW YORK
HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA
OLIVER SEMMLE
SULLIVAN
LEFLORE
PARIANO
HARRIEL
HOLBROOK
SORIA
LEBLANC
LIBERIA (U17 & U20)
UNITED STATES (U15)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (U20 & U23)
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA (SENIOR TEAM)
IRELAND (U21)
ARGENTINA (U16)
JAMAICA (U20)
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A groundbreaking initiative that is set to revolutionize youth soccer development in our region. CCFC Academy launched with the MLS NEXT league for the 2024 season starting with two teams - U13 and U14, with our U15 team coming in Fall 2025. We are proud to be the first non-MLS team to make our MLS Next Academy free for each player, aiming to break down the financial barriers 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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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.
STADIUM OPENED: MAY 2, 2019
STADIUM COST: $42M
STADIUM CAPACITY: 5,000
BUILDER: SAMET CORPORATION
WEBSITE: TRUISTPOINT.COM
SURFACE: FIELD TURF (INSTALLED FEB. 2024)
Philadelphia Union II is the official MLS NEXT Pro team affiliate of MLS side Philadelphia Union. Union II play their matches at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, and train at the Union’s training complex, also located in Chester. Union II had a successful 2024 season, winning the Eastern Conference before falling to North Texas SC in the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup final. Prior to the start of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season, the team appointed new head coach Ryan Richter as the team’s fourth head coach. Richter has served in various coaching roles within the Union organization since 2018, most recently as assistant coach for the first team. Prior to his assistant coach role, Richter served as the Head Coach of the Union Academy U15s, whom he brought to the first-ever MLS Next Cup Final in 2021. Richter is a former professional soccer player, originally drafted by the Union fifth overall in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft. Philadelphia is currently tied for first place in the Eastern Conference standings with 39 points in only 17 games played.
