Carolina Core FC is an American professional soccer team based in High Point, North Carolina. They were founded in 2022, competing in MLS Next Pro since the 2024 season as an independent team. The team plays at Truist Point Stadium.
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 was to be led by Eddie Pope as its Chief Sporting Director and owned by Megan Oglesby, Matt Penley, and Mark Penley. Their announced home venue, Truist Point, would undergo renovations to increase the seating capacity to 5,000.
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. He would be replaced by Donovan Ricketts during the offseason.
Players and staff Current roster
No.Pos.NationPlayer
Staff Jake Davis - Head Coach David A. Hughes - Interim Assistant Coach Robert Ritchie - Director Of Soccer Operations
Year-by-year Season MLS Next Pro Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Top ScorerConferenceOverall Player Goals2024281241239454310th, Eastern15thDid not qualifyThird Round Facundo Canete11202528810104244398th, Eastern17thConference QuarterfinalsSecond Round Facundo Canete9202622481030402314th, Eastern25th Did not qualify First Round Arnaud Tattevin12
Head coaches record
NameNationalityFromToPWDLGFGAWin%Roy LassiterJune 15, 2023October 15, 2024Donovan RickettsOctober 18, 2024May 26, 2026Jake DavisMay 26, 2026Present
References
External links Official website