Greenville Triumph Sign Canadian Forward William Akio
Published on April 2, 2026 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
Greenville Triumph SC News Release
Greenville, SC - Greenville Triumph SC have announced the signing of Canadian forward William Akio, pending league and federation approval.
Akio brings a well-traveled professional résumé to Greenville, most recently featuring with Marconi Stallions FC in Australia's National Premier League during October of the 2025 season. In his stint down under, he appeared in eight matches, logging 699 minutes and finding the back of the net once.
Prior to that, Akio spent two seasons with Cavalry FC (2023-24), where he made 26 appearances, scored six goals, and helped the club capture the 2024 Canadian Premier League title and the 2023 CPL Shield. His professional experience also includes time in Scotland with Raith Rovers (15 matches, three goals) and Ross County (14 matches, one goal), as well as a standout 2021-22 campaign with Valour FC, where he totaled 44 appearances and 10 goals.
Adding to his international experience, Akio has earned seven caps with the South Sudan national team logging over 400 minutes.
A proven attacker with a strong collegiate background at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, Akio finished his career ranked second in program history in points (50), tied for third in goals (18), tied for first in assists (14), and third in shots (98), while earning multiple All-WAC honors and WAC Offensive Player of the Year recognition.
Akio adds pace, versatility, and championship experience to the Triumph's attacking unit heading into the 2026 season.
United Soccer League One Stories from April 2, 2026
- FC Naples to Host Orlando City SC in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 - FC Naples
- Corpus Christi FC Announces Casa Blanca Brewing Company as an Official Sponsor - Corpus Christi FC
- One Knox Extend's Partnership with Markman's Diamonds in Milestone Year - One Knoxville SC
- Greenville Triumph Sign Canadian Forward William Akio - Greenville Triumph SC
- Historic Breese Stevens Field Is Turning 100 in 2026 - Forward Madison FC
- Charlotte Independence to Take on Charlotte FC in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 - Charlotte Independence
- One Knox to Face MLS' DC United in US Open Cup - One Knoxville SC
- Fort Wayne Football Club, Ruoff Mortgage Announce Multiyear Naming Rights Partnership - Fort Wayne FC
- Sarasota Paradise Sign Amadeus Sögaard Linderoth, Swedish Top-Flight Defender - Sarasota Paradise
- Velocity FC Rallies to Force Extra Time, Falls to Colorado Springs in Penalties in Open Cup Second Round Match - Spokane Velocity FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
