NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



North Carolina FC

Match Preview: North Carolina FC Travel to Face Greenville Triumph SC this Saturday

July 8, 2021 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
North Carolina FC News Release


CARY, NC - North Carolina FC will continue their stint on the road to face off against Greenville Triumph SC for the third time this season on Saturday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at Legacy Early College in Greenville, South Carolina.

In the last meeting between the two teams, North Carolina FC came up just short of last year's League One champions, 2-1. Though the result did not go in their favor, it was a night of firsts for the young squad - 17-year-old NCFC Academy product Britton Fischer made his starting lineup debut, Jay Tee Kamara scored his first goal of the season, and seven NCFC Academy players were listed on the 18-man roster. Don Smart and Marios Lomis added a goal apiece for the Triumph. Since NCFC's last competition with Greenville, veterans Robert Kristo and Nazmi Albadawi have rejoined the lineup, hoping to be difference makers in this weekend's match.

Last Time Out

In their most recent contest, North Carolina FC drew with Tormenta FC, 0-0, at Erk Russell Park in Statesboro, Georgia. The match saw the return of veteran players Nazmi Albadawi and Robert Kristo, as well as the team debut of newcomer Malyk Hamilton, who joined North Carolina FC from Atlético Ottawa in February of this year. Goalkeeper Damian Las recorded his first clean sheet of the season in the match, seeing the scoreless tie through.

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Players to Watch

North Carolina FC - #4 Max Flick

A steady presence in the North Carolina FC backline, Max Flick has posted 810 minutes of playing time in nine of NCFC's matches, scoring two goals. In Week 12 of the USL League One season, Flick was named to the Team of the Week for his performance in North Carolina FC's first win over the Richmond Kickers. Flick will look to shut down the Triumph offense this weekend, and in the meantime, add another goal to his season total.

Greenville Triumph SC - #26 Abdi Mohamed

Recently named to USL League One's Team of the Week, Mohamed logged an assist, six clearances, and created two scoring chances in Greenville's last match. The defender also won four duels, lifting the Triumph to a 3-0 win over the New England Revolution. In Saturday's match, Mohamed will look to lead the charge against the advances of Jay Tee Kamara, Cole Frame, and Selmir Miscic as the Triumph fight for the top spot in USL League One standings.

What's Next: North Carolina FC will return to Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park to face off against Toronto FC for the first time this season on Sunday, July 18 at 6 p.m. ET.

Check out the North Carolina FC Statistics

• Discuss this story on the United Soccer League One message board...

United Soccer League One Stories from July 8, 2021


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.

OurSports Central