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December 17, 2025 - HIGH POINT, NC - Carolina Core FC is excited to announce the following players returning to the CORE for the 2026 season: Msunguchi Alenga (midfielder), Corey Lundeen (midfielder), Mohamed Diakite (midfielder), Jesus Ibarra(forward), Anthony Sumo (forward), Anthony Pineda (forward).
Each of these individuals played an important role in Carolina Core FC's progress and identity, bringing consistency, competitiveness, and commitment throughout the season. Their return provides a strong foundation as the club continues to bui... Full Story
October 19, 2025 - Montclair, New Jersey - Carolina Core FC fell to Eastern Conference number 1 seed, New York Red Bulls II, on the road in the club's playoff debut.
Goal-Scoring Plays
NYRBII - Rafael Mosquera, 3rd minute: After a foul in the penalty area, Rafael Mosquera slotted a penalty into the left corner.
NYRBII - Nehuen Benedetti, 34th minute: Following a through ball into space, Nehuen Benedetti took the ball in stride before hitting a chip shot over the arms of the goalkeeper.
NYRBII - Roald Mitchell, 47th minute: After re... Full Story
October 5, 2025 - Huntsville, AL - Carolina Core FC clinches the club's first-ever playoff berth despite falling to Huntsville City FC on Decision Day.
Goal-Scoring Plays
Huntsville City FC - Maximus Ekk, 8th minute: Following a cross into the box from the defender, Maximus Ekk finished right in front of the goal.
Huntsville City FC - Maximus Ekk, 33rd minute: After stealing the ball from the feet of Alex Sutton just outside of the box, forward Maximus Ekk shot the ball into an empty net.
Huntsville City FC - Real Gill, 77th minu... Full Story
September 27, 2025 - High Point, NC - Carolina Core FC remains unbeaten in the month of September after earning a 3-3 draw in its home finale against Orlando City B on Saturday night.
Goal-Scoring Plays
Carolina Core FC - Paul Leonardi, 36th minute: After driving through the Orlando City B defense, Paul Leonardi overcame multiple attackers before rifling the ball past the goalkeeper into the back of the net.
Carolina Core FC - Paul Leonardi, 40th minute: A deflected cross from Jathan Juarez found Paul Leonardi, who controlled the ball w... Full Story
The Carolina Core FC are an outdoor soccer team. Based in High Point, North Carolina, they are a member of the MLS NEXT Pro.
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Carolina Core FC Announces Returning Players for 2026 Season
December 17, 2025 - HIGH POINT, NC - Carolina Core FC is excited to announce the following players returning to the CORE for the 2026 season: Msunguchi Alenga (midfielder), Corey Lundeen (midfielder), Mohamed Diakite (midfielder), Jesus Ibarra(forward), Anthony Sumo (forward), Anthony Pineda (forward).
Each of these individuals played an important role in Carolina Core FC's progress and identity, bringing consistency, competitiveness, and commitment throughout the season. Their return provides a strong foundation as the club continues to bui... Full StoryMore Carolina Core FC stories below
Carolina Core FC Falls to New York Red Bulls II in Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
October 19, 2025 - Montclair, New Jersey - Carolina Core FC fell to Eastern Conference number 1 seed, New York Red Bulls II, on the road in the club's playoff debut.
Goal-Scoring Plays
NYRBII - Rafael Mosquera, 3rd minute: After a foul in the penalty area, Rafael Mosquera slotted a penalty into the left corner.
NYRBII - Nehuen Benedetti, 34th minute: Following a through ball into space, Nehuen Benedetti took the ball in stride before hitting a chip shot over the arms of the goalkeeper.
NYRBII - Roald Mitchell, 47th minute: After re... Full StoryCarolina Core FC Clinches First-Ever Playoff Berth on Decision Day
October 5, 2025 - Huntsville, AL - Carolina Core FC clinches the club's first-ever playoff berth despite falling to Huntsville City FC on Decision Day.
Goal-Scoring Plays
Huntsville City FC - Maximus Ekk, 8th minute: Following a cross into the box from the defender, Maximus Ekk finished right in front of the goal.
Huntsville City FC - Maximus Ekk, 33rd minute: After stealing the ball from the feet of Alex Sutton just outside of the box, forward Maximus Ekk shot the ball into an empty net.
Huntsville City FC - Real Gill, 77th minu... Full StoryCarolina Core FC Continues Unbeaten Run in Six-Goal Draw Against Orlando City B
September 27, 2025 - High Point, NC - Carolina Core FC remains unbeaten in the month of September after earning a 3-3 draw in its home finale against Orlando City B on Saturday night.
Goal-Scoring Plays
Carolina Core FC - Paul Leonardi, 36th minute: After driving through the Orlando City B defense, Paul Leonardi overcame multiple attackers before rifling the ball past the goalkeeper into the back of the net.
Carolina Core FC - Paul Leonardi, 40th minute: A deflected cross from Jathan Juarez found Paul Leonardi, who controlled the ball w... Full StoryCarolina Core FC News
- Carolina Core FC Announces Returning Players for 2026 Season - December 17, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Falls to New York Red Bulls II in Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - October 19, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Clinches First-Ever Playoff Berth on Decision Day - October 5, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Continues Unbeaten Run in Six-Goal Draw Against Orlando City B - September 27, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Earns Clean Sheet and Extra Point in Highly Contested Road Matchup against Chattanooga FC - September 21, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Scores Four Goals to Defeat Atlanta United 2 in Emphatic Display at Home - September 13, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Routs Crown Legacy on the Road in Seven Goal Shootout - September 4, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Part Ways with Subah - August 25, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Stuns FC Cincinnati 2 on the Road in Last Minute Thriller - August 24, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Falls to Chattanooga FC in Independent Clash - August 16, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Falls in Five-Goal Thriller on the Road against Huntsville City FC - August 10, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Sign Forward Antonio Pineda - August 8, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Sign Forward Jesus Ibarra - August 7, 2025
- Carolina Core FC Takes Down New England Revolution II to Notch Second Consecutive Win - August 2, 2025
- Five-Goal Thriller Sees Carolina Core FC Take Down Philadelphia Union II - July 30, 2025
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Carolina Core FC Head Coach Roy Lassiter (Fran Stuchbury)
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Carolina Core FC Minor League Soccer
League: MLS NEXT ProHome: High Point, North Carolina
Class: Outdoor
Website: Carolina Core FC site
Schedule: Full Carolina Core FC Schedule Statistics: Full Carolina Core FC Statistics
Carolina Core FC Scoreboard
| Sun., Oct 19 | L | Carolina 1 at New York 5 (Playoff) | Final |
| Sun., Oct 5 | L | Carolina 0 at Huntsville 3 | Final |
| Sat., Sep 27 | T | Orlando 3 at Carolina 3 | Final (PK 4-2) |
| Sun., Sep 21 | T | Carolina 0 at Chattanooga 0 | Final (PK 6-5) |
| Sat., Sep 13 | W | Atlanta 2 at Carolina 4 | Final |
| Thu., Sep 4 | W | Carolina 4 at Crown 3 | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Carolina Core FC Schedule and Results | |||
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Carolina Core FC Headlines
- Foxes claim first playoff berth on season's final day - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (October 6)
- LOCAL ROUNDUP: CCFC gains point in tie, inches closer to playoff berth - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (September 22)
- Chattanooga FC Play Carolina Core FC To 0-0 Tie; Lose In Shootout - MLS NEXT Pro Chattanoogan (September 22)
- LOCAL ROUNDUP: Foxes beat Atlanta, move into playoff spot - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (September 16)
- PRO ROUNDUP: Foxes win at Crown Legacy - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (September 6)
- Robertson Late Penalty Kick Earns CFC A 1-0 Road Win - MLS NEXT Pro Chattanoogan (August 17)
- LOCAL ROUNDUP: Foxes fend off New England 1-0 - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (August 5)
- Foxes rally past Philadelphia - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (July 31)
- LOCAL ROUNDUP: CCFC edges Legacy on PKs - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (July 11)
- Photo gallery: CCFC youth clinic - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (June 25)
- Foxes fall to New York 2-1 - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (June 24)
- Foxes earn draw, fall in PKs - MLS NEXT Pro High Point Enterpise (June 17)
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