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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Our High Point University family and our community look forward to cheering on the team and enjoying the games!
As Carolina Core FC welcomes Inter Miami Ii to Truist Point, we’re breaking down the key stats to watch for in this MLS NEXT Pro matchup.
Goalkeeper Nick Holliday made an immediate impact in his MLS NEXT Pro debut for the Core last weekend. Facing difficult conditions in Chicago, Holliday registered 6 saves in a commanding performance to earn a clean sheet in his first league start.
This kickoff marks exactly 39 days since these two clubs last shared the pitch at Truist Point on February 17. In that preseason encounter, the Core walked away with a 1-0 win thanks to a clinical finish by Antonio Pineda. The Foxes will look to lean on that recent experience to secure three points at home this weekend.
Center back Charles Orbaugh has proven to be a mainstay in the heart of the Foxes’ defense, playing every available minute for the Core this season. Across three MLS NEXT Pro starts, Orbaugh has completed a team-high 97 passes while maintaining an impressive 84% completion rate.
Midfielder David Diaz continues to be a constant threat in the final third, leading the team with 10 shots through the first three matches of the season. Diaz has been a mainstay in the Starting XI, consistently finding pockets of space to test opposing goalkeepers.
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.
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.
Jake Davis is a former goalkeeper and current coach with experience developing players at the collegiate, academy, and professional levels. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching roles with organizations including the Boston Bolts and Houston Dynamo academy systems, Assumption College, and the University of Virginia women’s program. Davis later joined the professional ranks with Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship and Cavalry FC in the CPL, where he continued his work in goalkeeper development and player analysis.
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VIRGINIA
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JAMAICA (U17/U18)
UNITED STATES (U17)
UNITED STATES (U17) ALGERIA (SENIOR TEAM)
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From its inception, CCFC’s vision has been clear: build a true professional pathway in the Carolina Core. What began with the launch of a men’s MLS Next Pro team has evolved into a vertically integrated development model, from recreation to classic, to MLS NEXT Academy Division, to MLS NEXT Homegrown Division, and ultimately to the professional ranks. CCFC Academy launched with the MLS NEXT league for the 2024 season starting with two teams - U13 and U14. Entering year three, CCFC will include U13, U14, U15, U17, and U19 age groups in the MLS NEXT Homegrown Division. MLS NEXT Homegrown represents the highest level of boys youth soccer in the United States. 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. In just two seasons, CCFC’s Homegrown teams have earned national rankings, postseason appearances, and individual player invitations to U.S. Youth National Team identification events - proof that elite-level development can thrive in the Core.
The expanded MLS NEXT Homegrown Division will operate alongside CCFC’s existing MLS NEXT Academy Division and Classic programming at each of the age groups, ensuring competitive pathways for players across multiple aspiration and development levels within one unified club structure. Importantly, the CCFC Academy remains committed to ensuring access to top-tier competition. The club will continue to offer substantial support through merit-based and financial-need scholarships, reinforcing its belief that talent and work ethic - not financial circumstance - should determine opportunity.
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)
Inter Miami CF II returns to Truist Point for the first official league meeting between the two sides in 2026. The “Herons” are the developmental affiliate of MLS side Inter Miami CF, featuring a roster composed almost entirely of homegrown talent from their academy system.
Inter Miami II is led by Head Coach Cristian Ledesma. The former Argentine international midfielder is in his second season with the club following a decorated playing career at clubs including River Plate, San Lorenzo, and Olympiacos. The two sides previously met in a preseason friendly at Truist Point just 39 days ago, where the Core secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Inter Miami II currently holds a 0-2-2 record in MLS NEXT Pro play this season, with their most recent result being a 4-4 draw against rivals Orlando City B last weekend.
the moments he’ll never forget
