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!
Founded in 1987, Bethany Medical began with a mission to provide the best care for Piedmont Triad residents from all walks of life. Having practiced medicine on four continents, ultimately landing a fellowship at Wake Forest University, Bethany Medical Founder and CEO Dr. Lenny Peters made High Point his home. He built his businesses and raised his family here, and therefore felt duty-bound to give back to the community that supported him. Bethany Medical is now the largest independent health services provider in the Triad, specializing in Primary Care, Urgent Care, multi-specialty care, and Diagnostic Services.
Through Bethany Medical and the global nonprofit Lenny Peters Foundation, Dr. Peters, his daughter, Bethany Medical President Elise Peters-Carey, and their team continue to exemplify community service, not only here in High Point and the surrounding Triad, but around the world!
Our City Our University - Your City Your University YOUR CITY. YOUR UNIVERSITY.
Our High Point University family and our community look forward to cheering on the team and enjoying the games!
Carolina Core FC returns to Truist Point Stadium for a high-stakes rivalry clash against Crown Legacy FC. With momentum building after a resilient road performance in Orlando, the Foxes now face their biggest test of the season against the league leaders. Get ready for kickoff with the key stats to know ahead of this I-85 showdown.
Crown Legacy FC arrive in High Point sitting firmly in 1st place, having secured a staggering 20 points out of a possible 21 through their first seven matches. Boasting a league-leading +16 goal differential, Crown Legacy presents, on paper, the toughest test the Foxes have faced this season.
This matchup marks the 7th competitive meeting between these two North Carolina clubs. While Crown Legacy may be at the top of the table, the Foxes have historically held the upper hand in this rivalry. The Core leads the all-time series 4-1-1 and will draw confidence from their last competitve encounter, a thrilling 4-3 victory last fall.
David Diaz has established himself as the focal point of the CCFC attack. Diaz leads the team with 16 shots this season, consistently finding pockets of space to test opposing goalkeepers. After sparking last weekend’s comeback against Orlando City B with a stunning long-range goal, Diaz enters Saturday looking to continue his fine against the Legacy backline.
Six different players have already found the back of the net for the Core this year: Anthony Sumo Jr., Arnaud Tattevin, Nolan Evers, Ricardo Montenegro, Thomas Raimbault, and David Diaz. This “scoring by committee” approach ensures that the Foxes’ threat can come from anywhere on the pitch.
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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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)
Crown Legacy FC, the second team for MLS soccer club Charlotte FC, began playing in the MLS NEXT Pro league in 2023. The club trains at Atrium Health Performance Park, which is also home to Charlotte FC and their academy teams. Crown Legacy plays their home matches at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews, North Carolina. The Crown Legacy badge has a similar design and color scheme to Charlotte FC’s, but has a different design featuring a crown in the middle of the crest. The head coach of Crown Legacy is Kevin Sawchak, who previously served as the club’s interim head coach in 2024 and was an assistant coach for the club. Sawchak joined Crown Legacy FC in February of 2023 after working with Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC and the Atlanta United Academy.
the moments he’ll never forget
