The Core of NC?

The heart and soul of the region.

With a goal greater than self, access to opportunity is always a fundamental principle of Carolina Core FC. The name celebrates the area’s 12 diverse interlocking cities while showcasing the soccer community’s deep local influence. The vision of the club continues to unite the entire region through the global game. Carolina Core FC represents more than just a soccer team, and with our dedicated players, fans, and community, we strive to make the opportunities endless.

The Carolina Core Region

The Carolina Core is a region on the rise, consisting of a 120+ mile stretch of central North Carolina and is in close proximity to Charlotte and the Research Triangle.

The 12 counties of the Greater Carolina Core include Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Caswell, Davie, Davidson, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes and Yadkin.

  • Comprised of 12 counties and 1.7m citizens
  • Home to predominant soccer clubs with 86k+ active players and families
  • A common ground to unite a diverse community toward long-term economic growth through soccer
The Visionary - Eddie Pope

The Visionary - Eddie Pope

One of the top United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) players of all time and a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Eddie Pope is our CSO and Ambassador. Homegrown in High Point, NC, he is ingrained in the past with a strong vision for the future of the area – with soccer at the forefront.

Meet Our Leadership

Meet Our Leadership

We’re a diverse team passionate about our sport, devoted to our community, and the future of Carolina Core FC.

The heart + soul of the region

The heart + soul of the region

Truist Point in High Point, NC

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. 

Truist Point will be the home pitch of the team, a multi-purpose professional sports stadium within the newly revitalized and thriving center of the Core. Opened in 2019, the $38M stadium has capacity for up to 5,000 energetic fans and will be enhanced for soccer matches prior to the inaugural season to create a synergy of community, sports, and fun.