Match Information:
MLS Next Pro: Matchweek 24
Date: Saturday August 24, 2024
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Truist Point Stadium (High Point, North Carolina)
Watch: Apple TV-MLS Season Pass
SOCIAL TAGS:
Instagram: @carolinacorefc
Instagram: @nerevolution2
CCFC record: 6-10-4 (25 points - 13th in East)
NERII record: 4-14-3 (17 points - 15th in East)
CCFC vs NERII all-time: 0-1-0 (1 GF, 2 GA)
Carolina Core FC embarks on its second five-game homestand of the season this Saturday, beginning with New England Revolution II. The match starts at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be live streamed on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Fans can also follow @CarolinaCore FC on X and @carolinacorefc on Instagram for live updates throughout the match.
Foxes Take Down FCC2
Carolina Core FC earned three massive points in the last gameweek, beating league leaders FC Cincinnati 2 in a tight contest 1-0.
Following a turbulent 90 minutes, it looked as if the match would end in a draw and go to penalty kicks. However, with a bit of possession and quick two-touch passing from The Foxes ended the match with a goal. A lofted cross from winger Derek Cuevas found the head of captain Jacob Evans, who nodded the ball into the net to give CCFC the lead in the 92nd minute.
With the goal, Evans would notch his fifth goal of the season, tying forward Josuha Rodriguez for top goal scorer for CCFC in MLS NEXT Pro.
Chica Impresses In First Start
New central defender Daniel Chica made his first career start with Carolina Core FC against FC Cincinnati 2. The Virginia native started in central defense alongside Kai Thomas and Aryeh Miller. This back three played along with goalkeeper Alex Sutton, performed superbly in the game, helping bring Carolina Core FC its first clean sheet of the season. Chica made an immediate impact in the CCFC defense, totaling seven clearances, three interceptions, and four recoveries during the match.
Last Matchup
The last matchup between CCFC and New England Revolution II (NERII) happened back in gameweek 3 of MLS NEXT Pro. The home team, NERII, would take the three points at Gillette Stadium, winning 2-1. The Revolution would take an early lead in the second minute with a goal from Malcolm Fry. The Core would find a response in the 37th minute with a thunderous strike outside the box from David “Pachi” Polanco. NERII would take the lead in the 58th minute with a goal from midfielder Jack Panayotou. In spite of CCFC having more shots and more possession, NERII would hold the lead, and come out on top in Massachusetts.
New England Revolution II
New England Revolution II currently sit 15th in the Eastern Conference, with four wins, 14 losses, and three draws.
The team is looking to bounce back following a narrow defeat to Columbus Crew 2 in the last matchweek, 2-1.
Although Revoltuion II have not won in their last eight matches, the club doesn’t struggle to score goals. New England Revolution II have scored 10 goals in their past eight games, along with a total of 30 goals on the season. The team have also registered the sixth most shots in MLS NEXT Pro with 309.
Forwards Alex Monis and Marcos Dias have been pivotal to New England’s success, with the two combining for almost half of the team's goals this season. Dias also leads the team in assists with five on the season.
Midfielder Patrick Leal has been another revelation this season in this New England Revolution attack. The former Sporting CP and Venezia FC midfielder has played in every game for NERII, registering four goals and two assists. Leal is also tied for third in the league for key passes with 47.
