Greenville Triumph SC
File:Greenville Triumph SC logo.svg | |||
Full name | Greenville Triumph Soccer Club | ||
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Founded | March 13, 2018 | ||
Stadium | Legacy Early College Field Greenville, South Carolina | ||
Capacity | 4,000 | ||
Owner |
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President | Chris Lewis | ||
Sporting director | John Harkes | ||
Coach | John Harkes | ||
League | USL League One | ||
2020 | USL League One, 1st of 10 Playoffs: Champions | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Greenville Triumph SC is a professional soccer team based in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The club began play in USL League One in 2019.
History
The formation of USL D3 was first announced in April 2017, and league officials began touring the country looking for candidate cities for new soccer clubs. USL D3 vice president Steven Short visited Greenville in July 2017, and told local reporters at the time that Greenville was one of the league's top candidates.[1] In January 2018, the league began announcing teams that would play in their 2019 inaugural season. The formation of a USL D3 club in Greenville was officially announced on March 13, 2018, with local entrepreneur Joe Erwin named as the principal owner. The Greenville team was the third team to join the league after Tormenta FC and FC Tucson, two clubs which already existed and played in the Premier Development League.[2][3] The team qualified for the playoffs in their first year of existence.
The team's name, Greenville Triumph SC, as well as its logo and colors were announced on August 9, 2018.[4] On August 27, the team announced that the team would be coached by former U.S. national team player John Harkes, who had previously served as head coach of USL club FC Cincinnati for the 2016 season.[5] Harkes was signed on a three-year contract.[6]
On June 8, 2021, GTSC announced they will be fielding a women's side to compete in the new USL W League beginning in 2022.[7]
Sponsorship
Season | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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2019–2020 | Nike | ScanSource |
2021–present | Hummel[8] |
Players and staff
Current roster
- As of May 12, 2021[9]
No. | Pos. | Player | Nation |
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2 | DF | Will Mejia | ![]() |
3 | DF | Tyler Polak | ![]() |
4 | DF | Cesar Murillo | ![]() |
5 | MF | Max Hemmings | ![]() |
7 | FW | Alex Morrell | ![]() |
8 | MF | Aaron Walker | ![]() |
9 | FW | Marios Lomis | ![]() |
10 | MF | Don Smart | ![]() |
11 | DF | Jacob Goodall | ![]() |
12 | DF | Evan Lee | ![]() |
13 | DF | Cole McLagan | ![]() |
14 | FW | Lachlan McLean | ![]() |
15 | DF | Brandon Fricke | ![]() |
17 | FW | JJ Donnelly | ![]() |
19 | MF | Andrew Booth | ![]() |
20 | MF | Noah Pilato | ![]() |
21 | FW | Jesus Ibarra | ![]() |
22 | GK | Dallas Jaye | ![]() |
23 | MF | Allen Gavilanes | ![]() |
26 | DF | Abdi Mohamed | ![]() |
30 | GK | Paul Christensen | ![]() |
50 | GK | Ben Hale | ![]() |
- ^ USL Academy contract
Staff
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/John_Harkes_%2829752565795%29_%28cropped%29.jpg/220px-John_Harkes_%2829752565795%29_%28cropped%29.jpg)
Executive | |
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Majority owner and chairman | ![]() |
President | ![]() |
Vice chairman | ![]() |
Coaching staff | |
Head coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach | ![]() |
Head Assistant Coach | ![]() |
Record
Year-by-year
Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | US Open Cup |
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2019 | 3 | USL1 | 3rd | Final | 2R |
2020 | 3 | USL1 | 1st | Champions | Cancelled |
References
- ^ Keepfer, Scott (July 25, 2017). "Pro soccer league has eyes on Greenville". The Greenville News. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ Morris, Lake (March 13, 2018). "Greenville's second soccer franchise is official". The Greenville News. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ USL DIII Staff (March 13, 2018). "USL Division III Welcomes Greenville as Founding Member". usld3.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ Gilreath, Ariel (August 9, 2018). "Greenville pro soccer team unveils name, colors". Greenville Journal. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ Morris, Lake (August 27, 2018). "Greenville Triumph announce head soccer coach". The Greenville News. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ Kennedy, Paul (August 27, 2018). "USL D3: John Harkes appointed to coach Greenville Triumph". Soccer America. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ "USL announces return of the W League from 2022 - SportsPro Media". www.sportspromedia.com. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/news_article/show/1133320
- ^ "2021 Roster". greenvilletriumph.com. Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Club Leadership". Greenville Triumph SC. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
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