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Pecka Re-Signs with North Carolina FC for 2022 Season

By USLLeagueOne.com Staff, 12/06/21, 11:00AM EST

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Brazilian has made 33 appearances for club; NCFC also parts ways with Thorn Simpson


Brazilian midfielder Pecka has re-signed with North Carolina FC for the 2022 USL League One season, and will also begin coaching in the club's Academy program. | Photo courtesy Zach Taft / North Carolina FC

CARY, N.C. – North Carolina FC announced on Monday it had re-signed veteran midfielder Pecka to a new contract for the 2022 USL League One season. The deal is pending league and federation approval.

Pecka remains with North Carolina FC and in addition to competing on the field for the side will also begin coaching in the club’s Academy. The Brazilian recorded 19 appearances for NCFC last season, scoring a goal and receiving a nomination for USL League One Goal of the Week. The veteran was also selected by his teammates as the recipient of the Leadership Award, having sported the captain’s band in 11 of his 19 appearances.

“I’m excited to bring Pecka back into our roster as his experience and leadership will be vital to our group going forward,” said Head Coach John Bradford. “I’m also thrilled to bring him into our NCFC Academy staff, as he will have a great impact on our future players on the field and in their transition to the next phases of their careers, whether that be to college or to professional soccer.”

Overall, Pecka has made 33 appearances for NCFC since joining the club prior to the 2020 season and has made 90 appearances overall in the USL Championship in his career including prior stops at Real Monarchs SLC and San Antonio FC.

NCFC also announced it had parted ways with Thorn Simpson as he returns to play in the Jamaican Premier League this month.

“I'd like to thank Thorn for his contributions this past season and wish him the best as he returns to Jamaica,” said Bradford. 


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