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Preseason Report: Trio of Clubs Kick Off 2022 Preseason with Victory

By USLLeagueOne.com Staff, 02/22/22, 2:15PM EST

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Richmond, North Carolina and South Georgia launch League One preseason action


Richmond, North Carolina and South Georgia launch League One preseason action | Image Credit: North Carolina FC

TAMPA, Fla. - With just over a month to go before the 2022 USL League One campaign kicks off, a trio of clubs opened preseason action in recent days. The Richmond Kickers faced off against Loudoun United FC and Chowan University, while North Carolina FC defeated the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and South Georgia Tormenta FC earned a victory over in-town rival Georgia Southern University.

Loudoun United FC 1, Richmond Kickers 2

Segra Field, Leesburg, Va.

Feb. 12

Nearing the start of its historic 30th season, the Richmond Kickers kicked off League One preseason action with a victory over USL Championship side Loudoun United FC in Leesburg.

The match saw forward Matt Bentley record a goal and an assist in his first match as a Red. The London native joined the Kickers in December after making nine appearances for National League side Dover Athletic in England.

Goals:

  • Bentley, RIC
  • Trialist, RIC

North Carolina FC 1, UNCG 0

WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, N.C.

Feb. 19, 3 p.m. ET

North Carolina FC opened its preseason slate against the University of North Carolina at Greensboro on Saturday afternoon, besting the Spartans 1-0 behind an early goal from NCFC newcomer Garrett McLaughlin. 

With twenty minutes expired in the first half, midfielder Raheem Somersall slotted a driven ball to McLaughlin in the UNCG box. McLaughlin took advantage of his opportunity, hammering a one-touch shot past the UNCG goalkeeper to give NCFC the upper hand. Several new signees recorded their first preseason minutes with the club, including McLaughlin, Somersall, Jaden Servania, Jordan Skelton, Christian Lue Young, Showkat Tahir and Nicolás Molina. 

Returning to NCFC for his second season as a professional, Nick Holliday recorded the start in net, making a key save in the first half to preserve the clean sheet and render UNCG scoreless throughout the match. 

Goals:

  • 20': McLaughlin, NC

Tormenta FC 1, Georgia Southern 0

Erk Russell Park, Statesboro, Ga.

Feb. 19, 7 p.m. ET

On Saturday, South Georgia Tormenta FC's League One team defeated Georgia Southern University Men’s Soccer 1-0 in a 60-minute scrimmage. The large crowd in attendance raised over $900 for Safe Haven, Statesboro’s local domestic violence nonprofit.

Tormenta FC’s game-winner came just under the 60-minute mark as a team trialist fired a straight shot past Georgia Southern’s keeper.

TFC trialists showed up , but recently-announced midfielder Kingsford Adjei found his footing on the pitch, exciting the crowd with his multiple near-goal attempts. Notably, forward Arthur Bosua proved to read the match well by creating chances and nearly scoring a goal of his own in the first half. Supporters also got their first look at defender Deshawon Nembhard and Jake Dengler, who helped the team secure a clean sheet.

Goals:

  • 58': Trialist, TRM

RICHMOND KICKERS 1, Chowan University 1

Richmond, Va.

Feb. 19

The Richmond Kickers secured a 1-1 draw against North Carolina-based Chowan University on Saturday in its second preseason match in the past week.

The lone Kickers goal came from seasoned defender Jalen Crisler, and the assist was provided by Spaniard Nil Vinyals just eight days after signing with Richmond.

Goals:

  • Crisler, RIC

UP NEXT

  • Richmond Kickers vs. High Point University (NCAA), Feb. 24, 7 p.m. ET
  • FC Tucson vs. Oakland Roots SC (USL Championship), Feb. 26, 2 p.m. ET
  • Clemson University (NCAA) vs. Greenville Triumph SC, Feb. 26, 3 p.m. ET
  • Sacramento Republic FC (USL Championship) vs. Central Valley Fuego FC, Feb. 26, 4 p.m. ET
  • Memphis 901 FC (USL Championship) vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, Feb. 26, 4 p.m. ET
  • Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL Championship) vs. Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC, Feb. 26, 5 p.m. ET
  • Marquette University (NCAA) vs. Forward Madison FC, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. ET
  • North Carolina FC vs. University of North Carolina Wilmington (NCAA), Feb. 26
  • San Diego Loyal SC (USL Championship) vs. Union Omaha, Feb. 26
  • Richmond Kickers vs. Loudoun United FC (USL Championship), Feb. 26
  • Atlanta United 2 (USL Championship) vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC, Feb. 26

For more, visit League One Preseason Central


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