GREENVILLE, S.C. – Greenville Triumph SC on Thursday announced the addition of three-time All-Big East forward Lyam MacKinnon, pending league and federation approval. MacKinnon, a Villanova alumnus, was drafted by Nashville SC in the third round of the MLS SuperDraft 2023 with the 84th overall pick.

A talented forward, MacKinnon tallied 17 goals and 14 assists across a 56-game career at Villanova, leading the team in scoring his junior and senior seasons. He was selected to three All-Big East teams and the 2021 All-East Region third team. In 2021, he also led the Wildcats to the school’s first-ever NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament victory, scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 victory at Vermont.

The Lausanne, Switzerland native came to Villanova after captaining the U-18 and U-21 teams of his hometown Swiss Super League side, FC Lausanne-Sport.

“Lyam is a quality attacking young player, said Greenville Head Coach John Harkes. “As a first-year pro player, we are already seeing his ability in one-on-one situations. He has a positive approach to the game and great enthusiasm at a very high level. We are excited that he will be stepping on the field for our club.”