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Mike Azira - Head Coach
Head coach Mike Azira is set to return to Brilla. Having played for Brilla before continuing his career professionally in the MLS and USL Championship, Azira brings professional experience that few others can and an understanding of the type of club Brilla is. His role is to foster both soccer development and character growth among his players, emphasizing the importance of faith and community involvement in his coaching philosophy.
Humberto Pelaez - Assistant Coach
Humberto Pelaez has been a coach with Brilla since 2019. Pelaez has been around the Jackson/Metro area for...
The 2025 USL2 season is getting closer! Mississippi Brilla FC is set to kick off their 18th season in the league with back-to-back home games. It all begins on May 21st against in-state opponent Hattiesburg FC, followed by Louisiana Krewe on May 24th. This season will feature a 12 game schedule in the Mid South Division with 6 home games and 6 away games.5/21 - Home vs Hattiesburg5/24 - Home vs Krewe5/29 - Away vs McKinney5/31 - Away vs Denton6/7 - Away vs Hattiesburg6/10 -...
Mississippi Brilla is set to return for their 18th season in USL2. The upcoming season brings a few changes to the Mid South Division for 2025. This season’s division will include 3 new teams.Mississippi Brilla FCLittle Rock Rangers - The Rangers are defending division champions, dominating division play in 2024.Louisiana Krewe FC - The Krewe are returning for their 4th season in the league.Hattiesburg FC - Hattiesburg returns for their 2nd year in USL2.Red River FC - Red River FC is...
Mike Azira is set to return as the head coach for Mississippi Brilla for his third year at the helm.
Azira spent 11 years playing professional soccer in the United States. He played 7 years in the MLS in addition to 4 years in USL Championship before securing the head coaching job for Mississippi Brilla. During his tenure, Azira has led Brilla to a record of 10 wins, 4 ties, and 10 losses (10-4-10) during the past two seasons. A former Brilla player himself, Azira understands the importance of Brilla’s success as the club has one of the...
As Mississippi Brilla FC enters its 19th season in USL League 2, a new staff member has been brought on to continue Brilla’s success. The former Brilla player Justin Roberts has earned the title of Recruiting Coordinator for the club and will be the main communicator with potential recruits for the team. “It is great to have someone directly overseeing our USL2 recruiting efforts,” said the Executive Director of Brilla, Rusty Bryant. “Justin knows the landscape of soccer as well as anyone in our state, and he brings incredible organizational skills to a crucial area of our team.” Roberts...