Watch Mississippi Brilla FC play at Corpus Christi FC on June 5, 2021

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HOUSTON, Texas. - Mississippi Brilla FC upped its unbeaten streak to four after tying the AHFC Royals 2-2 . The team dramatically fought its way from a two-goal, second half deficit.

Brilla's first two chances in the match came in the first couple of minutes. Both chances fell to in-form forward Ciro Damine, but he shot wide and hit the post. 

The Royals took the lead in the 10th minute, when an unmarked player at the back post headed home a corner kick. This would be the only score of the half, and the Royals went into the break with...

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Arnold Onyango | Midfielder

Nairobi, Kenya | Liberty University

What has been the biggest influence to your faith?

"Many situations have played an essential part in the growing of my faith. I will mention just a few of them. First, I will say soccer has been the biggest influence in my faith. My coming to Christianity was influenced by the team I was playing for. The team was from a Christian academy, and everyday they used to speak about God. They also prayed before and after practice. I'm appreciative to God for giving me the talent...

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CLINTON, Miss. - Mississippi Brilla FC hit the road for the first time this season to face the Little Rock Rangers, the Mid South Division's newest team. After a scoreless first half, goals from Jalen James and Ciro Damine propelled Brilla to a 2-1 win over the scrappy Arkansans.

Brilla's best opportunities in the first half came from Jamie DiLuzio (whose one-timer hit the side netting) and Ciro Damine (whose stoppage time strike was parried away).

However, it was Jalen James who opened the scoring for Brilla. In the 54th minute, a mad scramble ensued from a corner kick, and...

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Who has been your biggest influence in your faith, and how did they influence you?

“I would have to say that the biggest influence on my faith has been my dad. Being around him so much has let me see how he lives and treats other people. The way that he conducts himself, treats others, and lives like Jesus has made a huge impact on my life and faith, so I strive to be a person who lives...

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CLINTON, Miss. - Better late than never! Three goals in the final 18 minutes of the match secured a 5-2 win for Mississippi Brilla FC this afternoon. The win was Brilla's second in two games. Ciro Damine put in a Man of the Match performance from the center forward position, scoring twice and assisting on another goal.

Recap

Jalen James opened the scoring for Brilla in first half stoppage time. Jamie DiLuzio dispossessed a Houston player in Brilla's attacking third, and the ball eventually made its way to Damine. Damine played a through pass to James, who rounded the goalkeeper...

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