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CLINTON, Miss. - It's good to be back! Mississippi Brilla FC's last USL League Two game was on July 3, 2019. That was 682 days ago. The COVID-19 pandemic had caused a one-year pause in USL League Two, as it did with many leagues and events over the last year. But Mississippi Brilla FC was finally able to be back in action in 2021, and the team began the campaign with a 3-0 win over Round Rock SC.
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By Liv Rives
As we move closer to the start of the 2021 Mississippi Brilla FC season, we'll take a look at the roster unit by unit. Today, the team's forwards will be previewed.
The Attacking Unit
Juan David Herrera (Cali, Columbia) from Georgia Military College is a dynamic addition to Brilla this season. In 2019, Herrera had 26 goals (six of them being game winners), nine assists, and was a Second Team All-American.
Jalen James (Grand Prairie, Texas) scored five goals and added two assists this spring with...
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As we move closer to the start of the 2021 Mississippi Brilla FC season, we'll take a look at the roster unit by unit. Today, the team's midfielders will be previewed.
Midfielders
Wisconsin alum Duncan Storey (Ridgeland, Miss.) will be one of Brilla's key returnees in the center of the park. Storey was a mainstay in the Brilla lineup in 2019, playing in 13 games. He scored in a 1-1 road tie against the AHFC Royals.
Amadou Gadio (Toulon, France) has been a key part of Oklahoma Wesleyan's spine this season. The...
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CLINTON, Miss. - The events of the previous year have been tough on everyone. However, the Mississippi Brilla FC staff is thankful to get the USL League Two season up and running again. Due to the generosity of a few sponsors, the club is pleased to announce that all Mississippi Brilla FC home games in 2021 will have free admission.
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As we move closer to the start of the 2021 Mississippi Brilla FC season, we'll take a look at the roster unit by unit. Today, Brilla's defenders and goalkeepers will be previewed.
The Back Line
Arturo Astorga (El Paso, Texas) is one of five Brilla returnees this season. He made 14 appearances for the club in the 2019 USL League Two season, tallying two goals and five assists. The attack-minded Texan finished his Azusa Pacific career with 27...
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According to the USL League Two website, more than 70 percent of MLS draftees since 2010 have had USL League Two experience. Mississippi Brilla FC is no different, as many Brilla players have gone on to play in the MLS, USL Championship, USL League One, and many other leagues around the world. Thomas Vancaeyezeele, a member of Brilla's 2017 USL League Two Final Four team, is one of the latest to use Brilla as a stepping stone on his Path to Pro journey.
The Beginning
Vancaeyezeele's career began in France, where he was a part of the SM Caen...