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Saturday, May 18
CLINTON, Miss. – After securing an opening night 2-0 victory over TX United on Thursday, Mississippi Brilla FC and the visitors from Dallas tangled up again on Saturday evening in Clinton. The home team scored early and often on it’s way to a 7-1 drubbing and a perfect 2-0 record to start the season.
Only 2 minutes into the contest, Nicolas Cam started off his spectacular night with a through ball to Victor Pimentel who calmly placed the ball to the right of the goalkeeper and into the back of the net. The early goal was only...
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MAY 16, 2019
Mississippi Brilla FC (1-0-0) kicked off the 2019 season in front of a large opening day crowd, defeating Texas United 2-0.
Starting the match off with several strong surges towards the Texas United goal, Brilla FC was unable to take advantage of two early corner kick opportunities.
However, a strong effort by the Brilla defense and goalkeeper Alex Iglesias kept Texas United off the scoreboard.
Two caution cards were issued in the first half, one to Mississippi Brilla FC’s Duncan Storey in the 33rd minute and Texas United’s Dominique Kosseh in the 44th minute.
The second half for...
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May 15, 2019
With the start of summer comes the start of a new season for Mississippi Brilla FC.
Now part of the new USL League Two, Brilla FC finds itself surrounded by newness. From Coach Luke Sanford, the team’s new head coach, and new division, moving from the Deep South Division to the Mid South Division, Brilla will look to improve on their 8-2-4 record.
Last season, Brilla FC just missed the post season, but the team did progress to the third round of the US Open Cup after defeating Indy Eleven of the USL Championship. Brilla FC eventually fell to Nashville... -
In preparation for its 13th season, Mississippi Brilla FC has announced two additions to first year Head Coach Luke Sanford’s coaching staff. Joining Sanford on the sidelines this season will be Douglas Oliveira and Humberto Pelaez. Oliveira has been named Assistant Coach, while Pelaez will handle goalkeeper coaching duties.Oliveira, originally from Campinas, Brazil, is no stranger to Head Coach Luke Sanford or USL League 2. Oliveira played for Coach Sanford at Indiana Wesleyen, where he was a standout defender. He also played three years for the Charlotte Eagles in USL League 2 (formerly the PDL),...
Fresh off yesterday’s announcement of a new head coach, Mississippi Brilla FC today unveiled its USL League Two schedule for 2019. Coach Luke Sanford will lead a team coming off another successful season, hoping to improve upon their 8-2-4 record from 2018. The 2018 squad also advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open Cup following a victory over Indy Eleven of the USL Championship.
The 2019 season will see a move back to the familiar Mid South Division of the Southern Conference. Brilla last competed in the Mid South Division in 2017, and will...
Mississippi Brilla FC announced today that Luke Sanford has been appointed the Head Coach of the USL League Two Team. Mississippi Brilla will enter its 13th season in the league with its 5th head coach. Sanford replaces Mark McKeever after 4 seasons.
Sanford recently completed his 4th year at the helm of Indiana Wesleyan University. During those 4 years he has led IWU to the NAIA national quarterfinals, the Crossroads League regular season and tournament championships, and a #9 NAIA national ranking. Sanford has also guided the development of 4 NAIA All-Americans, 3 Crossroads League Players of the Year,...
