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PEACHTREE CITY, GA - Mississippi Brilla FC opened its 2017 Premier Development League season on the road Saturday evening. The visitors came away with a hard fought 2-0 victory over the host Peachtree City MOBA.The match began a little sloppy for the visitors as the usual nerves of the first match of the season seemed to get the better of them. The home side from Peachtree City, on the other hand, was already three games deep into the young season. After setting in, Brilla struck with the first goal of the match in the 24th...
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By Datti Jinkiri
Brilla Coach Mark McKeever has kept the team's Omaha link active with his two latest signings. Forward Noor Hamadi will return to Clinton for the second consecutive year, and defender Joey McCain will be joining him. McCain is the younger brother of Jake McCain, a Brilla standout from last season.
Hamadi played in 17 matches and made one start for the Mavericks in his sophomore season. He was a key attacking piece for the Summit League regular season champs. He netted twice, including a key goal in the conference tournament semifinal against Eastern Illinois.
Hamadi also played...
By Datti Jinkiri
Brilla is making more additions to its 2017 roster by signing Connor Johnson and Javier Avelar from Mississippi College. The duo are the latest beneficiaries of the MC-Brilla player pipeline. Former Brilla players Keith Armstrong, Phillip Buffington, Daniel Lang, and Graham Bobo are just a few of Kevin Johns' standouts to don the Carolina blue.
Johnson, a local product of Madison Central High School, recently completed his freshman season. The freshman defender played in 14 matches and made 13 starts for the Gulf South Conference champions. He had an assist and played a key part in a...
By Datti Jinkiri
Mississippi Brilla FC Coach Mark McKeever is looking to add some Iberian influence to the team with his latest two signings. Forwards Andre De Giorgi and Xavi Lao, hailing from Portugal and Spain respectively, will be making their debuts for the Clinton, MS Premier Development League side this summer, pending league approval..
De Giorgi recently completed his junior season at Tusculum College. The Lisbon native led the scoring barrage for the Pioneers, racking up 16 goals and one assist. His resume includes an SAC Tournament (where he scored the extra time winner) and an All-Southeast Region Team...
By Datti Jinkiri
Mississippi Brilla FC coach Mark McKeever continues to strengthen his Premier Development League summer squad with the additions of Lander University's Richard Bryan, Jordan Skelton, and Sinclaire Sandy, pending league approval. Lander competes in the same conference as McKeever's Young Harris team, so the gaffer was able to watch the signees twice this season. The players, who all hail from England, helped Lander earn a 1-1 record against Young Harris.
Bryan, a rising junior, made 16 starts this past season. The 5-10 defender had a successful year, racking up seven assists along with a goal. He played...
