High Point, NC (July 22, 2026) - Carolina Core FC delivered a dominant performance at Truist Point Stadium on Wednesday night, scoring twice in the opening minutes and cruising to a 4-0 victory over Inter Miami CF II.
The Foxes came out of the gate on the front foot, with Nick Kaloukian and Tristan Weber each getting shots off within the opening two minutes. Thomas Raimbault broke the deadlock just moments later, burying a rebound to give Carolina Core FC a 1-0 lead in the second minute. The early strike marked Raimbault's third goal of the season, moving him into second on the team in scoring.
Carolina doubled its advantage shortly afterward when Arnaud Tattevin made a dangerous run down the left flank and drew a foul from Nick Almeida inside the penalty area. Kaloukian calmly converted the ensuing penalty kick, placing his shot into the bottom right corner for his first goal with The Core and a 2-0 lead.
Inter Miami CF II responded with sustained pressure for much of the opening half, recording 12 shots and earning six corner kicks while testing Nick Holliday and the Carolina Core backline. Despite being outshot, the Foxes remained clinical in front of goal, putting four of their six first-half shots on target to take a two-goal advantage into the break.
The second half opened with both sides battling for control as play shifted from end to end. Kaloukian nearly added his second goal of the night when he rose for a header in front of goal, but Goalkeeper Matias Marin came up with the save to keep Miami within striking distance.
Following a weather delay, Carolina quickly regained control of the match. David Diaz extended the lead to 3-0 with a composed low finish into the right corner, capping off another dangerous attacking sequence for the Foxes.
The Core continued to dictate play throughout the closing stages, maintaining possession and creating chances in the attacking third while limiting Miami's opportunities. The visitors pushed forward late, but Carolina's defense held firm. In the 88th minute, second-half substitute Grayson Rockhill put the finishing touch on the evening, finding the back of the net to seal a convincing 4-0 victory at Truist Point Stadium.
Carolina Core FC returns home to Truist Point on Saturday, July 25, for a matchup against Chicago Fire FC II, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
MATCH DETAILS
Date: July 22, 2026
Competition:Â MLS NEXT Pro
Venue: Truist Point Stadium | High Point, NC
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET
Weather: 83º degrees, Rain
SCORING SUMMARY
FT 4 - 0
CCFC - 3' Thomas Raimbault
CCFC - 26' Nick Kaloukian
CCFC - 67' David Diaz
CCFC - 88' Grayson Rockhill
LINEUPS
Carolina Core FC: Nicholas Holliday; Charles Orbaugh, Bryce Swinehart, Rashid Tetteh (46' Nolan Evers); Tristan Weber (86' Grayson Rockhill), Ricardo Montenegro, Ryan Baer ('65 Nelson Martinez), Seth Hammond; Thomas Raimbault (46' David Diaz); Arnaud Tattevin (81' Khalid Balogun), Nick Kaloukian
Substitutes not used: Trevor Jackson, Corey Lundeen, Mohamed Diakite, Dominique Colon
Inter Miami CF II: Matias Marin; Nick Almeida, Sloan Morrison, Theo Vorenkamp, Nash Dearmin (65'Â Diego Matos); Matteo De Paula (75' Nessim Jena), Alejandro Flores, Sean Gormley (75' Jo Jo Convers); Matias Acevedo (16' Zidane Cadet)(65' Samuel Basabe), Mateo Saja Dulce, Jerremy Ortela
Substitutes not used: Lucas Barker, Lesther Garcia
STATS SUMMARY
CCFC / MIA
Shots: 13 / 22
Shots on Goal: 10 / 7
Saves: 7 / 6
Corners: 5 / 9
Possession: 0%/ 0%
Fouls: 12 / 9
Yellow Cards: 1 / 2
Red Cards: 0 / 0
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
MIA - 26' Matais Marin (Yellow)
CCFC - 78' Seth Hammond (Yellow)
MIA - 90'+1' Nicholas Almeida (Yellow)
