High Point, NC (August 30th, 2025) – Carolina Core FC came from behind to score twice and defeat Tigres UANL U23 in a historic international friendly.
Goal-Scoring Plays
Tigres UANL U23 – Isaias Galvan, 54th minute: After pouncing on a loose ball in the box, Isaias Galvan latched on to the ball before slotting it into the bottom left corner.
Carolina Core FC – Anthony Sumo Jr., 58th minute: After a lengthy dribble, forward Anthony Sumo Jr. powered into the box before firing a rocket into the roof of the net.
Carolina Core FC – Corey Lundeen, 65th minute: Following a through ball from David “Pachi” Polanco, midfielder Corey Lundeen found the ball in space before sliding the ball into the bottom right corner.
Postgame Notes
- Foxes Come From Behind to Win
- Corey Lundeen Scores First Goal
- Robert Bailey First Season Appearance
Foxes Come from Behind to Win
Carolina Core FC fell behind early in the second half after Tigres UANL U23 found the back of the net in the 54th minute. However, the lead would be short-lived, as The Foxes leveled proceedings through an Anthony Sumo Jr. thunderstrike in the 58th minute. The Foxes would complete the turnaround, getting the go-ahead goal through midfielder Corey Lundeen in the 65th minute, marking his first goal for the club.
Corey Lundeen Scores First Goal
Corey Lundeen scored his first goal for Carolina Core FC in the second half to power The Foxes into a win over their international opponents. The 25-year-old midfielder was put through on goal by David “Pachi” Polanco, and Lundeen would produce a superb finish past the keeper to put The Core up by one. Since his signing in late June, Lundeen has made five appearances in MLS NEXT Pro this season.
Robert Bailey Makes First Appearance
Goalkeeper Robert Bailey made his first appearance this season for Carolina Core FC in the team’s international friendly against Tigres UANL U23, coming on as a substitute in the 75th minute. His performance was highlighted by a crucial save late in the final minutes of the match to keep The Foxes’ lead intact.
Next Game
Carolina Core FC returns to MLS NEXT Pro action and is on the road to take on Crown Legacy FC on Thursday, September 4 at 7:00 pm. The match will be livestreamed on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
2025 International Friendly
Carolina Core FC vs Tigres UANL U23
August 30th, 2025 – Truist Point Stadium (High Point, NC)
Scoring Summary:
TIG: Isaias Galvan – 54’
CCFC: Anthony Sumo Jr. – 58’
CCFC: Corey Lundeen (David “Pachi” Polanco) – 65’
Misconduct Summary:
CCFC: Kai Thomas (caution) – 19’
TIG: Israel Azeves (caution) – 35’
TIG: Isac Galvan (caution) – 44’
TIG: Jonathan Noriega (caution) – 62’
TIG: Kenneth Jaime (caution) – 63’
CCFC: Derek Cuevas (caution) – 79’
Weather: Clear, 73 degrees.
Attendance: 3,611
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial
