Match Information:
MLS NEXT Pro: Matchweek 22
Date: Sunday August 10, 2025
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Wicks Family Field (Huntsville, Alabama)
Watch: **Apple TV-MLS Season Pass**
SOCIAL TAGS:
Instagram: carolinacorefc
X: HuntCityFC
Instagram: huntsvillecityfc
Match Overview
CCFC Record: 5-7-8 (27 points – 9th in East)
HCFC Record: 9-4-5 (35 points – 4th in East)
CCFC vs HCFC All-Time: 1-1-1 (3 GF, 4 GA)
Carolina Core FC is on the road, hoping to extend its unbeaten run against Huntsville City FC in the MLS NEXT Pro. The game will be livestreamed on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm ET.
STORYLINES
The Core’s Unbeaten Streak
Carolina Core FC has shifted into a new gear at the perfect time, as the North Carolina-based side is knocking on the door of the playoff spots. The Foxes are currently on a three-game unbeaten streak, which includes a 3-2 victory over second-placed Philadelphia Union II. Most recently, Carolina Core FC defeated New England Revolution II, the fourth-ranked team in the Eastern Conference. The Foxes scored the only goal of the match through Zion Scarlett—the defender’s first goal in MLS NEXT Pro. The Foxes’ recent results have moved the team up to ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 27 points, just one point behind the eighth-placed New York City FC II. Carolina Core FC will be eager to continue collecting points and extending its unbeaten streak against Huntsville City FC.
Player to Watch
Zion Scarlett has been a bright spot in recent matches, after coming off the bench and delivering instant impact performances. The 21-year-old defender scored his first goal for Carolina Core FC in the hard-fought 1-0 win over New England Revolution II. Scarlett was able to get on the end of a deflected corner kick and rifle the ball into the back of the net just four minutes after being subbed into the match. The defender has made 13 appearances for The Foxes, which includes three starts in his first season at the club. Scarlett provides a different profile for The Foxes with pace and strength that will be critical as the team pushes forward into the latter half of the season.
Huntsville’s Blistering Scoring Form
Huntsville City FC has put together an impressive run of form in recent matches, as it goes into the match against Carolina Core FC with a three-match winning streak. The team boasts a significant goal-scoring threat, outscoring its opponents 10-1 during that stretch. Most recently, Huntsville City FC secured an emphatic 4-0 victory over Crown Legacy FC, bringing them up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference of MLS NEXT Pro. Christian Koffi led Huntsville to the win with a brace, bringing his season total up to 10 goals, making him the leading goal-scorer for Huntsville City FC. The 24-year-old has amassed 13 goal contributions (ten goals, three assists) in 15 appearances and has also registered 38 key attacking passes this MLS NEXT Pro season.
