(High Point, NC – July 8, 2026) - Carolina Core FC announced the signing of forward Nick Kaloukian, adding a premiere finisher to the Foxes' attack.
Kaloukian is coming off a two-season stint in Armenia, where he appeared in 32 matches for FC Urartu Yerevan of the Armenian Premiere League. He scored one goal and tallied three assists across 10 games in his first season. He proved himself as one of the top scorers on his club in 2025/26 when he netted four goals with a trio of assists across 22 contests.
Kaloukian has international experience, representing Armenia. He appeared in three matches for Armenia U21 in 2023 and 2024 and scored his lone goal against Macedonia in his debut. He also played for the Armenian national team for one match in the UEFA Nations League Play-Off against Georgia in March 2025.
The Wayne, N.J., native spent one season at Michigan and two at Syracuse prior to the start of his pro career. Kaloukian burst onto the scene in his first season for the Orange, scoring six times and assisting three while being one of four players on the team to start all 21 games in 2023. He was tied for the team lead in goals, shot attempts and shots on target. Kaloukian also scored twice against Boston University in his first NCAA Tournament appearance.
As a junior, he scored two goals while starting in 11 of his 12 appearances in 2024.
With the Wolverines, Kaloukian started in 12 of the 16 matches he appeared in. He recorded four goals and an assist en route to being named to the 2022 Big Ten All-Freshman Team.
Kaloukian was a standout finisher during his time with Cedar Stars Academy. He exploded for 23 goals and 10 assists across 24 games in the 2021-22 MLS Next season.
The Core hopes to benefit from Kaloukian's consistent scoring and see a quick impact on its attack. He will be available for selection as Carolina Core FC continues its 2026 MLS NEXT Pro campaign.
PLAYER INFORMATION:
Name: Nick Kaloukian
Position: Forward
Height: 6'0"
Age: 23
Hometown: Wayne, New Jersey
College: Syracuse
