High Point, NC (November 10, 2026) - Carolina Core FC has re-signed relentless forward Nick Kaloukian for 2027, bringing back a key piece of the Foxes’ attack ahead of the MLS NEXT Pro Sprint Season.
“Nick is the type of player that every team needs. His work rate, determination, and willingness to press make the game easier for players around him,” said Head Coach Jake Davis. “From the moment Nick arrived in North Carolina this past season, you could see that his experience would elevate our team.”
Kaloukian joined the Foxes in July, midway through the 2026 season, and went straight into the lineup. He scored in his first weeks with the club, converting a penalty in a 4-0 win over Inter Miami CF II, the Foxes’ biggest win of the year. From there he became a regular part of the attack for wins over Huntsville City FC and New England Revolution II.
The Wayne, N.J., native joined Carolina Core after spending two seasons in Armenia with FC Urartu, making 32 appearances and scoring in UEFA Conference League qualifying- part of Europe’s continental club competition. Before turning pro, Kaloukian came up through Cedar Stars Academy, then was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team at Michigan in 2022. At Syracuse in 2023, he started all 21 games and tied for the team lead with six goals, two of them in the NCAA Tournament against Boston University.
That experience, along with a willingness to do the hard work every day, has made him a leader in the Foxes’ locker room. “We are excited to continue working with Nick with a full pre-season under his belt. The best is still to come,” Davis said.
Kaloukian and the Foxes return to Truist Point for the 2027 MLS NEXT Pro Sprint Season this February.
PLAYER INFORMATION
Name: Nick Kaloukian
Position: Forward
Hometown: Wayne, N.J.
College: University of Michigan, Syracuse University
Playing History: Cedar Stars Academy, University of Michigan, Syracuse University, FC Urartu (Armenia)
International: Armenia
