By: Katie Sarkorh
Brunswick County, N.C. – Levi United FC (LUFC) is a soccer organization located in Brunswick County. The club relocated from Greenville, NC in 2020 during the start of the pandemic and began operation in Brunswick County. LUFC is set to being play in North Carolina’s only statewide amateur professional development league, First Flight League (FFL). Under the leadership of head coach, Emmanuel Sarkorh, LUFC men’s team will take the field for the first time on Saturday, August 6th at 5:00 pm at West Brunswick High School’s M.H. Rourk Stadium.
The team will compete in the Coastal Conference of the FFL. With 10 games to play in the regular season, head coach Sarkorh and his team are looking to surprise the competition and fight for a spot in playoffs. “Our players are hungry for success. I believe we will be able to put on a great performance that our fans and community will enjoy watching. “said Coach Sarkorh.
The team is full of players who are from Brunswick County and want to showcase their talent and represent their beloved county. Coach Sarkorh, who is also the head coach for West Brunswick High School boys’ soccer is very excited about helping grow the sport of soccer in the county. Levi United FC’s Youth Academy just finished their inaugural season, and the club is excited to keep growing quality soccer in the county with the addition of the adult team. “Having an adult soccer team in the area will help the youth have the aspiration to one day want to play at the next level,” said Coach Sarkorh.
LUFC is a community-based team for anyone and everyone that has an interest in the game of soccer. We are a family here at LUFC and welcome all to join the family whether you are wanting to play or cheering us on from the stands.
The club hopes to see everyone at the home games to support Brunswick County!
HOME GAMES:
8/6 @ 5 PM: Levi United FC vs Le Riverry FC
8/20 @ 5 PM: Levi United FC vs Gastonia FC
8/27 @ 5 PM: Levi United FC vs Greenville United
9/10 @ 5 PM: Levi United FC vs Bragg FC
10/1 @ 5 PM: Levi United FC vs AC Raleigh