Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty to host U20 community tryouts

Local players invited to compete for roster spots in USL Academy League pathways

The Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty soccer clubs will host community tryouts for their U20 USL Academy teams on Sunday, April 12, at MESA Soccer Complex, offering local players the opportunity to compete for spots in the clubs’ pre-professional pathways. The U20 platform is designed to connect Upstate talent with high-level development opportunities while reinforcing the clubs’ commitment to investing in the local soccer community.

The tryouts are free and open to eligible players who complete the required waiver and registration in advance.

Two sessions will be held:

• Greenville Liberty U20 (Women’s): 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Greenville Triumph U20 (Men’s): 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Both sessions will take place at MESA Soccer Complex, located at 1020 Anderson Ridge Road. Select players will be invited back for a second round of tryouts on April 19, with final roster decisions to follow.

Abby Minihan

The Greenville Liberty U20 team will be led by newly announced head coach Abby Minihan, who brings a decade of collegiate coaching experience and a focus on leadership development and whole-player growth.

Jay Bhindi

The Triumph U20 team will be led by Jay Bhindi, who currently serves as Assistant Coach for the Greenville Triumph. Bhindi holds a UEFA A License and brings a strong background in performance analysis, most recently with Union Omaha during the 2025 season. His experience spans both professional and academy environments, including roles with Ottawa Fury FC, Austin Bold FC, FC Edmonton, and Valour FC, shaping a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach to player development.

The Greenville Liberty U20 team will compete in an eight-game USL Academy League schedule running from mid-June through late July, including five home matches and three away. The Triumph U20 team will also compete in an eight-game USL Academy League schedule, featuring four home matches and four away.

“These tryouts are an important part of how we identify and develop talent across the Upstate,” said Zach Price, general manager and sporting director for Greenville Triumph SC and Greenville Liberty SC. “Creating accessible opportunities like this is central to our mission—both in building strong teams and continuing to invest in the next generation of players in our community.”

The U20 teams compete in the USL Academy League and are designed to bridge the gap between youth and professional soccer, providing players with high-level competition, exposure, and a clear pathway within the Greenville Pro Soccer organization.

As part of the clubs’ broader commitment to investing in communities across the Upstate, the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty continue to create meaningful opportunities for players to engage with the game, develop their skills, and pursue advancement within the sport.

Community tryouts and academy pathways have already produced players such as Elle Bissinger (JL Mann High School, Clemson), Emma Kirlin (Wade Hampton High School, University of South Carolina), and Payton Nutzman (Eastside High School, Mercer University), who have advanced to compete with the Greenville Liberty at the pre-professional level.

Players interested in attending must complete registration and a waiver prior to arrival. Additional details and registration information are available at greenvilletriumph.com and greenvilleliberty.com.

The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club, based in Greenville, South Carolina, fields a men’s professional soccer club playing its sixth season in USL League One, the third division of American professional soccer. The Greenville Liberty, a women’s pre-professional team, played its inaugural season in the USL W League in 2022. Learn more at GreenvilleTriumph.com and GreenvilleLiberty.com.

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