A Message from Cameron Coleman

"When I was six years old, my mom saw in our church newsletter that Brilla was having a soccer camp during that summer.  She asked me if I wanted to go and I said ’yes.’  I thought that it sounded like a fun thing to do in the summer, so I went to my first camp.  At the time I didn’t know anything about soccer and I had never played soccer. 

"Little did I know the impact Brilla would have on my life!  I made my profession of faith in Jesus during my third Brilla camp and I went on to attend a total of six camps.  Brilla provides a wonderful and comfortable environment for kids by not only teaching them soccer skills, but also teaching them about the Word of God.

After winning matches against the Nashville Metros and the Baton Rouge Capitals this past weekend, Mississippi Brilla FC is preparing for a third meeting of the year against the New Orleans Jesters on Saturday, July 4.

The Jesters enter Saturday’s match sitting in third place in the Premier Development League’s Southeast Division, five points behind second place Mississippi, and seven points behind division leaders Bradenton.

Mississippi Brilla FC’s Debola Ogunseye was named to the Premier Development League Team of the Week after his four goal, one assist weekend. Ogunseye scored two goals in each game this past weekend, victimizing both the Nashville Metros and the Baton Rouge Capitals.

To see the entire team of the week, click HERE.

Just like the last time against the Baton Rouge Capitals, Debola Ogunseye scored an early goal to put Brilla on top. Everything else about the game was completely different.

Anteneh Lemma gave Ogunseye a perfect pass in the fourth minute to open the scoring. Jared Wooley of Baton Rouge countered in the 24th minute to even the score. Ogunseye put in a second just before halftime (44th minute) to take Mississippi into halftime with a slim lead.

After moving their final three home matches to Arrow Field, Mississippi Brilla FC saw an increase in attendance and offensive output. A crowd of 763 came out to see Brilla hammer the Nashville Metros 4-0.

Brilla started the scoring in the 19th minute when Stefan Ostergren assisted Debola Ogunseye’s goal that would prove to be the game-winner.

Mississippi Brilla has announced that the team will be moving to a new venue for the final month of the Premier Development League regular season. Facing heat concerns for both players and fans, Mississippi Brilla will play its final three home matches under the lights at Clinton High School’s Arrow Field.
 
“Our home field at Mississippi College is a great atmosphere for a soccer match,” said Rusty Bryant, President and General Manager. “Unfortunately, there are no lights. The temperature for a 5:30 pm kick-off is almost unbearable.”

While Mississippi Brilla FC tied the New Orleans Jesters on Saturday night, the game was actually a massive loss for the team. Three-year defender and team captain Michael Brown suffered a season-ending injury at the end of the first half of the match. When Brown’s right leg snapped under the tackle of a Jesters defender, more than his bones were broken. Brown’s franchise record of consecutive games and minutes came to and end.

Mississippi Brilla FC has announced that they will begin to operate a youth soccer club to go along with their minor league Premier Development League team. Mississippi Brilla FC and Clinton Soccer Association have entered into an agreement where Mississippi Brilla FC will administer the Division 1 program in Clinton. Tryouts have been set and boys and girls teams will be formed from U11 through U18.  The teams will be based out of Clinton, MS, the home of Mississippi Brilla FC and will be called Mississippi Brilla Juniors FC.