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This weekend didn’t just bring another fixture, it delivered exactly what was expected. A battle. Coastal Kings FC walked away with a hard-earned 1–0 win over Mint Hill FC, adding another chapter to a rivalry that continues to tighten every time these two meet. The stakes were clear before kickoff. Mint Hill entered the match sitting in third place, while the Kings were chasing from sixth, looking to close the gap and make a move up the table. By the final whistle, that shift

Recognition like this isn’t handed out. It’s earned, week after week, performance after performance. And this week, Coastal Kings FC sees two of its own named to Team of the Week following a statement performance against NC Ballers, Zack Hargreaves and Kyle Simpson. For Hargreaves, this is nothing new. This marks his fifth Team of the Week nomination, a reflection of the standard he’s set and continues to meet. As a team captain, his influence goes beyond the stat sheet. He s

Coastal Kings II were awarded a victory after Ocala Soccer Institute forfeited their scheduled match. While the result officially effects the standings, it comes under unfortunate circumstances. KINGS II had previously defeated Ocala 5–0 earlier in the season, and based on that performance, expectations would have been similar heading into the match. Still, three points are three points, and KINGS II continue to build momentum in the table. Coach’s Notes – David Koebler: “It’

Kings II dropped a 4–2 result to Inter United in a match that didn’t reflect the balance of play. The Kings controlled possession throughout, 70% in the first half and 85% in the second, but couldn’t overcome the final scoreline. Frustration built as key decisions influenced the flow of the game. Coach’s Notes – David Koebler: “Yeah, a lot of frustration. You never want the ref crew to dictate a game, but today it happened. I’ll be fair, the penalty they got was correct. But

History doesn’t always arrive with noise. Sometimes it shows up in moments, sharp, undeniable, and impossible to ignore. That’s exactly what happened when Kyle Simpson stepped onto the field and wrote his name into Coastal Kings FC history. At just 15 years, 3 months, and 6 days old, Simpson became the youngest player to score for the Kings at the Premier level. And he didn’t just score once. He scored twice. Against NC Ballers, his first goal wasn’t about finesse. It was ab

Short-Handed Kings Grind Out Road Win Over NC Ballers It wasn’t pretty, but it was exactly what good teams find a way to do. Coastal Kings FC traveled to Charlotte with just 13 available players and walked away with a hard-earned win over NC Ballers in brutal 92-degree heat. This was a game of attrition. At one point, both sides were reduced to 10 men in a match shaped as much by officiating decisions as by play on the field. The thin roster meant heavy minutes across the boa

Back at home in week four, Coastal Kings FC delivered a composed and controlled performance in a 3–1 win over Pre-Collegiate DA. The Kings set the tone early, jumping out to a 2–0 lead before halftime behind goals from Miguel Romero and Zack Hargreaves. The tempo was sharp, the movement clean, and the execution clinical. Pre-Collegiate DA responded shortly after the break, cutting the deficit to 2–1 and briefly shifting momentum. But the Kings didn’t panic. They tightened def

Not one. Not two. Not three. Five. That’s how many players from Coastal Kings FC II earned Team of the Week honors, a statement moment for a group that continues to rise inside the club’s system. Waswa Drajoru, Murilo Lara, Jose Fernandez, Ismail Koita, and Steven Flores were all recognized, highlighting the depth, cohesion, and growing impact of the second team. And it didn’t stop there. Head Coach David Koebler was also named to Team of the Week, rounding out a dominant sho