Greenville, SC – The Greenville Triumph SC has announced the re-signing of several key players from the 2020 title-winning team, as the club agreed to new deals with 14 players as a part of its year-end moves, pending league and federation approval.
Triumph veterans Evan Lee, Max Hemmings, and JJ Donnelly will join 2020 newcomers Alex Morrell, Noah Pilato, Cesar Murillo, Paul Christensen, Abdi Mohamed, Andrew Booth and Lachlan McLean along with 2020 League One Defender of the Year, Brandon Fricke, and two-time Goalkeeper of the Year and Golden Glove Winner, Dallas Jaye. Triumph co-captains Aaron Walker and Tyler Polak, a 2019 and 2020 All-League First Team selection, have also re-signed with Greenville.
McLean, along with winger Alex Morrell, return after being the two highest points-scorers for the Triumph in 2020. In addition to returning strong attacking and midfield talent, Triumph SC will look to continue its reign as League One’s top defensive squad, returning the five defenders who logged the most minutes for the club in 2020. Jaye and the back line combined to allow a league-low 11 goals during the title run. In total, the club is set to return 22 Team of the Week appearances, seven All-League team selections and 18 of their 23 goals from the 2020 season.
The club has declined contract options on Trevor Swartz, Harri Hawkins, Matt Powell, Colin Stripling and Carlos Gomez, making these players free agents. Paul Clowes, Jake Keegan and Omar Mohamed are also free agents following the conclusion of their deals with the club. These transactions do not prevent players from re-signing with the club during the transfer period.
Players returning on new contracts: Dallas Jaye, Tyler Polak, Evan Lee, Brandon Fricke, Abdi Mohamed, Cesar Murillo, Aaron Walker, Noah Pilato, JJ Donnelly, Andrew Booth Alex Morrell, Lachlan McLean
Contract option exercised: Max Hemmings, Paul Christensen
Contract option declined: Trevor Swartz, Harri Hawkins, Carlos Gomez, Colin Stripling, Matt Powell
Out of contract: Paul Clowes, Jake Keegan, Omar Mohamed
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