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Decent assist on Darren Smith's first #USL-C goal since May 3. #NCvBHM #DCTID

passing xG chart for game

passing xG chart for game

North Carolina FC 2-3 Birmingham Legion FC

Passes per shot sequence: NC 5.9-3.9 BHM
Avg Progression to shot (m): NC 37-41.7 BHM

Shots: NC 21-10 BHM
xG: NC 1.46-1.48 BHM
xG (open play): NC 1.26-1.48 BHM
xG (dead ball): NC 0.2-0 BHM

#USL #NCvBHM #LevelUp #HammerDown

g+ GameFlow: USL Championship Regular Season North Carolina FC v Birmingham Legion FC on July 11, 2025. #NCvBHM ⚽️🤖

FT at #NCvBHM. 2-3.

After being down 0-1, Birmingham came out steaming from the locker rooms, scored twice and made Trejo look like his old self again.

The laaaaaaaaate goal by NCFC couldn't change that.

Too little, too late for North Carolina FC, but still a lovely set-up by Adam Luckhurst and finish by Evan Conway.

Legion earn their first win against NCFC since the 2020 season with the 3-2 result. #USLChampionship #NCvBHM

90+9’ Goal NCFC

Nervy finish incoming as NCFC halve the deficit with no time left on the clock.

2-3 #NCvBHM

You wait two months for a goal by Danny Trejo, then two show up in seven minutes. Legion are well on top now. #USLChampionship #NCvBHM

63’ GOAL LEGION

Danny Trejo with a brace. Damus does brilliantly to get down the right side and out it on a plate for his teammate. After taking a touch too many it looks like the chance is dead, but Trejo eventually gets it out of his feet to rifle home.

1-3 #NCvBHM

This is the sort of transition and timing @bhmlegion.bsky.social has been looking for. This team can absolutely fly, big goal for Danny Trejo more than two months after his first in the league this season.

#USLChampionship #NCvBHM

56’ GOAL LEGION

A perfectly executed counter sees Danny Trejo score after Tyler Pasher carried the ball halfway up the pitch before laying it off for him.

Legion lead 2-1

#NCvBHM

Second half underway, no changes at the break for Birmingham Legion.

0-0 #NCvBHM

Halftime: NCFC 1-1 Legion

This was expected to be a low-scoring affair, and it’s looked like it so far. Big chances very few and far between, so Legion need to make sure they take advantage of theirs when they come.

How this didn’t end in a goal is beyond me.

#NCvBHM

And Legion's Ronaldo Damus makes up for the missed opportunity by forcing a turnover with his pressure, allowing Enzo Martinez to set him up for the finish.

#USLChampionship #NCvBHM

45’ GOAL LEGION

Ronaldo Damus equalizes after a NCFC mistake at the back.

Damus starts the play himself by pressing the NCFC GK and eventually converts off a Martínez assist.

1-1 #NCvBHM

By contrast, the touch and direction by Rafa Mentzingen to set up Pedro Dolabella is 🤌

#USLChampionship #NCvBHM

It would be so easy to enjoy #NCvBHM ... if there wouldn't be Temu Chris Jericho.

"HoW bOuT nOrTh CaRolInA fC?!?!?!" ... so many years doing the PxP and still just ONE catchphrase.

40’ Goal NCFC

Not even two minutes after Legion should have taken the lead, they concede.

And that’s why taking your chances is crucial. Mark Briggs will not be happy at halftime.

1-0 #NCvBHM

What better way to start your new weekend - and using your USL Podcast editing time - than #NCvBHM?

I'm watching this match on mute, because I can't stand the wannabee Chris Jericho [HOW BOUT NCFC?!?!?!?].

But as always, I support @kaylorhodges.bsky.social, my alabamian doofus! 🫶🫰