Greenville Triumph Coaching and Technical Staff

Wright returns to the Triumph for his sixth season and first as head coach, succeeding John Harkes. He was the head coach at Anderson College (started program, ‘82-86) before returning to his alma mater at Erskine College as head coach of the men’s and women’s program from ’87-93. Spent ten years on the Region III ODP staff and 12 years as an ODP SC state coach. Represented Bermuda in four sports at the schoolboy level (Soccer, Rugby, Sailing and Badminton). Was a member of the Bermuda Men’s National Team from ’74-’78 and a member of the 1976 US Olympic Team. 3X All-American (Erskine College).

Choco is a former professional goalkeeper with more than 10 years of experience playing in the top divisions of Colombia and Argentina. He has successfully transitioned to coaching, accumulating over 10 years of experience at various levels. Juan Guillermo is certified by both the Argentine Soccer Coaches Association (ATFA) under CONMEBOL and the US Soccer Federation, demonstrating his commitment to coaching excellence. He currently serves as Diplomat Premier Director at the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA), where he is dedicated to developing young players.  

This will be Carlson’s third season with the Triumph. Carlson is the Head Coach and Technical Director for the Greenville Liberty. She led the team to the USL W Semifinals, a South Atlantic division title and a 6-0 home record in the club’s inaugural campaign. Carlson leads the day-to-day operations of the team and is involved in the club’s youth programming, fan development and community relations initiatives for the Greenville Liberty. She is also an inaugural member of the USL Pro Preseason Residency Program. Carlson served as Director of Operations for women’s soccer at Clemson University from 2018-2021. She holds a US Soccer Federation ‘A’ license and was the head coach of the women’s soccer programs at Anderson University, Jacksonville State and the Virginia Military Institute, where she built the women’s soccer program from the ground up. Carlson worked as a volunteer assistant coach for the Clemson women’s soccer team from 2014 to 2016.

Mckie has been with the Triumph for six seasons. Graduate of Furman University where he was a wide receiver and kick returner on the 2004 SoCon Championship team and the 2005 national semi-finalist squad. All-time leading receiver for Hillcrest High School’s football team. McKie brings over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, having trained athletes from the PGA, LPGA, NFL, CFL, MLS and MLB. Co-owner of Knight Performance Factory in Greenville.

Monczewski has spent the past two seasons with Greenville on the training squad while completing his college career as a goalkeeper at Bob Jones University, helping the Bruins capture two NCCAA National Championships. Prior to completing his graduate studies, Monczewski interned with Knights Performance Factory, and served on the match day staff for both the Triumph and Liberty.

Gordon returns as the Triumph’s official Athletic Trainer through Spartanburg Regional Health System. This marks Gordon’s third season helping players recover from injuries and return to the field. Before beginning with the club in 2022, she aided Appalachian State Athletics after earning her M.S. in Athletic Training from the University of South Carolina.