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Technical Staff

Julie Carlson
Carlson led the Liberty to the USL Semifinals, a South Atlantic division title and a 6-0 home record in the club’s inaugural campaign. She returns for second year with the team. Previous: 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. 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.

India Trotter
A graduate of Florida State College where she was named ACC All-Freshman team, 3x ACC First team, 2x All-American, 4x NCAA All-Tournament and Mac Herman Semi-Finalist. She also lead the team to three College Cup appearances was named to the FSU Hall of Fame in 2017. She was an alternate for the 2006 Olympics team and 2007 World Cup team. Trotter played professionally in the US for over five years for the Atlanta Beat, St. Louis and Athletica, Sky Blue FC, and Western New York Buffalo Flash. Played professionally internationally in Germany for Frankfurt FC and in Sweden for Dalsjofors GoIF. Co-founder of 11.11 Training in Greenville, SC.

Kevin Kennedy
This is Kennedy’s second season with the club. Assistant Director of Academic Services for athletics at Clemson University since Nov. 2015. He holds a US Soccer Federation ‘A’ license & an Advanced National diploma and Director of Coaching diploma from USC. Served as Carlson’s assistant coach at Anderson. Served as head coach of men’s soccer at Georgia Southern University from 2005- 2016.

Blakely Mattern
A graduate of the University of South Carolina where she was named SEC All-Freshman team, 2007 SEC Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-American. Played professionally in the U.S. for over three years for Atlanta Beat and internationally in Sweden for FC Twente and Malbacken. Co-founder of 11.11 Training in Greenville, SC.

Sarah Jacobs
Second season serving as both a captain on the Greenville Liberty and assistant coach. Head Coach of Anderson University women’s soccer and competed for Clemson from 2008-2011. Played professionally in the Netherlands and Australia and locally for the Boston Breakers Reserves, Orlando Pride, NC Courage practice squads, FC Dallas & Asheville City SC.

Santiago Restrepo
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A former training player for the Triumph, Restrepo joined the club full-time in 2023 and is serving a second season with the Liberty. He is a former director of goalkeeping and club coach and also has experience on the collegiate side for USC Upstate. A former collegiate and pro player, Restrepo recorded roster marks for A.F.C. Roatan (Honduras 2nd Division), Kaw Valley F.C. (USL League Two) and NPSL teams Lansing United and Upward Stars.

Alex vinson
Front Office Staff
