Ronaldinho attends Greenville Triumph's 3-0 victory over defending champions Union Omaha in USL League One

Brazilian soccer icon Ronaldinho made a surprise appearance at Greenville Triumph's match against Union Omaha on March 12, capping off a historic day for the USL League One club. The 2002 World Cup winner first attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the team's new stadium at BridgeWay Station in Mauldin, before witnessing Greenville's emphatic 3-0 victory over the defending league champions.

Greenville Triumph head coach Rick Wright expressed his excitement about the day's events: "The day was definitely one of the highlights of this club's history. You could feel the excitement in the air today, and it translated to a great performance on the field. The players rose to the occasion and we had a great team performance on both ends of the field."

Ronaldinho joined the club's ownership group through his brother and business partner, Roberto Assis, as well as his Grupo Ronaldinho business management firm in October 2024, bringing his global star power to the third tier of American soccer. The Brazilian star has expressed his desire to support soccer's growth at all ages and levels in the Upstate community.

Greenville Triumph will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next match, an away fixture against Asheville City SC in the opening round of the 2025 U.S. Open Cup on March 19. The club will aim to continue their impressive form and make a deep run in the tournament.