Match Preview - Kalonji Pro-Profile vs. SCU Heat
UPSL Premier National Round of 16 - Georgia vs. Mid-Atlantic
The UPSL Premier Division Playoffs continue into the Round of 16, bringing an anticipated matchup to Snellville, Georgia. Tomorrow at 1PM EST, Kalonji Pro-Profile will face off against SCU Heat at Shiloh High School. The winner of this match will advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of the Florida bracket.
Kalonji Pro-Profile:
The Georgia representatives have fought hard to get where they are. In a hotly contested Georgia region, Kalonji pulled off various upsets against opponents with better records. To finish the playoffs, they defeated Georgia Revolution FC to win the Georgia Region Finals. In the round of 32, they defeated Tennessee Tempo, the 2025 UPSL Spring National Champions. That match against the Tempo resulted in a narrow 1-1 finish, with Kalonji advancing on penalty kicks, 6-5.
Kalonji Pro-Profile needs to connect to key goal contributors such as Karim Tmimi and Akanye Samuel-Francis. Their defensive strength will be tested against the Mid-Atlantic representatives.
South Carolina United Heat:
SCU Heat is living up to their name, taking over the Mid-Atlantic league on a hot streak. SCU convincingly won the Mid-Atlantic league with a 7-1 finish over Charleston United SC. In the next round against the Virginia North representatives, Arlington SA, SCU won 2-1.
Having scored 27 goals in their last 7 matches, their attacking power is one of the best in the Southeast. SCU Heat needs to keep their momentum and up the firepower in this away match.
Tune into the live broadcast of this match at 1:00pm EST on the Atlantic Soccer Media Group YouTube channel.