What you need to know about the Greenville Triumph’s 2023 season
If you haven’t been to a match, what are you waiting for? | Photo by the Greenville Triumph
The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club is in its final weeks of practice before opening its fifth season Saturday, March 25 at its new home, Paladin Stadium at Furman University.
If you haven’t cheered on the Triumph with the rowdy fans — affectionately known as the Reedy River Riot — what are you waiting for?
You’ll have 16 chances to catch the team at home this year, but we recommend starring these five dates so you don’t miss the fan-favorite theme nights:
Pro Tip: Get your gear to cheer on the Triumph at the Team Store (22 S. Main St.) or shop online.
Who to watch
⚽ Brandon Fricke | Defender | A three-time All-League selection, Fricke has made 70 appearances for the Triumph.
⚽ Evan Lee | Defender | Another All-League defender, Lee has been with the Triumph since its inaugural season, having played in 93 matches.
⚽ Aaron Walker | Midfielder | In each of his four seasons with the Triumph, Walker has been co-captain and earned All-League Second Team honors in 2021 — he’s first Triumph player to make 100 appearances for the team.
⚽ Jacob Labovitz | Forward | Last season as a rookie, Labovitz scored a brace and a hat trick in the same week, setting the record for most goals (five) scored by a single player in one week in USL League One history.
Click the button below for an in-depth season preview from USL League 1.
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Tap Takeover with Great Notion and Trillium | Monday, Mar. 6 | 5:30-9 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville | Free entry | Sip brews from Great Notion Brewing in Portland, OR and Trillium from Canton, MA.
Tuesday, March 7
Airport District Public Visioning Session | Tuesday, Mar. 7 | 5-7 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville | Free | The City is gathering ideas from residents as part of its study for the Greenville Airport District.
Wednesday, March 8
International Women’s Day Wine Tasting | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | LaRue Fine Chocolate, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B115, Greenville | $35 | Sip on blends from female winemakers with $10 from each ticket sold benefitting the Hiding Place in Pickens County.
Thursday, March 9
Greenville Jewish Film Festival Springfest | Thursday, Mar. 9, Saturday, Mar. 11, Sunday, Mar. 12 | Times vary | Greenville One Center, 2 W. Washington St., Greenville | $30-$75 | Celebrate Jewish filmmaking at this multi-day festival featuring three films: “Dead Sea Guardians,” “Moos,” and “The 90 Minute War.”
Friday, March 10
Taylor Swift Dance Party | Friday, Mar. 10 | 7-11 p.m. | The Foundry Greenville, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Greenville | $12+ | Shake it Off to Taylor Swift’s hits at this dance party.
Saturday, March 11
St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Watch the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on Main Street before celebrating with Irish food, live music, and family fun.
Sunday, March 12
Sunday Brunch Market | Sunday, Mar. 12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greenville | Free entry | Close out your week by shopping and eating local at this monthly brunch market.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
As a non-profit organization, the YMCA of Greenville serves tens of thousands of people in Greenville County. | Photo provided by YMCA of Greenville
Ready, set, give. Today is YMCA of Greenville’s annual Day of Giving, a one-day event that provides an opportunity to help support local YMCAs, which help support local communities. This year’s goal: Raise $202,300 toprovide financial assistance for children and adults in need.
During last year’s event, $187,000+ was raised thanks to nearly 800 donors. This year, the goal is to grow that number, so the Y can provide even more financial assistance and fund the Y Food Program, which serves hundreds of school children and families every week.
Other programs Greenvillians can help support include:
Alldonations stay within the YMCA of Greenville Association. To support our local Y, text GIVING to 71777 or donate through the website. Let’s get giving, GVL.*
Royal Coffee Bar is now open at 2551 N. Pleasantburg Dr. (the former Pink Mama’s Ice Cream building). The drive-thru spot features customizable coffee (hot or iced), energy drinks, and Italian sodas. ☕
Sports
The Gamecocks are SEC Women’s Tournament Champions after taking down Tennessee 74-58 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena yesterday. That brings the Gamecocks to 32-0 for the season. College basketball is back in action at The Well when March Madness takes over Friday, March 24-Monday, March 27. Get tickets. 🏀
In baseball, the Gamecocks took the series against the Clemson Tigers. After the Tigers won Friday night (5-2), the Gamecocks won the Reedy River Rivalry at Fluor Field on Saturday (11-9), and won at home in Columbia Sunday (7-1). ⚾
Coming Soon
810 Billiards & Bowling — a bowling alley and game business based in Myrtle Beach — is opening its first Greenville location at 842 Woods Crossing Dr. (across from Haywood Mall). Get ready to dominate in bowling, bocce, billiards, table tennis, foosball, darts and shuffleboard when it opens next month. 🎳
The Upstate Holiday Light Show has a new home, just across the street from The Greenville Pickens Speedway — which we told you was for sale last week. A development on 70 acres at the interchange of Highways 123 and 153 will host the holiday tradition and feature a multi-use sports and entertainment complex when it opens this fall. (FOX Carolina)
Eat
Augusta Grill (1818 Augusta St.) will be open Sundays and serving up brunch11 a.m.-3 p.m. starting later this month. Like its dinner menu, you can expect the brunch menu to change, but it will feature breakfast staples like omelets, benedicts, French toast, and — of course — fan-favorite cinnamon rolls known as “Cindy buns.” 🍳 (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Would you try chorizo pizzawith al pastor sauce on a corn masa crust? How about a red pepper hummus and spinach pie? Check out these five adventurous pizza options from Lowes Foods, perfect for those nights when you’reall cooked out. 🍕*
Feature
Southernside Brewing Co. landed on Forbes’ list “Cocktails Perfect For Sipping On St. Patrick’s Day.” The Irish Summer cocktail features Jameson, strawberry orgeat, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters and was made to transition with the seasons (or the unpredictable and changing weather of early-spring days in Greenville). ☘️
Traffic
The roadwork on Mayberry Street (between Willard Street and Delano Drive) has been extended for two more weeks. Businesses on Delano (think: Social House, Soul Yoga, and Southernside Brewing Co.) are still accessible from Hudson Street. 🚧
Also near Unity Park, you may notice some newly green crosswalks. It’s part of a pilot test for the City to try a new pavement marking product’s durability, application process, and aesthetics — oh, and it makes the crosswalks more visible. 🚲
State
Scout Motors Inc. is investing $2 billion creating 4,000+ jobs at its new manufacturing plant in Blythewood. The company will build all-electric trucks and SUVs and expects to produce 200,000 vehicles at its SC plant each year once it starts production by the end of 2026. 🛻
Family
When school’s out, the YMCA is still in session. The YMCA of Greenville’s “School’s Out Special” days follow the Greenville County School System calendar to determine service dates (read: and make parents’ lives easier). Register for Spring Break Camp.*
Shop
Ready to finally check more off your GVL to-do list? Tour downtown Greenville’s premier work + meeting space, Endeavor, any weekday this month and get a free workday. Schedule a tour.*
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Where to rent bikes in Greenville
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Download the Bcycle app to start your rental. | Photo by the City of Greenville
As the weather warms up and spring is just about springing, it’s time to hit the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Whether you’re looking to share the city with out of town friends, or maybe you don’t have a bike yourself, here are four spots to rent bicycles in Greenville.
Editor’s pick: St. Patrick’s Day is a big day for my Irish-side of the family, and I can’t wait to celebrate in Greenville this weekend. DYK I grew up Irish step dancing? I’m a little rusty, but I still remember the traditional “St. Patrick’s Day” dance. Maybe I’ll pull out my moves at NOMA Square. How will you be celebrating? Let me know.
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