Phoenix FC
| Phoenix FC | ||
| Basic data | ||
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| Surname | Phoenix Football Club | |
| Seat | Phoenix , Arizona | |
| founding | 2012 | |
| resolution | 2014 | |
| Colours | Red White | |
| owner | BDR Sports LLC | |
| Website | http://www.phoenixcitysoccer.com/ | |
| First soccer team | ||
| Head coach |
 David Robertson
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| Venue | Sun Devil Soccer Stadium | |
| Places | 5000 | |
| league | USL Professional Division | |
| 2013 | Regular Season: 12th place. Play-offs: Not qualified |
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The Phoenix FC was an American football team from Phoenix , Arizona . The Wolves were founded in 2012 and played the 2013 season in the USL Professional Division , the third division in the USA.
history
On June 18, 2012, it was announced that BDR Sports LLC, with support from the state of Arizona, wants to establish a professional football franchise in Arizona. On July 2, the USL confirmed that a franchise from Phoenix owned by BDR Sports LLC will participate in the third-rate USL Professional Division from 2013 onwards.
On July 15, 2012, former Scottish footballer David Robertson was introduced as coach. On September 27, the Scottish Darren Mackie, the first player was committed.
The first league game took place on March 23, 2013 against the Los Angeles Blues . The Wolves lost 2-0. The first home game against VSI Tampa Bay FC could be won 1-0. The team ended its first season with 5 wins, 7 draws and 15 losses. Donny Toia scored six goals for Phoenix FC, making it the season's top scorer.
On November 1, 2013, the USL Pro withdrew the rights to continue playing in the league. The background to this was the failure to pay players, an inadequate financial situation of the owners and further serious violations of the franchise agreements.
On December 16, 2013, the license was given to American Soccer Marketing LLC. However, on March 12, 2014, they announced that they could not provide a team. The vacated space in the USL Pro was taken over by the new Arizona United franchise .
Name and coat of arms
The name became known on September 7, 2012. The team is called Phoenix FC, where the FC stands for football club. The nickname of the franchise is Wolves (German: Wölfe). It was also announced that the team colors will be red and white. The logo was also presented.
Stadion
- Sun Devil Soccer Stadium ; Tempe , Arizona (2013)
- GCU Soccer Stadium; Phoenix , Arizona (2013)
- Reach 11 Soccer Complex; Phoenix , Arizona (2013)
On December 11, 2012 it was announced that Phoenix FC will play its 2013 home games at Sund Devil Soccer Stadium. It has a capacity of 5,000 and is located on the grounds of Arizona State University in Tempe , a suburb of Phoenix .
In addition, games were played in the GCU Soccer Stadium, which belongs to Grand Canyon University , and the Reach 11 Soccer Complex.
Players and staff
Coaching staff
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David Robertson - coach
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Joao Bento - assistant coach
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Jason Erickson - assistant coach
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Mike Hewitt - goalkeeping coach
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Brian O'Donnel - Fitness Instructor
Year-by-year
| year | league | Regular season | Play-offs | US Open Cup | Average audience |
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| 2013 | USL Pro | 12th place | not qualified | 1 round | 1,532 |
Farm team
Since December 2012 the club in Cameroon has had a farm team with Phoenix FC Bali , which is based in Bali in the Mezam district . The merger agreement includes the promotion and free exchange of youth players. The club has played in the Mezam Division III Football Championship, the fourth-highest division of the Fédération Camerounaise de Football , since it was founded . The team has been coached since then by Julius Fambou, who played college football in the USA and in MTN Elite One for PWD Bamenda and Tonnerre Yaoundé .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Franchise from Phoenix will participate in the third-class USL Professional Division from 2013 ( memento of the original from July 23, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Phoenix FC owners terminated from USL PRO . In: Odeen Domingo . ODFCnews.com. November 1, 2013. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ USL PRO terminates soccer franchise with Phoenix FC Wolves owners . Indy Week . November 2, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ^ League pulls franchise from Phoenix FC owners group . In: Ted Prezelski . Tucson Sentinel . November 2, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ USL PRO statement . United Soccer Leagues (USL). November 2, 2013. Archived from the original on January 10, 2014. Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Phoenix FC announces name, logo and franchise colors ( memento of the original from October 18, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Phoenix FC plays home games at Sund Devil Soccer Stadium
- ↑ a b c d Phoenix FC Bali, Cameroon Prepare for 2013 NW Division II football championship
Eastern Conference: Atlanta United 2 | Birmingham Legion FC | Charleston Battery | Charlotte Independence | Hartford Athletic | Indy Eleven | Loudoun United | Louisville City | Memphis 901 FC | Miami FC | New York Red Bulls II | North Carolina FC | Philadelphia Union II | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | Saint Louis FC | Sporting Kansas City II | Tampa Bay rowdies
Western Conference: Austin Bold | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | El Paso Locomotive | LA Galaxy II | Las Vegas Lights | New Mexico United | Oklahoma City Energy | Orange County SC | Phoenix Rising | Portland Timbers 2 | Real Monarchs | Reno 1868 FC | Rio Grande Valley Toros | Sacramento Republic | San Antonio FC | San Diego Loyal | Tacoma Defiance | Tulsa FC
Future Franchises: Oakland East Bay (2021) | Queensboro SC (2021) | Rhode Island (2022)
Former Franchises: Antigua Barracuda (2011–2013) | Austin Aztex (2011-2017) | Charlotte Eagles (2011-2014) | FC Cincinnati (2015-2018) | Dayton Dutch Lions (2011-2014) | FC Montréal (2015-2016) | FC New York (2011) | Orlando City (2011-2014) | Ottawa Fury (2017-2019) | Penn FC (2011-2018) | Phoenix FC (2013) | Puerto Rico United (2011) | River Plate Puerto Rico (2011) | Richmond Kickers (2011-2018) | Rochester Rhinos (2011-2017) | Toronto FC II (2011-2018) | Sevilla FC Puerto Rico (2011) | Vancouver Whitecaps 2 (2015-2017) | Tampa Bay FC (2013) | Wilmington Hammerheads (2011-2016)