2020–21 Detroit City FC season

The 2020–21 season was Detroit City FC's second professional season since the club was established in 2012 and their first full season in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Detroit City FC
2020–21 season
CEOSean Mann
ManagerTrevor James
StadiumKeyworth Stadium
NISAFall: TBD
Spring: TBD
PlayoffsFall: TBD
Spring: TBD
U.S. Open CupSecond Round

Overview

After the cancellation of the 2020 NISA Spring season the association confirmed that the 2020–21 season would take place as normal, under local guidelines for social distancing and restrictions for fan attendance.[1][2]

Club

Roster

As of August 13, 2020.[3]

No. Pos. Nat. Name Date of birth (age) Since
0GKJean Antoine (1993-12-21) December 21, 19932020
1GKNathan Steinwascher (1993-02-15) February 15, 19932016
2FWRyan Peterson (1995-12-26) December 26, 19952020
3DFJames Filerman (1996-11-11) November 11, 19962020
5DFStephen Carroll (captain) (1993-11-30) November 30, 19932017
7MFRoddy Green (1997-09-26) September 26, 19972017
8MFBakie Goodman (1995-02-28) February 28, 19952019
9FWShawn Lawson (1994-01-13) January 13, 19942017
10MFCyrus Saydee (1992-03-21) March 21, 19922012
11DFConnor Rutz (1997-04-09) April 9, 19972020
12DFTendai Jirira (1991-11-12) November 12, 1991[4]2019
14MFMichael Kafari (1991-10-30) October 30, 19912020
17FWBenedek Tanyi 2020
18FWElijah Rice (1998-02-18) February 18, 19982020
19MFIbrahim Conteh (1996-11-02) November 2, 19962020
20FWYazeed Matthews (1996-04-22) April 22, 19962019
22DFKevin Venegas (1989-04-29) April 29, 19892020
23DFSebastian Capozucchi (1995-12-23) December 23, 19952020
30DFEvans Frimpong (1989-08-08) August 8, 19892019
50FWTravis Bowen (1993-03-22) March 22, 19932015
57FWJavier Bautista (1989-08-04) August 4, 19892020
99MFGeorge Chomakov (1990-11-19) November 19, 19902014

Coaching Staff
Name Position
Trevor James Head coach and general manager
Brie Gauna Head athletic trainer
Armen Tonianse Assistant and goalkeeper coach

Transfers

In
Date from Position Player Last team Type Ref.
August 11, 2020 GK Jean Antoine San Diego 1904 FC Free transfer [5]
DF James Filerman Old Dominion Monarchs Free transfer
MF Benedek Tanyi Grosse Ile Red Devils Free transfer
FW Elijah Rice Stumptown Athletic Free transfer
FW Ryan Peterson Stumptown Athletic Free transfer
FW Travis Bowen FC Golden State Free transfer
August 14, 2020 MF Ibrahim Conteh Persipura Jayapura Free transfer [6]

Out
Date to Position Player Next team Type Ref.
MF James Vaughan Unattached Released
GK Austin Rogers Unattached Released

Competitions

2020 NISA Independent Cup

The NISA Independent Cup was originally unveiled on April 27, 2020, following the 2020 Spring Season's cancellation, as a competition between NISA members and high level amateur clubs.[7] On July 1, the regional tournament was officially announced as a 'pre-season event' with Detroit City taking part alongside three other association members. [8][9]

Competing within the Great Lakes Region, The team was reunited with Rust Belt Derby rival FC Buffalo and Cleveland SC, against whom Detroit City had lost the 2019 NPSL Midwest Region Finals to in PKs.[10]

Standings
Pos Team Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Final result
1 Detroit City FC (C) 2 2 0 0 0 6 0 +6 6 Champions
2 Cleveland SC 2 1 0 0 1 3 4 −1 3
3 FC Buffalo 2 0 0 0 2 1 6 −5 0
Source: nisaofficial.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head to head; 3) goal differential.
(C) Champion.

Matches
31 July 2020 (2020-07-31) Match 1Detroit City3–0Cleveland SCHamtramck, Michigan
19:30 EST
  • Peterson  42',  48'
  • Rutz  52'
  • Lawson  65'
 Report
Broadcast
  • Termine  21'
  • Manfut  86'
 Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Nicole Green
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2 August 2020 (2020-08-02) Match 2Detroit City3–0FC BuffaloHamtramck, Michigan
15:00 EST
  • Matthews  15'
  • Lawson  31'
  • Rutz  36'
 Report
Broadcast		 Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 0
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 NISA Fall Season

The schedule for the 2020 NISA Fall Season was released on 31 July, 2020.[11] The format consisted of a regionalized East/West divisional competition beginning 8 August, with Detroit playing in the Eastern Conference, and a single-location tournament to be held 21 September through 2 October, resulting in a single Fall champion.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Michigan Stars FC 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4
2 Chattanooga FC 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1 3
3 New York Cosmos 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
4 Detroit City FC 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 0
5 New Amsterdam FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on August 15. Source: NISAofficial.com

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
1 0 0 1 0 2  −2 0 0 0 1 0 2  −2 0 0 0 0 0  0

Last updated: August 15, 2020.
Source: Match reports

Matches
15 August 2020 (2020-08-15) Week 1Detroit City0–2Chattanooga FCHamtramck, Michigan
19:30 EST
Report
Broadcast
  • Lom  4'
  • Ferraz  56'
 Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Nicole Green
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic
22 August 2020 (2020-08-22) Week 2Michigan StarsvDetroit CityPontiac, Michigan
19:00 EST Stadium: Ultimate Soccer Arena
29 August 2020 (2020-08-29) Week 3New York CosmosvDetroit CityUniondale, New York
19:00 EST Stadium: Mitchel Athletic Complex
5 September 2020 (2020-09-05) Week 4Detroit CityvNew Amsterdam FCHamtramck, Michigan
19:30 EST Stadium: Keyworth Stadium

Squad statistics
As of Match played August 15, 2020

Appearances and goals
No. Pos Nat Player TotalFall SeasonSpring SeasonU.S. Open Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
0 GK Jean Antoine 0000----
1 GK Nathan Steinwascher 1010----
Defenders
3 DF James Filerman 1010----
5 DF Stephen Carroll 1010----
11 DF Connor Rutz 1010----
12 DF Tendai Jirira 1010----
22 DF Kevin Venegas 1010----
23 DF Sebastian Capozucchi 1010----
30 DF Evans Frimpong 1010----
Midfielders
7 MF Roddy Green 1010----
8 MF Bakie Goodman 0000----
10 MF Cyrus Saydee 0000----
14 MF Michael Kafari 1010----
19 MF Ibrahim Conteh 1010----
99 MF George Chomakov 0000----
Forwards
2 FW Ryan Peterson 1010----
9 FW Shawn Lawson 1010----
17 FW Benedek Tanyi 0000----
18 FW Elijah Rice 0000----
20 FW Yazeed Matthews 1010----
50 FW Travis Bowen 0000----
57 FW Javier Bautista 0000----

Disciplinary record
Number Nation Position Name Fall Season Spring Season U.S. Open Cup Total
19MFIbrahim Conteh10----10
22DFKevin Venegas10----10
23DFSebastian Capozucchi10----10
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gollark: Don't give it to the PIE-RAT!

References
  1. FC, Detroit City (June 4, 2020). "DETROIT CITY FC, NISA ANNOUNCE FALL SEASON". Detroit City FC.
  2. "NISA Fall Schedule Update". www.nisaofficial.com. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  3. "2020 Men's Roster". Detroit City FC. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. "Tendai Jirira". Cincinnati Dutch Lions.
  5. FC, Detroit City (August 11, 2020). "Detroit City FC Men Ink Roster Additions Heading into Start of NISA Play". Detroit City FC. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  6. ""It's now official ... welcome to Detroit City, Ibrahim Conteh ( @bibaebra5 )! Position: Midfielder Hometown: Freetown, Sierra Leone Last Club: Persipura Jayapura Notes: Two appearances for Sierra Leone National Team"". Twitter. Detroit City FC. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  7. "NISA Official Update". www.nisaofficial.com. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  8. FC, Detroit City (July 1, 2020). "Detroit City FC Men Return With Inaugural Independent Cup". Detroit City FC. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  9. Scavuzzo, Diane. "NISA Returns To Play With A New Cup". Soccer Today. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  10. O'Connor, Larry. "'Disappointing way to lose': DCFC falls to Cleveland SC on penalty kicks". The Detroit News. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  11. "NISA Fall 2020 Schedule Update". www.nisaofficial.com. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
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