FC Arizona
FC Arizona is an American soccer team based in the Phoenix area that plays in the National Premier Soccer League.
History
FC Arizona announced its formation on July 19, 2016 with a press release. Its owner is Scott Taylor, owner of the Taylor Insurance Agency.[1][2] The team held a launch party on August 5, 2016 at Mesa Community College, where the team will play its home games. They joined the NPSL on September 22, 2016 and were placed in the Southwest Conference.[3] The team colors are Red, Yellow and Blue. Their kits were voted on by their fans.
FC Arizona defeated Real San Jose 5-0 in their first match on March 4, 2017 before an announced crowd of 2,842 at Riggs Stadium.[4][5]
Year-by-Year
Year | Division | League | Record | Regular Season | Playoffs | US Open Cup |
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2017 | 4 | NPSL | 12–0–4 | 1st, West-Southwest | Regional Semifinal | Ineligible |
2018 | 4 | NPSL | 5–4–2 | 4th, West-Southwest | Conference Play-In | 1st Round |
2019 | 4 | NPSL | 12–5–1 | 2nd, West-Southwest | Regional Final | Did Not Qualify |
Players
Current roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
Jamie Landreman - Owner Dave Rogers - Head Coach/Technical Director
Stadia
- John D. Riggs Stadium, Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona (2017–2018)
- Mesa High School, Mesa, Arizona (2019)
- Campo Verde High School, Gilbert, Arizona (2020–present)
References
- "New professional soccer team FC Arizona hosts launch party Aug. 5 at Mesa stadium". Mesa Independent. July 21, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- "FC Arizona Is Phoenix's Newest Sports Team". FC Arizona. July 19, 2016. Archived from the original on January 13, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- "FC Arizona Joins the NPSL". National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). September 22, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- "Starting with a bang: FC Arizona drops Real San Jose 5-0 in opener". Kyle Kepner. Firebird Rising Blog. March 4, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2017.
- "FC Arizona Defeats Real San Jose 5-0 In Front Of 2,800 Fans". Garrett Cleverly. FC Arizona. March 4, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2017.