Philadelphia Atoms SC

The Philadelphia Atoms were an American professional soccer team based out of Glenside, Pennsylvania that played in the American Soccer League (ASL).[1]

This article is about Philadelphia Atoms SC of the ASL. For the original NASL team, see Philadelphia Atoms.
Philadelphia Atoms SC
Full namePhiladelphia Atoms Soccer Club
Nickname(s)Atoms
Founded2017
Dissolved2018
GroundJean Lenox Stadium
LeagueASL

They were named after, and claimed the heritage of, the original Philadelphia Atoms that played in the North American Soccer League from 1973 to 1976, and won the league championship in their first season.[2]

In March 2017 the Philadelphia Atoms were given a second life when the newer squad was admitted into the ASL. The Atoms played for the first time in forty-years on April 1, 2017 versus Mass United FC.[3] They currently play at Jean Lenox Stadium on the campus of Arcadia University.

On September 23, 2017, the Philadelphia set an all-time record for goals scored in a single match by defeating the Lancaster Lions 6:1, breaking the five-goal record set by the Atoms on May 4, 1974 vs the Washington Diplomats in the NASL.[4]

In 2018, the team dissolved due to insufficient support from ownership. Subsequently, the ASL dissolved as well.

Year-by-year
Year Spring Record Fall Record Overall Record Spring Season Finish Fall Season Finish 2017 Overall Finish Playoffs
2017 3–6–1 5–5–0 8–11–1 4th place 4th place 4th place qualified as #4 seed

Head coaches
  • George Gunn (Spring 2017)
  • Ken Enofe (Fall 2017)
  • Stewart Plenderleith (2018)

Team

2017 Roster

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW  USA Bernard Avoulou
— MF  USA Josh Cirocco
— DF  USA Tim DiBisceglie
— DF  SEN Djebral Drame
— MF  SEN Serigne Drame
— DF  GER Mike Eric
— DF  USA Terah Garnett
— MF  USA Yusuf Hamza
— FW  USA Vontez Hilliard
No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW  USA Eric Johnson
— MF  USA Alex Kardos
— GK  USA Joe Lubonski
— MF  USA Uche Onyeador
— MF  USA Aidan Passannante
— FW  USA DJ Rodriguez
— MF  USA Gene Shepherd
— DF  USA Rich Stone
— GK  USA Christian Wydeven

See also

References
  1. "Atoms Pro Soccer Team - Club in Philadelphia". Philadelphiaatomssc.com. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  2. "Philly Soccer History - 1973". Philadelphiaunion.com. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  4. "ATOMS WIN 6-1". philadelphiaatomssc.com. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
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