Albany Admirals
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Albany BWP Highlanders was an American soccer team based in Albany, New York
, United States
. Founded in 2003, the team played in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team spent two years on hiatus from the league in 2008 and 2009, returning to competition in 2010, only to fold again at the end of the season.
The team played its home games at Frank Bailey Field on the campus of Union College
in nearby Schenectady, New York
, The team's colors were black, gold, and white.
This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.
Jhonny Arteaga
Devlin Barnes
Nick Bochette
Josh Bolton
Colin Burns
Scott Cannon
Daniel Capecci
Greg Chevalier
Adrian Dubois
Jordan James
Brian Levey
Ryan Pierce
Derek Popovich
Chris Riley Dwayne Whylly
Daniel Stevens
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 2003, the team played in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team spent two years on hiatus from the league in 2008 and 2009, returning to competition in 2010, only to fold again at the end of the season.
The team played its home games at Frank Bailey Field on the campus of Union College
Union College
Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as...
in nearby Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
, The team's colors were black, gold, and white.
History
The Highlanders previously played in the PDL from 2003 until 2007, initially as the Albany Blackwatch Highlanders, and then as the Albany Admirals. After a two-year hiatus period the team was resurrected in 2009 as the Albany BWP Highlanders, and re-joined the PDL for the 2010 season.Final roster
This list is a historical record of the final group of players on the last Highlanders roster for their final game in August 2010. Source: http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2010/20204262.html#ROSTERNotable former players
- See also: All-time Albany BWP Highlanders rosterAll-time Albany BWP Highlanders rosterThis list comprises all players who have participated in at least one league match for Albany BWP Highlanders since the team's first season in the USL Premier Development League in 2003...
This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.
Jhonny Arteaga
Jhonny Arteaga
Jhonny Alexandre Arteaga is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for F.C. New York in the USL Professional Division.-Youth and College:...
Devlin Barnes
Devlin Barnes
Devlin Barnes, is an American soccer defender who last played for USL Second Division side Real Maryland Monarchs....
Nick Bochette
Nick Bochette
Nick Bochette is a U.S. soccer goalkeeper who last played the USL Second Division side Wilmington Hammerheads....
Josh Bolton
Josh Bolton (soccer)
Josh Bolton is an American soccer player who last played for Charleston Battery in the USL Second Division.-Youth:...
Colin Burns
Colin Burns
Colin Burns is an American soccer goalkeeper who currently plays for Sandefjord Fotball in Adeccoligaen.- Early career :...
Scott Cannon
Scott Cannon
Scott Cannon was a U.S. soccer defender who played three seasons in Major League Soccer, two in the American Professional Soccer League, three in the National Professional Soccer League and at least four in the USISL and USL...
Daniel Capecci
Daniel Capecci
Daniel Capecci is an American soccer player, who currently plays for SFC United Premier.-Career:...
Greg Chevalier
Greg Chevalier
Greg Chevalier is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Atlanta Silverbacks of the USL First Division.-Player:...
Adrian Dubois
Adrian Dubois
Adrian Dubois is an American soccer player who currently plays for New Hampshire Phantoms in the USL Premier Development League.-College and Amateur:...
Jordan James
Jordan James (soccer)
Jordan James is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played professionally in the USL First Division.-Youth:...
Brian Levey
Brian Levey
Brian Levey is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Real Maryland Monarchs in the USL Second Division. Levey is listed as 6'6". He actually stands 6'5" barefoot and wears a size 17/37-38 shirt....
Ryan Pierce
Ryan Pierce (soccer)
Ryan Pierce is an American soccer player, who last played for Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Second Division.-College and Amateur:...
Derek Popovich
Derek Popovich
Derek Popovich, born April 24, 1981 in Syracuse, New York, United States is a midfielder who last played for American USL Second Division side Wilmington Hammerheads...
Chris Riley Dwayne Whylly
Dwayne Whylly
Dwayne Whylly is an association football goalkeeper from The Bahamas who currently plays for Witney United.-Club career:He played for St. Georges School in Rhode Island before teaming up at Yale in 2004...
Daniel Stevens
Daniel Stevens (soccer)
Daniel Stevens is an American soccer player who is currently playing in Finland for Ykkönen side Palloseura Kemi Kings.-Youth career:Stevens is a youth product of the Syracuse Blitz Football Club. He Began his college career at SUNY Oneonta competing for the Red Dragons from 2004-2005. After his...
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2004 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2005 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2006 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, New England | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2007 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2008 | / | / | did not play | / | / |
| 2009 | / | / | did not play | / | / |
| 2010 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Stadia
- Frank Bailey Field; Schenectady, New YorkSchenectady, New YorkSchenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
(2003-2007, 2010) - CBA Stadium; Albany, New YorkAlbany, New YorkAlbany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
(2007) 2 games
Average attendance
Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html.- 2005: 149
- 2006: 138
- 2007: 130
- 2008: did not play
- 2009: did not play
- 2010: 185