Cleveland Internationals
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Cleveland Internationals was an American soccer team based in Cleveland, Ohio
, United States
. Founded in 2004, the team played in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference. The franchise folded at the end of the 2010 season and left the league thereafter.
The team played its home games at the Pinnacle Sports Complex in nearby Medina, Ohio
. The team's colors were blue and white.
In addition to the PDL team, the Internationals had a sister club - Cleveland Internationals Women
- in the USL W-League
, as well as an entry in the Super Y-League
.
, a Yugoslavian
ex-NASL
player who now runs the Internationals Soccer Club, which was established in 1976 as an outlet for young Ohio players who had graduated from college but still had a desire to continue to play competitively.
The Internationals' first competitive season was a difficult one. Despite winning their first ever game 3-0 over Toledo Slayers
(goals by Anthony DiBello, William Kletzien and John Sand) they only managed to pick up one more win all season (ironically also over Toledo), and suffered through several tough defeats, including a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Michigan Bucks
, a 5-1 loss to Indiana Invaders
, and a 4-1 defeat by Kalamazoo Kingdom
. By the end of the year the team was dead last in the Great Lakes Division, with just 7 points on the board, and 28 behind divisional champions Michigan Bucks
.
2005 started more brightly for the Internationals, who began the year with two wins and a tie in their first three games. However, the sharp start proved to be something of a false dawn for the team, as from mid-June to mid-July the Internationals endured a 7-game winless streak that included a 4-0 drubbing by Kalamazoo Kingdom
, and a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Indiana Invaders
, who scored two goals in injury time to register a come-from-behind win. A couple of late-season triumphs - 3-0 over Toledo Slayers
and 2-1 over Fort Wayne Fever
- provided a ray of sunshine in an otherwise rather bleak season, but they still finished the year 7th in the Great Lakes, 25 points behind divisional champs Chicago Fire Premier
. William Kletzien was the Internationals' top scorer with 9 goals, while Chris Green and George Nanchoff
himself contributed 4 assists each.
If 2005 was bad for the Internationals, 2006 was a disaster. Having failed to secure their usual home at St. Edward High School
in Lakewood
for the entire season, the team was forced to travel all over Ohio, and even as far as western Pennsylvania
in search of a field to play on, and the lack of stability clearly influenced results. The team registered just a single victory all year - 4-2 over Kalamazoo Kingdom
on the final day of the season, in front of just 53 fans - eventually ending with just six points, rock bottom of the Great Lakes for the second time in two years. The Internationals' defense was like an open door, conceding four or more goals on five different occasions, including a dismaying 5-0 thrashing by Chicago Fire Premier
in July, and this was compounded by their lack of success in front of goal: top scorer Danny Bartulovic netted just four times all year.
2007 was an improvement for the Internationals, in that they picked up more wins and did not finish last in the division, but they remained one of the least effective teams in the entire Central Conference. Things started badly with a sequence of seven straight defeats at the beginning of the season, including a 5-0 lashing by Michigan Bucks
in early June. However, July provided an unexpected turn in form, as the team rattled of five victories, including a comprehensive 3-1 home win over PDL new boys Toronto Lynx
, and a hugely impressive 2-0 victory over traditional regional powerhouse Chicago Fire Premier
at home on the last day of the regular season. Strikers Corey Sipos and Matt Tutich saw some success in the goal scoring stakes, netting 10 times between them, while Chris Korb
led the team in assists.
2008 turned out to the best season in Internationals history; they started the season well, winning both their opening fixtures 3-0 over Cincinnati Kings
and West Michigan Edge
, and continued their impressive form pretty much throughout the year. They overcame new boys Kalamazoo Outrage
4-1 the first week in June (with all four goals being scored by Steve Zakuani
), battered West Virginia Chaos
5-0, and took down Cincinnati again 5-1 at home, leaving the club on the verge of the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Despite dropping points on the road in Kalamazoo at the end of June, the Internationals finished the season with a strong 6-game unbeaten streak which included a pair of 3-1 wins over Fort Wayne Fever
and Indiana Invaders
and a battling 3-3 tie with West Michigan Edge
, and eventually finished second in the Great Lakes behind Michigan Bucks
, and in the post season for the first time. They overcame Toronto Lynx
in the play-in round off a late winner by Ben Zemanski
, but were outplayed by eventual PDL champs Thunder Bay Chill
in the Central Conference semi-final, losing 2-0 despite playing against 9 men for 45 minutes; nevertheless, Cleveland's season was by far their most successful, and is testament to head coach Nanchoff's longevity in the league. Justin Morrow
and Steve Zakuani
- the younger brother of English pro Gabriel Zakuani
- were the team's top scorers, with 11 and 9 goals respectively, while Matt Tutich contributed 8 assists.
The Internationals did not fare as well in 2009, finishing sixth in the Great Lakes division, and out of the playoffs. Despite a convincing 2-0 win over Fort Wayne Fever
in their second fixture, the Internationals lost four and tied two of their next six (including conceding a 90th minute goal in a 3-2 loss to the Michigan Bucks
) and were struggling to catch up with the league leaders half-way through the year. A 1-0 road win over high flying Kalamazoo Outrage
off a 90th minute Yoram Mwila penalty kick briefly raised hopes of a resurgence, but the 4-1 loss to Forest City London
in their vert next game brought the Cleveland team back down to earth with a bump. Their record was made a little more respectable with three wins in their last five regular season games, including a 4-1 hammering of Toronto Lynx
that represented their biggest win of the season, but ultimately the peak in form was too little too late. Darlington Nagbe
was Cleveland's top scorer, with 5 goals, while Chris Korb
contributed three assists.
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.
Marc Burch
Steve Gillespie
Dustin Kirby
Tony Labudovski
Michael Nanchoff
Mark Nerkowski
Siniša Ubiparipović
Steve Zakuani
Ben Zemanski
Darlington Nagbe
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 2004, 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 Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference. The franchise folded at the end of the 2010 season and left the league thereafter.
The team played its home games at the Pinnacle Sports Complex in nearby Medina, Ohio
Medina, Ohio
In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males...
. The team's colors were blue and white.
In addition to the PDL team, the Internationals had a sister club - Cleveland Internationals Women
Cleveland Internationals Women
Cleveland International Women is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2004. The team is a member of Women's Major League Soccer , a new women’s soccer league in the United States that uses an open league model of promotion and relegation....
- in the USL W-League
W-League
The USL W-League is a national women's soccer league in the United States on the 2nd level of women's soccer in the United States soccer pyramid, alongside the Women's Premier Soccer League and below Women's Professional Soccer....
, as well as an entry in the Super Y-League
Super Y-League
The Super Y-League is the highest form of American and Canadian youth soccer. It consists of over 100 teams, many of which are operated by clubs from MLS to PDL.- Age groups :The Super Y-League has these following age groups:*U-12*U-13*U-14*U-15...
.
History
The Cleveland Internationals were first entered into the PDL in 2004 by George NanchoffGeorge Nanchoff
George Nanchoff is a retired Yugoslavian-American soccer player. He spent three seasons in the North American Soccer League and seven seasons in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned ten caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S...
, a Yugoslavian
Yugoslavs
Yugoslavs is a national designation used by a minority of South Slavs across the countries of the former Yugoslavia and in the diaspora...
ex-NASL
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
player who now runs the Internationals Soccer Club, which was established in 1976 as an outlet for young Ohio players who had graduated from college but still had a desire to continue to play competitively.
The Internationals' first competitive season was a difficult one. Despite winning their first ever game 3-0 over Toledo Slayers
Toledo Slayers
Toledo Slayers were an American soccer team, founded in 2003. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2005, when they left the league and the franchise was terminated.The Slayers played their home games in...
(goals by Anthony DiBello, William Kletzien and John Sand) they only managed to pick up one more win all season (ironically also over Toledo), and suffered through several tough defeats, including a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks is an American soccer team based in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
, a 5-1 loss to Indiana Invaders
Indiana Invaders
Indiana Invaders is an American soccer team based in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
, and a 4-1 defeat by Kalamazoo Kingdom
Kalamazoo Kingdom
Kalamazoo Kingdom were an American soccer team, founded in 1996. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The Kingdom folded their...
. By the end of the year the team was dead last in the Great Lakes Division, with just 7 points on the board, and 28 behind divisional champions Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks is an American soccer team based in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
.
2005 started more brightly for the Internationals, who began the year with two wins and a tie in their first three games. However, the sharp start proved to be something of a false dawn for the team, as from mid-June to mid-July the Internationals endured a 7-game winless streak that included a 4-0 drubbing by Kalamazoo Kingdom
Kalamazoo Kingdom
Kalamazoo Kingdom were an American soccer team, founded in 1996. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The Kingdom folded their...
, and a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Indiana Invaders
Indiana Invaders
Indiana Invaders is an American soccer team based in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
, who scored two goals in injury time to register a come-from-behind win. A couple of late-season triumphs - 3-0 over Toledo Slayers
Toledo Slayers
Toledo Slayers were an American soccer team, founded in 2003. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2005, when they left the league and the franchise was terminated.The Slayers played their home games in...
and 2-1 over Fort Wayne Fever
Fort Wayne Fever
Fort Wayne Fever was an American soccer team based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Founded in 2003, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team...
- provided a ray of sunshine in an otherwise rather bleak season, but they still finished the year 7th in the Great Lakes, 25 points behind divisional champs Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier is an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2001, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at...
. William Kletzien was the Internationals' top scorer with 9 goals, while Chris Green and George Nanchoff
George Nanchoff
George Nanchoff is a retired Yugoslavian-American soccer player. He spent three seasons in the North American Soccer League and seven seasons in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned ten caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S...
himself contributed 4 assists each.
If 2005 was bad for the Internationals, 2006 was a disaster. Having failed to secure their usual home at St. Edward High School
St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio)
St. Edward High School is private, all-male Catholic, college-preparatory high school located in Lakewood, Ohio, a western Cleveland suburb. It was founded in 1949 and is operated in the by the Midwest Province of the Brothers of Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana. It is one of three remaining...
in Lakewood
Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area, and borders the city of Cleveland. The population was 52,131 at the 2010 making it the third largest city in Cuyahoga County, behind Cleveland and Parma .Lakewood, one of Cleveland's...
for the entire season, the team was forced to travel all over Ohio, and even as far as western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
in search of a field to play on, and the lack of stability clearly influenced results. The team registered just a single victory all year - 4-2 over Kalamazoo Kingdom
Kalamazoo Kingdom
Kalamazoo Kingdom were an American soccer team, founded in 1996. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.The Kingdom folded their...
on the final day of the season, in front of just 53 fans - eventually ending with just six points, rock bottom of the Great Lakes for the second time in two years. The Internationals' defense was like an open door, conceding four or more goals on five different occasions, including a dismaying 5-0 thrashing by Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier is an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2001, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at...
in July, and this was compounded by their lack of success in front of goal: top scorer Danny Bartulovic netted just four times all year.
2007 was an improvement for the Internationals, in that they picked up more wins and did not finish last in the division, but they remained one of the least effective teams in the entire Central Conference. Things started badly with a sequence of seven straight defeats at the beginning of the season, including a 5-0 lashing by Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks is an American soccer team based in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
in early June. However, July provided an unexpected turn in form, as the team rattled of five victories, including a comprehensive 3-1 home win over PDL new boys Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
, and a hugely impressive 2-0 victory over traditional regional powerhouse Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier is an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2001, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at...
at home on the last day of the regular season. Strikers Corey Sipos and Matt Tutich saw some success in the goal scoring stakes, netting 10 times between them, while Chris Korb
Chris Korb
Chris Korb is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth:...
led the team in assists.
2008 turned out to the best season in Internationals history; they started the season well, winning both their opening fixtures 3-0 over Cincinnati Kings
Cincinnati Kings
Cincinnati Kings is an American soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2005, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
and West Michigan Edge
West Michigan Edge
West Michigan Edge was an American soccer team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team played...
, and continued their impressive form pretty much throughout the year. They overcame new boys Kalamazoo Outrage
Kalamazoo Outrage
Kalamazoo Outrage was an American soccer team based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Founded in 2007, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
4-1 the first week in June (with all four goals being scored by Steve Zakuani
Steve Zakuani
Steve Zakuani is a Congolese footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. Born in Zaire , Zakuani grew up in London before attending the University of Akron on a soccer scholarship...
), battered West Virginia Chaos
West Virginia Chaos
West Virginia Chaos is an American soccer team based in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
5-0, and took down Cincinnati again 5-1 at home, leaving the club on the verge of the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Despite dropping points on the road in Kalamazoo at the end of June, the Internationals finished the season with a strong 6-game unbeaten streak which included a pair of 3-1 wins over Fort Wayne Fever
Fort Wayne Fever
Fort Wayne Fever was an American soccer team based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Founded in 2003, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team...
and Indiana Invaders
Indiana Invaders
Indiana Invaders is an American soccer team based in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
and a battling 3-3 tie with West Michigan Edge
West Michigan Edge
West Michigan Edge was an American soccer team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team played...
, and eventually finished second in the Great Lakes behind Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks is an American soccer team based in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
, and in the post season for the first time. They overcame Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
in the play-in round off a late winner by Ben Zemanski
Ben Zemanski
Ben Zemanski is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
, but were outplayed by eventual PDL champs Thunder Bay Chill
Thunder Bay Chill
Thunder Bay Chill is a Canadian soccer team based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2000, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American and Canadian soccer pyramids, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games...
in the Central Conference semi-final, losing 2-0 despite playing against 9 men for 45 minutes; nevertheless, Cleveland's season was by far their most successful, and is testament to head coach Nanchoff's longevity in the league. Justin Morrow
Justin Morrow
Justin Morrow is an American soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
and Steve Zakuani
Steve Zakuani
Steve Zakuani is a Congolese footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. Born in Zaire , Zakuani grew up in London before attending the University of Akron on a soccer scholarship...
- the younger brother of English pro Gabriel Zakuani
Gabriel Zakuani
Gabriel Zakuani is a Congolese professional footballer. He currently plays for Peterborough United.-Leyton Orient:...
- were the team's top scorers, with 11 and 9 goals respectively, while Matt Tutich contributed 8 assists.
The Internationals did not fare as well in 2009, finishing sixth in the Great Lakes division, and out of the playoffs. Despite a convincing 2-0 win over Fort Wayne Fever
Fort Wayne Fever
Fort Wayne Fever was an American soccer team based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Founded in 2003, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team...
in their second fixture, the Internationals lost four and tied two of their next six (including conceding a 90th minute goal in a 3-2 loss to the Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks
Michigan Bucks is an American soccer team based in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
) and were struggling to catch up with the league leaders half-way through the year. A 1-0 road win over high flying Kalamazoo Outrage
Kalamazoo Outrage
Kalamazoo Outrage was an American soccer team based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Founded in 2007, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
off a 90th minute Yoram Mwila penalty kick briefly raised hopes of a resurgence, but the 4-1 loss to Forest City London
Forest City London
Forest City London is a Canadian soccer team based in London, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2008, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
in their vert next game brought the Cleveland team back down to earth with a bump. Their record was made a little more respectable with three wins in their last five regular season games, including a 4-1 hammering of Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
that represented their biggest win of the season, but ultimately the peak in form was too little too late. Darlington Nagbe
Darlington Nagbe
Darlington Nagbe is a Liberian footballer currently playing for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
was Cleveland's top scorer, with 5 goals, while Chris Korb
Chris Korb
Chris Korb is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth:...
contributed three assists.
Final roster
This list is a historical record of the final group of players on the last Internationals roster for their final game in August 2010. Source: http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2010/934451.html#ROSTERNotable former players
- See also: All-time Cleveland Internationals rosterAll-time Cleveland Internationals rosterThis list comprises all players who participated in at least one league match for Cleveland Internationals since the team's first season in the USL Premier Development League in 2004 until their last in 2010...
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.
Marc Burch
Marc Burch
Marc Burch is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
Steve Gillespie
Steve Gillespie
Steve Gillespie is an American soccer player, currently starring in midfield for the Ohio Vortex.-College and Amateur:...
Dustin Kirby
Dustin Kirby
Dustin Kirby is an American football defender who last played for Real Salt Lake.-Youth:Born and raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, Kirby played on the Impact team of the from 1994 through 2003...
Tony Labudovski
Tony Labudovski
Tony Labudovski is an American soccer player who last played for Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Second Division.-College and Amateur:...
Michael Nanchoff
Michael Nanchoff
Michael Nanchoff is an American soccer player currently playing for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
Mark Nerkowski
Mark Nerkowski
Mark Nerkowski is an American soccer player who currently plays for A.A.C. Eagles in the USASA-affiliated Metropolitan Soccer League.-College and Amateur:...
Siniša Ubiparipović
Siniša Ubiparipovic
Siniša Ubiparipović is a Bosnian footballer who currently plays for Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer.-Early life:...
Steve Zakuani
Steve Zakuani
Steve Zakuani is a Congolese footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. Born in Zaire , Zakuani grew up in London before attending the University of Akron on a soccer scholarship...
Ben Zemanski
Ben Zemanski
Ben Zemanski is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
Darlington Nagbe
Darlington Nagbe
Darlington Nagbe is a Liberian footballer currently playing for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | USL PDL | 7th, Great Lakes | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2005 | 4 | USL PDL | 7th, Great Lakes | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2006 | 4 | USL PDL | 7th, Great Lakes | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2007 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Great Lakes | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2008 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Great Lakes | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2009 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Great Lakes | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2010 | 4 | USL PDL | 9th, Great Lakes | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Stadia
- Byers FieldByers FieldByers Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Parma, Ohio, located on Day Drive next to Parmatown Mall. The stadium can host football, track and field, and soccer events. The three high schools and three middle schools of the Parma City School District share this venue with Saint Ignatius High...
; Parma, OhioParma, OhioParma is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is the largest suburb of Cleveland and the seventh largest city in the state of Ohio...
(2004) - Coughlin Field at St. Edward High SchoolSt. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio)St. Edward High School is private, all-male Catholic, college-preparatory high school located in Lakewood, Ohio, a western Cleveland suburb. It was founded in 1949 and is operated in the by the Midwest Province of the Brothers of Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana. It is one of three remaining...
; Lakewood, OhioLakewood, OhioLakewood is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area, and borders the city of Cleveland. The population was 52,131 at the 2010 making it the third largest city in Cuyahoga County, behind Cleveland and Parma .Lakewood, one of Cleveland's...
(2005-2008) - Stadium at St. Vincent - St. Mary High SchoolSt. Vincent - St. Mary High SchoolSt. Vincent – St. Mary High School is a private, coed, Catholic high school located in Akron, Ohio. The school is commonly abbreviated SVSM, St. V-M, ASVSM, or STVM. However, the school's official abbreviation is STVM...
; Akron, OhioAkron, OhioAkron , is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron Metropolitan...
1 game (2006) - Medina Soccer Field; Medina, OhioMedina, OhioIn the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males...
1 game (2006) - Stadium at Gannon UniversityGannon UniversityGannon University is a private, co-educational Catholic university offering associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees, certificates and doctoral degrees and is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Gannon University has an alumni base numbering around 31,500. Current enrollment is 4,238.Gannon's...
; Erie, PennsylvaniaErie, PennsylvaniaErie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
1 game (2006) - Krenzler FieldKrenzler FieldKrenzler Field is a soccer stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on the campus of Cleveland State University. It serves as the home field to the men's and women's varsity teams and formerly the Cleveland City Stars of the USL First Division...
at Cleveland State UniversityCleveland State UniversityCleveland State University is a public university located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1964 when the state of Ohio assumed control of Fenn College, and it absorbed the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1969...
; Cleveland, OhioCleveland, OhioCleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
1 game (2006) - Valley Sports Center; Struthers, OhioStruthers, OhioStruthers is a city in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The population was 12,036 at the 2000 census. Struthers is served by a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. It is part of the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :John...
1 game (2006) - Don Shula Stadium at Wasmer Field, John Carroll UniversityJohn Carroll UniversityJohn Carroll University is a private, co-educational Jesuit Catholic university in University Heights, Ohio, United States, a suburb of Cleveland. The university was founded in 1886 by the Society of Jesus as Saint Ignatius College.The university was founded in 1886 by the Society of Jesus, as...
; University Heights, OhioUniversity Heights, OhioUniversity Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It borders Beachwood to the east, Cleveland Heights to the west, South Euclid to the north and Shaker Heights to the south. The population was 13,539 as of the 2010 Census...
3 games (2007-2008, 2010) - Pinnacle Sports Complex; Medina, OhioMedina, OhioIn the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males...
(2009-2010)
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- 2004: 163
- 2005: 82
- 2006: 128
- 2007: 86
- 2008: 95
- 2009: 84
- 2010: 61