Doxa Italia
Encyclopedia
Doxa Italia is an American amateur soccer team based in Manhattan Beach, California
, United States
. Founded in 1997, the team plays in Region IV of the United States Adult Soccer Association, a network of amateur leagues at the fifth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
.
The team plays its home games at Manhattan Village Park. The team's colors are navy blue and white.
Doxa entered the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
for the first time in 2009
, and narrowly missed out on qualifying for the tournament proper at the first attempt, finishing second to National Premier Soccer League
side Sonoma County Sol
on goal difference. They missed out again in 2010
, finishing third on goal difference again behind Sacramento Gold
and the Arizona Sahuaros
, but qualified for the first round of the tournament proper in 2011, after overwhelming their opponents in the USASA Region IV National Cup including an 18-0 win over Tracy CV Eagles FC in which Derk Droze
scored seven goals, Ilia Nazarov scored five, and Bryan Byrne
scored a hat trick.
(2011-present)
Manhattan Beach, California
Manhattan Beach is the wealthiest beachfront city located in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, USA. The city is on the Pacific coast, south of El Segundo, and north of Hermosa Beach. Manhattan Beach is the home of both beach and indoor volleyball, and surfing. During the winter, the...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 1997, the team plays in Region IV of the United States Adult Soccer Association, a network of amateur leagues at the fifth 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...
.
The team plays its home games at Manhattan Village Park. The team's colors are navy blue and white.
History
Doxa were formed in 1997 by former professionals Constanin Balanos and Fernando Mastrocinque, and entered the Pacific League, one of several high-level amateur leagues in the Los Angeles area. They won their divisional title in their debut season, and since then have gone on to be one of Southern California's powerhouse amateur teams. Doxa have won five Pacific League titles (in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002), four Coast Soccer League championships (in 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2010), and four California Soccer Association South State Cups, as well as three Las Vegas Silver Mug championships and three Santa Barbara Fiesta Tournaments.Doxa entered the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
for the first time in 2009
2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 96th edition of the oldest competition in American soccer, running from June through early September.The tournament proper features teams from the top five levels of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, and narrowly missed out on qualifying for the tournament proper at the first attempt, finishing second to National Premier Soccer League
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league...
side Sonoma County Sol
Sonoma County Sol
Sonoma County Sol is an American soccer team based in Santa Rosa, California, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division.The team plays its home games at...
on goal difference. They missed out again in 2010
2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 97th edition of the oldest competition in American soccer, running from June through early October.The tournament proper featured teams from the top five levels of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, finishing third on goal difference again behind Sacramento Gold
Sacramento Gold (NPSL)
Sacramento Gold is an American soccer team based in Sacramento, California, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division.The team plays its home games in the...
and the Arizona Sahuaros
Arizona Sahuaros
Arizona Sahuaros is an American soccer team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1989, the team is member of the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, but qualified for the first round of the tournament proper in 2011, after overwhelming their opponents in the USASA Region IV National Cup including an 18-0 win over Tracy CV Eagles FC in which Derk Droze
Derk Droze
Derk Droze is an American soccer player who currently plays for amateur team Doxa Italia. During his career, he played professionally in Chile, Denmark and the US....
scored seven goals, Ilia Nazarov scored five, and Bryan Byrne
Bryan Byrne
Bryan Byrne is an Irish soccer midfielder who currently plays for amateur team Doxa Italia in the United States.-Youth and College:...
scored a hat trick.
2011 USOC roster
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | USASA | Did not qualify | ||
| 2010 | 5 | USASA | Did not qualify | ||
| 2011 | 5 | USASA | 1st Round |
Head coaches
Paul Rottenberg (2006-2007) John Gerrard (2007-present) Derk DrozeDerk Droze
Derk Droze is an American soccer player who currently plays for amateur team Doxa Italia. During his career, he played professionally in Chile, Denmark and the US....
(2011-present)
Stadia
- Field at California State University, Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills is a public university located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and was founded in 1960...
; Carson, CaliforniaCarson, CaliforniaCarson is a city in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 census, Carson had a total population of 91,714. Located south of downtown Los Angeles and approximately 14 miles away from the Los Angeles International Airport, it is known as a suburb of the city....
(2006-2008) - Manhattan Village Park; Manhattan Beach, CaliforniaManhattan Beach, CaliforniaManhattan Beach is the wealthiest beachfront city located in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, USA. The city is on the Pacific coast, south of El Segundo, and north of Hermosa Beach. Manhattan Beach is the home of both beach and indoor volleyball, and surfing. During the winter, the...
(2008-present) - Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields; El Segundo, CaliforniaEl Segundo, CaliforniaEl Segundo is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located on the Santa Monica Bay, it was incorporated on January 18, 1917, and is one of the Beach Cities of Los Angeles County and part of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments...
(2009) 1 game