F.C. New York
Encyclopedia
F.C. New York is an American professional soccer team based in Queens, New York, United States
. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
.
The team plays its home games at Belson Stadium
on the grounds of St. John’s University in Jamaica
. The club's colors are yellow and sky blue, and is coached by former Arsenal
player Paul Shaw
, following the two previous managers, Don Riordan and Matt Weston's resignations.
, the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, the team announced that it would not be ready in time to make its debut in 2010, and is aiming for a 2011 debut instead in USL Pro
.
The team played its first match on April 9, 2011, a 3-0 loss to Orlando City. They also lost to the same Orlando
team 2-1 in their home opener at Belson on April 30, 2011 in front of 2,011 fans. The team won its first competitive game on May 13, 1-0 away to the Charleston Battery
on a 35th minute goal by Graciano Brito
.
(part of New York City
). The blue background with a horizontal white stripe is symbolic of Queens' first Dutch governor Willem Kieft
, who acquired the area from the Native Americans. The first settlers of Queens are represented by the two flowers - the tulip
, emblematic of the Dutch, and the Tudor rose
of the English. The Queen's crown signifies the name of the county and borough of Queens.
FC New York originally had a commitment with Hofstra University
to utilize James M. Shuart Stadium
and their state-of-the-art training facilities. The 13,000 seat stadium was planned to host league and international exhibition matches. Plans also included the establishment of their youth academy, hiring staff, player recruitment and identifying sponsors.
In January 2011 the club announced that Belson Stadium
on the grounds of St. John’s University in Jamaica, Queens
will be the team’s home for its 2011 inaugural season.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 2009, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third 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 Belson Stadium
Belson Stadium
Belson Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium located in Jamaica, Queens, New York on the Queens campus of St. John's University.An interesting feature of the stadium is that it is built on top of a parking garage to save space in a crowded urban environment. The official capacity is listed as 2,600...
on the grounds of St. John’s University in Jamaica
Jamaica, Queens
Jamaica is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York, United States. It was settled under Dutch rule in 1656 in New Netherland as Rustdorp. Under British rule, the Village of Jamaica became the center of the "Town of Jamaica"...
. The club's colors are yellow and sky blue, and is coached by former Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
player Paul Shaw
Paul Shaw
Paul Shaw is an English footballer who is currently a player-coach for F.C. New York in the USL Professional Division.-Career:...
, following the two previous managers, Don Riordan and Matt Weston's resignations.
History
FCNY was initially set to begin play in 2010 as an expansion member of the USL First DivisionUSL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
, the second 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 announced that it would not be ready in time to make its debut in 2010, and is aiming for a 2011 debut instead in USL Pro
USL Pro
The USL Professional Division, commonly known as USL Pro , is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that began its inaugural season in 2011....
.
The team played its first match on April 9, 2011, a 3-0 loss to Orlando City. They also lost to the same Orlando
team 2-1 in their home opener at Belson on April 30, 2011 in front of 2,011 fans. The team won its first competitive game on May 13, 1-0 away to the Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
on a 35th minute goal by Graciano Brito
Graciano Brito
Graciano Brito is a Cape Verdean footballer currently playing for F.C. New York in the USL Professional Division.-Youth and college:...
.
Colors and badge
According to an official press release, the FC New York shield is representative of the flag of the borough of QueensQueens
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
(part of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
). The blue background with a horizontal white stripe is symbolic of Queens' first Dutch governor Willem Kieft
Willem Kieft
Willem Kieft was a Dutch merchant and director-general of New Netherland , from 1638 until 1647. He formed the council of twelve men, the first representative body in New Netherland, but ignored its advice...
, who acquired the area from the Native Americans. The first settlers of Queens are represented by the two flowers - the tulip
Tulip
The tulip is a perennial, bulbous plant with showy flowers in the genus Tulipa, which comprises 109 species and belongs to the family Liliaceae. The genus's native range extends from as far west as Southern Europe, North Africa, Anatolia, and Iran to the Northwest of China. The tulip's centre of...
, emblematic of the Dutch, and the Tudor rose
Tudor rose
The Tudor Rose is the traditional floral heraldic emblem of England and takes its name and origins from the Tudor dynasty.-Origins:...
of the English. The Queen's crown signifies the name of the county and borough of Queens.
Stadium
- Belson StadiumBelson StadiumBelson Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium located in Jamaica, Queens, New York on the Queens campus of St. John's University.An interesting feature of the stadium is that it is built on top of a parking garage to save space in a crowded urban environment. The official capacity is listed as 2,600...
; Jamaica, New YorkJamaica, QueensJamaica is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York, United States. It was settled under Dutch rule in 1656 in New Netherland as Rustdorp. Under British rule, the Village of Jamaica became the center of the "Town of Jamaica"...
(2011–present)
FC New York originally had a commitment with Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a private, nonsectarian institution of higher learning located in the Village of Hempstead, New York, United States, about east of New York City: less than an hour away by train or car...
to utilize James M. Shuart Stadium
James M. Shuart Stadium
James M. Shuart Stadium, formerly known as Hofstra Stadium, is a 15,000-seat multi-purpose stadium on the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. It first opened in 1962, and was known as Hofstra Stadium until August 29, 2002. It is the home field of the Hofstra Pride lacrosse teams...
and their state-of-the-art training facilities. The 13,000 seat stadium was planned to host league and international exhibition matches. Plans also included the establishment of their youth academy, hiring staff, player recruitment and identifying sponsors.
In January 2011 the club announced that Belson Stadium
Belson Stadium
Belson Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium located in Jamaica, Queens, New York on the Queens campus of St. John's University.An interesting feature of the stadium is that it is built on top of a parking garage to save space in a crowded urban environment. The official capacity is listed as 2,600...
on the grounds of St. John’s University in Jamaica, Queens
Jamaica, Queens
Jamaica is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York, United States. It was settled under Dutch rule in 1656 in New Netherland as Rustdorp. Under British rule, the Village of Jamaica became the center of the "Town of Jamaica"...
will be the team’s home for its 2011 inaugural season.
Current roster
As of June 10, 2011.Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | USL Pro | 11th | n/a | 3rd round |
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.- 2011: to be announced