Real Colorado Foxes
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Real Colorado Foxes is an American soccer team based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
, United States
. Founded in 2008, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.
In 2011, the team qualified for its first Lamar Hunt US Open Cup by winning the first 4 games of the regular season. The Foxes then advanced to the second round by knocking out USASA
’s DV8 Defenders
of Redwood City, California
with a 5-0 convincing victory to fall short to Kitsap Pumas
, another seasoned PDL side in Bremerton, Washington
, by a score of 3-1.
The team plays its home games at Shea Stadium, where they have played since 2009. The team's colors are red, black and white.
. The Foxes won the game 3-2, with the first goal in franchise history being scored by Chris Salvaggione
.
Chris Salvaggione
Brad Stisser
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 96,713 at the 2010 census; it is one of the most populous unincorporated communities in the United States...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 2008, the team plays 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 Heartland Division of the Central Conference.
In 2011, the team qualified for its first Lamar Hunt US Open Cup by winning the first 4 games of the regular season. The Foxes then advanced to the second round by knocking out USASA
USASA
The United States Adult Soccer Association is a national organization and sanctioning body for amateur soccer in the United States...
’s DV8 Defenders
DV8 Defenders
DV8 Defenders is an American amateur soccer team based in Redwood City, 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...
of Redwood City, California
Redwood City, California
Redwood City is a California charter city located on the San Francisco Peninsula in Northern California, approximately 27 miles south of San Francisco, and 24 miles north of San Jose. Redwood City's history spans from its earliest inhabitation by the Ohlone people, to its tradition as a port for...
with a 5-0 convincing victory to fall short to Kitsap Pumas
Kitsap Pumas
Kitsap Pumas is an American soccer team based in Bremerton, Washington, United States. Founded in 2008, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.Kitsap are the reigning PDL champions,...
, another seasoned PDL side in Bremerton, Washington
Bremerton, Washington
Bremerton is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. The population was 38,790 at the 2011 State Estimate, making it the largest city on the Olympic Peninsula. Bremerton is home to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Bremerton Annex of Naval Base Kitsap...
, by a score of 3-1.
The team plays its home games at Shea Stadium, where they have played since 2009. The team's colors are red, black and white.
History
The Foxes joined the PDL in 2009, and played their first ever game on May 9, 2009, against Kansas City BrassKansas City Brass
Kansas City Brass is an American soccer team based in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games on...
. The Foxes won the game 3-2, with the first goal in franchise history being scored by Chris Salvaggione
Chris Salvaggione
Chris Salvaggione is an American soccer player currently playing for Charlotte Eagles in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:...
.
Current roster
As of June 5, 2011.Notable former players
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.Chris Salvaggione
Chris Salvaggione
Chris Salvaggione is an American soccer player currently playing for Charlotte Eagles in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:...
Brad Stisser
Brad Stisser
Brad Stisser is an American soccer player currently playing for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:...
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Heartland | Divisional Finals | Did not qualify |
| 2010 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2011 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Heartland | Did not qualify | 2nd Round |
Head coaches
Lorne Donaldson (2009-2010) Leigh Davies (2011-present)Stadia
- Shea Stadium; Highlands Ranch, ColoradoHighlands Ranch, ColoradoHighlands Ranch is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 96,713 at the 2010 census; it is one of the most populous unincorporated communities in the United States...
(2009-present) - Stadium at Englewood High School; Englewood, ColoradoEnglewood, ColoradoThe city of Englewood is a Home Rule Municipality located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. As of 2007, the city is estimated to have a total population of 32,532. Englewood is part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area. Englewood is located in the South Platte River Valley east of the...
1 game (2010) - Heritage Stadium; Highlands Ranch, ColoradoHighlands Ranch, ColoradoHighlands Ranch is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 96,713 at the 2010 census; it is one of the most populous unincorporated communities in the United States...
1 game (2010) - Washburn Field at Colorado CollegeColorado CollegeThe Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It was founded in 1874 by Thomas Nelson Haskell...
; Colorado Springs, ColoradoColorado Springs, ColoradoColorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
1 game (2011)
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.- 2009: 114
- 2010: 80
- 2011: 191