Westchester Flames
Encyclopedia
Westchester Flames is an American soccer team based in New Rochelle, New York
, United States
. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
The team plays its home games at City Park Stadium
, where they have played since 2001. The team's colors are blue and white.
The team also fields a team in the USL’s Super-20 League
, a league for players 17 to 20 years of age run under the United Soccer Leagues
umbrella.
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.
Andre Akpan
Jhonny Arteaga
Dwight Barnett
Scott Bolkan
Kevin Burns
Charlie Davies
Rodrigo Faria
Julius James
Chris Megaloudis
Ricky Schramm
(1999) Anthony Roros Ernest Inneh
(2005–2006) Gus Skoufis (2007–present)
New Rochelle, New York
New Rochelle is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States, in the southeastern portion of the state.The town was settled by refugee Huguenots in 1688 who were fleeing persecution in France...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 1999, 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 Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
The team plays its home games at City Park Stadium
City Park Stadium
City Park Stadium is a soccer specific-stadium located in New Rochelle, New York. The official name is "Skidelsky Field at City Park Stadium". Its main tenant was the Westchester Flames FC soccer club. The capacity is 1,845. For the 2009 season the Flames moved to McKenna Field at New Rochelle...
, where they have played since 2001. The team's colors are blue and white.
The team also fields a team in the USL’s Super-20 League
Super-20 League
The United Soccer Leagues Super-20 League is an American-Canadian soccer league for players 17 to 20 years of age. Introduced in 2006 it took the place of the U-19 age bracket in the Super Y-League....
, a league for players 17 to 20 years of age run under the United Soccer Leagues
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
umbrella.
Current roster
As at June 8, 2011.Notable former players
- See also: All-time Westchester Flames rosterAll-time Westchester Flames rosterThis list comprises all players who have participated in at least one league match for Westchester Flames in the USL since the league began keeping detailed records 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.
Andre Akpan
Andre Akpan
Andre Akpan is an American soccer player who currently plays for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:Akpan was born in Grand Prairie, Texas to a Nigerian father and an American mother...
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:...
Dwight Barnett
Dwight Barnett
Dwight Barnett is a Jamaican footballer.-Youth and College:Barnett played two years of college soccer at Herkimer County Community College, captaining the Generals to a 2005 NJCAA Division III National Championship...
Scott Bolkan
Scott Bolkan
Scott Bolkan is a retired American soccer defender.Bolkan graduated from South Salem High School in Salem, Oregon in 2004, where he was a McDonald’s High School All American soccer player. He then attended Stanford University, playing on the men’s soccer team from 2004 to 2007...
Kevin Burns
Kevin Burns (soccer)
Kevin Burns is an American soccer player who played for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:Burns played college soccer at the University of Connecticut from 2003 to 2006...
Charlie Davies
Charlie Davies
Charles Desmond "Charlie" Davies is an American soccer player who plays as a striker for French Ligue 1 side Sochaux....
Rodrigo Faria
Rodrigo Faria
Rodrigo Faria is a Brazilian soccer striker, who is currently living back in his native Rio de Janeiro....
Julius James
Julius James
Julius James is a Trinidadian footballer who currently plays for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.-College:...
Chris Megaloudis
Chris Megaloudis
Christopher Megaloudis is an American-born Puerto Rican football striker who plays for F.C. New York in the third division USL Pro and the Puerto Rican national team....
Ricky Schramm
Ricky Schramm
-College career:Ricky Schramm grew up in Eastchester, New York. He went on to lead the Fordham Prep Rams to four successful seasons and holds the record for goals scored. After four years at the Prep, Ricky signed with Georgetown University in Washington D.C. In 2003, as a freshman, Ricky led...
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2000 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Northeast | National Semifinals (3rd Place) | Did not qualify |
| 2001 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Northeast | Champion | Did not qualify |
| 2002 | 3 | USL D-3 Pro League | 3rd, Northern | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2003 | 3 | USL Pro Select League | 2nd, Northern | Final | Did not qualify |
| 2004 | 3 | USL Pro Soccer League | 2nd, Northern | Did not qualify | 3rd Round |
| 2005 | 4 | USL PDL | 9th, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2006 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Northeast | National Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2007 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2008 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2009 | 4 | USL PDL | 7th, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2010 | 4 | USL PDL | 9th, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2011 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Mid Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Honors
- USL PDL Eastern Conference Champions 2006
- USL PDL Northeast Division Champions 2006
- USL PDL Champions 2001
- USL PDL Eastern Conference Champions 2001
- USL PDL Northeast Division Champions 2001
- USL PDL Regular Season Champions 2000
- USL PDL Eastern Conference Champions 2000
- USL PDL Northeast Division Champions 2000
Head coaches
Vladislav BogićevićVladislav Bogicevic
Vladislav Bogićević is a Serbian former football player. He is a member of the American National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Club career:...
(1999) Anthony Roros Ernest Inneh
Ernest Inneh
Ernest Inneh is a retired Nigerian-American soccer player who currently overseas the Westchester Flames youth system. He scored the only goal in the final of the 1991 U.S. Open Cup.-Playing career:...
(2005–2006) Gus Skoufis (2007–present)
Stadia
- Manhattanville CollegeManhattanville CollegeManhattanville College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, located in Purchase, New York. Founded in 1841 it was known initially as Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart...
; Purchase, New YorkPurchase, New YorkPurchase, New York is a hamlet of the town of Harrison, in Westchester County. Its ZIP code is 10577. Its name is derived from Harrison's purchase, for Harrison could have as much land as he could ride in one day...
(1999) - Fordham UniversityFordham UniversityFordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
; Bronx, New York (2000) - City Park StadiumCity Park StadiumCity Park Stadium is a soccer specific-stadium located in New Rochelle, New York. The official name is "Skidelsky Field at City Park Stadium". Its main tenant was the Westchester Flames FC soccer club. The capacity is 1,845. For the 2009 season the Flames moved to McKenna Field at New Rochelle...
; New Rochelle, New YorkNew Rochelle, New YorkNew Rochelle is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States, in the southeastern portion of the state.The town was settled by refugee Huguenots in 1688 who were fleeing persecution in France...
(2001–2008, 2010–present) - McKenna Field at New Rochelle High SchoolNew Rochelle High SchoolNew Rochelle High School is a public high school, comprising grades 9 through 12, in New Rochelle, New York, operated by the City School District of New Rochelle. NRHS serves over 3,300 students; offering more than 240 courses, including honors, research and advanced placement courses.NRHS...
; New Rochelle, New YorkNew Rochelle, New YorkNew Rochelle is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States, in the southeastern portion of the state.The town was settled by refugee Huguenots in 1688 who were fleeing persecution in France...
(2009)
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: 127
- 2006: 143
- 2007: 88
- 2008: 115
- 2009: 57 (lowest in PDL)
- 2010: 80