Huntsville City FC

Huntsville City FC is an American professional soccer team based in Huntsville, Alabama. It is the reserve team of Nashville SC and plays in MLS Next Pro, the third tier of American soccer. The team plays its games at Joe Davis Stadium, a former minor league baseball stadium.

Huntsville City FC
Full nameHuntsville City Football Club
FoundedJuly 12, 2022 (2022-07-12)
StadiumJoe Davis Stadium
Huntsville, Alabama
Capacity6,000
OwnerNashville SC
Head coachJack Collison
LeagueMLS Next Pro
WebsiteClub website

History

On July 12, 2022, Nashville SC announced that it would start an MLS Next Pro team based in Huntsville, Alabama.[1] On August 4, 2022, Huntsville was named as one of seven MLS-affiliated clubs that would field teams in the MLS Next Pro league beginning in the 2023 season.[2] The team name and logo was announced on November 9, 2022. Huntsville City will be the only MLS reserve side that plays outside its parent team's home market.[3]

On December 19, 2022, midfielder Isaiah Johnston from York United was announced as the club's first official signing. Transfer details were not disclosed.[4]

Players and staff

Roster
As of March 21, 2023
No. Pos. Player Nation
1 GK John Berner  United States
2 DF Josh Bauer ([A])  United States
3 DF Cyrus Rad  United States
5 DF Sean Suber  United States
6 MF Joey DeZart  Jamaica
7 MF Nicky Law  England
8 MF Isaiah Johnston  Canada
9 FW Shaun Joash  England
10 MF Ollie Wright  England
11 FW Azaad Liadi  United States
13 DF Joey Skinner ([A])  United States
15 DF Taylor Washington ([A])  United States
17 MF Jonathan Bolanos  United States
18 FW Kemy Amiche ([A])  France
19 DF Josh Drack  United States
20 FW Adem Sipic ([B])  United States
21 DF Ahmed Longmire ([A])  United States
23 DF Chrisnovic N'sa  Canada
24 MF Ján Greguš ([A])  Slovakia
27 MF Brian Anunga ([A])  Cameroon
28 FW Tyler Freeman ([A])  United States
29 FW Nebiyou Perry ([A])  United States
30 GK Elliot Panicco ([A])  United States
33 GK Justin Cox ([B])  United States
34 DF Alejandro Carrillo ([B])  United States
35 DF Perrin Barnes  United States
40 FW Lucas Wolthers ([B])  United States
50 GK Jacob Grekowicz ([B])  United States
67 GK Ben Martino ([A])  United States
  1. ^
    Nashville SC first team player.
    2.
  2. ^
    Signed to Nashville SC Academy contract.
    3.

Staff
Coaching & Technical Staff
Director of Soccer Operations Isle of Man Liam Doyle
Head coach Wales Jack Collison
Assistant coach State of Palestine Omar Jarun
Assistant coach England Nicky Law
Goalkeeping coach United States John Berner
Head Athletic Trainer United States Luis Rodas
Performance Coach & Sports Scientist United States Chris Romano
Video Analyst/Scouting Brazil Matt Bautista
Head Equipment Manager United States Sam Gibson

Supporters

The club currently have 3 officially-recognized Supporters' Groups, altogether known as the "HCFC Supporters Collaborative": Soccernauts 256, Invaders, and FUBAR Huntsville.

See also

References
  1. "Nashville Soccer Club to Launch MLS NEXT Pro Team in Huntsville, Ala". Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  2. "SEVEN MLS-AFFILIATED CLUBS TO JOIN MLS NEXT PRO IN 2023". Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  3. Hills, Drake (November 9, 2022). "Nashville SC's MLS Next Pro team in Alabama now has a name — Huntsville City Football Club". The Tennessean. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  4. Jacques, John (December 19, 2022). "Huntsville City FC Inks Isaiah Johnston". Northern Tribune.
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