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| manager = Hewerton Moreira
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| season = [[2022-23 Major Arena Soccer League season|2022–23]]
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'''Utica City FC''' is a professional [[indoor soccer]] team based in [[Utica, New York]] that plays in the Eastern Conference of the [[Major Arena Soccer League]].
'''Utica City FC''' is an American professional [[indoor soccer]] team based in [[Utica, New York]], that competes in the [[Major Arena Soccer League]] (MASL).


==History==
==History==
The team formed in 2010 as the '''Syracuse Silver Knights''' with the intention of playing in the new [[Major Indoor Soccer League (2008–2014)|I-League]] (a [[United Soccer Leagues]] league set to begin play in 2011), but the team moved to the [[Major Indoor Soccer League (2008–2014)|Major Indoor Soccer League]] when the two leagues merged. The team was rumored to be named the Syracuse Scorpions and revive the name of an old [[American Soccer League (1921–33)|American Soccer League]] team. However, the name Silver Knights was announced at the team's inaugural press conference.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110719213851/http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/544127.html ]</ref>
The team formed in 2011 as the '''Syracuse Silver Knights''' with the intention of playing in the new [[Major Indoor Soccer League (2008–2014)|I-League]] (a [[United Soccer Leagues]] league set to begin play in 2011), but the team moved to the [[Major Indoor Soccer League (2008–2014)|Major Indoor Soccer League]] when the two leagues merged. The team was rumored to be named the '''Syracuse Scorpions''' and revive the name of an old [[American Soccer League (1921–33)|American Soccer League]] team. However, the name Silver Knights was announced at the team's inaugural press conference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/544127.html|title=United Soccer Leagues (USL)|website=misl.uslsoccer.com|access-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719213851/http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/544127.html|archive-date=19 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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The club is coached by former Silver Knights player, Ryan Hall, who replaced goalkeeper Bryan O'Quinn, who replaced club President, Team Owner and Syracuse native [[Tommy Tanner]] for the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web|author=John Berry |url=http://blog.syracuse.com/sports/2011/08/tommy_tanner_will_be_head_coac.html |title=Tommy Tanner will be head coach of Syracuse Silver Knights soccer team &#124; syracuse.com |website=Blog.syracuse.com |date= |accessdate=2016-07-22}}</ref>
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The club has signed former [[Syracuse Salty Dogs]] player Ryan Hall, among others. The team announced the signing of former [[Major League Soccer]] star [[Diego Serna]] on October 11, 2011.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140512232233/http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4305220]</ref>


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The club is coached by former Silver Knights player, Ryan Hall, who replaced goalkeeper Bryan O'Quinn, who replaced club President, Team Owner and Syracuse native [[Tommy Tanner]] for the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web|author=John Berry |url=http://blog.syracuse.com/sports/2011/08/tommy_tanner_will_be_head_coac.html|title=Tommy Tanner will be head coach of Syracuse Silver Knights soccer team &#124; syracuse.com|website=Blog.syracuse.com|date=5 August 2011|access-date=2016-07-22}}</ref>
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The Syracuse Silver Knights' first season of play began in 2011–12, when they joined the MISL as an expansion franchise. For their inaugural season, the Silver Knights played their home games at the [[Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial|Oncenter War Memorial Arena]] in [[Downtown Syracuse|downtown]] [[Syracuse, New York|Syracuse]].


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The club has signed former [[Syracuse Salty Dogs]] player Ryan Hall, among others. The team announced the signing of former [[Major League Soccer]] star [[Diego Serna]] on October 11, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4305220|title=Former MLS Superstar Signs with Silver Knights - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News|website=www.oursportscentral.com|access-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512232233/http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4305220 |archive-date=12 May 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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The team finished third in the Eastern Division in 2012, having been eliminated from playoff contention when the Rochester Lancers beat the [[Wichita Wings (2011)|Wichita Wings]] on February 23, 2012.<ref>[https://archive.is/20120712030622/http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/601332.html ]</ref>


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The Syracuse Silver Knights' first season of play began in 2011–12 when they joined the MISL as an expansion franchise. For their inaugural season, the Silver Knights played their home games at the [[Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial|Oncenter War Memorial Arena]] in [[Downtown Syracuse|downtown]] [[Syracuse, New York|Syracuse]].
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In 2013, the Silver Knight foundation was launched to help benefit kids in tough economic and social situations. The foundation hosts events throughout the year which helps raise money for these children. Many Silver Knights players, including reserve and U19 players, volunteer their time to help partake in the events.


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The team finished third in the Eastern Division in 2012, having been eliminated from playoff contention when the Rochester Lancers beat the [[Wichita Wings (2011)|Wichita Wings]] on February 23, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/601332.html |title=United Soccer Leagues (USL) |website=misl.uslsoccer.com |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712030622/http://misl.uslsoccer.com/home/601332.html |archive-date=12 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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After the 2013–2014 season, the team announced that it was leaving the MISL along with five other teams and join the PASL, which was subsequently renamed the MASL<ref>{{cite web|author=Glenn Graham |url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-04-14/sports/bal-baltimore-blast-joining-with-other-teams-to-form-new-indoor-soccer-league-20140414_1_new-league-misl-baltimore-blast |title=Baltimore Blast joining with other teams to form new indoor soccer league |website=Articles.baltimoresun.com |date=2014-04-14 |accessdate=2016-07-22}}</ref>


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In 2013, the Silver Knight Foundation was launched to help benefit kids in tough economic and social situations. The foundation hosts events throughout the year which helps raise money for these children. Many Silver Knights players, including reserve and U19 players, volunteer their time to help partake in the events.
On June 13, 2018, the team announced that it had partnered with the [[Utica Comets]] of the AHL and would be moving to Utica as '''Utica City FC''' for the 2018-19 season.<ref>http://www.maslsoccer.com/news/the-masl-is-coming-to-utica</ref>

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After the 2013–2014 season, the team announced that it was leaving the MISL along with five other teams joining the PASL, which was subsequently renamed the MASL.<ref>{{cite web|author=Glenn Graham|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2014/04/14/baltimore-blast-joining-with-other-teams-to-form-new-indoor-soccer-league/|title=Baltimore Blast joining with other teams to form new indoor soccer league|website=Baltimore Sun|date=2014-04-14|access-date=2016-07-22}}</ref>

On June 13, 2018, the team announced that it had partnered with the [[Utica Comets]] of the AHL and would be moving to Utica as '''Utica City FC''' for the 2018-19 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maslsoccer.com/news/the-masl-is-coming-to-utica|title = The Masl is Coming to Utica| date=13 June 2018 |website=Major Arena Soccer League }}</ref> The team did not play during the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |date=Feb 5, 2021 |title=Utica City FC opts out of 2020-21 season |url=https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Utica-City-FC-opts-out-of-2020-21-season-573735481.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216115856/https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Utica-City-FC-opts-out-of-2020-21-season-573735481.html |archive-date=Feb 16, 2021 |website=WKTV NewsChannel 2}}</ref>


==Players==
==Players==

===Active roster===
===Active roster===
<small>Updated November 27th, 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maslsoccer.com/stats#/192/team/56728/roster |title=Utica City FC roster |publisher=Major Arena Soccer League |date= |accessdate=2019-10-20}}</ref></small>
<small>Updated December 22, 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maslsoccer.com/stats#/192/team/281779/roster |title=Utica City FC roster |publisher=Major Arena Soccer League |access-date=2023-12-22}}</ref></small>
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=BRA|name=[[Alencar Ventura Junior]]|pos=}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=USA|name=[[Julian Rodriguez]]|pos=GK}}
{{Fs player|no=1|nat=USA|name=[[Matt Perrella]]|pos=GK}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=DOM|name=[[Emmanuel Belliard]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=USA|name=[[Ben Ramin]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=USA|name=[[Gordy Gurson]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=LBR|name=[[James Togbah]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=4|pos=FW|nat=USA|name=[[Keaton Woods]]}}
{{Fs player|no=4|pos=MF|nat=USA|name=[[Nathan Bourdeau|Nate Bourdeau]]|other=[[Captain (association football)#vice-captain|vice-captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=CPV|name=[[Nilton De Andrade]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=USA|name=[[Domenico Vitale]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=USA|name=[[Alexander Gomez]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=USA|name=[[Vittorio Petrera]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=USA|name=[[Dylan Hundelt]]|pos=MF|other=[[Captain (association football)|vice-captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=SRB|name=[[Uroš Momić]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=CIV|name=[[Mohamed Ndiaye]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=MEX|name=[[Christian Segura]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=USA|name=[[Ronaldinho Diniz]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=MEX|name=[[Moises Gonzalez]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no=12|pos=FW|nat=USA|name=[[Taylor Walter Bond]]}}
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{{Fs player|no=14|nat=KEN|name=[[Issak Somow]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=13|pos=FW|nat=SRB|name=[[Božidar Jelovac|Bo Jelovac]]|other=[[Captain (association football)|captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=CMR|name=[[Franck Tayou]]|pos=FW}}
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{{Fs player|no=14|nat=ENG|name=[[Onua Obasi]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=USA|name=[[Tim Goldman]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=USA|name=[[Tim Goldman]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no=20|pos=FW|nat=BRA|name=[[Mauricio Salles]]}}
{{Fs player|no=18|pos=FW|nat=USA|name=[[Cole Stephens]]}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=TRI|name=[[Darren Toby]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=USA|name=[[Nathan Bourdeau|Nate Bourdeau]]|pos=MF|other=[[Captain (association football)|captain]]}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=USA|name=[[Andrew Coughlin (soccer)|Andrew Coughlin]]|pos=GK}}
{{Fs player|no=22|nat=USA|name=[[Andrew Coughlin (soccer)|Andrew Coughlin]]|pos=GK}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=USA|name=[[Logan Roberts]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=USA|name=[[Logan Roberts]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=42|nat=USA|name=[[Jake Schindler (soccer)|Jake Schindler]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=25|nat=USA|name=[[Brian Wilkin]]|pos=GK}}
{{Fs player|no=44|nat=USA|name=[[Liam Callahan]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=26|nat=USA|name=[[Steven Fernandez]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no=30|nat=ECU|name=[[Juan Alava]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=78|nat=USA|name=[[Nelson Santana (soccer)|Nelson Santana]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=80|nat=CPV|name=[[Geo Alves]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|no=82|nat=USA|name=[[Steve Merker]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no=94|nat=BRA|name=[[Rafa Godoi]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


===Inactive roster===
===Inactive roster===
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=BRA|name=[[Ricardo De Queiroz Diegues (soccer)|Ricardo De Queiroz Diegues]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|nat=BRA|name=[[Fabinho Fernandes]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=CRC|name=[[Diego Zuñiga (soccer)|Diego Zuñiga]]|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=MEX|name=[[Cristhian Segura]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=20|nat=CPV|name=[[Ricky Alves]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=TRI|name=[[Darren Toby]]|pos=DF}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


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!Attendance Average
|-
|-
|[[2011–12 Major Indoor Soccer League season|2011–12]]
|2011–12
|[[2011–12 Major Indoor Soccer League season|MISL III]]
|MISL III
|3rd Eastern Division, 9–15
|3rd Eastern Division, 9–15
|''Did Not Qualify''
|''Did not qualify''
|2,950/6,159
|2,950/6,159
|-
|-
|[[2012–13 Major Indoor Soccer League season|2012–13]]
|2012–13
|[[2012–13 Major Indoor Soccer League season|MISL III]]
|MISL III
|6th MISL, 8–18
|6th MISL, 8–18
|''Did Not Qualify''
|''Did not qualify''
|3,401/6,159
|3,401/6,159
|-
|-
|[[2013–14 Major Indoor Soccer League season|2013–14]]
|2013–14
|[[2013–14 Major Indoor Soccer League season|MISL III]]
|MISL III
|4th MISL, 12–8
|4th MISL, 12–8
|Lost Semi-Finals
|Lost semi-finals
|2,689/6,159
|2,689/6,159
|-
|-
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|3,082/6,159
|3,082/6,159
|-
|-
|2015–16
|[[2015–16 Syracuse Silver Knights season|2015–16]]
|[[2015–16 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|[[2015–16 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|2nd Eastern Division, 11–9
|2nd Eastern Division, 11–9
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|2,082/6,159
|2,082/6,159
|-
|-
|2016–17
|[[2016–17 Syracuse Silver Knights season|2016–17]]
|[[2016–17 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|[[2016–17 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|4th Eastern Division, 8–12
|4th Eastern Division, 8–12
|''Did not qualify''
|''did not qualify''
|2,300/6,159
|2,300/6,159
|-
|-
|2017–18
|[[2017–18 Syracuse Silver Knights season|2017–18]]
|[[2017–18 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|[[2017–18 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|2nd Eastern Division, 13–9
|2nd Eastern Division, 13–9
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|2,398/6,159
|2,398/6,159
|-
|-
|2018–19
|2018-19
|[[2018–19 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|[[2018–19 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|1st Eastern Division, 17-7
|1st Eastern Division, 17–7
|Lost Division Finals
|Lost Division Finals
|3,414/3,860
|3,414/3,860
|-
|-
|2019–20
|2019-20
|[[2019–20 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|[[2019–20 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|3rd Eastern Conference, 14–6
|TBD, 14-4
|No playoffs
|TBD
|3,613/3,860
|3,596/3,860
|-
|2021
|[[2021 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|DNP
|DNP
|N/A
|-
|2021–22
|[[2021–22 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|3rd East Conference, 10–14
|Did not qualify
|2,971/3,860
|-
|2022–23
|[[2022–23 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]
|4th East Conference, 13–11
|Lost Division Semifinals
|3,082/3,860
|-
|-
! style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Total
! style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Total
|'''94–87'''<br>'''Win % = .519%'''
|'''117–112'''<br />'''Win % = .511%'''
|'''5-12''' <br> '''Win % = .294%'''
|'''7–14''' <br /> '''Win % = .333%'''
|'''2,790'''
|'''2,906'''
|}
|}


==Club staff==
==Club staff==
<ref>https://www.uticacityfc.com/staff</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uticacityfc.com/staff|title=Staff |website=Utica City FC |access-date=Nov 19, 2023}}</ref>
* '''President''': [[Robert Esche]]
* '''President''': [[Robert Esche]]
* '''Vice President''': Adam Pawlick
* '''Vice-president''': Adam Pawlick
* '''CFO''': Michael Potrzeba
* '''CFO''': Michael Potrzeba
* '''Executive Administrator''': Luann Horton-Murad
* '''Executive Administrator''': Luann Horton-Murad
* '''General Manager''': [[Tommy Tanner]]
* '''General Manager''': [[Tommy Tanner]]
* '''VP Corporate Sponsors''': Alicia Leone-Desarro
* '''VP Corporate Partnerships''': Alicia Leone-Desarro
* '''Director of Ticket Sales''': David Sietsma
* '''Senior Account Executive''': Evan Annese
* '''Account Executive''': Kevin Hennig
* '''Account Executive''': Mercella Costello
* '''Account Executive''': Katie Elsenbeck
* '''VP Communications''': Lindsay Mogle
* '''Broadcast/Media & Brand Manager''': Richard Shaw
* '''Social Media Manager''': Nick Mecca
* '''VP Marketing''': Cecelie Pikus
* '''VP Creative Services''': Eric Kowiatek
* '''VP Creative Services''': Eric Kowiatek
* '''Head coach''': Hewerton Moriera<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wktv.com/sports/utica-city-fc-names-masl-veteran-moreira-teams-new-head-coach/article_e27c1c84-cb69-11ec-a1bb-4be90a8ca1b2.html | title=Utica City FC names MASL veteran Moreira team's new head coach | date=4 May 2022 |first1=Spencer |last1=Davidson |website=WKTV NewsChannel 2 }}</ref>
* '''Director Game Operations''': Chuck Obernesser
* '''Head Coach''': Ryan Hall <ref>https://www.uticacityfc.com/news/utica-city-fc-announce-ryan-hall-as-team-head-coac</ref>


==Kits==
==Kits==
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! Third shirt sponsor
! Third shirt sponsor
|-
|-
|2018–19
|2018-19
|OT Sports
|OT Sports
|Bank of Utica
|Bank of Utica
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==Rivalries==
==Rivalries==
{{Infobox football derby
{{Infobox football derby
| name = [[Utica City FC]]/[[Baltimore Blast]] rivalry
| name = Utica City FC/[[Baltimore Blast]] rivalry
| city or region = United States
| city or region = United States
| teams involved = [[Utica City FC]]<br>[[Baltimore Blast]]
| teams involved = Utica City FC<br />[[Baltimore Blast]]
| most wins = Tied (3 games each)
| most wins = Tied (6 games each)
| top scorer = [[Slavisa Ubiparipovic]] (42 points)
| top scorer = [[Slavisa Ubiparipovic]] (42 points)
| firstmeeting = {{nowrap|Utica City FC 5-2 Baltimore Blast}}<br>[[2018-19 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]<br>{{nowrap|December 2, 2018}}
| firstmeeting = {{nowrap|Utica City FC 5–2 Baltimore Blast}}<br />[[2018–19 Major Arena Soccer League season|MASL]]<br />{{nowrap|December 2, 2018}}
}}
}}
Utica City FC's main rival is the [[Baltimore Blast]]. It existed in their days as the Syracuse Silver Knights and has extended to Utica City FC when the team relocated. Both teams have won five games in the series since their first meeting on December 2nd, 2018, a 4-2 win for Utica City. The [[Rochester Lancers (MASL)|Rochester Lancers]] are also considered a rival of Utica City FC. Rochester is two hours away from Utica and are Utica's closest opponent by proximity. The first matchup of this rivalry took place on November 29th, 2019, with Utica City defeating Rochester by a 9-1 score.
Utica City FC's main rival is the [[Baltimore Blast]]. It existed in their days as the Syracuse Silver Knights and has extended to Utica City FC when the team relocated. Both teams have won five games in the series since their first meeting on December 2, 2018, a 4–2 win for Utica City. The [[Rochester Lancers (MASL)|Rochester Lancers]] are also considered a rival of Utica City FC. Rochester is two hours away from Utica and are Utica's closest opponent by proximity. The first matchup of this rivalry took place on November 29, 2019, with Utica City defeating Rochester by a 9–1 score.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Major Arena Soccer League teams]]
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[[Category:Sports in Utica, New York]]
[[Category:New York (state) men's soccer teams]]
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[[Category:Association football clubs established in 2018]]

Latest revision as of 15:03, 31 December 2024

Utica City FC
The team's logo, as of the 2018-19 season
Full nameUtica City FC
Nickname(s)Utica City
Short nameUCFC
Founded2010 (as the Syracuse Silver Knights)
StadiumAdirondack Bank Center
Capacity3,860
OwnerTommy Tanner & Robert Esche
Head CoachHewerton Moreira
LeagueMajor Arena Soccer League
2022–234th, Eastern Division
Playoffs: Quarterfinals
Websitehttps://www.uticacityfc.com

Utica City FC is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Utica, New York, that competes in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL).

History

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The team formed in 2011 as the Syracuse Silver Knights with the intention of playing in the new I-League (a United Soccer Leagues league set to begin play in 2011), but the team moved to the Major Indoor Soccer League when the two leagues merged. The team was rumored to be named the Syracuse Scorpions and revive the name of an old American Soccer League team. However, the name Silver Knights was announced at the team's inaugural press conference.[1]

The club is coached by former Silver Knights player, Ryan Hall, who replaced goalkeeper Bryan O'Quinn, who replaced club President, Team Owner and Syracuse native Tommy Tanner for the 2016–17 season.[2]

The club has signed former Syracuse Salty Dogs player Ryan Hall, among others. The team announced the signing of former Major League Soccer star Diego Serna on October 11, 2011.[3]

The Syracuse Silver Knights' first season of play began in 2011–12 when they joined the MISL as an expansion franchise. For their inaugural season, the Silver Knights played their home games at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena in downtown Syracuse.

The team finished third in the Eastern Division in 2012, having been eliminated from playoff contention when the Rochester Lancers beat the Wichita Wings on February 23, 2012.[4]

In 2013, the Silver Knight Foundation was launched to help benefit kids in tough economic and social situations. The foundation hosts events throughout the year which helps raise money for these children. Many Silver Knights players, including reserve and U19 players, volunteer their time to help partake in the events.

After the 2013–2014 season, the team announced that it was leaving the MISL along with five other teams joining the PASL, which was subsequently renamed the MASL.[5]

On June 13, 2018, the team announced that it had partnered with the Utica Comets of the AHL and would be moving to Utica as Utica City FC for the 2018-19 season.[6] The team did not play during the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

Players

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Active roster

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Updated December 22, 2023[8] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK United States USA Julian Rodriguez
2 MF Dominican Republic DOM Emmanuel Belliard
3 FW United States USA Gordy Gurson
4 FW United States USA Keaton Woods
5 MF Cape Verde CPV Nilton De Andrade
7 MF United States USA Alexander Gomez
9 MF United States USA Dylan Hundelt (vice-captain)
10 DF Ivory Coast CIV Mohamed Ndiaye
11 FW United States USA Ronaldinho Diniz
12 FW United States USA Taylor Walter Bond
14 FW Kenya KEN Issak Somow
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 FW Cameroon CMR Franck Tayou
17 FW United States USA Tim Goldman
18 FW United States USA Cole Stephens
19 MF United States USA Nate Bourdeau (captain)
22 GK United States USA Andrew Coughlin
23 DF United States USA Logan Roberts
25 GK United States USA Brian Wilkin
26 FW United States USA Steven Fernandez
30 DF Ecuador ECU Juan Alava
78 DF United States USA Nelson Santana
80 MF Cape Verde CPV Geo Alves
82 FW United States USA Steve Merker
94 MF Brazil BRA Rafa Godoi

Inactive roster

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— DF Brazil BRA Fabinho Fernandes
8 MF Mexico MEX Cristhian Segura
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 DF Cape Verde CPV Ricky Alves
21 DF Trinidad and Tobago TRI Darren Toby

Year-by-year

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Year League Reg. Season Playoffs Attendance Average
2011–12 MISL III 3rd Eastern Division, 9–15 Did not qualify 2,950/6,159
2012–13 MISL III 6th MISL, 8–18 Did not qualify 3,401/6,159
2013–14 MISL III 4th MISL, 12–8 Lost semi-finals 2,689/6,159
2014–15 MASL 2nd Eastern Division, 12–8 Lost in Division Semi-Finals 3,082/6,159
2015–16 MASL 2nd Eastern Division, 11–9 Lost in Division Finals 2,082/6,159
2016–17 MASL 4th Eastern Division, 8–12 did not qualify 2,300/6,159
2017–18 MASL 2nd Eastern Division, 13–9 Lost Division Finals 2,398/6,159
2018–19 MASL 1st Eastern Division, 17–7 Lost Division Finals 3,414/3,860
2019–20 MASL 3rd Eastern Conference, 14–6 No playoffs 3,596/3,860
2021 MASL DNP DNP N/A
2021–22 MASL 3rd East Conference, 10–14 Did not qualify 2,971/3,860
2022–23 MASL 4th East Conference, 13–11 Lost Division Semifinals 3,082/3,860
Total 117–112
Win % = .511% 		7–14
Win % = .333% 		2,906

Club staff

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  • President: Robert Esche
  • Vice-president: Adam Pawlick
  • CFO: Michael Potrzeba
  • Executive Administrator: Luann Horton-Murad
  • General Manager: Tommy Tanner
  • VP Corporate Partnerships: Alicia Leone-Desarro
  • VP Creative Services: Eric Kowiatek
  • Head coach: Hewerton Moriera[10]

Kits

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Period Supplier Home shirt sponsor Away shirt sponsor Third shirt sponsor
2018–19 OT Sports Bank of Utica Empire Recycling Corporation Merrill Lynch

Rivalries

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Utica City FC/Baltimore Blast rivalry
LocationUnited States
TeamsUtica City FC
Baltimore Blast
First meetingUtica City FC 5–2 Baltimore Blast
MASL
December 2, 2018
Statistics
Most winsTied (6 games each)
Top scorerSlavisa Ubiparipovic (42 points)

Utica City FC's main rival is the Baltimore Blast. It existed in their days as the Syracuse Silver Knights and has extended to Utica City FC when the team relocated. Both teams have won five games in the series since their first meeting on December 2, 2018, a 4–2 win for Utica City. The Rochester Lancers are also considered a rival of Utica City FC. Rochester is two hours away from Utica and are Utica's closest opponent by proximity. The first matchup of this rivalry took place on November 29, 2019, with Utica City defeating Rochester by a 9–1 score.

References

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  1. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". misl.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  2. ^ John Berry (August 5, 2011). "Tommy Tanner will be head coach of Syracuse Silver Knights soccer team | syracuse.com". Blog.syracuse.com. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  3. ^ "Former MLS Superstar Signs with Silver Knights - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News". www.oursportscentral.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". misl.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  5. ^ Glenn Graham (April 14, 2014). "Baltimore Blast joining with other teams to form new indoor soccer league". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  6. ^ "The Masl is Coming to Utica". Major Arena Soccer League. June 13, 2018.
  7. ^ "Utica City FC opts out of 2020-21 season". WKTV NewsChannel 2. February 5, 2021. Archived from the original on February 16, 2021.
  8. ^ "Utica City FC roster". Major Arena Soccer League. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  9. ^ "Staff". Utica City FC. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  10. ^ Davidson, Spencer (May 4, 2022). "Utica City FC names MASL veteran Moreira team's new head coach". WKTV NewsChannel 2.
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