Phoenix FC
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{{Infobox football club
| clubname = Phoenix FC
| image = PhoenixFCWolves.png
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| fullname = Phoenix Football Club
| nickname = Wolves
| founded = {{Start date and age|2012|7|2}}
| dissolved = {{End date and age|2014|3|12}}
| stadium = Sun Devil Soccer Stadium
Tempe, Arizona
| capacity = 3,400
| chrtitle = Owners
| chairman = BDR Sports LLC
| mgrtitle = Head Coach
| manager = David Robertson
| league = USL Pro
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Phoenix FC was an American professional soccer team based in Phoenix. The team was a member of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. The team's colors were red and white.
History
On June 18, 2012, BDR Sports LLC was incorporated in the State of Arizona to bring a professional soccer team to Phoenix.{{cite web|title=Business Entity Search|publisher=Arizona Corporation Commission|access-date=2012-07-19|url=http://starpas.azcc.gov/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsbroker1/names-detail.p?name-id=L17618096&type=L.L.C.}} On July 2, 2012, the USL Pro awarded a franchise to the BDR group for the 2013 season.{{cite news|title=Phoenix to Join USL PRO in 2013|publisher=United Soccer Leagues (USL)|date=2012-07-02|access-date=2012-07-02|url=http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/641849.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723012957/http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/641849.html|archive-date=2012-07-23}} On July 15, the team announced they had hired David Robertson, Director of Boy's Coaching at Sereno Soccer Club, as head coach. He is a former Rangers, Aberdeen and Leeds United player. He also managed Elgin City and Montrose in the Scottish Third Division. The team name ("Phoenix City FC") and colors were announced the same day.{{cite news|title=USL Pro Valley team names coach, reveals team name|newspaper=Arizona Republic|date=2012-07-15|access-date=2012-07-15|url=http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/JoseGarciaSoccer/166560}}{{cite web|title=New USL PRO Team Owners Met With LFR 1881 Yesterday; Team Name, Team Colors & Head Coach Announced|publisher=AzKicksIt.com|date=2012-07-16|access-date=2012-07-19|url=http://www.azkicksit.com/new-usl-pro-team-owners-met-with-lfr-1881-yesterday-team-name-team-colors-head-coach-announced/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221233410/http://www.azkicksit.com/new-usl-pro-team-owners-met-with-lfr-1881-yesterday-team-name-team-colors-head-coach-announced/|archive-date=2014-02-21}} On August 28, the team selected Umbro as the team's official football uniform and equipment supplier.[https://www.facebook.com/phoenixfcwolves Team Facebook Page] On September 7, the team renamed itself "Phoenix FC", introduced its logo and selected "Wolves" as their nickname.{{cite web|title=Phoenix Announces Name and Logo|publisher=United Soccer Leagues (USL)|date=2012-09-07|access-date=2012-09-07|url=http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/661405.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018003923/http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/661405.html|archive-date=2012-10-18}}
On September 27, 2012, former Aberdeen striker Darren Mackie signed a one-year contract with Phoenix FC, becoming their first player signing.{{cite news|url=http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/OdeenDomingoFC/172465|title=Phoenix FC officially signs first player, former Scottish Premier League forward, according to sources|work=Odeen Domingo|publisher=Arizona Republic|date=27 September 2012|access-date=27 September 2012}}{{cite news|url=http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/OdeenDomingoFC/172513|title=Darren Mackie, Phoenix FC's first signing and former Scottish Premier League striker, answers fans questions sent through Twitter; Phoenix FC tryouts update|work=Odeen Domingo|publisher=Arizona Republic|date=28 September 2012|access-date=30 September 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://www.azkicksit.com/phoenix-fc-signs-first-player-former-aberdeen-fw-darren-mackie/|title=Phoenix FC Signs First Player Former Aberdeen FW Darren Mackie|publisher=AZKicksIt.com|date=28 September 2012|access-date=30 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002073816/http://www.azkicksit.com/phoenix-fc-signs-first-player-former-aberdeen-fw-darren-mackie/|archive-date=2 October 2012|url-status=dead}}
On December 11, 2012, Phoenix FC and Arizona State University announced a stadium agreement for 2013. Phoenix FC would play home games at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium beginning in April 2013. As part of the deal, the seating capacity was meant to be expanded by more than 4,000 additional seats, taking the total capacity to over 5,000 seats. However, due to the position of stadium lights poles on the east side of the stadium, the capacity was revised to just over 3,400.[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4522189 Phoenix FC Scores With Sun Devil Soccer Stadium Deal][http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2012/12/11/phoenix-pro-soccer-team-will-stake.html Phoenix pro soccer team will stake home field at ASU in Tempe]{{Cite web|url=http://www.azcentral.com/insiders/odeendomingofc/2013/03/22/phoenix-fc-season-preview-projected-starting-xi-team-and-season-prediction-series-vol-9-of-10-plus-team-names-18-player-travel-roster-to-la-makes-home-stadium-changes|title = Help Center - the Arizona Republic}}
=2013 season=
{{main|2013 Phoenix FC season}}
Phoenix FC opened their only season with a 2–0 loss to the Los Angeles Blues on March 23, 2013.{{cite news | url=http://www.azcentral.com/insiders/odeendomingofc/2013/03/24/phoenix-fc-loses-player-and-first-ever-game-on-saturday/ | title=Phoenix FC loses first ever game on Saturday; played much of the match a man down | newspaper=Arizona Republic | date=March 24, 2013 | access-date=April 4, 2013}}{{cite news | url=http://www.azkicksit.com/match-report-los-angeles-blues-vs-phoenix-fc/ | title=Match Report – Los Angeles Blues vs. Phoenix FC | publisher=AZKicksIt | date=March 24, 2013 | access-date=April 4, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006111120/http://www.azkicksit.com/match-report-los-angeles-blues-vs-phoenix-fc/ | archive-date=October 6, 2014 | url-status=dead }} They won their home opener at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium on March 30, 2013. They defeated VSI Tampa Bay FC 1–0 on a goal by Netinho before a sold-out, standing room crowd of 4,198.{{cite news | url=http://www.azcentral.com/sports/azetc/articles/20130330netinho-scores-phoenix-fcs-st-goal-in-win.html | title=Netinho scores Phoenix FC's 1st goal in win | newspaper=Arizona Republic | date=March 31, 2013 | access-date=April 4, 2013}}{{cite news | url=http://www.azkicksit.com/phoenix-fc-gets-first-win-in-club-history/ | title=Phoenix FC gets first win in club history | publisher=AZKicksIt | date=March 30, 2013 | access-date=April 4, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403100442/http://www.azkicksit.com/phoenix-fc-gets-first-win-in-club-history/ | archive-date=April 3, 2013 | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=http://www.soccernation.com/la-blues-open-usl-pro-season-with-victory-cms-4087 | title=LA Blues Open USL Pro Season With A Victory | publisher=SoccerNation.com | date=March 24, 2013 | access-date=April 4, 2013 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006080444/http://www.soccernation.com/la-blues-open-usl-pro-season-with-victory-cms-4087 | archive-date=October 6, 2014 }}
The team finished the 2013 season with 5 wins, 14 losses and 7 ties.{{cite web | url=http://www.recklesschallenge.net/with-a-whimper-the-story-of-the-2013-phoenix-fc-wolves/ | title='With a Whimper': The Story of the 2013 Phoenix FC Wolves | work=Jason Robertson | publisher=recklesschallenge.net | date=August 21, 2013 | access-date=August 22, 2013 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006233756/http://www.recklesschallenge.net/with-a-whimper-the-story-of-the-2013-phoenix-fc-wolves/ | archive-date=October 6, 2013 }} Donny Toia lead the team in scoring with six goals and was a nominee for USL Pro Rookie of the Year.{{cite web | url=http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/753044.html | title=USL PRO Awards Finalists Announced | publisher=United Soccer Leagues (USL) | date=September 4, 2013 | access-date=October 5, 2013 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007022520/http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/753044.html | archive-date=October 7, 2013 }}
=Demise=
USL Pro revoked the Phoenix franchise rights from BDR Sports LLC on November 1, 2013, citing multiple violations of the franchise agreement, such as failing to pay its players on time and submitting misleading and inaccurate financial statements.{{cite web | url=http://odfcnews.com/2013/11/01/phoenix-fc-terminated-usl-pro/ | title=Phoenix FC terminated from USL PRO | work=Odeen Domingo | publisher=ODFCnews.com | date=November 1, 2013 | access-date=December 27, 2013 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082940/http://odfcnews.com/2013/11/01/phoenix-fc-terminated-usl-pro/ | archive-date=October 6, 2014 }}{{cite news | url=http://www.indyweek.com/triangleoffense/archives/2013/11/02/usl-pro-terminates-soccer-franchise-with-phoenix-fc-wolves-owners | title=USL PRO terminates soccer franchise with Phoenix FC Wolves owners | newspaper=Indy Week | date=November 2, 2013 | access-date=December 27, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208034116/http://www.indyweek.com/triangleoffense/archives/2013/11/02/usl-pro-terminates-soccer-franchise-with-phoenix-fc-wolves-owners | archive-date=February 8, 2014 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110213_phoenix-fc/league-pulls-franchise-from-phoenix-fc-owners-group/ | title=League pulls franchise from Phoenix FC owners group | work=Ted Prezelski | publisher=Tucson Sentinel | date=November 2, 2013 | access-date=December 27, 2013}}{{cite web | url=http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/767338.html | title=USL PRO Statement | publisher=United Soccer Leagues (USL) | date=November 2, 2013 | access-date=December 27, 2013 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110092218/http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/767338.html | archive-date=January 10, 2014 }} On December 16, 2013, USL Pro awarded the franchise rights for Phoenix FC to American Soccer Marketing LLC, owned by former interim team president Tim Donald.{{cite web | url=http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/775919.html | title=USL PRO Awards Phoenix Franchise Rights | publisher=United Soccer Leagues (USL) | date=December 16, 2013 | access-date=December 27, 2013 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222175328/http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/775919.html | archive-date=December 22, 2013 }}{{cite web | url=http://odfcnews.com/2013/12/16/phoenix-fc-usl-pro-announce-ownership-group/ | title=Phoenix FC, USL PRO announce new ownership group | work=Odeen Domingo | publisher=ODFCnews.com | date=December 16, 2013 | access-date=December 27, 2013}}{{cite web | url=http://www.azkicksit.com/phoenix-fc-to-be-back-in-2014-under-new-ownership/ | title=Phoenix FC to be back in 2014 under new ownership | work=Garrett Cleverly | publisher=AZKicksIt | date=December 16, 2013 | access-date=December 27, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227165035/http://www.azkicksit.com/phoenix-fc-to-be-back-in-2014-under-new-ownership/ | archive-date=December 27, 2013 | url-status=dead }} On March 12, 2014, American Soccer Marketing announced that it could not continue operating the team in the USL Pro league. They were replaced with Arizona United SC (now Phoenix Rising FC) the next day.{{cite web | url=http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/794323.html | title=Ownership Change, Rebrand in Phoenix | publisher=United Soccer Leagues (USL) | date=March 13, 2014 | access-date=March 13, 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313223014/http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/794323.html | archive-date=March 13, 2014 }}
Year-by-year
| class="wikitable" style="font-size:100%; text-align:center;" |
| Year
!Division !League !Regular season (W–L–T) !Playoffs !U.S. Open Cup !Avg. attendance !colspan=2|Top goalscorer |
|---|
| 2013
|3 |USL Pro |12th Place (5–14–7) |did not qualify |1,532 |{{flagicon|USA}} Donny Toia |6 |
Players
=Roster=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| style="background-color:#CC0000; color:white;" scope=col|No.
!style="background-color:#CC0000; color:white;" scope=col|Position !style="background-color:#CC0000; color:white;" scope=col|Nation !style="background-color:#CC0000; color:white;" scope=col|Player |
|---|
| {{Football squad player sort |no=0 |nat=MEX |pos=GK |first=Lalo |last=Fernández}}
{{Football squad player sort |no=1 |nat=USA |pos=GK |first=Andrew |last=Weber}} {{Football squad player sort |no=2 |nat=USA |pos=MF |first=Reid |last=Schmitt}} {{Football squad player sort |no=3 |nat=SCO |pos=DF |first=Scott |last=Morrison|dab=Scott Morrison (footballer)}} {{Football squad player sort |no=4 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Devon |last=Grousis}} {{Football squad player sort |no=5 |nat=BRA |pos=DF |first=Renan |last=Boufleur}} {{Football squad player sort |no=6 |nat=GHA |pos=MF |first=Anthony |last=Obodai}} {{Football squad player sort |no=7 |nat=USA |pos=MF |first=David |last=Paul|dab=David Paul (soccer)}} {{Football squad player sort |no=8 |nat=BRA |pos=MF |first= |last=Netinho|dab=Joao Inacio de Jesus Cerqueria}} {{Football squad player sort |no=9 |nat=BRA |pos=MF |first=Diego |last=Faria}} {{Football squad player sort |no=10 |nat=SCO |pos=FW |first=Darren |last=Mackie}} {{Football squad player sort |no=11 |nat=CMR |pos=DF |first=Cyprian |last=Hedrick}} {{Football squad player sort |no=13 |nat=JAM |pos=GK |first=Sheldon |last=Parkinson}} {{Football squad player sort |no=14 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Aaron |last=King}} {{Football squad player sort |no=15 |nat=MEX |pos=DF |first=José |last=Ramos|dab=José Ramos (Mexican footballer)}} {{Football squad player sort |no=16 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Isaiah |last=Schafer}} {{Football squad player sort |no=17 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Brian |last=Holmes|dab=Brian Holmes (soccer)}} {{Football squad player sort |no=18 |nat=USA |pos=MF |first=Thomas |last=Ramos|dab=Thomas Ramos (soccer)}} {{Football squad player sort |no=19 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Elliot |last=Weber}} {{Football squad player sort |no=20 |nat=USA |pos=GK |first=Neal |last=Kitson}} {{Football squad player sort |no=21 |nat=USA |pos=MF |first=Josh |last=Bento}} {{Football squad player sort |no=22 |nat=USA |pos=MF |first=Cameron |last=Vickers}} {{Football squad player sort |no=23 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Peabo |last=Doue}} {{Football squad player sort |no=25 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Donny |last=Toia}} {{Football squad player sort |no=26 |nat=USA |pos=GK |first=Humberto |last=Soriano}} {{Football squad player sort |no=27 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Travis |last=Bowen}} {{Football squad player sort |no=28 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Davy |last=Armstrong|other=on loan from Colorado Rapids}} {{Football squad player sort |no=29 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Roberto |last=Valadez}} {{Football squad player sort |no=30 |nat=CPV |pos=GK |first=Sócrates |last=Oliveira Fonseca}} {{Football squad player sort |no=32 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Robert Clayton |last=Zelin III}} {{Football squad player sort |no=33 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Chad |last=Newman}} {{Football squad player sort |no= |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Will |last=Bates|other=on loan from Seattle Sounders FC}} |
Front Office
- {{flagicon|USA}} Tim Donald – President
- {{flagicon|USA}} Eric Cornwall – Chairman
- {{flagicon|POR}} Rui Filipe Bento – General Manager
- {{flagicon|USA}} Shawn Dietrich – Director of Operations
- {{flagicon|SCO}} David Robertson – Head Coach
Stadiums
- Sun Devil Soccer Stadium (2013 – 9 games)
- GCU Soccer Stadium (2013 – 1 game)
- Reach 11 Soccer Complex (2013 – 3 games)
References
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{{United Soccer Leagues}}
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