The 2025 Huntsville City FC season will be the third season of Huntsville City FC, a soccer team based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It will be their third season competing in MLS Next Pro, a professional developmental league in the third tier of the United States soccer pyramid. The club serves as a development and reserve squad for Nashville SC of Major League Soccer.
Staff
Coaching & Technical Staff
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Director of Soccer Operations
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Matt Cairns
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Head coach
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Chris O'Neal
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Assistant coach
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Omar Jarun
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Assistant coach
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Alex Kuehl
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Goalkeeping coach
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Vacant
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Head Athletic Trainer
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Luis Rodas
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Performance Coach & Sports Scientist
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Josh Stewart
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Video Analyst/Scouting
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Matt Bautista
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Head Equipment Manager
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Sam Gibson
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Roster
- As of March 4, 2025
- ^
Nashville SC first team player.
- ^
Signed to Nashville SC Academy contract.
Transfers
In
Date
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Position
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Number
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Name
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from
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Type
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Fee
|
Ref.
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November 12, 2024 |
MF |
7 |
Ethan O'Brien |
Indy Eleven |
Transfer |
NA |
[1]
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December 5, 2024 |
MF |
30 |
Alan Carleton |
Atlanta United 2 |
Signing |
Free |
[2]
|
December 5, 2024 |
MF |
8 |
Moisés Véliz |
Tauro FC |
Signing |
Free |
[3]
|
December 16, 2024 |
FW |
11 |
Real Gill |
Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC |
Signing |
Free |
[4]
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January 14, 2025 |
MF |
10 |
Christian Koffi |
Chicago Fire FC II |
Signing |
Free |
[5]
|
January 21, 2025 |
GK |
1 |
Erik Lauta |
New Hampshire Wildcats |
Signing |
Free |
[6]
|
January 21, 2025 |
DF |
12 |
Tyshawn Rose |
North Texas SC |
Signing |
Free |
[7]
|
January 23, 2025 |
DF |
2 |
Blake Bowen |
Tacoma Defiance |
Signing |
Free |
[8]
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February 4, 2025 |
FW |
9 |
Gio Miglietti |
Tacoma Defiance |
Signing |
Free |
[9]
|
February 7, 2025 |
FW |
17 |
Malik Henry-Scott |
Lexington SC |
Loan |
|
[10]
|
February 12, 2025 |
MF |
66 |
Philip Mayaka |
Crown Legacy FC |
Signing |
Free |
[11]
|
February 18, 2025 |
MF |
98 |
Bryce Boneau |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
Signing |
Free |
[12]
|
February 18, 2025 |
DF |
20 |
Kevin Carmichael |
California Golden Bears |
Signing |
Free |
[13]
|
February 20, 2025 |
DF |
28 |
Zach Barrett |
Vermont Catamounts |
Signing |
Free |
[14]
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February 20, 2025 |
FW |
15 |
Damien Barker John |
Real Monarchs |
Loan |
NA |
[15]
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February 26, 2025 |
MF |
6 |
Pep Casas |
Inter Miami CF II |
Signing |
NA |
[16]
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March 4, 2025 |
FW |
16 |
Gunnar Studenhofft |
South Florida Bulls |
Signing |
NA |
[17]
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June 19, 2025 |
FW |
14 |
Alioune Ka |
Cornell Big Red |
Signing |
NA |
[18]
|
Out
Date
|
Position
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No.
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Name
|
To
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Type
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Fee
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Ref.
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November 12, 2024 |
GK |
39 |
Bryan Dowd |
Chicago Fire FC |
Loan Expired |
NA |
[19]
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November 12, 2024 |
DF |
56 |
Will Perkins |
Union Omaha |
Loan Expired |
NA |
[20]
|
November 12, 2024 |
FW |
78 |
Tyler Pasnik |
FC Naples |
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[21]
|
November 12, 2024 |
DF |
15 |
Joey Akpunonu |
FC Cincinnati II |
Loan Expired |
NA |
[22]
|
November 12, 2024 |
DF |
12 |
Dominic Gasso |
Detroit City FC |
Loan Expired |
NA |
[23]
|
November 12, 2024 |
FW |
22 |
Maximus Ekk |
Nashville SC |
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[24]
|
November 12, 2024 |
DF |
6 |
Sergi Oriol |
|
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[25]
|
November 12, 2024 |
FW |
|
Makel Rasheed |
|
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[26]
|
November 12, 2024 |
GK |
1 |
Simon Jillson |
|
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[27]
|
November 12, 2024 |
DF |
5 |
Joel Sangwa |
|
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[28]
|
November 12, 2024 |
DF |
3 |
Tomás Ritondale |
|
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[29]
|
November 12, 2024 |
MF |
38 |
Axel Picazo |
|
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[30]
|
November 12, 2024 |
MF |
40 |
Faiz Opande |
Kariobangi Sharks |
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[31]
|
November 12, 2024 |
MF |
7 |
Brennan Creek |
Asheville City SC |
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[32]
|
November 12, 2024 |
MF |
10 |
Ollie Wright |
Portland Hearts of Pine |
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[33]
|
November 12, 2024 |
MF |
17 |
Jonathan Bolanos |
Westchester SC |
Roster Decisions |
NA |
[34]
|
Loan In
Non-competitive fixtures
Preseason
MLS Next Pro
Standings
Eastern Conference
Overall table
Match results
Huntsville City FC v Chicago Fire FC II
Huntsville City FC v Chattanooga FC
Atlanta United 2 v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v Crown Legacy FC
Huntsville City FC v Orlando City B
Crown Legacy FC v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v Carolina Core FC
Inter Miami CF II v Huntsville City FC
Chattanooga FC v Huntsville City FC
Atlanta United 2 v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v New York Red Bulls 2
Orlando City B v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v Inter Miami CF II
Huntsville City FC v Carolina Core FC
Stats
Appearances and goals
Top scorers
Rank
|
Position
|
Number
|
Name
|
MLS Next Pro
|
MLSNP Playoffs
|
Total
|
1
|
MF
|
10
|
Christian Koffi
|
7
|
0
|
7
|
2
|
FW
|
16
|
Gunnar Studenhofft
|
5
|
0
|
5
|
MF
|
30
|
Alan Carleton
|
5
|
0
|
5
|
4
|
MF
|
7
|
Ethan O'Brien
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
FW
|
19
|
Jordan Knight
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
DF
|
20
|
Kevin Carmichael
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
6
|
DF
|
2
|
Blake Bowen
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
MF
|
8
|
Moisés Véliz
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
FW
|
15
|
Damien Barker John
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
MF
|
66
|
Philip Mayaka
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
MF
|
77
|
Adem Sipic
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
NA
|
NA
|
own goal
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Total
|
29
|
0
|
29
|
Top assists
Disciplinary record
No.
|
Pos.
|
Player
|
MLS Next Pro
|
MLSNP Playoffs
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
GK
|
Erik Lauta
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
2
|
DF
|
Blake Bowen
|
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1
|
4
|
MF
|
Patrick Amarh
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
5
|
DF
|
Wyatt Meyer
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
6
|
MF
|
Pep Casas
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
7
|
MF
|
Ethan O'Brien
|
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0
|
8
|
MF
|
Moisés Véliz
|
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0
|
9
|
FW
|
Gio Miglietti
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
10
|
MF
|
Christian Koffi
|
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1
|
11
|
FW
|
Real Gill
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
12
|
DF
|
Tyshawn Rose
|
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0
|
13
|
MF
|
Bryce Boneau
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
15
|
FW
|
Damien Barker John
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
16
|
FW
|
Gunnar Studenhofft
|
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0
|
17
|
FW
|
Malik Henry-Scott
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
19
|
MF
|
Jordan Knight
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
20
|
DF
|
Kevin Carmichael
|
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0
|
21
|
DF
|
Kessy Coulibaly
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
23
|
GK
|
Xavier Valdez
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
24
|
MF
|
Bryan Acosta
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
28
|
DF
|
Zach Barrett
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
29
|
DF
|
Julian Gaines
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
30
|
MF
|
Alan Carleton
|
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0
|
44
|
DF
|
Gabriel Alonso
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
47
|
MF
|
Isaiah Jones
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
66
|
MF
|
Philip Mayaka
|
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0
|
77
|
DF
|
Adem Sipic
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
98
|
GK
|
Ammar Delic
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
Total |
36 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
36 |
0 |
2
|
Awards and Honors
MLS NEXT Pro Team of the Matchweek
Matchweek
|
Reference
|
6
|
[37]
|
MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Matchweek
Week
|
Player
|
Ref
|
15
|
Alan Carleton
|
[38]
|
17
|
Alan Carleton
|
[39]
|
References
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Midfielders Alan Carleton and Moisés Véliz". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Midfielders Alan Carleton and Moisés Véliz". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Forward Real Gill". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Midfielder Christian Koffi". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Goalkeeper Erik Lauta and Defender Tyshawn Rose". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Goalkeeper Erik Lauta and Defender Tyshawn Rose". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Defender Blake Bowen". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Forwards Malik Henry-Scott and Gio Miglietti". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Forwards Malik Henry-Scott and Gio Miglietti". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Midfielder Philip Mayaka". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 12, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Defender Kevin Carmichael and Midfielder Bryce Boneau". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 18, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Defender Kevin Carmichael and Midfielder Bryce Boneau". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 18, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Defender Zach Barrett and Forward Damien Barker John". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Defender Zach Barrett and Forward Damien Barker John". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Midfielder Pep Casas". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Forward Gunnar Studenhofft". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. March 4, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Forward Alioune Ka from Cornell University". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. June 19, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Announces Returning Players for 2025 Season". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Forwards Malik Henry-Scott and Gio Miglietti". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Defender Zach Barrett and Forward Damien Barker John". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 6 Honors". MLSNextPro.com. MLS Next Pro. April 22, 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 15 Honors". MLSNextPro.com. MLS Next Pro. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 17 Honors". MLSNextPro.com. MLS Next Pro. July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
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- Playoffs
- Championship
- All-Star Game
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Eastern | |
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Western |
- Austin FC II
- Colorado Rapids 2
- Houston Dynamo 2
- Los Angeles FC 2
- Ventura County FC
- Minnesota United FC 2
- North Texas SC
- Portland Timbers 2
- Real Monarchs
- San Jose Earthquakes II
- Sporting Kansas City II
- St. Louis City SC 2
- Tacoma Defiance
- Whitecaps FC 2
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