Gigantes de Carolina FC
| Full name | Puerto Rico Giants de Carolina | ||
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| Founded | 1998 | ||
| Stadium | Roberto Clemente Stadium Carolina, Puerto Rico | ||
| Capacity | 12,500 | ||
| Chairman | Esdras Cruz Strazzara | ||
| Manager | Ricardo Romano | ||
| League | Puerto Rico Soccer League | ||
| 2009 | 5th | ||
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Carolina Giants are an association football club from Carolina, Puerto Rico. They were formed in 2008 as the football branch of the existing baseball side Gigantes de Carolina. They are founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League, the first nationwide football league on the island. They play their matches at the Roberto Clemente Stadium which is primarily a baseball venue.
History
Puerto Rico Soccer League
2008 season
Carolina Giants debuted on July 6, 2008, in a game against Guaynabo Fluminense FC, which concluded with both teams tied 2–2.[1] On its second game the team defeated Tornados de Humacao five goals to one.[2] On July 19, 2008, the Gigantes won its second consecutive game against Caguas Huracán.[3] In their fourth game, the team lost to Club Atletico River Plate Puerto Rico, three goals to one.[4] On the fifth date of the tournament the team tied with Academia Quintana, with both team scoring a single goal.[5] On August 10, 2008, Carolina lost to Atlético de San Juan FC.[6] This marked the end of the league's first half, the teams would then compete against each other a second time. In the first two games of this stage, Gigantes de Carolina lost to Sevilla FC and Guaynabo Fluminense.[7] To close the regular season, the team won 1, lost 4 and tied 1 games.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
2009 season
Carolina Gigantes FC won their first game 2-1 against Academia Quintana. They ended their season in 5th place. Missing the playoffs by one position.
| Season | Position |
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| 2008-09 | 6th |
| 2009-10 | 5th |
Club hierarchy
Gigantes de Carolina Ltd.
Chairman: Ricardo Romano
Gigantes de Carolina plc.
Vice President : Yessica Yulfo
Club treasure : Carlos Román
Club Secretary : Annette Miro
Achievements
- Runners-up (1): 2000
- Liga Premier de Fútbol de Puerto Rico: 0
- Runners-up (1): 2007
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ^ Octavio Benítez (July 6, 2008). "Armistico en el Pepito Bonano: Guaynabo y Carolina empatan a 2". Puerto Rico Soccer League. Archived from the original on July 8, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2008.
- ^ Golea Carolina (in Spanish). El Vocero. July 14, 2008.
- ^ Octavio Benítez (July 20, 2008). "Vence 3–0 a Caguas Huracán" (in Spanish). Puerto Rico Soccer League. Archived from the original on July 23, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2008.
- ^ Octavio Benítez (July 27, 2008). "Bayamon Sevilla Solido en la Punta, Despacha a San Juan y se Mantiene Invicto" (in Spanish). Puerto Rico Soccer League. Archived from the original on July 28, 2008. Retrieved July 31, 2008.
- ^ "Resultados de Hoy 2 de Agosto de 2008" (in Spanish). Puerto Rico Soccer League. August 2, 2008. Archived from the original on September 1, 2008. Retrieved August 9, 2008.
- ^ Octavio Benítez (August 9, 2008). "Rudson Crisóstomo anota 4 goles en victoria de San Juan frente a Carolina" (in Spanish). Puerto Rico Soccer League. Retrieved August 15, 2008.
- ^ Octavio Benítez (August 24, 2008). "Guaynabo Fluminense se roba tres puntos en el Roberto Clemente" (in Spanish). Puerto Rico Soccer League. Retrieved August 28, 2008.
- ^ "Resultados – Matchday (30/08/2008)". Puerto Rico Soccer League. Archived from the original on October 14, 2008. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
- ^ "Resultados – Matchday (07/09/2008)". Puerto Rico Soccer League. Archived from the original on October 14, 2008. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
- ^ "Resultados – Matchday (14/09/2008)". Puerto Rico Soccer League. Archived from the original on October 16, 2008. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
- ^ "Resultados – Matchday (20/09/2008)". Puerto Rico Soccer League. Archived from the original on September 1, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
- ^ "Resultados – Matchday (27/09/2008)". Puerto Rico Soccer League. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
- ^ "Bayamón asegura primer lugar en el fútbol". Primera Hora (in Spanish). October 3, 2008. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 3, 2008.