Savannah Clovers FC
| Full name | Savannah Clover Football Club | |
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| Founded | June 23, 2016 | |
| Stadium | Memorial Stadium Savannah, Georgia | |
| Capacity | 5,000 | |
| Owner | Brian Sykes | |
| Head Coach | David Proctor | |
| League | National Independent Soccer Association | |
| Website | savannahclovers.com | |
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Savannah Clovers FC is an American professional soccer team based in Savannah, Georgia. The team was founded in 2016 and competes in the National Independent Soccer Association, a third tier league of the United States soccer league system.
History
United Premier Soccer League
Savannah Clovers FC was founded in 2016 by a group of local soccer enthusiasts who wanted to create a platform for high-level soccer in Savannah. The team's name is a reference to the city's emblem, which features a clover, and the team's colors are green and white.[1]
On August 3, 2017, the team joined the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) for spring 2018 and played its first season in the UPSL's Southeast Conference. Despite being a new team in a competitive league, the Savannah Clovers FC finished the season with a respectable record of four wins, four losses, and two draws.
In 2018, the team improved its performance, finishing second in the Southeast Conference and earning a spot in the NPSL playoffs. Although the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, the season was considered a success and helped to establish the Savannah Clovers FC as a competitive team in the league.
The team's success continued in 2019, as the Savannah Clovers FC finished first in the Southeast Conference and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. The team's strong performance was recognized by the league, as several Savannah Clovers FC players were named to the All-Conference team.
National Independent Soccer Association
On January 11, 2022, it was announced that the club would move up to the fully professional level, joining National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) for 2023 season. According to the club, it would be the first professional soccer season in the city of Savannah.[2]
Team and Supporters
The Savannah Clovers FC is owned by the club's supporters, who hold shares in the team and have a say in its management and decision-making. The team has a dedicated group of supporters, known as the Clover Nation.
The team's home field is the Memorial Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, which has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.[3]
Players and staff
Current roster
- As of April 2, 2023[4]
| No. | Position | Nation | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | USA | Jack Pondy |
| 3 | DF | USA | Theo Wichmann |
| 4 | DF | USA | Noe Jimenez |
| 6 | MF | USA | Mason Moyers |
| 7 | FW | CYP | Alexandros Ierides |
| 8 | MF | USA | Aaron Martinez |
| 9 | FW | USA | Joel Bunting |
| 10 | MF | RUS | Yasha Pomozov |
| 11 | MF | USA | Ahdan Tait |
| 12 | GK | USA | Russell Robles |
| 13 | DF | USA | Mateo Villafrade |
| 14 | MF | USA | Zack Hargreaves |
| 15 | FW | USA | Andy Sanchez |
| 16 | DF | USA | Mikal Greene |
| 17 | DF | USA | Ford Hunt |
| 18 | MF | USA | Andrew Barrowman |
| 19 | DF | USA | Shandon Wright |
| 21 | MF | USA | Jedidiah McCloud |
| 22 | FW | USA | Benjamin Mackay |
| 24 | FW | USA | Alex Woods |
| 25 | DF | USA | Jelle Koridon |
| 26 | DF | USA | Sonny Quintanilla |
| 28 | FW | PUR | Lester Hayes III |
References
- ^ "About the Savannah Clovers". Savannah Clovers FC.
- ^ "Savannah soccer club will play in professional league in 2023". WTOC-TV. January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Savannah Clovers FC and Chatham County confirm deal to play at Memorial Stadium". Connect Savannah. October 18, 2022.
- ^ "Roster". savannahclovers.com. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
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