The Redlands Football Club is a semi-professional American soccer team based in Redlands, California. Founded in July 2022, the team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.[1]
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| Full name | Redlands Football Club | |||
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| Founded | 2022 | |||
| Stadium | Dodge Stadium Redlands, California | |||
| Capacity | 6,000 | |||
| Chairman | Ryan Whiley | |||
| Manager | Cody Carlson | |||
| League | USL League Two | |||
| 2023 | 1st, Southwest Division Playoffs: Conference Quarterfinals | |||
| Website | http://www.redlandsfootballclub.com/ | |||
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The team plays its home games at Dodge Stadium, on the campus of Redlands High School. The team was founded by locals Travis Spalding, Rajat Khare, Christopher Driscoll, and Ryan Whiley.[2]
History
editRedlands FC inaugural match was against FC Tucson on May 13, 2023 at Dodge Stadium.[3] The team managed to get a draw, with Redlands FC only goal being scored by Omar Yehya.[4] The team had a successful season in their 2023 southwest division However, playing 12 matches, they had won 8, Drew 2, lost 2, scored 22 goals, and conceded 13 goals. The team had finished in 1st and went to the USL League Two Playoffs. On July 21, 2023, Redlands FC faced San Francisco Glens SC, where they had lost 1-2.
Colors and crest
editRedlands FC’s home colors are Cream and Red. Whilst its away colors are Maroon, Red, and Yellow.
| Season | Manufacture | Shirt Sponsor (chest) | Shirt Sponsor (back) | Shirt Sponsor (sleeve) |
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| 2023 | Hummel | La Volata | State Street Optometry | |
| 2024 | Hummel | La Volata | University of Redlands | State Street Optometry |
Players and staff
editRoster
editNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
edit- As of June 2, 2024[10]
| Coaching Staff | |
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| Head coach | Cody Carlson |
| Assistant coach | Edwin Diaz |
| Goalkeeping coach | Andy Gutierrez |
Year by year
edit| Year | Division | League | Regular season | Playoffs | Open Cup | Avg. attendance |
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| 2023 | 4 | USL League Two | 1st, Southwest | Conference Quarterfinals | Did Not Qualify | ~1900 |
| 2024 | 4 | USL League Two | 4th | Did Not Qualify | 1st Round | TBD |
Club culture
editSupporters
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The primary supporters group for Redlands FC is the I-10 Ultras. They were founded April 2023 prior to the 2023 USL 2 season.
Honors
edit- USL League Two Southwest Division
- Champions (1): 2023
References
edit- ^ "Redlands Football Club is a new soccer team". 19 January 2023.
- ^ "Redlands FC to join USL League Two in 2023". 12 January 2023.
- ^ Hart, Madison (12 May 2023). "Redlands FC kicks off its inaugural season this Saturday". Redlands Daily Facts. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Redlands gets pre-professional soccer team". 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Redlands FC".
- ^ "Redlands FC Roster". May 18, 2024.
- ^ @redlands_fc (13 May 2024). "Welcome Juan Rodriguez to our team!" – via Instagram.
- ^ @redlands_fc (12 May 2024). "Welcome Tim Schliemann!" – via Instagram.
- ^ @redlands_fc (21 May 2024). "Welcome Tony Flores to our team!" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Redlands FC Coaching Staff". October 7, 2023.