The team formed in 2011 as the Syracuse Silver Knights with the intention of playing in the new I-League (a United Soccer Leagues league set to begin play in 2011), but the team moved to the Major Indoor Soccer League when the two leagues merged. The team was rumored to be named the Syracuse Scorpions and revive the name of an old American Soccer League team. However, the name Silver Knights was announced at the team's inaugural press conference.[1]
The club is coached by former Silver Knights player, Ryan Hall, who replaced goalkeeper Bryan O'Quinn, who replaced club President, Team Owner and Syracuse native Tommy Tanner for the 2016–17 season.[2]
The Syracuse Silver Knights' first season of play began in 2011–12 when they joined the MISL as an expansion franchise. For their inaugural season, the Silver Knights played their home games at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena in downtownSyracuse.
The team finished third in the Eastern Division in 2012, having been eliminated from playoff contention when the Rochester Lancers beat the Wichita Wings on February 23, 2012.[4]
In 2013, the Silver Knight Foundation was launched to help benefit kids in tough economic and social situations. The foundation hosts events throughout the year which helps raise money for these children. Many Silver Knights players, including reserve and U19 players, volunteer their time to help partake in the events.
After the 2013–2014 season, the team announced that it was leaving the MISL along with five other teams joining the PASL, which was subsequently renamed the MASL.[5]
On June 13, 2018, the team announced that it had partnered with the Utica Comets of the AHL and would be moving to Utica as Utica City FC for the 2018-19 season.[6] The team did not play during the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
Playersedit
Active rosteredit
Updated July 28, 2023[8] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Utica City FC 5–2 Baltimore Blast MASL December 2, 2018
Statistics
Most wins
Tied (6 games each)
Top scorer
Slavisa Ubiparipovic (42 points)
Utica City FC's main rival is the Baltimore Blast. It existed in their days as the Syracuse Silver Knights and has extended to Utica City FC when the team relocated. Both teams have won five games in the series since their first meeting on December 2, 2018, a 4–2 win for Utica City. The Rochester Lancers are also considered a rival of Utica City FC. Rochester is two hours away from Utica and are Utica's closest opponent by proximity. The first matchup of this rivalry took place on November 29, 2019, with Utica City defeating Rochester by a 9–1 score.
Referencesedit
^. misl.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
^John Berry (August 5, 2011). "Tommy Tanner will be head coach of Syracuse Silver Knights soccer team | syracuse.com". Blog.syracuse.com. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
^. www.oursportscentral.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
^"United Soccer Leagues (USL)". misl.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
^Glenn Graham (April 14, 2014). "Baltimore Blast joining with other teams to form new indoor soccer league". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
^"The Masl is Coming to Utica". Major Arena Soccer League. June 13, 2018.
^. WKTV NewsChannel 2. February 5, 2021. Archived from the original on February 16, 2021.
^"Utica City FC roster". Major Arena Soccer League. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
^"Staff". Utica City FC. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
^Davidson, Spencer (May 4, 2022). "Utica City FC names MASL veteran Moreira team's new head coach". WKTV NewsChannel 2.
External linksedit
Official Site
Major Arena Soccer League official site
December 15, 2023
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This article uses bare URLs which are uninformative and vulnerable to link rot Please consider converting them to full citations to ensure the article remains verifiable and maintains a consistent citation style Several templates and tools are available to assist in formatting such as reFill documentation and Citation bot documentation August 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Utica City FC is a professional indoor soccer team based in Utica New York that plays in the Eastern Conference of the Major Arena Soccer League Utica City FCThe team s logo as of the 2018 19 seasonFull nameUtica City FCNickname s Utica CityShort nameUCFCFounded2010 as the Syracuse Silver Knights StadiumAdirondack Bank CenterCapacity3 860OwnerTommy Tanner amp Robert EscheHead CoachHewerton MoreiraLeagueMajor Arena Soccer League2022 234th Eastern DivisionPlayoffs QuarterfinalsWebsiteClub websiteHome colorsAway colors Contents 1 History 2 Players 2 1 Active roster 2 2 Inactive roster 3 Year by year 4 Club staff 5 Kits 6 Rivalries 7 References 8 External linksHistory editThe team formed in 2011 as the Syracuse Silver Knights with the intention of playing in the new I League a United Soccer Leagues league set to begin play in 2011 but the team moved to the Major Indoor Soccer League when the two leagues merged The team was rumored to be named the Syracuse Scorpions and revive the name of an old American Soccer League team However the name Silver Knights was announced at the team s inaugural press conference 1 The club is coached by former Silver Knights player Ryan Hall who replaced goalkeeper Bryan O Quinn who replaced club President Team Owner and Syracuse native Tommy Tanner for the 2016 17 season 2 The club has signed former Syracuse Salty Dogs player Ryan Hall among others The team announced the signing of former Major League Soccer star Diego Serna on October 11 2011 3 The Syracuse Silver Knights first season of play began in 2011 12 when they joined the MISL as an expansion franchise For their inaugural season the Silver Knights played their home games at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena in downtown Syracuse The team finished third in the Eastern Division in 2012 having been eliminated from playoff contention when the Rochester Lancers beat the Wichita Wings on February 23 2012 4 In 2013 the Silver Knight Foundation was launched to help benefit kids in tough economic and social situations The foundation hosts events throughout the year which helps raise money for these children Many Silver Knights players including reserve and U19 players volunteer their time to help partake in the events After the 2013 2014 season the team announced that it was leaving the MISL along with five other teams joining the PASL which was subsequently renamed the MASL 5 On June 13 2018 the team announced that it had partnered with the Utica Comets of the AHL and would be moving to Utica as Utica City FC for the 2018 19 season 6 The team did not play during the 2021 season due to the COVID 19 pandemic 7 Players editActive roster edit Updated July 28 2023 8 Note Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules Players may hold more than one non FIFA nationality No Pos Nation Player1 GK nbsp USA Julian Rodriguez2 MF nbsp USA Alexander Gomez3 FW nbsp USA Gordy Gurson4 MF nbsp USA Nate Bourdeau captain 6 FW nbsp USA Taylor Walter Bond7 DF nbsp BRA Fabinho Fernandes8 MF nbsp MEX Cristhian Segura9 MF nbsp USA Dylan Hundelt10 DF nbsp USA Stefan Mijatovic11 FW nbsp USA Keaton Woods13 FW nbsp SRB Bo Jelovac captain No Pos Nation Player14 FW nbsp KEN Issak Somow17 FW nbsp USA Tim Goldman20 DF nbsp CPV Ricky Alves21 DF nbsp TRI Darren Toby22 GK nbsp USA Andrew Coughlin24 MF nbsp USA Quenton Swift26 FW nbsp USA Steven Fernandez30 DF nbsp ECU Juan Alava70 MF nbsp CPV Nilton de Andrade88 FW nbsp CIV Mohamed Ndiaye94 MF nbsp BRA Rafa GodoiInactive roster editYear by year editYear League Reg Season Playoffs Attendance Average2011 12 MISL III 3rd Eastern Division 9 15 Did not qualify 2 950 6 1592012 13 MISL III 6th MISL 8 18 Did not qualify 3 401 6 1592013 14 MISL III 4th MISL 12 8 Lost semi finals 2 689 6 1592014 15 MASL 2nd Eastern Division 12 8 Lost in Division Semi Finals 3 082 6 1592015 16 MASL 2nd Eastern Division 11 9 Lost in Division Finals 2 082 6 1592016 17 MASL 4th Eastern Division 8 12 did not qualify 2 300 6 1592017 18 MASL 2nd Eastern Division 13 9 Lost Division Finals 2 398 6 1592018 19 MASL 1st Eastern Division 17 7 Lost Division Finals 3 414 3 8602019 20 MASL 3rd Eastern Conference 14 6 No playoffs 3 596 3 8602021 MASL DNP DNP N A2021 22 MASL 3rd East Conference 10 14 Did not qualify 2 971 3 8602022 23 MASL 4th East Conference 13 11 Lost Division Semifinals 3 082 3 860Total 117 112Win 511 7 14 Win 333 2 906Club staff edit 9 President Robert Esche Vice president Adam Pawlick CFO Michael Potrzeba Executive Administrator Luann Horton Murad General Manager Tommy Tanner VP Corporate Partnerships Alicia Leone Desarro VP Creative Services Eric Kowiatek Head coach Hewerton Moriera 10 Kits editPeriod Supplier Home shirt sponsor Away shirt sponsor Third shirt sponsor2018 19 OT Sports Bank of Utica Empire Recycling Corporation Merrill LynchRivalries editUtica City FC Baltimore Blast rivalryLocationUnited StatesTeamsUtica City FCBaltimore BlastFirst meetingUtica City FC 5 2 Baltimore Blast MASLDecember 2 2018StatisticsMost winsTied 6 games each Top scorerSlavisa Ubiparipovic 42 points Utica City FC s main rival is the Baltimore Blast It existed in their days as the Syracuse Silver Knights and has extended to Utica City FC when the team relocated Both teams have won five games in the series since their first meeting on December 2 2018 a 4 2 win for Utica City The Rochester Lancers are also considered a rival of Utica City FC Rochester is two hours away from Utica and are Utica s closest opponent by proximity The first matchup of this rivalry took place on November 29 2019 with Utica City defeating Rochester by a 9 1 score References edit United Soccer Leagues USL misl uslsoccer com Archived from the original on July 19 2011 Retrieved January 15 2022 John Berry August 5 2011 Tommy Tanner will be head coach of Syracuse Silver Knights soccer team syracuse com Blog syracuse com Retrieved July 22 2016 Former MLS Superstar Signs with Silver Knights OurSports Central Independent and Minor League Sports News www oursportscentral com Archived from the original on May 12 2014 Retrieved January 15 2022 United Soccer Leagues USL misl uslsoccer com Archived from the original on July 12 2012 Retrieved February 3 2022 Glenn Graham April 14 2014 Baltimore Blast joining with other teams to form new indoor soccer league Baltimore Sun Retrieved July 22 2016 The Masl is Coming to Utica Major Arena Soccer League June 13 2018 Utica City FC opts out of 2020 21 season WKTV NewsChannel 2 February 5 2021 Archived from the original on February 16 2021 Utica City FC roster Major Arena Soccer League Retrieved July 28 2023 Staff Utica City FC Retrieved November 19 2023 Davidson Spencer May 4 2022 Utica City FC names MASL veteran Moreira team s new head coach WKTV NewsChannel 2 External links editOfficial Site Major Arena Soccer League official site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Utica City FC amp oldid 1187678258, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
