FC Arizona

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FC Arizona
FC Arizona Logo.png
Full nameFootball Club Arizona
FoundedJuly 16, 2016;8 years ago (2016-07-16)
Stadium Campo Verde High School
Gilbert, Arizona
OwnerJamie Landreman
Head coachAlejandro Aguilar
League National Premier Soccer League
2021 3rd, Southwestern Conference
Playoffs: Conference Semifinal
Website https://fcarizona.com/

FC Arizona is an American soccer team based in the Phoenix area that plays in the National Premier Soccer League.

Contents

History

FC Arizona announced its formation on July 19, 2016, with a press release. [1] [2] The team held a launch party on August 5, 2016, at Mesa Community College, where the team will play its home games. They joined the NPSL on September 22, 2016, and were placed in the Southwest Conference. [3] The team colors are Blue and Gold.

2017

FC Arizona defeated Real San Jose 5–0 in their first ever match on March 4, 2017, before an announced crowd of 2,842 at Riggs Stadium [4] in Mesa, Arizona.

With team manager Aidan Davison, and former MLS keeper Andrew Weber in goal, the team then went on to have an undefeated regular season allowing only 3 goals and earning them the Western Conference Championship title.  In the first round of the playoffs FC Arizona defeated Albion SD 3-1 to advance to the Western Division semi-final game, but lost to Orange County 2-0 ending a very successful season.

Team Recognition

Top Goal Scorers

  1. Cesar Mexia - 9
  2. Alejandro Aguilar - 8
  3. Chris Ramsell - 4, Ignacio Coba - 4, George Jermy - 4

2017 Golden NPSL Golden Glove Award winner - Andrew Weber

Season Record - Western Conference Champions

GamesWLDGFGAPtsConf. Finish
2017 NPSL Season161204473401st Place

2018

With new team manager Maximiliano "Maxi" Viera Dutra, FC Arizona played a tough season finishing a frustrating 4th place, but still making it to the playoffs for the second season.  However in the first round of the playoffs FC Arizona lost once again to Orange County 2-0.

Team Recognition

Top Goal Scorers

  1. Cesar Mexia - 11

Season Record

GamesWLDGFGAPtsConf. Finish
2018 NPSL Season125522013174th Place

2019

Player/Coaches Shannon Cole and Roberto Renteria took over the leadership of the NPSL in 2019 leading FC Arizona team to a 2nd place regular season finish and making it once again to the playoffs for the third season in a row. In the first round of the playoffs FC Arizona cruised to a 4-0 win over California's San Ramon. In the Western Division Semi-final they defeated Academica SC in a tight game winning 3-2. Making it to the Western Division Championship Game FC Arizona lost to conference rival Albion SD by the score of 1-2.

Team Recognition

Top Goal Scorers

  1. Cesar Mexia - 18
  2. Omar Nuno - 13

2019 NPSL Golden Boot Award winner - Cesar Mexia

Season Record

GamesWLDGFGAPtsConf. Finish
2019 NPSL Season1812154619412nd Place

2020

Under new ownership, and the direction of NPSL Team Coach and FC Arizona Technical Director Dave Rogers, FC Arizona started off strong, undefeated after 3 games and sitting in first place in the Western Conference before COVID caused the season to be cancelled.

Season Record - Partial Season Cancelled due to COVID outbreak

GamesWLDGFGAPtsConf. Finish
2020 NPSL Season32016371st Place before season cancellation

2021

Taking off where they left off before the cancellation of the 2020 season, FC Arizona went on to finish the regular season in 3rd place making it to the NPSL playoffs again for the 4th time, but lost to Golden State in the first round by the score of 0-2.

Team Recognition

Top Goal Scorers

  1. Tobenna Uzo - 7

Season Record

GamesWLDGFGAPtsConf. Finish
2021 NPSL Season104242213163nd Place

Staff

Stadiums

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References

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