Miami Dade FC

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Miami Dade FC
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Full nameMiami Dade Football Club
Nickname(s)Miami
FoundedMay 20, 2014;10 years ago (2014-05-20)
Owner Linck Group
President Roberto Linck
Head CoachVacant
League United Premier Soccer League
Website http://www.miamidadefc.com

Miami Dade FC is an American soccer team based in Miami, Florida. The club was founded in 2014 and is currently competing in United Premier Soccer League. [1] In November 2015, the club made international headlines by announcing that former Brazil national football team captain Emerson Ferreira da Rosa was joining the club. [2] [3] [4]

Contents

History

2014: Miami Dade FC is born

The team's franchise rights for the NAL were purchased by the investment company, Linck Group, on May 1, 2014.

Miami Dade Football Club, LLC was registered with the Florida State Department by Roberto Linck on May 1, 2014, and on May 20 the team was officially announced as the 5th NAL Florida conference franchise. [5]

Ginga Scout was announced to be MDFC inaugural jersey sponsor in an event at 1826 Lounge in Miami Beach on May 20, 2014, at the same event which revealed the club's first ever jersey design.

Miami Dade FC debuted in the NAL on May 30, 2014, in a match against Nacional SC, winning the match 3 to 1. Players Andres Perez and Kaique Negri scored the club's first winning goals.

On July 26, Miami Dade FC was crowned NAL champions after defeating Santos USA.

2015-2016: New league

On March 12, Miami Dade FC announces that they will be part of the new league APSL, starting in April, 2015.

Miami Dade FC were defeated in the semi-finals against Boca Raton FC therefore being eliminated, and ending their inaugural season in the APSL. [6]

In May 2016, Miami Dade FC played its first match against a National Team. The game was a Copa America 2016 preparation match against Haiti national football team at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. The game ended 4x1 for Haiti national football team. [7]

The Miami Dade FC found immediate success in the APSL, winning the 2016 Regular Season Championship with a 5–2–0 (Win-Draw-Loss) record. [8]

2017: Champions

With former Brazil national football team players Emerson Ferreira da Rosa and Gabriel Rodrigues dos Santos, Miami Dade FC won the 2017 Regular Season Championship undefeated.

2018 to 2020

In 2018, Miami Dade FC joined the United Premier Soccer League. During their first season, the club managed to qualify to the playoffs but failed to advance to the final. In 2019 Miami Dade FC failed to qualify to the playoffs, finishing 10th in the standings. [9]

Miami Dade FC participated of the 2018 Campeonato Carioca of Beach Soccer. The tournament was founded in 1906, and feature traditional Brazilian teams such as Flamengo and Vasco da Gama. Miami Dade FC finish 3rd in their group, and did not qualify for the finals. [10]

On July 29, 2019, Miami Dade FC took 2nd place at the Svema Karlstad Trophy in Sweden, after losing against FBK Karlstad in the final. [11]

2021 to Present

On May 2, 2021, Miami Dade FC was crown champions of the Top Tour Tournament at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, Mexico after defeating Cafessa in the final. The tournament trophy was handed by former Mexico National Team captain Carlos Salcido. [12]

Club culture

The Miami Dade FC name comes from the Dade County, which was created on January 18, 1836, under the Territorial Act of the United States. The county was named after Major Francis L. Dade, a soldier killed in 1835 in the Second Seminole War, at what has since been named the Dade Battlefield. At the time of its creation, Dade County included the land that now contains Palm Beach and Broward counties, together with the Florida Keys from Bahia Honda Key north and the land of present-day Miami-Dade County. The county seat was originally at Indian Key in the Florida Keys; then in 1844, the County seat was moved to Miami. The Florida Keys from Key Largo to Bahia Honda were returned to Monroe County in 1866. In 1888 the county seat was moved to Juno, near present-day Juno Beach, Florida, returning to Miami in 1899. In 1909, Palm Beach County was formed from the northern portion of what was then Dade County, and then in 1915, Palm Beach County and Dade County contributed nearly equal portions of land to create what is now Broward County. There have been no significant boundary changes to the county since 1915. [13]

Reality TV Show

Miami Dade FC participated in the reality TV Show, ( Sueño Fútbol ) in which Scouts of Miami Dade FC had to pick one player out of 25,000 trialists. [14] [15] Produced by RCN Televisión, The show's first episode was aired on March 6, 2016, with a 3.2 rating. [16]

In February 2021, Miami Dade FC participated on the TV Show Camino Al Gol picking one winner out of 5,000 players. [17]

Affiliation

In February 2016, Miami Dade FC announced 2 franchises. Miami Dade FC Macae which is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Miami Dade FC Barranquilla which is located in Barranquilla, Colombia. In 2019 Miami Dade FC announce their new franchise BIFA in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Miami Dade FC RJ, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. [18] [19]

Colors and badge

On May 5, 2014, Miami Dade FC announced its selection of official club badge and colors, choosing to be represented by a palm tree and ocean, as well as blue and yellow as its primary colors.

Team kit

MDFC has as its primary colors white and black. The second uniform is Blue and white. MDFC will launch a full collection of kits once a year, Its schedule to launch in the second quarter, including also goalkeeper, training and travel kits.

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Goalkeeper

Sponsorship

PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsor
2014–2020 Adidas Ginga Scout
2021–2023 Adidas Ginga Scout
'See TV Network
Siva+
Vitaderm
Couto & Silva
ISA
2024-PresentSQ ApparelLow Spark Films
Ginga Scout
Siva+

Charitable work

On Thanksgiving Day, a half-dozen of the Miami-Dade FC team's players and staff spent an afternoon making pasta at the Fort Lauderdale factory of Spaghetto, which manufactures fresh pasta, to then cook and donate to over 150 homeless. [20]

In July 2015, the United Nations presented Miami Dade FC in Barranquilla, Colombia in an event held at Estadio Metropolitano in front of 15,000 fans, an award for peace against drugs and offense in the world. [21]

Notable former players

This list of former players includes those who received international caps while playing for the team, made significant contributions to the team in terms of appearances or goals while playing for the team, or who made significant contributions to the sport either before they played for the team, or after they left. It is clearly not yet complete and all inclusive, and additions and refinements will continue to be made over time.

List

Top goal scorers

#Pos.NameNationCareerLeagueUS Open CupTotal
1 Midfielder Victor Hensel Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 2019-202221021
2 Midfielder Roberto Linck Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 2014-202218018
3 Striker Matheus Ayrolla Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 2015-201812012

Last updated: June 23, 2022.
Bolded players are currently on the Miami Dade FC roster.
List only includes stats from 2014 to present

Team management

On December 11, 2013, Joao Garcia was announced as the first head coach of the new franchise, Garcia's official unveiling was made at a press conference on May 27, 2014.

Executive
Club ExecutiveRoberto Linck Sr.
Club Executive Emerson Ferreira da Rosa
Club ExecutiveRuud Schilperoort
Club Executive Fabio Simplicio
Coaching staff
Technical directorVictor Hensel
Head coachVacant
Assistant coachIvan Saavedra
Assistant coachFelipe Fisichela
Assistant coachJunior Veiga
Assistant coachFelix Mats

Last updated: May 7, 2021
Source: [ citation needed ]

[22]

International Friendlies

June 22, 2014 Cruzeiro Flag of Brazil.svg 5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg Framingham, Massachusetts
Júlio Baptista Soccerball shade.svg17'
Manoel Soccerball shade.svg22'
Marlone Soccerball shade.svg26', 44', 56'		 Report Diego Hurtado Soccerball shade.svg60'Stadium: Bowditch Field
June 24, 2014 Cruzeiro Flag of Brazil.svg 2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lucas Silva Soccerball shade.svg28'
Egídio Soccerball shade.svg73'		 Report Paulinho Le Petit Soccerball shade.svg57'Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium
Referee: Flag of the United States.svg Boris Senic Marin

[23]

July 3, 2015 Barranquilla FC U-23 Flag of Colombia.svg 0–2 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Dade FC Flag of Colombia.svg Barranquilla, Colombia
Report Kerlon Moura Soccerball shade.svg12'
Matheus Ayrolla Soccerball shade.svg33'		Stadium: Uniautonoma Stadium
July 5, 2015 Uniautónoma F.C. Flag of Colombia.svg 4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Dade FC Flag of Colombia.svg Barranquilla, Colombia
Mejía Soccerball shade.svg38'
Tapia Soccerball shade.svg73'
Cortés Soccerball shade.svg88', 90'		 Report Stadium: Estadio Metropolitano
Referee: Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Martinez

[24]

May 25, 2016 Haiti  Flag of Haiti.svg4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg Bradenton, FL
Kervens Belfort Soccerball shade.svg25', 75'
Kim Jaggy Soccerball shade.svg73'
Kevin Lafrance Soccerball shade.svg79'		 Marcelo Norton Soccerball shade.svg35'Stadium: IMG
Referee: Flag of Colombia.svg Albert Chiti Escovar

[7] [25]

January 29, 2017 Junior Barranquilla 93 Flag of Colombia.svg 3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Dade FC Flag of Colombia.svg Puerto Colombia, Colombia
Iván Valenciano Soccerball shade.svg25'
Orlando Ballesteros Soccerball shade.svg39'
Aldair Valenciano Soccerball shade.svg80'		 Report Gabriel Rodrigues dos Santos Soccerball shade.svg5'Soccerball shade.svg65'Stadium: Estadio Puerto Colombia
Referee: Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Martinez

[26] [27] [28]

July 26, 2019 Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg 3–2 Flag of Sweden.svg IK Arvika Flag of Sweden.svg Arvika, Sweden
Brian Cabraley Soccerball shade.svg25'
Simeon Okoro Soccerball shade.svg77'
Lucas Soares Soccerball shade.svg90'		 Simen Slåen Johansen Soccerball shade.svg17'Soccerball shade.svg65'Stadium: Arvika Stadium
Referee: Flag of Sweden.svg Martin Thoren, Flag of Sweden.svg Caroline Lindqvist, Flag of Sweden.svg Pedram Najafi

[11]

July 28, 2019 Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg 0–4 Flag of Sweden.svg FBK Karlstad Flag of Sweden.svg Karlstad, Sweden
Report William FernströmSoccerball shade.svg10' FernströmSoccerball shade.svg27' HaytamSoccerball shade.svg54' MolanderSoccerball shade.svg90'Stadium: Karlstad Stadium
Referee: Flag of Sweden.svg Martin Thoren, Flag of Sweden.svg Caroline Lindqvist, Flag of Sweden.svg Pedram Najafi

[11]

May 2, 2021 Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg 2–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Deportivo CAFESSA Jalisco Flag of Mexico.svg Puebla, Mexico
Brian Daza Soccerball shade.svg25'
Steven Gaviria Soccerball shade.svg77'		Stadium: Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Referee: Flag of Mexico.svg Gustavo Rodriguez, Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Maldonado, Flag of Mexico.svg Pedro Durano

[ citation needed ]

June 27, 2023 Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg 0–5 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ado Den Haag U-21 Flag of the Netherlands.svg The Hague, Netherlands
Lloyd HendriksSoccerball shade.svg2' Enoch GeorgeSoccerball shade.svg27' Giovanni FrankenSoccerball shade.svg47' HendriksSoccerball shade.svg67' Calvin GustinaSoccerball shade.svg87'Stadium: De Aftrap
Referee: Flag of the Netherlands.svg Thomas Groenendijk

[ citation needed ]

June 29, 2023 Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg 1–1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Willem II (football club) U21 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tilburg, Netherlands
Pietro LoliSoccerball shade.svg65'Stadium: Sportpark Spoordijk
Attendance: 200
Referee: Flag of the Netherlands.svg Thomas Groenendijk

[ citation needed ]

July 1, 2023 Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg 1–1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Excelsior U-21 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rotterdam, Netherlands
Victor MilaoSoccerball shade.svg65'Len BleekerSoccerball shade.svg35'Stadium: Stadion Woudestein
Attendance: 500
Referee: Flag of the Netherlands.svg Thomas Groenendijk

[ citation needed ]

July 4, 2023 Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg 0–2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg PSV U-18 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Eindhoven, Netherlands
Peter QuispelSoccerball shade.svg10' Sami BouhoudaneSoccerball shade.svg27'Stadium: De Herdgang
Referee: Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dave Steenis, Flag of the Netherlands.svg Wouter Linders, Flag of the Netherlands.svg Bram Van Der Wei

[ citation needed ]


May 22, 2024 Miami Dade FC Flag of the United States.svg 1–4 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Heerenveen U-21 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Heerenveen, Netherlands
Stadium: Abe Lenstra Stadion
Referee: Flag of the Netherlands.svg


Honours

Domestic

League

  • NAL
    • Champions (1): 2014
  • APSL
    • Regular Season Champions (1): 2016
    • Regular Season Champions (1): 2017
    • APSL Champions (1): 2017
  • National Soccer League (1): 2022 [29]

Worldwide

Club Records

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