Redlands FC

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Redlands FC
Redlands FC Logo.png
Full nameRedlands Football Club
Founded2022;2 years ago (2022)
Stadium Dodge Stadium
Redlands, California
Capacity6,000
ChairmanRyan Whiley
ManagerCody Carlson
League USL League Two
2023 1st, Southwest Division Playoffs: Conference Quarterfinals
Website Club website
Soccerball current event.svg Current season

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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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

Redlands 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

Redlands FC’s home colors are Cream and Red. Whilst its away colors are Maroon, Red, and Yellow.

SeasonManufactureShirt Sponsor (chest)Shirt Sponsor (back)Shirt Sponsor (sleeve)
2023 Hummel La VolataState Street Optometry
2024 Hummel La Volata University of Redlands State Street Optometry

Players and staff

Roster

As of June 2, 2024 [5] [6]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Luke Garciduenas
2 DF Flag of Mexico.svg  MEX Juan Carlos Rodriguez [7]
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cooper Lindfelt
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cesar Ruvalcaba
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Emiliano Gutierrez
6 MF Flag of Germany.svg  GER Tim Schliemann [8]
7 FW Flag of Cameroon.svg  CMR Dilane Zouantcha
8 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Enzo Mauriz
9 FW Flag of Serbia.svg  SRB Luka Lukic
10 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Omar Yehya
11 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jack Englebert
12 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nate Kovalcik
16 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Christian Ceja
17 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jarette Barajas
No.Pos.NationPlayer
19 FW Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  SUI Mike Moser
20 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Noah Lopez
21 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Mason Ward
22 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Rommee Jaridly
23 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ethan Kovach
24 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Andrew Portis
26 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Andrew Taylor
27 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Max Laguna
28 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Anthony Vargas
30 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Troy Elgersma
33 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA George Flores
- MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jacob Cervantes
- MF Flag of Guatemala.svg  GUA Edward Castro
- GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Tony Flores [9]

Coaching staff

As of June 2, 2024 [10]
Coaching Staff
Head coach Cody Carlson
Assistant coachEdwin Diaz
Goalkeeping coachAndy Gutierrez

Year by Year

YearDivisionLeagueRegular seasonPlayoffsOpen CupAvg. attendance
2023 4 USL League Two 1st, SouthwestConference QuarterfinalsDid Not Qualify~1900
20244 USL League Two 4thDid Not Qualify1st RoundTBD

Club culture

Supporters

I-10 Ultras logo. Ultras pathed.png
I-10 Ultras logo.

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

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The 2024 Redlands FC season is the club's 2nd season in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. Redlands FC play their home matches at Dodge Stadium in Redlands, California. Redlands FC opened the season on May 11, 2024, against the Southern California Eagles.

References

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  9. @redlands_fc (21 May 2024). "Welcome Tony Flores to our team!" via Instagram.
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