The team plays its home games at Edible Field, home to the Brazos Valley Bombers of the Texas Collegiate League. The team's colors are black, red, and white.
The team serves as a hybrid affiliate of the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. The hybrid affiliation, a first for the PDL, means that the Dynamo will be responsible for the soccer operations of the club, selecting players and coaching staff. The ownership group, Clutch Entertainment, will be responsible for operations and day-to-day management of the club.
History
Brazos County Cavalry F.C. (2017-2022)
Formation & 2017 Season
In January 2017, the Houston Dynamo announced their official affiliation with a brand new Premier Development League (PDL) team that would start play in summer in College Station/Bryan, Texas. They would be owned by the Clutch Entertainment Group who already owned summer collegiate baseball team, Brazos Valley Bombers.[1]
In February 2017, the club name - Brazos Valley Cavalry F.C. - was announced as the result of an online vote. The team's crest and colors were also announced with the crest having two stars representing the two largest communities in the Brazos Valley “Bryan” & “College Station."[2]
On January 16, 2017, James Clarkson was announced as the manager and head coach for the inaugural season. Clarkson had been with the Houston Dynamo for 10 years as the Academy Director and oversaw the creation and development of that program.
2018 Season
James Clarkson returned for the 2018 season as Manager, supported by Assistant Coach Daniel Roberts.[3]
2019 Season
In February 2019, Kenny Bundy was announced as the new Head Coach for the 2019 season.[4]
In March 2020, Gareth Glick was announced as Head Coach for the 2020 season.[5] On April 30, it was announced that 2020 Season for USL League Two was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7][8]
2021 Season
On November 24, 2020, the club confirmed Gareth Glick was returning as the Head Coach for the 2021 season, supported by Assistant Coach Zane Barnes, and Goal Keeper Coach David De La O. [9]
2022 Season
On March 10, 2022, the club announced the promotion of former Assistant Sean Pierce as Head Coach for the upcoming 2022 season. [10]
Twin City Toucans FC (2023-present)
2023 Season
On May 4, 2023, it was announced the club was being rebranded to Twin City Toucans FC."[11]
On May 10, 2023, new branding was released centered on bright, tropical colors and a toucan bird. A new crest has a black shield, outlined in bright blue and pink with a toucan bird standing on a soccer ball and the club name displayed in front.[12]
The club also introduced a toucan mascot and asked the public to help give it a name. The team website refers to the mascot as "Nameless Toucan with 6-pack."
On May 12, 2023, the club announced the promotions of former Assistant Coach Danny Riley to Head Coach, and former player Roberto Carlos Hernandez to Assistant Coach. [13]
2024 Season
On May 8, 2024, Steo Cummins was announced as Head Coach for the 2024 season, supported by Aidan Twohig as Head Assistant Coach, Jarrod Southern as Assistant Coach, and Marco Gonzales as Goalkeeper Coach. [14]
This list of notable players comprises players who have gone on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.
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