Westchester SC

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Westchester SC
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Full nameWestchester Soccer Club
FoundedMay 9, 2024;17 months ago (2024-05-09)
Ground The Stadium at Memorial Field
Capacity3,900
Head coachDave Carton
League USL League One
2025 USL League One, 14th of 14
Website westchestersc.com
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Westchester SC is an American professional soccer team based in Westchester County, New York. First announced in 2024, the team began play in USL League One for the 2025 season. The team plays at The Stadium at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon.

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History

On May 9, 2024, it was announced that Westchester, New York, had been granted a USL League One franchise, set to start playing in 2025. [1] [2] [3]

In June 2024, New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor joined the club's ownership group. [4] The team unveiled their badge and opened season ticket deposits later that month. [5] On August 22, 2024, the first head coach in the club's history was announced as Dave Carton. Carton was formerly the Technical Director of fellow USL League One side Charlotte Independence. [6] [7] Their first sponsor was also announced as Northwell Health. [8]

Westchester SC made their on-field debut on March 8, 2025, a 1-1 draw against Greenville Triumph SC at Paladin Stadium. [9] On March 18, Westchester won the first game in club history, defeating FC Motown in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup. [10] Westchester SC finished their inaugural season with a record of 5-9-16, last place in USL League One.

Current roster

As of August 26, 2025

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dane Jacomen (on loan from Loudoun United )
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Tobi Adewole
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Bobby Pierre
5 MF Flag of Liberia.svg  LBR Joel Johnson
6 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Conor McGlynn
7 FW Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  TRI Samory Powder
8 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Daniel Bouman
9 MF Flag of the Netherlands.svg  NED Koen Blommestijn
10 MF Flag of the Netherlands.svg  NED Dean Guezen
11 MF Flag of El Salvador.svg  SLV Bryan Vásquez
12 DF Flag of Ghana.svg  GHA Rashid Tetteh
14 FW Flag of the Netherlands.svg  NED Mink Peeters
15 FW Flag of Liberia.svg  LBR Prince Saydee
No.Pos.NationPlayer
17 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jonathan Bolanos
18 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ermin Mačkić
19 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Josh Drack
20 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Samuel Greenberg
21 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Andrew Hammersley
22 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Stephen Payne
23 DF Flag of Colombia.svg  COL Juan Palma
29 FW Flag of Honduras (2022-present).svg  HON Juan Carlos Obregón
35 DF Flag of Haiti.svg  HAI Andrew Jean-Baptiste
66 DF Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  TRI Noah Powder
68 MF Flag of Japan.svg  JPN Taimu Okiyoshi(on loan Rhode Island FC)
92 DF Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Kemar Lawrence
— GK Flag of Honduras (2022-present).svg  HON Enrique Facussé (on loan Motagua)

Stadium

Westchester SC play their home matches at The Stadium at Memorial Field. [11] [12] The Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Mount Vernon, New York that was opened in 1931, renovated in 2022, [13] and has a capacity of 3,900. The club shares the stadium with Mount Vernon High School, as well as the Monroe University football team.

References

  1. ↑ USLLeagueOne com Staff (May 9, 2024). "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". USL League One. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  2. ↑ Club, Westchester Soccer. "PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAM COMING TO WESTCHESTER! Westchester Soccer Club Joins USL League One, aims to kick-off in March 2025". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". Westchester SC. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  4. ↑ "New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor joins Westchester SC ownership group". Westchester SC. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Westchester Soccer Club Unveils Team's Iconic, Homegrown Brand and launches Season Ticket Deposits". Westchester SC. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  6. ↑ USLLeagueOne com Staff (August 22, 2024). "Westchester SC hires Dave Carton as its first head coach". USL League Two. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Dave Carton Joins Westchester SC as USL League One Head Coach". www.independencesoccer.club. August 22, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Health care giant will sponsor new Westchester Soccer Club starting play in 2025". Westchester SC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Westchester SC Earns First USL League One Point with a 1-1 Road Draw at Greenville Triumph". Westchester SC. March 8, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Westchester SC Records Historic First Win, Edging FC Motown in US Open Cup Debut". Westchester SC. March 19, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". Westchester SC. May 9, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  12. ↑ Stern, Gary (April 25, 2024). "Men's pro soccer team set to represent Westchester, begin play in Mount Vernon in 2025". The Journal News. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  13. ↑ Spillane, Matt; Bandler, Jonathan (September 21, 2022). "Memorial Field, 'jewel of Mount Vernon,' unveiled after long-awaited rebuild". The Journal News. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
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