Westchester SC

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Westchester SC
Westchester SC.png
FoundedMay 9, 2024;7 months ago (2024-05-09)
GroundThe Stadium at Memorial Field
Capacity3,900
OwnerMitch Baruchowitz
Head coachDave Carton
League USL League One
Website https://www.westchestersc.com/

Westchester SC is a planned American professional soccer team based in Westchester County, New York. First announced in 2024, the team is set to begin play in USL League One for the 2025 season. The team will play 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]

Current roster

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
DF Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Kemar Lawrence

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References

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