Savannah Clovers FC is an American professional soccer team based in

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. The team was founded in 2016 and competes in the

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, a third tier league of the

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History

United Premier Soccer League

Savannah Clovers FC was founded in 2016 by a group of local soccer enthusiasts who wanted to create a platform for high-level soccer in Savannah. The team's name is a reference to the city's emblem, which features a clover, and the team's colors are green and white. On August 3, 2017, the team joined the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) for spring 2018 and played its first season in the UPSL's Southeast Conference. Despite being a new team in a competitive league, the Savannah Clovers FC finished the season with a respectable record of four wins, four losses, and two draws. In 2018, the team improved its performance, finishing second in the Southeast Conference and earning a spot in the NPSL playoffs. Although the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, the season was considered a success and helped to establish the Savannah Clovers FC as a competitive team in the league. The team's success continued in 2019, as the Savannah Clovers FC finished first in the Southeast Conference and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. The team's strong performance was recognized by the league, as several Savannah Clovers FC players were named to the All-Conference team.

National Independent Soccer Association

On January 11, 2022, it was announced that the club would move up to the fully professional level, joining

(NISA) for 2023 season. According to the club, it would be the first professional soccer season in the city of

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Team and Supporters

The Savannah Clovers FC is owned by the club's supporters, who hold shares in the team and have a say in its management and decision-making. The team has a dedicated group of supporters, known as the Clover Nation. The team's home field is the Memorial Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, which has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.

Players and staff

Current roster

References

External links

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