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2013 PDL Season
The 2013 USL Premier Development League season was the 19th season of the PDL. The regular season began on May 4 with three matches and ended on July 21 with nine matches. The regular season was followed by a postseason tournament of conference winners to determine the league's champion. Four teams were added to the league and 13 teams dropped, bringing the total number of teams in the league to 64 across nine divisions for 2013. Changes from 2012 Name changes * Hamilton FC Rage rebranded as K-W United FC * Bradenton Academics rebranded as IMG Academy Bradenton * New Jersey Rangers rebranded as NJ-LUSO Rangers FC * Palmetto FC Bantams rebranded as SC United Bantams * VSI Tampa Flames rebranded as VSI Tampa Bay FC (PDL) * Pali Blues rebranded as OC Blues Strikers FC * Texas Dutch Lions rebranded as Houston Dutch Lions New teams Four new clubs joined the PDL this coming season. Folding/moving *Thirteen teams were announced as leaving the league prior to the beginnin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunder Bay Chill
Thunder Bay Chill Soccer Club is a Canadian soccer team based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2000, the team played in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the United States soccer pyramid from 2000 to 2024. The team plays its home games at Chapples Park Stadium. The team's colours are white and blue. The club also has a large youth program, with over 2000 youth players. History The Thunder Bay Chill were established in 2000 by founder Tony Colistro. They played their first home match on May 27, 2000, against the Wisconsin Rebels, losing 4–0. In 2002, they were named the PDL Organization of the Year. In 2007, the Chill won their first Heartland Division title. In 2008, the Chill became the first Canadian club to win the PDL National Championship, after the defeated the Laredo Heat in penalty kicks in the final. In 2009, the four Ontario-based PDL teams ( Forest City London, Toronto Lynx, Ottawa Fury, and the Chill) created a pre-season round robin tournament c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vermont Voltage
Vermont Voltage was an American soccer team based in St. Albans, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1997, the team played in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference, having spent the 2009 season on hiatus. The Voltage folded after the 2014 season. The team played its home games at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex. The team's colors were yellow, blue and black. History Founded as the Vermont Wanderers in 1997, the team played in the USL Second Division from 1997 to 1998 before moving to the Premier Development League, where it would compete from 1999 to 2014, with a one-year hiatus in 2009. The club played its first game on April 12, 1997, a 0–3 defeat to the New Hampshire Phantoms. The team would reach the playoffs three times in its history, advancing to the conference finals in 2003. The club also had a sister organization, Vermont Lady Voltage, who played in the USL W-L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Real Boston Rams
The Real Boston Rams were an American amateur soccer club based in Quincy, Massachusetts, Quincy, Massachusetts. The Rams play in the USL Premier Development League, the fourth division of the American soccer pyramid. Founded in 2012, the club played until 2015. History The club was granted a franchise into the PDL on December 17, 2012. The Rams announced in April 2013 that they were to become the affiliate club of New England Revolution, allowing the Revolution's college aged academy players to turn out for the Rams. The deal also meant that revolution coaching staff would assist in the development of Rams players. The club played its first ever game, a friendly against Newtown Soccer Club on May 5, 2013. A week later, on May 11, the Rams played their first ever league game, a 3–0 defeat to CFC Azul. Colors and badge Real Boston Rams' colors were black and gold. The team's crest features a ram's head donning a crown, with the script "Boston 2012" above the ram's head. The offi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houston Dutch Lions
Miami Dutch Lions FC is an American professional soccer club based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Lions competes in National Premier Soccer League, as a member of the Sunshine Conference. The club was founded in Conroe, Texas in 2011, before relocating to Olympia Heights, Florida in 2019. They are owned by Martin Kroeze. History Miami Dutch Lions FC was formed on November 17, 2011, as Texas Dutch Lions FC, and played their inaugural season in the USL Premier Development League in 2012, finishing 4th in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference. The youth academy of the club began training in 2011, with only one location in Conroe, Texas. In 2012, the academy expanded to its second training location to service players in The Woodlands. On April 1, 2013, Texas Dutch Lions FC changed their official name to Houston Dutch Lions FC. The club has been using the new title for several months, but it was not official until April 1. The club signed a new head coach for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SC United Bantams
SC United Bantams is an American soccer team based in Columbia, South Carolina Columbia is the List of capitals in the United States, capital city of the U.S. state of South Carolina. With a population of 136,632 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is List of municipalities in South Carolina, the second-mo ... that plays in USL League Two. The team is linked with professional English team Bradford City, and was formerly known as Palmetto FC Bantams. Players and staff Current staff Year-by-year Honors * USL League Two **Deep South Division Champions 2021 Stadiums * Lander University: Jeff May Complex (Greenwood, South Carolina), 2012– * Stone Stadium (Columbia, South Carolina), 2012–2014 * Southeastern Freight Lines Soccer Center (Columbia, South Carolina) 2018– References External links * Association football clubs established in 2011 USL League Two teams Soccer clubs in South Carolina 2011 establishments in South Carolina Sports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NJ-LUSO Rangers FC
NJ-LUSO Parma is an American soccer team based in Denville, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in the stadium on the campus of Morris Catholic High School, where they have played since 2008. The team's colors are navy blue and white. The team also fields a team in the USL's Super-20 League, a league for players 17 to 20 years of age run under the United Soccer Leagues umbrella. History The Rangers began their life in the PDL in a positive frame of mind under head coach Ken Cherry, but immediately found the going tough. They lost their debut game 4–1 at home to fellow expansion franchise Newark Ironbound Express, and were demolished 8–1 in their very next game at home to Ocean City Barons; coach Cherry started his third goalkeeper in three games against Westchester Flames, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMG Academy Bradenton
IMG Academy Bradenton is an American soccer team based in Bradenton, Florida, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. The team is associated with IMG Academy and the United States Soccer Federation's full-time residency program for the US Under 17 Men's National Team. The team plays its home games in the stadium at IMG Academy, where they have played since 2003. The team's colors are blue, gold and black. From 2004 to 2008 the team had a sister organization, the Bradenton Athletics, who played in the women's W-League. Players Current roster ''As of June 23, 2014.'' Notable former players ''This list of notable former players comprises players who went 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.'' * David Abidor * Anthony Ampaipitakwong * B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-W United FC
The Kennedy K-W is an American high-wing, strut-braced, single-seat Glider (sailplane), glider that was designed by Harold Kennedy of Dodge City, Kansas, with assistance from Floyd Watson. The aircraft is notable for being assembled from type certificate, certified powered aircraft part, aircraft components and also for having had an in-flight break-up.Said, Bob: ''1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine'', page 7. Soaring Society of America November 1983. USPS 499–920 Design and development The K-W glider was assembled from a collection of certified fixed-wing aircraft parts. The aft fuselage was from an Aeronca Chief, with the welded steel tubing structure narrowed from a two seats in side-by-side seating configuration to a single seat width. The vertical fin from the Chief was retained. The tailplane was from a Taylorcraft, reduced in span to to allow road transportation on a trailer. The single monowheel landing gear, wings and V-struts were taken from an Aeronca K. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USL Premier Development League
USL League Two (USL2), formerly the Premier Development League (PDL), is a semi-professional soccer league sponsored by United Soccer Leagues in the United States, forming part of the United States soccer league system. The league will feature 144 teams for the 2025 season, split into nineteen regional divisions across four conferences. USL League Two is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The Seacoast United Phantoms are the current champions, having defeated Peoria City 3–2 in extra time to win the 2024 USL League Two Championship final on August 3, 2024. Competition format USL League Two is divided into 4 conferences (Eastern, Central, Southern, and Western), comprising 19 divisions. The league season runs from May through July, with the playoffs decided through July and August. All teams play a regular season schedule of 12-14 games, up to seven home and seven away, within their division, depending on the size of the division. Playoffs The USL2 playoffs see division wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 PDL Season
The 2014 USL Premier Development League season was the 20th season of the PDL. The regular season began on May 3 and ended July 20. The regular season was followed by a postseason tournament of conference winners to determine the league's champion. Seven teams were added to the league and seven left, keeping the total number of teams in the league at 64 across 10 divisions with the addition of the Mountain Division. The Austin Aztex were the defending champions. Changes from 2013 New teams Seven new clubs joined the PDL in 2014. Name Changes * Fort Lauderdale Schulz Academy became Floridians FC. * West Texas Sockers became Midland/Odessa Sockers. * NJ-LUSO Rangers FC became NJ-LUSO Parma. * North Sound SeaWolves became Puget Sound Gunners FC. * OC Blues Strikers FC became OC Pateadores Blues Folding/moving * Central Jersey Spartans - Folded * El Paso Patriots - Folded * Kansas City Brass - Folded * Oklahoma City FC - Withdrew - joined NPSL, new team to play in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 PDL Season
The 2012 USL Premier Development League season was the 18th season of the PDL. The regular season began on 22 April with a match between the Los Angeles Misioneros and Fresno Fuego, and ended with 14 matches on 15 July 2012. The regular season was followed by a postseason tournament of conference winners which determined the league's champion, Forest City London. Thirteen teams were added to the league and four teams dropped, bringing the total number of teams to 73 across nine divisions for 2012. Changes from 2011 Name changes * Abbotsford Mariners rebranded as Fraser Valley Mariners * Central Florida Kraze rebranded as Orlando City U-23 after its acquisition by USL Pro team Orlando City * Chivas El Paso Patriots rebranded as El Paso Patriots. * Los Angeles Blues 23 rebranded as Pali Blues * MPS Portland Phoenix rebranded as GPS Portland Phoenix * New Hampshire Phantoms rebranded as Seacoast United Phantoms * Tacoma Tide rebranded as Seattle Sounders FC U-23 after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire U-23 was an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2001, the team last played in the PDL, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. They last played in 2016, choosing to leave the PDL. The team played its home games at the artificial turf practice field adjacent to Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. The team's colors were red and white. Until 2005 they were known as the Chicago Fire Reserves. In 2006, they were renamed Chicago Fire Premier. From the 2008 season, the team was usually referred to as Chicago Fire PDL, although the official name of the team did not change. History Chicago Fire Reserves entered the PDL in 2001 as part of an effort on the part of MLS franchise Chicago Fire to develop and enhance the level of youth soccer in the Chicago area. Playing under the auspices of a professional club gave the Fire an advantage in terms of organization and player talent identification, which has led to them becom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |