Karo United F.C.

Sumatra Utara United, commonly known as Sumut United, was an Indonesian professional football club based in Karo Regency, North Sumatra. They were compete in the Liga 2 in 2024–25. In the 2021–22 Liga 3, Karo United came out as champions after defeating Putra Delta Sidoarjo. This was their first title in the club's history. In 2025, Persikad Depok bought Sumut United's slot and entered the Liga 2.

History

Karo United was declared on 28 July 2019 in Medan City by a board led by the initiator and the club president Arya Mahendra Sinulingga. This club was founded with the aim of being a new force for football in North Sumatra.

In their debut season in the Indonesian football league, Karo United managed to win the 2019 Liga 3 North Sumatra zone after defeating PS Bhinneka with a score of 5–2 and advancing to the Regional Round. In the regional round, Karo United managed to beat PSLS Lhokseumawe with an aggregate score of 3–2. With this result, they advanced to the 2019 Liga 3 National Round. However, Karo United had to stop in the round of 16 after losing on penalties to Persidi Idi Rayeuk. That way, their dream of promotion to Liga 2 had to run aground.

On 17 June 2021, Arya Mahendra Sinulingga has resigned from his position as president club and his position was given to Theopilus Ginting who previously served as manager club. The position of manager left by Theopilus Ginting was later held by Yosephine Sembiring.

After 3 years they established and played in the Liga 3 North Sumatra zone and the national round, in the 2021–22 season, they qualified for the semifinals of the league and automatically qualified for promotion to Liga 2 next season. And in the final match, they managed to become champions in Liga 3 this season after beat Putra Delta Sidoarjo on penalties which ended with a score of 4–2.

Karo United officially changed its name to Sada Sumut. The name change was declared at the PSSI Ordinary Congress which was held on 28 May 2023 in Jakarta. The reason for the name change is related to the history of the struggle of the Karo people for Indonesian independence. The word "''Sada''" means "one" in Batak Karo language, the name Sada Sumut itself means that this team represents all of North Sumatra.

On 23 February 2025, Sumut United were secure promotion to Liga 2 from next season after defeat NZR Sumbersari 1–5 in last matchweek Championship round Group Y and return to second tier after one year absence for the second time. Four days later at same month and year, Sumut United secure champions of Liga Nusantara after defeat Tornado FC 4–1 in Champhionship final at Indomilk Arena with goal brace Jalesh Gagarin, Wiraja Aulia and Rico Sitepu and second title in third tier.

The 2025 PSSI Ordinary Congress at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, South Jakarta, Wednesday (4/6/2025) resulted in several decisions. One of them was the change of names of several Liga 2 (Indonesia) clubs for the 2025/2026 season. One of the clubs that changed its name was Sumut United. Sumut United, which is a team with promotion status as the champion of the 2024/2025 Nusantara League, changed its name to Persikad Depok. Not only the name, the team that was founded in 2019 will also move its home base to Depok City. The owner of Sumut United, Arya Sinulingga, when confirmed, confirmed the name change. "It's true (the name has changed). Now I want to focus on managing the federation (PSSI)," said Arya Sinulingga, Wednesday (4/6/2025).

Players

Current squad

Season-by-season records

Honours

* Liga 3/Liga Nusantara
** Champions (2): 2021–22, 2024–25
* Liga 3 North Sumatra
** Champion (1): 2019
**Third-place (1): 2021–22

Coaching staff

Supporters

This football club with the nicknames "Simbisa Warriors" and " Andalas Goat" (Andalas serow) has a group of supporters (supporters) called Karomania. Apart from being based in Karo Regency, Karomania is also found in several areas in North Sumatra, such as Deli Serdang Regency, Langkat Regency, Binjai, and Medan. Furthermore, the presence of a Karo United FC supporter group has also been formed in Jakarta which is nicknamed Karomania Jakarta.

Mascot

The name of the Sada Sumut mascot is "Beidar". Beidar is an Andalas goat ( Andalas Serow) who wears the Sada Sumut jersey.

Nicknames

* Laskar Simbisa is the nickname of Sada Sumut FC. Simbisa Warriors means knights, brave and honorable.
* Kambing Andalas originating from the forest Mount Sinabung is an icon of Sada Sumut. The Andalas goat ( Andalas serow) known as the ''Andalas Goat'', is a strong animal, capable of running fast, agile, and capable of jumping high above other animals.

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{{Football clubs in Indonesia

Karo Regency
Football clubs in Indonesia
Football clubs in North Sumatra
Association football clubs established in 2019
2019 establishments in Indonesia
Association football clubs disestablished in 2025
2025 disestablishments in Indonesia