Savannah Clovers FC

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Savannah Clovers FC
Savannah Clovers FC.png
Full nameSavannah Clover Football Club
FoundedJune 23, 2016
Stadium Memorial Stadium
Savannah, Georgia
Capacity5,000
OwnerBrian Sykes
Head CoachDavid Proctor
League National Independent Soccer Association
Website Club website
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Savannah Clovers FC is an American professional soccer team based in Savannah, Georgia. The team was founded in 2016 and competes in the National Independent Soccer Association, a third tier league of the United States soccer league system.

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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. [1]

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 National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) for 2023 season. According to the club, it would be the first professional soccer season in the city of Savannah. [2]

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. [3]

Players and staff

Current roster

As of April 2, 2023 [4]
No.PositionPlayerNation
1 GK Jack PondyFlag of the United States.svg  United States
3 DF Theo WichmannFlag of the United States.svg  United States
4 DF Noe JimenezFlag of the United States.svg  United States
6 MF Mason MoyersFlag of the United States.svg  United States
7 FW Alexandros IeridesFlag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus
8 MF Aaron MartinezFlag of the United States.svg  United States
9 FW Joel Bunting Flag of the United States.svg  United States
10 MF Yasha PomozovFlag of Russia.svg  Russia
11 MF Ahdan TaitFlag of the United States.svg  United States
12 GK Russell RoblesFlag of the United States.svg  United States
13 DF Mateo VillafradeFlag of the United States.svg  United States
14 MF Zack HargreavesFlag of the United States.svg  United States
15 FW Andy SanchezFlag of the United States.svg  United States
16 DF Mikal GreeneFlag of the United States.svg  United States
17 DF Ford HuntFlag of the United States.svg  United States
18 MF Andrew BarrowmanFlag of the United States.svg  United States
19 DF Shandon WrightFlag of the United States.svg  United States
21 MF Jedidiah McCloudFlag of the United States.svg  United States
22 FW Benjamin MackayFlag of the United States.svg  United States
24 FW Alex WoodsFlag of the United States.svg  United States
25 DF Jelle KoridonFlag of the United States.svg  United States
26 DF Sonny QuintanillaFlag of the United States.svg  United States
28 FW Lester Hayes III Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico

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References

  1. "About the Savannah Clovers". Savannah Clovers FC.
  2. "Savannah soccer club will play in professional league in 2023". WTOC-TV . January 11, 2022.
  3. "Savannah Clovers FC and Chatham County confirm deal to play at Memorial Stadium". Connect Savannah. October 18, 2022.
  4. "Roster". savannahclovers.com. Retrieved 2023-04-02.