Georgia Revolution

Georgia Revolution FC
Full name Georgia Revolution FC
Nickname(s) Revolution
Founded 2010
Stadium RYSA Soccerplex
Conyers, Georgia
Ground Capacity 1,000
President United States Eric Morrison
Head Coach Germany Juergen Mauer
League National Premier Soccer League
2015 3rd, Southeast Conference Playoffs: Conference Semifinals
Website Club home page

Georgia Revolution FC is an American soccer team based in Conyers, Georgia, United States. The team is a member of the South Atlantic Conference of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid.

History

The Georgia Revolution FC were founded in 2010 to begin play in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid, roughly equal to the USL Premier Development League (PDL). The team was created to serve as the top level of the Rockdale Youth Soccer Association.[1] The Revolution defeated Jacksonville United 2-1 in its first game on May 13, 2011. Following the 2015 Season the Revolution was sold by RYSA to a new ownership group.

US Open Cup success

The Revolution qualified for the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, defeating PDL side Mississippi Brilla on May 15, 2012 on a header goal scored by Hailob Habtom in extra time. They moved on to the next round and faced the NASL's Atlanta Silverbacks, where they lost 1-0 thanks to a goal by Raphael Cox. Later in their season they defeated the reigning NPSL champions, Jacksonville United, 7-3 in a regular season match.

The Revolution would again qualify for the Open Cup in 2013 and see a rematch against second division state rivals, Atlanta Silverbacks, losing 3-2.[2]

Crest

In 2016 a new crest was introduced. Paying homage to the history of the team, the new crest keeps the familiar Eagle’s Head and patriotic red, white, and blue colors. Transitioning to a circle which unites the entire crest symbolizing the team motto "United We Stand" while highlighting the name Georgia Revolution FC and the year the team was established, 2010.[3]

Notable Former Players

Year-by-year

Year Division League Regular Season Playoffs Open Cup
2011 4 NPSL 2nd, Southeast Did not qualify Did not enter
2012 4 NPSL 1st, South-Southeast-East Division Final 2nd Round
2013 4 NPSL 2nd, Sunshine Did not qualify 1st Round
2014 4 NPSL 6th, Southeast Did not qualify Did not qualify
2015 4 NPSL 3rd, Southeast Conf Semifinal Did not qualify

Former Head Coaches

Years Name
2011 United States Rafe Mauran
2012-2013 United States John Sprague
2014-2015 United States Robin D. Dixon

Current Coaching Staff

Position Name
Head Coach/Technical Director Germany Juergen Mauer
Assistant Head Coach United States Chris Mahaffey
Assistant Coach United States Scott Ian Redding
Assistant Coach Colombia Miguel Cardona
GK Coach United States Jon Callahan
Athletic Trainer United States Eugene Pfaff

Stadium

Average Attendance

Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html.

References

  1. ↑ Robert L. Boggus, Jr. "History of the RYSA". RYSA.net. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  2. ↑ Matt Stigall (May 22, 2013). "2013 US Open Cup Second Round: Atlanta Silverbacks top Georgia Revolution again in rematch". TheCup.us. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Georgia Revolution FC Facebook Page". Georgia Revolution FC. January 12, 2016.

External links

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