Savannah Clovers FC

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.

Savannah Clovers FC
Full nameSavannah Clover Football Club
FoundedJune 23, 2016
StadiumMemorial Stadium
Savannah, Georgia
Capacity5,000
OwnerBrian Sykes
Head CoachDavid Proctor
LeagueNational Independent Soccer Association
WebsiteClub website
Current season

History edit

United Premier Soccer League edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

Current roster edit

As of April 2, 2023[4]
No.PositionPlayerNation
1GKJack Pondy  United States
3DFTheo Wichmann  United States
4DFNoe Jimenez  United States
6MFMason Moyers  United States
7FWAlexandros Ierides  Cyprus
8MFAaron Martinez  United States
9FWJoel Bunting  United States
10MFYasha Pomozov  Russia
11MFAhdan Tait  United States
12GKRussell Robles  United States
13DFMateo Villafrade  United States
14MFZack Hargreaves  United States
15FWAndy Sanchez  United States
16DFMikal Greene  United States
17DFFord Hunt  United States
18MFAndrew Barrowman  United States
19DFShandon Wright  United States
21MFJedidiah McCloud  United States
22FWBenjamin Mackay  United States
24FWAlex Woods  United States
25DFJelle Koridon  United States
26DFSonny Quintanilla  United States
28FWLester Hayes III  Puerto Rico

References edit

  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.

External links edit