F.C. New York
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F.C. New York was an American professional soccer team based first in Queens, New York City, and then Long Island, New York. The team played two seasons, starting in 2011 in the National Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid and then moving to the National Premier Soccer League for 2012. The club did not finish its 2012 schedule before folding.[1]
Full name | Football Club New York | ||
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Founded | 2009 | ||
Dissolved | 2012 | ||
Stadium | Belson Stadium (2011) rotating Long Island venues (2012) | ||
Capacity | 2,168 (2011) | ||
Owners | Jo-Ellen Treiber Doug Petersen | ||
Head Coach | Paul Shaw | ||
League | USL Pro (2011) NPSL (2012) | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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The team played its home games at Belson Stadium on the grounds of St. John's University in Jamaica, Queens. The club's colors were yellow and sky blue, and it was coached by former Arsenal player Paul Shaw,[2] following the resignation of manager Matt Weston partway through the club's inaugural season.[3]