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Cincinnati Kings are an American soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, and play in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference against teams from Charleston, Cleveland, Pontiac and Toronto, having taken voluntary relegation from the United Soccer Leagues Second Division at the end of 2007.
They currently play their home games in the stadium at the Town and Country Sports Club, just across the state of Ohio border in the city of Wilder, Kentucky, 9 miles south of downtown Cincinnati, which they purchased in October 2007 for $11.3 million. Previously, the Kings played at the stadium on the campus of Xavier University. The team's colors are red and black.
The Kings are owned by Yacoub Abdallahi, an entrepreneur from Mauritania in north Africa who graduated from Northern Kentucky University.
[edit] 2008 Roster
as at June 8, 2008
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 1 |
 |
MF |
Kyle Long |
| 2 |
|
MF |
Chad Eckerlin |
| 3 |
|
FW |
Dustin Downey |
| 4 |
|
FW |
Braden Bishop |
| 7 |
|
DF |
Tommy Clines |
| 8 |
|
MF |
John Mellencamp |
| 9 |
|
FW |
Kevin Noschang |
| 10 |
|
MF |
Adam Ross |
| 11 |
|
FW |
David Lopez Cepero |
| 12 |
|
MF |
Andy Burke |
| 13 |
|
MF |
Andy Dimbi |
|
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| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 14 |
|
DF |
Jake Vollmer |
| 15 |
|
FW |
Branden Stelmak |
| 16 |
|
MF |
Jimmy Cummings |
| 17 |
|
MF |
Charlie Pettys |
| 18 |
|
DF |
Tony Ray |
| 19 |
|
DF |
Bradley Simpson |
| 20 |
|
FW |
Drew Eby |
| 21 |
|
DF |
Clifton Brown |
| 23 |
|
GK |
Aaron Arndt |
| 25 |
|
GK |
Matt Williams |
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[edit] Year-by-year
| Year |
Division |
League |
Reg. Season |
Playoffs |
Open Cup |
| 2005 |
3 |
USL Second Division |
5th |
Did not qualify |
1st Round |
| 2006 |
3 |
USL Second Division |
4th |
Semifinals |
2nd Round |
| 2007 |
3 |
USL Second Division |
8th |
Did not qualify |
1st Round |
| 2008 |
4 |
USL PDL |
in progress |
|
Did not qualify |
[edit] Notable Former Players
[edit] Stadium History
[edit] Average Attendance
- 2005: 1,301
- 2006: 1,153 (1,182 with playoffs)
[edit] Record
- 2005: 7 Wins, 8 Losses, 5 Draws, 26 Points (5th Place)
- 2006: 9 Wins, 8 Losses, 3 Draws, 30 Points (4th Place)
- 2007: 3 Wins, 10 Losses, 5 draws, 14 points (8th Place)
[edit] US Open Cup
The Kings have yet to win a US Open Cup match.
- 2005: Lost in First Round to USASA Reggae Boyz 4-2
- 2006: Lost in Second Round to USL PDL Michigan Bucks 2-1
- 2007: Lost in First Round to USASA Bavarians FC 1-0
[edit] Supporter's Group
In 2006 the Cincinnati Kings supporters founded a group dubbed The Pride inspired by the lion in the club's crest. The dedicated group cheers on the Kings every game with banners, flags, drums and chants. The Pride's crest has the message Juncta Juvant which was inspired by the city of Cincinnati flag which also has the message which means "Strength in Unity". The Pride can be found online at http://www.myspace.com/ckfc_pride
[edit] Chants
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The Pride has several chants
Who are we!?! We are the Kings of Ohio! We are the pride of the whole Midwest! Until we hoist the cup, Our club will never rest!
We are the Kings of Ohio! We are the pride of the whole Midwest! And all the other clubs know, That we're simply the best!
Join us in this song Together we shall sing Rise up and be counted Sing a Song for your Kings
Join us in this song Together we shall see Our proud club all the way On to Victory!
Say hey Jon Pickup Our Battle call United we stand, divided we fall Together we are what we can't be alone You came to this club, made our own
Good old Kings, Good old Kings, We're proud to say that name. And while we sing this song, We know we'll win the game.
Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap GO KINGS!
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[edit] External links
Yacoub Abdallahi
Moussa Dagnogo
John McGinlay
Jon Pickup
