| Full name | FC Tucson |
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| Nickname(s) | Los Tucsonenses |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Stadium | Murphy Field at Mulcahy Stadium Tucson, Arizona (Capacity: 1,000) |
| Managing Partner | Greg Foster |
| Head Coach | Rick Schantz |
| League | Independent |
| Website | Club home page |
FC Tucson is a semi-pro soccer team based in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 2010, the team is organized through US Club Soccer in the fifth division of the United States soccer pyramid.
The team played the majority of their home games at Murphy Field at Mulcahy Stadium, and is coached by former Tucson Amigos player Rick Schantz.
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FC Tucson was first organized in 2010. Their first full match was against the New York Red Bulls reserve in the 2011 Desert Cup.[1] That match featured the first goal scored by the team, former Pima Community College and Salpointe Catholic High School player Fernando Gauna scoring as a substitute.
They played against several teams from the region in a loosely organized league.[2][3] They played their first league match on May 13, a 7 - 2 win over Yavapai FC.[4]
FC Tucson plans to move to the fourth division USL Premier Development League for the 2012 season.[5]
The badge was designed by Erik von Weber. Instead of a shield, the badge is shaped like an arrowhead as an homage to the history of the region.[6]
A fan group was organized by members of the local American Outlaws chapter called The Cactus Pricks.
As of July 8, 2011[7] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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