2011 FC Buffalo season
FC Buffalo|
2011 season |
| Owner |
Nick Mendola, Scott Frauenhofer, Brent Garner |
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| Coach |
 Daniel Krzyzanowicz |
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| National Premier Soccer League |
Keystone Conference: 5th |
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| U.S. Open Cup |
Did Not Qualify |
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| NPSL Playoffs |
Did Not Qualify |
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| Top goalscorer |
League:
All: Tie: Mike Unwin, Mike Reidy (5) |
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| Highest home attendance |
3,821 June 29, 2011 vs Bedlington Terriers F.C. |
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The 2011 FC Buffalo Season was the second season for the National Premier Soccer League franchise in the fourth tier of the American soccer. The regular season began on Sunday May 22 and ran until Sunday July 17. FC Buffalo continued to use All-High Stadium to host their home games for the season.[1]
In addition to the regular season, FC Buffalo played a tournament within the Northeast Division of the National Premier Soccer League to qualify for one of 4 seeds to the 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.[2] The first match took place on May 7 when the Brooklyn Italians hosted FC Buffalo. Brooklyn took the win 1-0 eliminating FC Buffalo from contention for a bid in the 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.[3]
The 2011 season was up-and-down, with the Blitzers winning five, drawing one and losing six. During the season the Blitzers took on the Bedlington Terriers F.C. in a friendly match at All High Stadium in the inaugural Bedlington Cup. Due to the connection of Robert E. Rich, Jr. to Buffalo, NY and Bedlington, England the match was arranged and the Terriers traveled to Buffalo for the match.
Roster
Source:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Position |
Player
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GK |
Craig Yanni
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FW |
Matt Stedman
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FW |
Stephen Baker
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FW |
Frank Valente
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MF |
Matt Schuber
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MF |
Krystian Witkowski
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DF |
Victor Gonzalez
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DF |
Jake Rinow
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FW |
Kendal McFayden |
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Staff
- Daniel Krzyzanowicz - Head Coach
Northeast Division - Keystone Conference
| Place |
Team |
Pld. |
W |
T |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Points |
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| 1 |
Erie Admirals |
12 |
10 |
1 |
1 |
30 |
11 |
+19 |
31 |
| 2 |
FC Sonic Lehigh Valley |
12 |
9 |
2 |
1 |
25 |
7 |
+18 |
29 |
| 3 |
Reading Revolution |
12 |
8 |
1 |
3 |
28 |
13 |
+15 |
25 |
| 4 |
AC Crusaders |
12 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
27 |
15 |
+12 |
21 |
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| 5 |
FC Buffalo |
12 |
5 |
1 |
6 |
21 |
15 |
+6 |
16 |
| 6 |
Pocono Snow |
12 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
11 |
27 |
-16 |
8 |
| 7 |
Buxmont Torch |
12 |
2 |
0 |
10 |
11 |
36 |
-25 |
6 |
| 8 |
New Jersey Blaze |
12 |
1 |
0 |
11 |
12 |
41 |
-29 |
3 |
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Schedule and Results
Bedlington Cup
References
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