Galveston County Rangers Football Club
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| Full name | Galveston County Rangers Football Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | Rangers | |
| Founded | 2015 | |
| Stadium | TBD in Galveston County, Texas | |
| Capacity | 700-1000 | |
| Owner |
 William Alsobrook | |
| Head Coach |
Douglas Mann | |
| League | Texas Premier League | |
| 2014-15 |
5th Playoffs: Did Not Participate | |
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Galveston County Rangers Football Club is an American soccer team based in Galveston County, Texas. Originally named Galveston Pirate Soccer Club, they were renamed Galveston County Rangers FC in March 2015, Galveston Pirate SC was founded in 1916, the team played until the 1940s, then reemerged in the 1960s and 1970s for a period of about seven years each time. In 2010 the team was again reborn and played in the fourth-tier National Premier Soccer League as an expansion team in 2011-12, a season they finished as the champions of the South Central Conference. On March 11, 2014 Texas Premier Soccer League owner and president, Brendan Keyes announced that William Alsobrook had been named sole owner of the franchise.
The team's home field is TBD, owned by TBD. The team's colors are Royal Blue, White and Red.
History
Rangers FC, as Pirate SC, has a long history in the Galveston area going back to the original soccer team of 1916. The team came back in the 1960s and 70s, but lost momentum.
Rangers FC joins TPL
On April 24, 2015, Galveston County Rangers Football Club will join the newly formed Texas Premier League as a founding member.
Rangers announce start of Women's Team
In February 2015 Galveston County Rangers Football Club announced they would be fielding three women's teams. The sides include a first team which will be a feeder club for the Houston Aces, a reserve team, and a developmental team.
Rangers announce start of Youth Academy
In February 2015 Galveston County Rangers Football Club announced they would be launching a youth academy system. The Academy will feature U5-U19 Boys Girls and Coed sides for all levels of play.
Rangers FC Official Affiliations
Galveston Rangers FC have announced official affiliation partnerships with: Ayr United FC, Ayr, Scotland UK; Alloway FC, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia; Monmouth Town AFC, Monmouth Town, Wales, UK; Walsall Football Club, Walsall, England, UK; The West Indies Football Association, St. Joseph Trinidad; Walsall Football Club (Sierra Leone); Atlentico Stars FC in Kisumu, Nyalenda Kenya, Houston Aces, Houston, Texas, USA.
Notable Matches
As Pirate SC notable matches include Monterrey Rayados, Houston Dynamo, San Antonio Scorpions.
Crest & Jersey
The colors of Ranger’s crest are royal blue,red and white. The Star with the inscription GPSC 1916 is a nod to the clubs origins from Galveston Pirate Soccer Club first formed in 1916.
Home Uniform Sponsor
Galveston Rangers FC have not announced a shirt sponsor for 2015/16 Season
Away Uniform Sponsor
Galveston Rangers FC have not announced an Away Shirt Sponsor for 2015/16 Season Pirate Soccer Club were sponsored by Miller Lite in 2014/15
Stadium
Current Stadium
TBD, owned by TBD; Galveston County, Texas (2015–Present).
The club will play their upcoming TPL matches at TBD, TBD, Galveston County TX.
Rangers will play home games here over the course of the 2015-2016 season.
Previous Stadium
- Kermit Courville Stadium; Galveston, Texas (2010–2011)
- Weis Middle School Stadium; Galveston, Texas (2012)
- Dow Park; Deer Park, Texas (2013/14)
Team
- Owner: William Alsobrook
- Equity Partners: Bethany Alsobrook, James Baird, Ernie Alsobrook Jr., Linda Kay Alsobrook, Lonnie King, Tyler Cambell, Creighton Brooks, Bridget Brooks, Randy Wooster
Senior Club Staff
- Chief Executive Officer:
William Alsobrook - Chief Human Resources Officer: Bethany Alsobrook
- Chief Financial Officer: Bethany Alsobrook
- Chief Operating Officer: Ernie Alsobrook
- Senior Vice President: Linda Alsobrook
- Executive Vice President for Soccer Operations:
James Baird - Executive Vice President of Marketing:
Tyler Cambell - Executive Vice President: Lonnie King
- General Manager: Creighton Brooks
- Assistant General Manager: Randy Wooster
- Director of Coaching:
Bijan Timjani - Foreign Club Affiliation Liaison: Daniel Northington
Coaching Staff
- Head coach: Douglas Mann
- Assistant Coach: Bijan Timjani
- Assistant Coach: William Alsobrook
- Assistant Coach:
Irvelli Morris - Assistant Coach:
Hector DeLeon - Fitness Coach: John Nobile
- Goalkeepers Coach: John Sime
- Goalkeepers Coach: James Baird
- Athletic Trainer: Bridget Brooks
- Assistant Athletic Trainer: TBD
- Manager, PR/Media: Douglas Mann
- Equipment Manager: Kimberley Alsobrook
- Team Physician:
Pedro Aquino, MD - Team Nurse:
- Dance Team Coordinator: Elyssa Ortuno
1st Team Squad
- As of 25 March 2015
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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(* On Loan to Regals SCA for 2015 National Premier Soccer League season)[br] (** On Loan to Houston Dutch Lions for 2015 USL PDL season) (***On Loan to Toronto Lynx for 2015 USL PDL Season) (**** On loan to Atletico Juniors FC for trial) c Captain
Reserve Squad
- As of 25 March 2015
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Galveston Pirate SC Developmental Squad
- As of 25 March 2015
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Women's 1st Team Squad
- As of 25 March 2015
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Women's Reserve Team Squad
- As of 25 March 2015
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Women's Galveston Pirate SC Squad
- As of 25 March 2015
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Trivia
Galveston Ranger Player Josh Brieva was given trial at Colombian Club Atletico Juniors FC.
Galveston Rangers player Colville Richards had a professional trial with Trinidad side Central FC in the T&T Pro League.
Former Galveston County Rangers players Bryan Okpala and Emannuel Ebi currently play for Louisiana State University Alexandria
Former Pirate SC Player Pratik Shinde is playing for Pune City FC in the Indian Super League.
Galveston County Rangers currently have loaned 3 players to NPSL and USL-PDL teams.
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Galveston Rangers Football Club. |
- Galveston Rangers FC Official Site
- Galveston Pirate SC Official Site
- Galveston Rangers Official Facebook Site
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