Georgia Revolution
| Full name | Georgia Revolution FC | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Revolution | ||
| Founded | 2010 | ||
| Stadium |
RYSA Soccerplex Conyers, Georgia | ||
| Capacity | 1,000 | ||
| President |
 Eric Morrison | ||
| Head Coach |
 Juergen Mauer | ||
| League | National Premier Soccer League | ||
| 2015 | 3rd, Southeast Conference Playoffs: Conference Semifinals | ||
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Georgia Revolution FC is an American soccer team based in Conyers, Georgia, United States. The team is a member of the South Atlantic Conference of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid.
In 2016 a new crest was introduced. Paying homage to the history of the team, the new crest keeps the familiar Eagle’s Head and patriotic red, white, and blue colors. Transitioning to a circle which unites the entire crest symbolizing the team motto "United We Stand" while highlighting the name Georgia Revolution FC and the year the team was established, 2010.[1]
History
The Georgia Revolution FC were founded in 2010 to begin play in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid, roughly equal to the USL Premier Development League (PDL). The team was created to serve as the top level of the Rockdale Youth Soccer Association.[2] The Revolution defeated Jacksonville United 2-1 in its first game on May 13, 2011. Following the 2015 Season the Revolution was sold by RYSA to a new ownership group.
US Open Cup success
The Revolution qualified for the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, defeating PDL side Mississippi Brilla on May 15, 2012 on a header goal scored by Hailob Habtom in extra time. They moved on to the next round and faced the NASL's Atlanta Silverbacks, where they lost 1-0 thanks to a goal by Raphael Cox. Later in their season they defeated the reigning NPSL champions, Jacksonville United, 7-3 in a regular season match.
The Revolution would again qualify for the Open Cup in 2013 and see a rematch against second division state rivals, Atlanta Silverbacks, losing 3-2.[3]
Notable Players
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Kwadwo Poku - Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL), New York City FC (MLS) - Micheal Nwiloh - Chivas USA (MLS)
- Mark Lavery - Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL)
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
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| 2011 | 4 | NPSL | 2nd, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 2012 | 4 | NPSL | 1st, South-Southeast-East | Division Final | 2nd Round |
| 2013 | 4 | NPSL | 2nd, Sunshine | Did not qualify | 1st Round |
| 2014 | 4 | NPSL | 6th, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2015 | 4 | NPSL | 3rd, Southeast | Conf Semifinal | Did not qualify |
Head coaches
- Rafe Mauran (2011)
- John Sprague (2012-2013)
- Robin Dixon (2014–2015)
- Juergen Mauer (2016–present)
Stadia
- RYSA Soccerplex; Conyers, Georgia (2011–present)
Average attendance
Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html.
- 2010-2011 - 1000
References
- ↑ "Georgia Revolution FC Facebook Page". Georgia Revolution FC. January 12, 2016.
- ↑ Robert L. Boggus, Jr. "History of the RYSA". RYSA.net. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ↑ Matt Stigall (May 22, 2013). "2013 US Open Cup Second Round: Atlanta Silverbacks top Georgia Revolution again in rematch". TheCup.us. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
External links
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