Minnesota Kings
Minnesota Kings was an American Soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 2009, the team played in National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), a national professional/amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Midwest Division.
History
Founded in 2009. The Chairman, Tim Haselberger help found the team. The club played in the NPSL (National Premier Soccer League) ranking fourth on the United States Soccer Pyramid. The team partnered up with local soccer club, St. Micheal Youth Soccer Association to create the Minnesota Kings Academy in late 2010. In three seasons the Kings finished the season near the bottom of the standings in the Midwest Division. Failing to qualify for the playoffs in each of it three seasons. In 2012 the team disbanded due to money, ownership, and league violations.
Players
All-time roster
Source: http://www.nationalpremiersoccerleague.com/teams/21727632/21730546-21727682/TEAM.html
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. |
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Position |
Player
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| 10 |
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Adi Bilani
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| 2 |
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Carlos Boquin
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| 3 |
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Alexander Canales
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| 25 |
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Roger Derham
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| 9 |
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Juan Fiz
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| 4 |
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Jeff Frank Captain*
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| 19 |
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Rodrigo Galvan
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| 5 |
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Chad Gilmer
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| 24 |
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GK |
Nick Svedin
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| 27 |
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Raul Guzman
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| 14 |
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Alex Casey
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| 22 |
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Haris Handzija
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| 1 |
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GK |
Timothy Haselberger Owner*
|
| 13 |
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Zachary Hunsinger |
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| No. |
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Position |
Player
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| 8 |
|
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Stanley Luke
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| 7 |
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Marcel Marufo
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| 6 |
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John Matejcek
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| 9 |
|
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Adam Benson
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| 18 |
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Garret O’Brien
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| 17 |
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Peter Osborn
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| 28 |
|
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Josh Pozner
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| 26 |
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Angel Riera
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| 19 |
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Joey Gustafson
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| 12 |
|
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Dante Vargas
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| 15 |
|
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Irvin Llamas Moreno
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| 11 |
 |
|
David Jardel |
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Year-by-year
| Year |
Division |
League |
Reg. Season |
Playoffs |
Open Cup |
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| 2010 |
4 |
NPSL |
5th, Midwest |
Did not qualify |
Did not qualify |
| 2011 |
4 |
NPSL |
6th, Midwest |
Did not qualify |
Did not qualify |
Head coaches
- Brad Fewell (2010–Present)
Stadia
References
External links
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| | Keystone | |
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| | South Region | | South Atlantic | |
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| | Sunshine | |
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| | South Central | |
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| | TBD | |
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| | Midwest Region | | Great Lakes East | |
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| | West Region | | Southwest | |
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| | Golden Gate | |
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| | Other Topics | |
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| | Overview | |
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| | Men's national teams | |
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| | Men's outdoor leagues | |
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| | Men's indoor leagues | |
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| | Cup competitions | |
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| | Men's college soccer | |
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| | Women's national teams | |
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| | Women's leagues | |
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| | Women's college soccer | |
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| | Defunct men's outdoor leagues | |
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| | Defunct men's indoor leagues | |
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| | Defunct women's leagues | |
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