Club's inaugural season in the National Independent Soccer Association
San Diego 1904 FC 2019–20 NISA soccer season
The 2019–20 San Diego 1904 FC season was the club's first ever and its first in the newly created National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), a newly established third division soccer league in the United States .
Overview
1904 FC previously attempted to play professionally in both the North American Soccer League and United Soccer League with neither effort coming to fruition.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] In mid 2018, the team was announced as the first member of the newly established National Independent Soccer Association .[ 4]
The team announced Alex Gontran as the club's first head coach on August 28, 2019.[ 5] The team's first game against the Los Angeles Force was played on September 7, 2019 and was for the "NISA Challenge Cup," a trophy contested between neighboring clubs that moves around the league every season.[ 6] 1904 lost, 0–2, on the road at Rio Hondo Stadium .[ 7]
1904 played its first home game at SDCCU Stadium on September 14 against California United Strikers FC .[ 8] In front of a crowd of nearly 3,000, the team won its first league game, 3–1, with a pair of goals by Lorenzo Ramirez Jr. and a third from Billy Garton via a penalty kick.[ 9] [ 10] A second win at home the following week over Oakland Roots SC , 4–3, was the last time the team earned points during the fall as it went on to lose its next three games, finished in third place within the conference, and missed the West Coast playoffs.[ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
On April 27, 2020, following a stoppage of play and subsequent extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic , NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season.[ 14] [ 15]
Roster
Players
As of March 2, 2020[ 16]
Staff
Alexandre Gontran – Head coach
Haruna Ba – Physical Trainer
Johann Kennel – Performance Trainer
Transfers
Fall
In:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Out:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Spring
In:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Out:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Friendlies
Competitions
NISA Fall season (Showcase)
Details for the 2019 NISA Fall season were announced July 25, 2019.[ 36]
Standings
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
6
2
0
4
9
15
−6
6
2
0
1
8
6
+2
0
0
3
1
9
−8
Matches
NISA Spring Season
Details for the 2020 NISA Spring season were announced January 27, 2020.[ 37]
Standings
Updated to match(es) played on March 8, 2020. Source:
NISAofficial.com (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
2
0
2
0
2
2
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
Matches
U.S. Open Cup
1904 FC will enter the 2020 U.S. Open Cup with the rest of the National Independent Soccer Association teams in the Second Round.[ 40] [ 41] It was announced on 29 January that their first opponent would be either National Premier Soccer League side ASC San Diego or local qualifier Chula Vista FC .[ 42] [ 43]
Squad statistics
As of Match played 8 March 2020
Appearances and goals
Goal scorers
Disciplinary record
References
^ "NASL Announces Expansion Club In San Diego For 2018 Season" . North American Soccer League. Retrieved December 26, 2017 .
^ Zeigler, Mark. "San Diego's 1904 FC soccer team to join USL after NASL cancels season" . sandiegouniontribune.com . San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved December 26, 2019 .
^ "1904 FC Ownership Group Issues Official Statement on Tuesday" . 1904 FC. December 26, 2019. Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2019 .
^ Kivlehan, Chris (September 6, 2018). "NISA Tones Down Visionary Rhetoric As It Seeks USSF Sanctioning" . Midfield Press . Retrieved December 26, 2018 .
^ "1904 FC announces head coach" . 1904fc.com . San Diego 1904 FC. Archived from the original on August 29, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019 .
^ "NISA CHALLENGE CUP" . nisasoccer.com . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved December 26, 2019 .
^ Hernandez, Cesar (September 10, 2019). "Demba Ba and Eden Hazard own a San Diego soccer team -- just don't reference 'Anchorman' " . ESPN.com . Retrieved April 29, 2020 . The team began its inaugural season on Sept. 7 with a 2-0 away loss to the Los Angeles Force in NISA's inaugural Challenge Cup.
^ Togerson, Derek (September 14, 2019). "San Diego 1904 FC Ready for Home Opener" . NBC 7 San Diego. KNSD. Retrieved January 7, 2020 .
^ Zeigler, Mark (September 14, 2019). "Pro soccer team 1904 FC wins its home debut at SDCCU Stadium" . The San Diego Union-Tribune . Retrieved January 7, 2020 .
^ "California United Strikers FC vs 1904FC Game Recap" . calunitedstrikers.com . California United Strikers FC. Retrieved January 7, 2020 .
^ Togerson, Derek (September 28, 2019). "1904 FC Wins 2nd Straight at Home" . NBC 7 San Diego. KNSD. Retrieved January 7, 2020 .
^ Zimmerman, Douglas. "Soccer: Oakland Roots and Quakes lose, UPSL and College roundup" . sfgate.com . SFGate. Retrieved January 7, 2020 .
^ Fantano, Tony. "1904 FC fall 2-1 to LA Force ending season" . eastvillagetimes.com . East Village Times. Retrieved January 7, 2020 .
^ a b c d e "NISA OFFICIAL UPDATE" . nisaofficial.com . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved April 28, 2020 .
^ Kennedy, Paul. "NISA cancels spring season, sets sights on August start to fall championship" . www.socceramerica.com . Retrieved April 28, 2020 .
^ "Roster" . Retrieved October 20, 2019 .
^ a b c "1904 FC Signs first players ahead of inaugural season" . San Diego 1904 . Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ Butler, Dale. "Ramos signs contract with 1904 FC" . cerescourier.com . The Ceres Courier. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ "Players for 1904 FC" . MyCujoo . MyCujoo. Retrieved December 1, 2019 .
^ "Welcome to 1904 FC, Moe Espinoza! From San Ysidro, California, Espinoza joined the @Xolos youth program at age 13, later becoming an important part of the U-17 squad. He has also been part of #USMNT rosters at the U-18 and U-19 categories" . Twitter . San Diego 1904. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ "Welcome to 1904, Felipe Liborio @jr_liborio! He has played locally for ASC San Diego, where ha was a vital part of the club and earned NPSL player of the week nominations. #1904FC #WeAre1904" . Twitter . San Diego 1904 FC. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ Brents, Phillip. "Castle Park alum chasing pro soccer dream with 1904 SD team" . thestarnews.com . The Star News. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ "Welcome to 1904, Jean Antoine! Born in Haiti, he was a goalkeeper for local side ASC San Diego. #1904FC #WeAre1904" . Twitter . San Diego 1904 FC. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ "TACOMA DEFIANCE SIGNS MIDFIELDER HERBERT ROBINSON GARCIA" . tacdefiance.com . Tacoma Defiance. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ "Welcome to 1904, @JosiahBenjamin!Born in London, England, Josiah is a defender who has played collegiate soccer for Texas A&M and @USDmsoccer. As a Torero, he started 27 out of 31 matches and received an All-WCC Team honorable mention in 2018" . Twitter . San Diego 1904 FC. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ "Welcome to 1904, Billy Garton (@bgarton7)! From Manchester, England, Billy has been part of Real Salt Lake's youth academy before going to Queens Park Rangers in England on trial. He was also a collegiate player at the University of Portland" . Twitter . San Diego 1904 FC. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ "Welcome to 1904 FC, Christian Enriquez (@_enriquez9) ! From San Diego, California, he was a collegiate player at Cal Poly Pomona and formed part of the Portland Timbers II team. The midfielder was awarded the NPSL Golden Ball Award this year for his outstanding performances" . Twitter . San Diego 1904 FC. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ "Welcome to 1904 FC, Dallin Cutler! From San Diego, California, Cutler played for BYU in the USL PDL before joining SDSU as an upperclassman, where he was named a CoSIDA Academic All-District Team selection. He has also played professionally with the Ontario Fury of the MASL" . Twitter . San Diego 1904 FC. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ "Joseph Perez, 22, defender Hometown: Anaheim , CA"I'll put it all on the line to defend my goal and this jersey." " . @1904_FC . February 27, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020 .
^ "Mac Clarke, 23, DefenderHometown: Puyallup, WA"San Diego is my second home. I played at SDSU. Excited to play for the hometown club." " . @1904_FC . February 27, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020 .
^ "Don Tchilao, 23, ForwardHometown: Ouake, Benin"I want to bring my experience and score as many goals as possible to help us win." " . @1904_FC . February 27, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020 .
^ "Diego Esquivel, 17, MidfielderHometown: Born in El Paso, TX. Raised in San Diego."It's incredible to still be in high school and sign my first pro contract. I look forward to growing with this club." " . @1904_FC . February 27, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020 .
^ "New player Signing:Antony Siaha, 21Hometown: Yaoundé, Cameroon. Raised in Tucson, AZ."I just want to say it's a blessing to get this opportunity. It's my first pro contract and I can't wait to give my all for this city." " . @1904_FC . February 27, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020 .
^ "Tacoma Defiance signs four to new contracts" . soundersfc.com . Tacoma Defiance. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
^ "Non League Today I Latest Moves..." nonleague.today . Non League Today. Retrieved February 29, 2020 .
^ "NISA Announces Fall '19 Schedule" . National Independent Soccer Association . July 25, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019 .
^ "Schedule" . National Independent Soccer Association . Retrieved February 1, 2020 .
^ a b c "NISA ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF SEASON FOR 30 DAYS" . nisaofficial.com . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved March 12, 2020 .
^ a b c d e "NISA EXTENDS SUSPENSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC GUIDELINES" . nisaofficial.com . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved March 20, 2020 .
^ "LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP COMPETITION FORMAT ANNOUNCED" . Nisasoccer . December 13, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2019 .
^ "RECORD-SETTING 100 TEAMS CONFIRMED FOR 2020 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP, 107TH EDITION OF U.S. SOCCER'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP" . ussoccer.com . U.S. Soccer. Retrieved January 8, 2020 .
^ "2020 U.S. OPEN CUP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS AND HOST SCENARIOS" . Retrieved January 31, 2020 .
^ Rodriguez, Alicia (February 2, 2020). "Sacramento Republic to host Oakland Roots in 2020 U.S. Open Cup" . Indomitable City Soccer . Retrieved February 2, 2020 .
^ "U.S. Soccer Temporarily Suspends 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Due to Covid-19 Outbreak" . www.ussoccer.com . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
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