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When the leaves start falling, we’re reaching peak football season. That’s the case at Ford Field, but also on the pitch for Detroit City Football Club as they enter playoff mode this week.
Following the move to Corktown, Detroit will be one of the very few cities that has MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and United Soccer League teams playing in stadiums within its city boundaries.
We chatted with the co-owner of DCFC Alex Wright and DCFC midfielder Maxi Rodriquez about how this Detroit professional soccer team pulled off a major win against a major league soccer team.
In just a decade, they’ve gone from small-time start-up to the toast of the town. And after Tuesday (April 19) night’s win over an MLS team, it’s safe to say the Detroit City Football Club has really arrived.
While the City of Detroit never landed a Major League Soccer franchise, we at least can now say we’ve beaten an MLS team with the Detroit City Football Club pulling off a thrilling 2-1 upset win Tuesday (April 19) night over the Columbus Crew.
In a big-four sports town like Detroit, soccer has to fight for a share of the spotlight. But Tuesday (April 19) night, you may want to check out Detroit City FC against the Columbus Crew.
America’s professional baseball league has cancelled all opening games scheduled for March 31, effectively pushing back Detroit’s beloved Opening Day celebration.
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There is a new program focusing on the growth of youth soccer in Black communities across the country. People right in Detroit are playing a central role in getting it off the ground.
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DETROIT Detroit City Football Club has become a true grassroots success story -- but the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic brought everything to a halt. Because of the pandemic there have been no fans at the games, not ticket sales, no concessions -- a big financial hit. So, the team is raising money and its giving fans a chance to own part of the team. READ: Detroit City FC Womens team concludes its first seasonNormally during a game Keyworth Stadium is packed -- overflowing with fans. Detroit City FC decided to offer up to 10 percent equity of the club to supporters.
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HAMTRAMCK, Mich. The Detroit City FC womens team will conclude its inaugural season Sunday with the United Womens Soccer Keyworth Showcase in Hamtramck. In the American soccer world, Detroit City FC is famous for its crowds and its party-like community atmosphere. When it was announced they were launching a womens team, they expected the new team to play for a packed house. READ: How a passion beyond soccer drives Detroit City FCs fierce supportersWhile Keyworth Stadium sat empty, fans still made their support known. Even though this was kind of a good get your feet wet season one.
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WATERFORD, Mich. – Detroit City FC held tryouts for the 2015 season Friday, with over 60 participants showing up and registering for the two-hour event at Oakland Yard in Waterford. Levi Fistrovic, Ross Hendry, Charles McInnes and Kyamran Tairov used to play for NPSL's Quad City team before it became inactive. "Everyone knows about Detroit City FC. "So it's got to be 'you'll never walk alone, walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart." Detroit City FC will open the season with a friendly against the Muskegon Risers on May 9.
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DETROIT – The score at halftime was Fort Pitt Regiment 1 and Detroit City FC 0, but amid the "DC, FC" cross-stadium chant from the fans, DCFC came back in the 56th minute to tie up the game 1-1 with a goal by Latif Alashe. City scored two more before the final whistle to win 3-1. In the 91st minute T.J. VanSlooten headed a beauty into the net to secure the win. DCFC has a must-win situation on Sunday at Michigan State University's DeMartin Stadium against Lansing United, who also won their Friday night game against Indiana Fire, 2-1. The special special field location for this game is due to the big crowd expected.
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DETROIT – Fans at Sunday's Detroit City FC game stood for a minute of silence to remember and honor a soccer referee who died this past week after being struck by a player during an adult league match in Livonia. At the 44th minute of City's game against the Cincinnati Saints, everyone in the stands stood up holding a red card for a minute of silence. There also was a minute of silence at the beginning of the match. Story: Thursday funeral set for soccer ref attacked at gameThe demonstration was done in memory of 44-year-old John Bieniewicz. It is alleged a player intentionally punched Bieniewicz while objecting to being ejected from the game on June 29 at Mies Park in Livonia.
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DETROIT – Detroit City FC hosted the Michigan Stars Friday night in front of a record crowd at Cass Tech High School with 2,641 in attendance. Myers came up with the third goal of the night in the 40th minute off a throw-in by Cyrus Saydee. Full Screen 1 / 28Next game:Detroit City FC will host another new Michigan team, Lansing United, at Cass Tech High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 23. Lansing United's coach Eric Rudland's first game of their inaugural season ended in a tie Friday night against Indiana Fire. Lansing will face the Michigan Stars on Sunday to see if they can bring their points up to 4 in the season with Detroit City leading the pack with 6 points and a 2-0-0 record.
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LIVONIA, Mich. – Detroit City FC was leading 2-1 late in the game, but couldn't hold on and ended up falling short in penalty kicks. RWB Adria scored in the last minute of stoppage time Wednesday night to force extra time in their first round match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Livonia Stevenson High School. Adria scored the first goal of the match, but City stormed back. The teams went to extra time tied at 2-2 and needed penalty kicks to decide the match. Detroit City FC vs. Cincinnati SaintsWhen: 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10Where: Cass Tech High SchoolTickets: Tickets are $10 at the gate and $8 if ordered here.
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