Westchester SC
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Founded | May 9, 2024 |
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Ground | The Stadium at Memorial Field |
Capacity | 3,900 |
Owner | Mitch Baruchowitz Danny Dekker Tyler Adams Tyrod Taylor Simon Baines |
Head coach | Dave Carton |
League | USL League One |
Website | https://www.westchestersc.com/ |
Westchester SC is an American professional soccer team based in Westchester County, New York. First announced in 2024, the team began play in USL League One for the 2025 season. The team plays at The Stadium at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon.
History
[edit]On May 9, 2024, it was announced that Westchester, New York, had been granted a USL League One franchise, set to start playing in 2025.[1][2][3]
In June 2024, New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor joined the club's ownership group.[4] The team unveiled their badge and opened season ticket deposits later that month.[5] On August 22, 2024, the first head coach in the club's history was announced as Dave Carton. Carton was formerly the Technical Director of fellow USL League One side Charlotte Independence.[6][7] Their first sponsor was also announced as Northwell Health.[8]
Current roster
[edit]- As of March 13, 2025
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Stadium
[edit]Westchester SC play their home matches at The Stadium at Memorial Field.[9][10] The Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Mount Vernon, New York that was opened in 1931, renovated in 2022,[11] and has a capacity of 3,900. The club shares the stadium with Mount Vernon High School, as well as the Monroe University football team.
References
[edit]- ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (2024-05-09). "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". USL League One. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ Club, Westchester Soccer. "PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAM COMING TO WESTCHESTER! Westchester Soccer Club Joins USL League One, aims to kick-off in March 2025". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". Westchester SC. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor joins Westchester SC ownership group". Westchester SC. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Westchester Soccer Club Unveils Team's Iconic, Homegrown Brand and launches Season Ticket Deposits". Westchester SC. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (2024-08-22). "Westchester SC hires Dave Carton as its first head coach". USL League Two. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Dave Carton Joins Westchester SC as USL League One Head Coach". www.independencesoccer.club. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Health care giant will sponsor new Westchester Soccer Club starting play in 2025". Westchester SC. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". Westchester SC. 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ Stern, Gary (2024-04-25). "Men's pro soccer team set to represent Westchester, begin play in Mount Vernon in 2025". The Journal News. Archived from the original on 2024-04-27. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ Spillane, Matt; Bandler, Jonathan (2022-09-21). "Memorial Field, 'jewel of Mount Vernon,' unveiled after long-awaited rebuild". The Journal News. Archived from the original on 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2025-01-07.