Georgia Revolution FC

Georgia Revolution FC is an American soccer club based in McDonough, Georgia, United States. The team competes in the Southeast Conference of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the United States soccer league system. The NPSL is officially affiliated to the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and qualifies for the U.S. Open Cup. It is generally considered to be the level of competition behind Major League Soccer (MLS), the USL Championship, USL League One, and roughly equal with USL League Two.[1]

Georgia Revolution FC
Full nameGeorgia Revolution FC
Nickname(s)Revs
Founded2010 (2010)
StadiumWarhawk Stadium
McDonough, Georgia
Capacity3,300
General ManagerEric Morrison
Head CoachRicky Davey
LeagueNational Premier Soccer League Southeast Conference
20194th
WebsiteClub website

History

The Georgia Revolution FC was founded in 2010 to begin play in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid. 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.

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]

Following the 2015 regular season, the team participated in the NPSL playoffs losing to the Atlanta Silverbacks (NPSL). At the end of 2015, the Revolution was sold by the Rockdale Youth Soccer Association to a new ownership group.

In 2016, the Revolution won the inaugural I-20 Cup by defeating the Birmingham Hammers 2–0 on aggregate in the two match tournament.

The 2016–2017 off season brought many changes to the Revs organization. The team was moved from Conyers to McDonough in Henry County, Georgia. The move generated excitement in the local community and brought many more high quality players to the squad. In addition, the Revs Reserves were formed to play in the Atlanta District Amateur Soccer League as a way to develop talent in the local area.

During the 2018 season, the Revs Senior Team's home matches were played at Warhawks Stadium at Henry County High School. This was the first time the team played in a stadium and also live streamed all home games. The team returned to the playoffs for only the third time and made club history by winning its first playoff game 3–2 over the New Orleans Jesters with goals by Ehjayson Henry, Jumar Oakley and Isaac Promise.

In 2019, the club won its first trophy in its history. The 2018/2019 ADASL season saw the Georgia Revolution Reverves win the division 1 championship, winning the trophy and the entry into the 2019-2020 US Open Cup qualifiers. The team competed in the 2019 NPSL summer season, where the club finished 3-1-6 and 5th in the southeast conference, just missing out on the playoffs. On September 21st, the reserves team began its US open cup journey away at ATLetic FC in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The Revolution emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. The club was drawn away to Soda City FC of Columbia, South Carolina. The game was played on November 2nd with Soda City prevailing 4-2.

In 2020, the NPSL summer season was cancelled due to Covid-19. The club missed out on play until July, when the club joined the NISA Independent Cup, along with Chattanooga FC, Soda City FC, and Savannah Clovers. The club finished 4th in the group, going 0-1-3.

Colors and badge

Crest
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.[4]
Colors
The colors of the Georgia Revolution FC are Red, White, and Blue. For the first five seasons of the club's existence they wore Blue or White Jerseys with matching shorts and red/white stripped or blue/white stripped socks. For 2016, Joma was the Kit Supplier. With that came a change to a Red and White stripped home Jersey and a White away Jersey. Both Jerseys are worn with blue shorts and either blue or white socks. In 2019, Summa Sportswear became the new Kit supplier.

Sponsorship
Date Primary Jersey Sponsor Kit Manufacturer
2011–2014 Courtesy Ford Stanno
2015 Beasley Pharmacy Stanno
2016 BenchMark Physical Therapy Joma
2017–2018 Eagles Landing Family Practice Joma
2019 Resurgens Orthopaedics Summa Sportswear

Club culture

Rivalries

Georgia Revolution FC's primary rival are the crosstown Atlanta Silverbacks. The teams first played in the 2012 US Open Cup and again in 2013. When the Silverbacks left the North American Soccer League to join the NPSL in 2016 the rivalry was rekindled.

In the past, the club had a burgeoning rivalry with the Birmingham Hammers. The two teams competed annually for the I-20 Cup, a competition instituted by the two clubs. The cup was awarded to the team that had the most points across the teams' meetings throughout the season. The Birmingham Hammers moved to the PDL in 2018.

Logo for The Uprising Supporters group

Supporters

The major supporters' group is The Uprising.The Uprising was created on April 29, 2017. They are known to "wave flags, set off fan smoke matching our colors, beat drums and provide great support to our players and a great atmosphere to all attendees.”[5] In addition, they have hosted public tailgates before home matches.

Affiliates

Georgia Revolution FC works with several youth soccer organizations in the Georgia Soccer community; including Lake Country United FC.[6][7] Lake Country FC (formerly Putnam Impact Soccer Club)[8][9] is a highly respected soccer club east of the Atlanta metro area which provides elite soccer, at what is considered by most a lower than the typical cost, in one of the most economically challenged areas of Georgia.[10] Georgia Revolution FC provides support to these affiliates by sharing resources and providing mentoring and access to the teams and members of the coaching staff before and after games and training sessions.

Players

First-team squad

As of August 1, 2019[11] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  IRL Evan Gaffney
— GK  USA Cameron Verona
— GK  ENG Matthew Sherman
— GK  MNE Matija Gligorović
— DF  CAN Sergio Sereeira
— DF  PER Ian Aramburu
— DF  CMR Nuvala Lima
— DF  ISR Sagi Hirsch
— DF  ITA Gianmaria Fiore
— DF  ENG Nathanial Johnson
— DF  FRA Eduardo Gomes
— DF  AUT Thomas Herwig
— MF  CMR Egbe Bate-Eya
— MF  CMR Pascal Mohungsi
— MF  PER Brahan Gamarra
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  ENG Cameron Mitchell
— MF  BRA Rodrigo Gonçalves
— MF  SLE Alhaji Tambadu
— MF  FRA Toni Tiente
— MF  USA Sajaad Delane
— MF  USA Jumar Oakley
— MF  USA Blake White
— FW  ENG Ryan King
— FW  USA Aaron Whitten
— FW  USA Ryan Pugh
— FW  USA Alec Supinski
— FW  BLZ Deon McCaulay
— FW  USA Avery Shepard
— FW  TOG Alex Harlley

Reserve squad

The GA Revs Reserves were established in 2016 and play in the Atlanta District Amateur Soccer League, Atlanta's oldest and most prestigious local league. The season goes from October through April. The team also participates in the Perrin Cup, an Inter-League knockout style tournament that includes teams from both Divisions and is played throughout the ADASL season.[12]

The purpose of the Revs Reserves is to identify and develop local soccer players who have the potential of playing for the Georgia Revolution FC Senior Team which plays in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). The Reserves are an extension of the club, providing players professional training from the NPSL coaching staff to improve the individual players, while maintaining the playing style and philosophy of the Senior Team. The team includes non-college players from the NPSL Team, adding quality of play and value to player development.[13]

2016–2017 Season. The Revs Reserves played a strong first season in the ADASL, achieving a second-place finish in Division II and gaining promotion to Division I. They also advance to the Perrin Cup Semi-Final, losing to defending Champions Arsenal Atlanta. Five new players were promoted from the Revs Reserves to the Senior Team and competed during the 2017 NPSL Season, providing a pathway for players to reach the next level.

2017–2018 Season. Based on the success of the previous year, the Revs U23 Team was created to compete in DIV II of the ADASL. After the end of the NPSL season, three new players were promoted to the Senior Squad. Standout forward Steeve Selso Saint-Duc signed with Los Angeles FC mid-ADASL season.

2018-2019 Season. The Revs added the Revs U21 Team to complete in DIV II of the ADASL. The season was very successful with the Revs Reserves winning the ADASL Championship and entering the 2020 the US Open Cup Qualifiers. Second year returner Clayton Adams signed with Austin Bold FC mid-ADASL season.

Revs Reserves Roster
As of January 16, 2020 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  MEX Eddie Alvarado
— GK  USA Cameron Verona
— DF  MEX Ulises Espinoza
— DF  USA Rob Kytan
— DF  USA Jacob Sayer
— DF  USA Bruce Thomas
— DF  JAM Marc-Wayne Sinclair
— DF  USA Sebastian Sandoval
— DF  USA George Rodríguez
— MF  USA Scott I. Redding
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  BRA Rodrigo Gonçalves
— MF  USA Jake Mathis
— MF  USA Gary Daniel
— MF  URU Diego Milessi
— MF  MEX Tomás López
— MF  LBR Bokie Yeanay
— FW  ENG Ryan King
— FW  USA Ryan Pugh
— FW  USA Aaron Whitten
— FW  USA Asa Eggleston

Revs U23 Roster
As of December 6, 2019 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  CUB César Abreun
— GK  BOL Jonathan Sandoval
— DF  USA Daniel García
— DF  GUA Randy Martínez
— DF  USA Adán Escobedo
— DF  USA Osazuwa Imafidon
— DF  USA Romel Bell
— DF  USA Spencer Lauderdale
— DF  USA Nick Seecharan
— DF  USA James Craig
— MF  USA Jordan Rainey
— MF  MEX Israel Caballero
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  PER Milton Zavala
— MF  SEN Babacar Ndiaye
— MF  GHA Joshua Tettay
— MF  USA Thomas Griger
— MF  USA Chris Valez
— MF  CRC Anthonny Contreras
— MF  USA Ismael Serratos
— MF  MEX Andy Diaz
— FW  USA Juan Cervantes
— FW  USA Dailin Allen
— FW  USA Kyle Rainey
— FW  USA Trey Friddell

Revs U21 Roster
As of December 6, 2019 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  TRI Jason Francis
— DF  USA Erik Guerrero
— DF  USA Anthony Martin
— DF  ARG Franco Benítez
— DF  USA Chad Freeman
— DF  USA Matt Sawyerr
— DF  USA Kamali Hanson
— DF  USA Derrick Evans
— MF  USA Antonio Donate
— MF  USA DeAngelo Howell
— MF  USA Darnel Aristide
— MF  USA José Urdaneta
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  SEN Lamine Saine
— MF  PER Carlos Romero
— MF  USA Maykel Logas
— MF  USA Fidel Cabrera
— MF  USA Dominic Gatlin
— MF  PER Kevin Sánchez
— MF  USA Shadee Marmolejo
— MF  TRI Matthaus Camejo
— MF  USA Vic Barahona
— MF  USA Kyle Pearson
— FW  USA Bryce Marlin
— FW  USA Santos Varela

Notable former players

Staff

Executive staff
Position Name
President/GM Eric Morrison
Operations Rick Zambrana
Marketing Alec Morrison
Social Media Matt Laczko
Broadcast Team Justin Murphy

Riley Maleitzke

Technical staff (NPSL)
Position Name
Head Coach Ricky Davey
Assistant Coach Alec Morrison
Assistant Coach Adam Reakes
Assistant Coach Daniel Mohsen
GK Coach Chris Jackson
Athletic Trainer Jesica Pearl

Technical staff (ADASL)

Position Name
Revs ADASL Head Coach Alec Morrison
Revs Reserves Head Coach Chris Jackson
U23 Head Coach Sam Morrison
U21 Head Coach Spencer Lauderdale

Records

Team records

Year-by-Year

Season Domestic League U.S.
Open Cup		 Head Coach Average
Attendance
League GP W D L Pts Conference Pos. Playoffs
2011 NPSL 10 4 2 4 14 Southeast Conference 2nd Did Not Qualify Did Not Enter Rafe Mauran 400
2012 NPSL 10 7 1 2 22 Southeast Conference 1st Division Final 2nd Round John Sprague 400
2013 NPSL 8 4 2 2 14 Sunshine Conference 2nd Did Not Qualify 1st Round John Sprague 200
2014 NPSL 10 1 1 8 4 Southeast Conference 6th Did Not Qualify Did Not Qualify Robin D. Dixon 200
2015 NPSL 10 4 2 4 14 Southeast Conference 3rd Conference Quarterfinal Did Not Qualify Robin D. Dixon 100
2016 NPSL 10 1 2 7 5 South Atlantic Conference 6th Did Not Qualify Did Not Qualify Juergen Mauer 125
2017 NPSL 12 0 3 9 3 Southeast Conference 5th Did Not Qualify Did Not Qualify Chris Mahaffey 250
2018 NPSL 14 5 3 6 18 Southeast Conference 6th Conference Semifinal Did Not Qualify Stephen Magennis 350
2019 NPSL 10 3 1 6 10 Southeast Conference 5th Did Not Qualify Did Not Qualify Stephen Magennis 350
2020 NISA Independent Cup 3 0 1 2 1 Southeast 4th N/A N/A Scott Redding N/A

Year-by-Year (Rev Reserves)

Season League Season Perrin Cup US Open Cup League Record (W-D-L) Golden Boot (Goals) Head Coach
2016–2017 ADASL DIV II 2nd Semi-Finals Did Not Enter 13–2–1[12] Marcelle Francois (16) Scott Redding
2017–2018 ADASL DIV I 2nd Round of 16 Did Not Enter 13–2–3 Sajih Daychoum (16) Scott Redding
2018–2019 ADASL DIV I Champions Round of 16 Did Not Enter 13–1–2 Ryan Pugh (15) Scott Redding
2019–2020 ** ADASL DIV I 7th Round of 8 2nd Round Qualifiers 5-4-4 Ryan Pugh (11) Scott Redding
2020-2021 ADASL DIV I Ongoing N/A N/A Ongoing Ongoing Chris Jackson

Year-by-Year (Rev ADASL)

Season League Season Perrin Cup US Open Cup League Record (W-D-L) Golden Boot (Goals) Head Coach
2020-2021 ADASL DIV I Ongoing N/A N/A Ongoing Ongoing Alec Morrison

Year-by-Year (Revs U23)

Season League Season Perrin Cup League Record (W-D-L) Golden Boot (Goals) Head Coach
2017–2018 ADASL DIV II 6th 1st Round 8–5–3 Adrien Roberson (16) Alec Morrison
2018–2019 ADASL DIV II 13th 1st Round 5–2–9 Trey Friddell / Juan Cervantes (6) Alec Morrison
2019–2020 ** ADASL DIV II 1st Round of 8 13-1-2 Juan Cervantes (15) Alec Morrison
2020-2021 ADASL DIV II Ongoing N/A Ongoing Ongoing Sam Morrison

Year-by-Year (Revs U21)

Season League Season Perrin Cup League Record (W-D-L) Golden Boot (Goals) Head Coach
2018–2019 ADASL DIV II 12th 2nd Round 5–3–8 Mohomad Bah / Huthaifa Hysaw / Sultan Seriki (3) Duane Samuels
2019–2020 ** ADASL DIV II 7th Round of 16 8-2-6 Santos Verelo / Maykel Logas (6) Sam Morrison
2020-2021 ADASL DIV II Ongoing N/A Ongoing Ongoing Spencer Lauderdale

NOTE: 2019-2020 ADASL Season and the Perrin Cup were ended early due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Player records

NPSL Players of the Year[14][15]

Award 2016 2017 2018 2019
Player of the Year Scott I. Redding George Rodriguez Isaac Promise Toni Tiente
Offensive Player of the Year Jarrel Smalls Sam Choi Ehjayson Henry Jumar Oakley
Defensive Player of the Year Adam McCabe Marcelle Francois Jack Gurr Gianmaria Fiore
U21 Player of the Year Bjorn Kammholz Carson Oakes Toni Tiente Eduardo. Gomes

Stadium

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