2020–21 New Amsterdam FC season

The 2020–21 New Amsterdam FC season was the club's first professional season and its first in the National Independent Soccer Association.

New Amsterdam FC
2020–21 NISA season
OwnerLaurence Girard
Sporting directorMaximilian Mansfield
Head coachEric Wynalda
(until Aug. 17)
Maximilian Mansfield
(since Aug. 17)
StadiumHudson Sports Complex
Warwick, New York
NISAFall, Eastern Conf.: 5th
Spring: 9th
PlayoffsFall: Group stage
Spring: Did not qualify
Legends Cup9th place
U.S. Open CupDid not qualify
Top goalscorerLeague: Shavon John-Brown: 2
All: Michael Bello: 3
Biggest win1904 1–4 NAFC (June 16)
Biggest defeatDCFC 3–0 NAFC (Sept. 5)
NAFC 0–3 MSFC (Sept. 12)
CFC 3–0 NAFC (Sept. 16)
OAK 3–0 NAFC
(Sep. 21, Fall Playoffs)
NAFC 0–3 CFC
(Apr. 16, Legends Cup)
Fall 2021 →

Roster

Players

As of April 13, 2021[1][2]
No.PositionPlayerNation
1GKAldo Munoz  United States
3DFArmando Guarnera  United States
5MFMartins Williams  United States
6MFFernando Cortez  United States
7FWBljedi Bardic  Montenegro
9FWJosé Angulo  Colombia
10FWCordt Flätgen  United States
11DFDaniel Vicente (captain)  United States
12MFYusuf Mikaheel  Nigeria
13FWArthur Bosua  South Africa
14DFAkeil Barrett  Jamaica
15DFKalley Muntaha  Gambia
16DFSikele Sylvester  Jamaica
19FWMayele Malango  DR Congo
21DFDavid Diosa  Colombia
22MFSalvatore Barone  United States
23DFOwen Azrak  United States
24DFJavaun Waugh  Jamaica
26GKMahamed Keita  Ivory Coast
27DFMichael Kafari  Ghana
28DFMichael Nastu  United States
30FWShavon John-Brown  Grenada
31FWJames Baculima  United States
31GKKevin Tenjo  United States
33DFMohamed Kone  Burkina Faso
36MFMarlon Preciado  United States
42MFAtcha Yaya  United States
72MFChristopher Bermudez  United States
90GKJesse Corke  United States
MFJuliano Pereira  United States

Staff

As of August 17, 2020
PositionNationStaff
Head coach  United StatesMaximilian Mansfield

Friendlies

July 16, 2020 (2020-07-16) Scrimmage Clifton Elite FC (EPSL) 1–0 New Amsterdam FC Clifton, New Jersey
9:15 p.m. EDTReportStadium: Athenia Steel Recreation Complex
July 18, 2020 (2020-07-18) Scrimmage Santa Fe NY (UPSL) 3–6 New Amsterdam FC New York City, New York
7:00 p.m. EDTBroadcastStadium: Randells Island
July 23, 2020 (2020-07-23) Scrimmage New York Contour United (UPSL) 1–2 New Amsterdam FC Seaford, New York
6:30 p.m. EDTBroadcastStadium: Cedar Creek Park
July 25, 2020 (2020-07-25) Scrimmage Lansdowne Yonkers FC 3–2 New Amsterdam FC Yonkers, New York
7:00 p.m. EDTReportStadium: Tibbetts Brook Park
September 13, 2020 (2020-09-13) Friendly Hoboken FC 1912 (CSL) 2–3 New Amsterdam FC Secaucus, New Jersey
12:00 p.m. EDTReportStadium: Laurel Hill Park
March 11, 2021 (2021-03-11) Preseason Lansdowne Yonkers FC 0–1 New Amsterdam FC Yonkers, New York
8:00 p.m. ESTFirst Half Broadcast
Second Half Broadcast
  • Malango 85'
Stadium: Tibbetts Brook Park
March 13, 2021 (2021-03-13) Preseason Allentown United FC (UPSL) 1–1 New Amsterdam FC Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
6:45 p.m. ESTReportStadium: The Proving Grounds
March 19, 2021 (2021-03-19) Preseason New York Red Bulls P–P New Amsterdam FC Hanover, New Jersey
2:00 p.m. EDTStadium: New York Red Bulls Training Facility
Note: Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[3]
March 26, 2021 (2021-03-26) Scrimage Monroe College Mustangs v New Amsterdam FC New Rochelle, New York
10:00 a.m. EDTReportStadium: Flowers Park Soccer Field
Note: Results not published
March 31, 2021 (2021-03-31) Preseason New York Contour United (UPSL) 2–1 New Amsterdam FC Hicksville, New York
8:00 p.m. EDTReportStadium: Cantiague Park
April 3, 2021 (2021-04-03) Preseason West Chester United SC 2–2 New Amsterdam FC West Chester, Pennsylvania
6:00 p.m. EDTReport
Match Broadcast
Stadium: WCUSC Turf Field

Competitions

NISA Independent Cup

New Amsterdam was announced as one of the four NISA teams taking part in the inaugural NISA Independent Cup on July 1.[4] The regional tournament acted as both a pre-season and chance to "provide a platform for professional and amateur independent clubs to play together on a national stage."

Amsterdam was drawn into the Mid-Atlantic Region alongside fellow NISA expansion side New York Cosmos, Fall 2019 UPSL champion Maryland Bobcats FC, and NPSL side FC Baltimore Christos.

On July 24, NISA announced that the Mid-Atlantic Region tournament was postponed due to a surge of COVID-19 cases in Maryland and the subsequent closing of the Maryland SoccerPlex to professional sports.[5] On July 28, NISA announced a majority of the region's games would be played at Evergreen Sportsplex in Leesburg, Virginia with the sole exception being New Amsterdam's opening match against the Cosmos on August 2, which was played at Hudson Sports Complex in Warwick, New York.[6]

Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Maryland Bobcats FC (C)312093+65
2FC Baltimore Christos312063+35
3New York Cosmos30304403
4New Amsterdam FC3012211−91
Source: nisaofficial.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head to head; 3) goal differential.
(C) Champions

Matches

August 2, 2020 (2020-08-02) Match 1 New York Cosmos 1–1 New Amsterdam FC Warwick, New York
6:45 p.m.
  • Agolli 27',  45+5'
  • Cella  44'
  • Falanga  61'
Report
Broadcast
  • Afif  25'
  • Vicente  58'
  • Esche  73'
  • Bello 90+1',  90+1'
Stadium: Hudson Sports Complex
Attendance: 0
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic
August 6, 2020 (2020-08-06) Match 2 New Amsterdam FC P–P Maryland Bobcats FC Leesburg, Virginia
6:45 p.m.Stadium: Evergreen Sportsplex
Attendance: 0
Note: Called off due to weather[7]
August 9, 2020 (2020-08-09) Match 3 FC Baltimore Christos 3–0 New Amsterdam FC Leesburg, Virginia
7:45 p.m.
  • Lee 11', 45+4'
  • Sanderson 60'
ReportStadium: Evergreen Sportsplex
Attendance: 0
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic
August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23) Match 2 (Replay) New Amsterdam FC 1–7 Maryland Bobcats FC Wayne, Pennsylvania
2:00 p.m.
  • McKenzie 5'
Report
  • Onwuka 35'
  • Joe 47'
  • Banjo 61', 70' (pen.)
  • Pato 64'
  • Torres 66', 76'
Stadium: YSC Sports Complex
Attendance: 0
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic

NISA Fall Season

On June 4, NISA announced details for the 2020 Fall Season.[8] The eight member teams would be split into conferences, Eastern and Western, with New Amsterdam playing in the former.

The Fall regular season schedule was announced on July 31, 2020.[9]

Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Chattanooga FC430183+59
2Michigan Stars FC422062+48
3New York Cosmos412154+15
4Detroit City FC412132+15
5New Amsterdam FC4004112−110

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
4004112 −11000216 −500206 −6

Last updated: September 16, 2020.
Source: Match reports

Matches

August 21, 2020 (2020-08-21) Week 1 New Amsterdam FC 1–3 New York Cosmos Warwick, New York
6:00 p.m. EDTVicente 15' (pen.)
Nastu  32'
Esche  41'
Nadaner  82'
NISA Report
FotMob Report
Broadcast
Agolli  30'
Lewis 45+1'
Bardic 47'
Sembroni  56'
Hassan  80' 87'
Szetela  90+3'
Stadium: Hudson Sports Complex
Attendance: 0
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic
August 29, 2020 (2020-08-29) Week 2 Chattanooga FC P–P New Amsterdam FC Chattanooga, Tennessee
7:30 p.m. EDTReportStadium: Finley Stadium
Note: Match was postponed to protest racial injustice after the Shooting of Jacob Blake.
September 5, 2020 (2020-09-05) Week 3 Detroit City FC 3–0 New Amsterdam FC Hamtramck, Michigan
6:30 p.m. EDT
NISA Report
FotMob Report
Broadcast
  • Keita  22'   41'
  • Bedoya  59'
  • O. Williams  82'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 0
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic
September 12, 2020 (2020-09-12) Week 4 New Amsterdam FC 0–3 Michigan Stars FC Warwick, New York
6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Esche  45+1'
  • Bedoya  49'
  • Vicente  70'
  • Alvarez  89'
NISA Report
FotMob Report
Broadcast
  • Ben-Tal 6',  6'
  • S. Juncaj 27',  81'
  • Nuel 45+4'
  • Juncaj  81'
  • Sullivan  90'
  • Bernedo 90+4'
Stadium: Hudson Sports Complex
Attendance: 0
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic
September 16, 2020 (2020-09-16) Week 2 (Replay) Chattanooga FC 3–0 New Amsterdam FC Chattanooga, Tennessee
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Ferraz 10', 59'
  • Koloko  54'
  • Hoffstatter 73'
  • Adams  86'
NISA Report
FotMob Report
Broadcast
  • Keita  15'
  • Vicente  67'
  • Bedoya  90+3'
Stadium: Finley Stadium
Attendance: 517
Note: Match make-up due to the Shooting of Jacob Blake.

Fall Playoffs

All eight NISA teams qualified for the 2020 Fall tournament, which will be hosted at Keyworth Stadium in Detroit, Michigan, beginning on September 21 ending with the final on October 2.[10]

Group stage

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Oakland Roots SC320152+36Advance to semifinals
2Detroit City FC320165+16
3Michigan Stars FC311143+14
4New Amsterdam FC301249−51
Source: NISAofficial.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Goal differential, 3) Goals scored, 4) Head-to-head record, 5) Coin toss
September 21, 2020 (2020-09-21) Group stage Oakland Roots SC 3–0 New Amsterdam FC Hamtramck, Michigan
8:00 p.m. EDT
NISA Report
FotMob Report
Broadcast
  • Yorston  45+2'
  • Bello  45+2'
  • Vicente  67'
  • Nadaner  69'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Samuel Pizzimenti
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic
September 24, 2020 (2020-09-24) Group stage Michigan Stars FC 2–2 New Amsterdam FC Hamtramck, Michigan
8:00 p.m. EDT
  • Satrústegui  21'   23'
  • Ben-Tal 45'
  • Tazifor  53'
  • S. Juncaj  90+6'
NISA Report
FotMob Report
Broadcast
  • Vicente 35',  45+1'
  • Williams  37'
  • Bello 63'
  • Bartley  75'
  • Nastu  90+4'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Kevin Fikar
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic
September 27, 2020 (2020-09-27) Group stage Detroit City FC 4–2 New Amsterdam FC Hamtramck, Michigan
8:00 p.m. EDT
NISA Report
FotMob Report
Broadcast
  • Bello 73', 84'
  • Nadaner  91'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Joshua Abts
Note: Game was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic

NISA Spring Season

NISA Legends Cup

NISA announced initial season plans in early February 2021, including starting the season with a tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee with a standard regular season to follow.[11][12] The tournament, now called the NISA Legends Cup, was officially announced on March 10 and is scheduled to run between April 13 and 25.[13] All nine NISA members teams take part in the Spring will be divided into three team groups. The highest placing group winner would automatically qualify for the tournament final, while the second and third highest group winners would play one-another in a semifinal to determine a second finalist.

New Amsterdam were drawn into Group 3 alongside Los Angeles Force and Chattanooga FC.

Standings
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Chattanooga FC220071+66Advance to Legends Cup final
2Detroit City FC211020+24Advance to Legends Cup semifinal
3San Diego 1904 FC211032+14
4Los Angeles Force210146−23
5Michigan Stars FC20202202
6California United Strikers FC20201102
7Maryland Bobcats FC201123−11
8Stumptown AC201113−21
9New Amsterdam FC200226−40
Source: nisasoccer.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) goals scored; 4) head to head; 5) goals allowed; 6) coin toss
Group 1 results
Home \ AwayCHALAFNAM
Chattanooga FC4–13–0
Los Angeles Force3–2
New Amsterdam FC
Source: nisasoccer.com
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Matches
April 16, 2021 (2021-04-16) Group 3 Round 1 New Amsterdam FC 0–3 Chattanooga FC Chattanooga, Tennessee
8:00 p.m. EDT
NISA Report
CFC Report
Stadium: Finley Stadium
Attendance: 2,249[14]
April 19, 2021 (2021-04-19) Group 3 Round 2 New Amsterdam FC 2–3 Los Angeles Force Chattanooga, Tennessee
12:00 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Finley Stadium
Referee: Andrew Musashe
April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22) #8 Stumptown AC 1–0 #9 New Amsterdam FC Chattanooga, Tennessee
11:00 a.m. EDT
  • McGrath  14'
  • Kurtz 49'
  • Hines  81'
ReportStadium: Finley Stadium
Referee: Rashawn Clark

Regular season

The Spring Season schedule was announced on March 18 with each association member playing eight games, four home and four away, in a single round-robin format.[15]

Standings
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Detroit City FC (Y, X)8620143+1120Advance to season final
2Los Angeles Force8602116+518Advance to spring final[a]
3Stumptown AC843184+415
4California United Strikers FC84131210+213
5Maryland Bobcats FC832398+111
6Chattanooga FC (Z)822468−28Advance to spring final
7San Diego 1904 FC8215817−97
8Michigan Stars FC8125512−75
9New Amsterdam FC8116510−54
Source: nisasoccer.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) goals scored; 4) head to head; 5) goals allowed; 6) coin toss
(X) Spring Legends Cup champion; (Y) Fall Champion, qualifies for season final; (Z) Spring Legends Cup runner-up, qualifies for spring final [1]
Notes:
Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
8116510 −5401314 −310346 −2

Last updated: June 19, 2021.
Source: Match reports

Matches
May 1, 2021 (2021-05-01) Week 1 Michigan Stars FC 1–0 New Amsterdam FC Washington, Michigan
7:00 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Romeo High School Stadium
Note: Missed subs from report: MSFC = Majano in for Abraham (46'), Chalbaud in for Lobsiger (71'), Lee in for Satrústegui (83'), Elgin in for Reynolds (86')/NAFC = Malango in for Vicente (58'), Preciado in for Mikaheel (75'). Mkuruva card not shown on report but seen in broadcast.
May 7, 2021 (2021-05-07) Week 2 New Amsterdam FC 0–1 Detroit City FC Warwick, New York
7:00 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
  • Todd 15'
  • Filerman  20'
Stadium: Hudson Sports Complex
Referee: Ernie Constantine
Note: Report missing Preciado's sub in the 81st for Malango and Kafari's yellow in the 65th
May 14, 2021 (2021-05-14) Week 3 New Amsterdam FC 0–1 Stumptown AC Warwick, New York
7:00 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
  • McGrath 53'
  • Bejarno Navia  87'
Stadium: Hudson Sports Complex
Referee: Luis Diego Arroyo
Note: Kafari's yellow missing from the report but shown on broadcast
June 2, 2021 (2021-06-02) Week 4 New Amsterdam FC 1–2 California United Strikers FC Warwick, New York
2:00 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Hudson Sports Complex
Referee: José Martín Arana
Note: Match report missing Vicente's yellow in the 7th minute for disention
June 5, 2021 (2021-06-05) Week 5 Chattanooga FC 2–0 New Amsterdam FC Chattanooga, Tennessee
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • McGrath 44',  52'
  • Kasak  45+4'
  • Oliveira  69'
  • Hoffstatter 73'
  • Marcano  90+2'
  • Coleman  90+3'
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Finley Stadium
Attendance: 2,718[16]
Referee: Jervis Atagana
Note: Yellow card in 90+2' minute incorrectly attributed to Kyle Carr on report
June 11, 2021 (2021-06-11) Week 6 New Amsterdam FC 0–0 Maryland Bobcats FC Warwick, New York
4:00 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
  • Brown  54'
  • Gray  62'
  • Sesay  84'
  • Argueta  90+6'
Stadium: Hudson Sports Complex
Referee: José Martín Arana
Note: Maryland's Andy Alvarado may have been carded in the 84/85th minute for a dangerous challenge but it cannot be confirmed
June 16, 2021 (2021-06-16) Week 7 San Diego 1904 FC 1–4 New Amsterdam FC Chula Vista, California
7:00 p.m. PDT
  • Espinoza  24'
  • Hone-Blanchet 57'
  • Ramos  73'
  • Cutler  79'
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
Referee: Jervis Atagana
June 19, 2021 (2021-06-19) Week 8 Los Angeles Force 2–0 New Amsterdam FC Costa Mesa, California
7:00 p.m. PDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Vanguard University Soccer Complex
Note: Guarnera's own goal is not shown on the report but is shown on stream. Match called off in the 66th minute due to poor lighting at the venue. According to NISA rules, the score at the time of the match stoppage is final.

U.S. Open Cup

As a team playing in a recognized professional league, New Amsterdam would normally be automatically qualified for the U.S. Open Cup. However, with the 2021 edition shorted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NISA has only been allotted 1 to 2 teams spots.[17] On March 29, U.S. Soccer announced 2020 Fall Champion Detroit City FC as NISA's representative in the tournament.[18]

Squad statistics

As of Match played June 19, 2021

Appearances and goals

No.PosNatPlayerTotalFall SeasonFall PlayoffsLegends CupSpring Season
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
1GK  USAAldo Munoz704+001+101+000+00
26GK  CIVMahamed Keita300+002+000+000+10
31GK  USAKevin Tenjo50----0+005+00
90GK  USAJesse Corke50----2+003+00
Defenders
3DF  USAArmando Guarnera900+000+002+106+00
11DF  USADaniel Vicente1414+003+010+006+10
14DF  JAMAkeil Barrett30----0+300+00
15DF  GAMKalley Muntaha00----0+000+00
16DF  JAMSikele Sylvester50----2+001+20
21DF  COLDavid Diosa40----0+004+00
23DF  USAOwen Azrak50----0+005+00
27DF  GHAMichael Kafari100----3+006+10
28DF  USAMichael Nastu703+102+000+001+00
33DF  BFAMohamed Kone100----3+007+00
45DF  JAMJavaun Waugh30----2+100+00
Midfielders
5MF  USAMartins Williams1401+203+001+100+60
6MF  USAFernando Cortez900+000+002+005+20
12MF  NGAYusuf Mikaheel1403+100+103+004+20
22MF  USASalvatore Barone91----2+006+11
26MF  USAMohamed Maroc00----0+000+00
36MF  USAMarlon Preciado30----0+000+30
42MF  USAAtcha Yaya00----0+000+00
72MF  USAChristopher Bermudez-3-1------4+11
MF  USAJuliano Pereira00----0+000+00
Forwards
7FW  MNEBljedi Bardic91----3+014+20
9FW  COLJosé Angulo101----3+005+21
10FW  USACordt Flätgen1003+103+000+201+00
13FW  RSAArthur Bosua00------3+30
19FW  CODMayele Malango110----1+206+20
30FW  GRNShavon John-Brown92----3+005+12
31FW  USAJames Baculima200+100+000+100+00
Left during season
1GK  USALaurence Girard101+000+00----
2DF  USASaad Afif301+001+10----
3DF  USAJesus Alvarez502+003+00----
6MF  USAChristian Camacho000+000+00----
8MF  USAEvin Nadaner704+003+00----
9FW  ENGTom Yorston600+303+00----
13FW  USASekou Fofana000+000+00----
17FW  CIVMahmoud Keita603+002+10----
19MF  TRINaeem Charles101+000+00----
19DF  USABryan Dia100+100+00----
21MF  COLDaniel Bedoya703+103+00----
22DF  ENGCarlton McKenzie603+101+10----
25FW  GERTobias Esche503+002+00----
80MF  JAMZaire Bartley603+100+20----
99FW  ENGMichael Bello633+001+23----

Goal scorers

PlacePositionNationNumberNameFall SeasonFall PlayoffsLegends CupSpring SeasonTotal
1FW 99Michael Bello03--3
2FW 11Daniel Vicente11002
FW 30Shavon John-Brown--022
3FW 7Bljedi Bardic--101
FW 9José Angulo--101
MF 22Salvatore Barone--011
MF 72Christopher Bermudez---11
Own goal00101

Disciplinary record

NumberNationPositionNameFall SeasonFall PlayoffLegends CupSpring SeasonTotal
3 DFJesus Alvarez1000----10
3 DFArmando Guarnera----002020
5 MFMartins Williams0110000011
7 FWBljedi Bardic----100010
8 MFEvin Nadaner1020----30
9 FWTom Yorston0010----10
11 FWDaniel Vicente2020003070
12 MFYusuf Mikaheel0000001010
16 DFSikele Sylvester----100010
17 FWMahmoud Keita2100----21
19 FWMayele Malango----101020
21 MFDaniel Bedoya3000----30
21 DFDavid Diosa----001111
22 MFSalvatore Barone----001010
25 FWTobias Esche2000----20
27 DFMichael Kafari----003030
28 DFMichael Nastu1010----20
30 FWShavon John-Brown----001010
33 DFMohamed Kone----101020
80 MFZaire Bartley0010----10
99 FWMichael Bello0010----10

Notes

References