Huntsville City FC is an American professional soccer team based in Huntsville, Alabama. It is the reserve team of Nashville SC and plays in MLS Next Pro, the third tier of American soccer. The team plays its games at Joe Davis Stadium, a former minor league baseball stadium.
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| Full name | Huntsville City Football Club | ||
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| Founded | July 12, 2022 | ||
| Stadium | Joe W. Davis Stadium Huntsville, Alabama | ||
| Capacity | 6,000 | ||
| Owner | Nashville SC | ||
| Interim Head coach | Christophe Berra | ||
| League | MLS Next Pro | ||
| 2023 | 9th, Eastern Conference Playoffs: DNQ | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
History
On July 12, 2022, Nashville SC announced that it would start an MLS Next Pro team based in Huntsville, Alabama.[1] On August 4, 2022, Huntsville was named as one of seven MLS-affiliated clubs that would field teams in the MLS Next Pro league beginning in the 2023 season.[2] The team name and logo was announced on November 9, 2022. Huntsville City will be the only MLS reserve side that plays outside its parent team's home market.[3]
On December 19, 2022, midfielder Isaiah Johnston from York United was announced as the club's first official signing. Transfer details were not disclosed.[4]
On May 19, 2023, Huntsville City FC played their first ever home at Joe Davis Stadium. They defeated Crown Legacy FC in front of a sold-out crowd.
On 10th April, Huntsville announced the sacking of Head Coach Jack Collinson and the appointment of former Scottish international Christophe Berra in his place.[5]
Players and staff
Roster
- As of 13 March 2024
Staff
| Coaching & Technical Staff | |
|---|---|
| Director of Soccer Operations |  Matt Cairns |
| Head coach |  Christophe Berra |
| Assistant coach |  Omar Jarun |
| Goalkeeping coach | Vacant |
| Head Athletic Trainer |  Luis Rodas |
| Performance Coach & Sports Scientist | Josh Stewart |
| Video Analyst/Scouting |  Matt Bautista |
| Head Equipment Manager | Sam Gibson |
Records
Year-by-year
| Season | MLS Next Pro | Playoffs | Top Scorer | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Conference | Overall | Player | Goals | |||
| 2023 | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 48 | 45 | 38 | 9th, Eastern | 17th | Did not qualify | Azaad Liadi | 12 | |
Head coaches record
- As of 24 September 2023
| Name | Nationality | From | To | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Collison[6] |  Wales | January 18, 2023 | present | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 48 | 45 | 32.14 |
Supporters
The club currently has 1 officially-recognized Supporters' Group called HuntsVillains.[citation needed]