Detroit City FC

Discussion in 'Detroit' started by stos313, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. stos313

    stos313 New Member

    Jun 28, 2003
    Detroit, MI
    How come no one is talking about this? (And I apologize if they are in another part of the forum)

    http://www.detcityfc.com

    While its low level soccer- pretty much akin to the Michigan Bucks, the fact that it will be soccer downtown seems to be generating a lot of excitement- and there is a built in fan base with the Detroit City Futbol League. There is already a supporters group popping up, and it looks like there could be a small but lively crowd at the games.
     
  2. SYoshonis

    SYoshonis Member+

    Jun 8, 2000
    Lafayette, Louisiana
    Club:
    Michigan Bucks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Actually, the NPSL is generally considered to be a level below the USL PDL, which includes the Bucks. For example, they have to qualify for the US Open Cup earlier than the PDL does.
     
  3. stos313

    stos313 New Member

    Jun 28, 2003
    Detroit, MI
    Good to know- while I hate using analogies of other sports when talking about soccer- its kind of like "High A" vs "Low A" in minor league baseball? Like Lakeland Tigers (High A) vs the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A)?
     
  4. SYoshonis

    SYoshonis Member+

    Jun 8, 2000
    Lafayette, Louisiana
    Club:
    Michigan Bucks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    While not totally analogous, that is a good comparison. So is England's Conference Premier (NPSL) and League 2 (PDL), although that's still not perfect.
     
  5. stos313

    stos313 New Member

    Jun 28, 2003
    Detroit, MI
    Got it. Still, there is something cool about soccer being played in downtown Detroit. They are offering a package where $75 gives you a ticket to all 8 games, and a jersey. Otherwise you can pay $30 and get a scarf, heh.
     
  6. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well I say AA and AAA is better since there could be very good teams in the NPSL that will not go up to PDL because we do not have a pro/rel system, so in that sense it is more like baseball than English soccer.

    Then again no system is perfect, maybe more like W-league vs WPSL all short 2-3 month long summer leagues.
     
  7. GalaxyKoa

    GalaxyKoa Member+

    Jul 18, 2007
    North County
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    While the level of play may be lower (I have no idea the relative qualities of each league), the USSF and FIFA recognize both the NPSL and USL PDL as 4th division leagues.
     
  8. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Actually there IS no "fourth division" in America. So, no, USSF and FIFA do not recognize the NPSL and PDL as "fourth division" leagues.

    Fans do, informally, but the USSF only uses the designations "Division I," "Division II" and "Division III" to refer to "men's outdoor professional soccer."

    Women's outdoor professional soccer has "Division I," "Division 2" and "Division 3."

    Indoor professional soccer has "Division A," "Division B" and "Division C."

    Though there are a handful of teams that consider themselves "professional" in the PDL (and there may be some in the NPSL, I don't know), their leagues are not considered "professional leagues," and are not given an official designation by either FIFA (which leaves that to the respective federations) or USSF. The PDL and NPSL hold an informal place in the hierarchy below the others, which is why some consider them to be part of "our fourth division," but there is no such official recognition as such by the powers that be.
     
  9. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There is a D3 for women?

    Also wouldn't the WPSL and W-league be equal to NPSL and PDL as 3 month summer amateur leagues (with some semi-pro teams).
     
  10. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just because a division isn't occupied doesn't mean it doesn't exist, even as a placeholder.

    WPS had (grudgingly) "Division 1" sanctioning, but is the only women's outdoor pro league. If the W-League follows through on its rumored plans for a professional division, it would likely be Division 2, but I don't believe the current W-League has a division attached to it per USSF. I believe the W-League, WPSL, NPSL and PDL are all in the amateur division officially (even though some teams in those leagues apparently pay their players).

    USSF's policies dictate attaching numbers to professional league levels only, apparently. And there does not appear to be a Division B or C indoor league operating currently (the PASL Pro does not have USSF membership).
     
  11. GalaxyKoa

    GalaxyKoa Member+

    Jul 18, 2007
    North County
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Do you have any documentation or articles to confirm this? There are multiple articles, beyond fan written articles or sites, that refer to both leagues as division 4 leagues. Is this simply an echo of the de facto D4 status?
     
  12. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Only US Soccer's policy guide (page 16) and the benefit of having worked in and/or around USL for the last 15 years.

    Yes, it is. It is not an official designation.
     
  13. k3sparks

    k3sparks New Member

    Aug 17, 2008
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No matter what I still wished I lived in the area. The logo, scarf and jersey all look pretty sick.
     
  14. BrodieQPR

    BrodieQPR Member

    Jun 27, 2010
    Michigan
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    yeah, I dig the name and crest. I'd like to see the actual jersey (will Slow's be the sponsor? I might buy it if they were, pretty rad).
     
  15. ajbirch07

    ajbirch07 Member

    Jan 31, 2008
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    the question is will it make enough noise for the MLS to notice
     
  16. SYoshonis

    SYoshonis Member+

    Jun 8, 2000
    Lafayette, Louisiana
    Club:
    Michigan Bucks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The answer is, if MLS comes to Detroit it will have zero to do with this club, any more than it does with any other NPSL team.
     
  17. footygal

    footygal Member

    Jul 27, 2010
    Detroit
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I have to agree with syoshonis this is very low level leauge under the usl pdl. I am all for it but the owners of an mls team will have its own rev team. My question is won't this cost a lot of money to run a team like this ? I am not a big fan of the color scheme but hey what do I know I am only a woman.
     
  18. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well this is not a congressional hearing about birth control, so your opinion is welcomed.
     
  19. DanTheMan474

    DanTheMan474 New Member

    Jul 28, 2008
    Detroit City FC will be holding its first tryout at Oakland Yard, 5328 Highland Rd. (M-59) in Waterford, this Saturday, 2/18, from 9PM-12AM. So many players registered that they had to cut it off, and most likely this means there will be no less than 3 tryouts (possibly more) for the team! The Motor City Supporters will be out at DCFC's debut tryouts tomorrow night, rooting on the players who will be working hard in an attempt to make the squad. If you have a chance, come on out and root them on!
     
  20. bradd

    bradd Member

    Jun 11, 2008
    Detroit, MI
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sorry guys for the late response, but Motor City Supporters is fully behind DCFC. A few of us were at the first round of try outs. Some good talent was there for sure.

    MCS will be present at all games in full Supporters Group mode. All of the events we are doing around town are posted on the webpage and our facebook page.

    http://www.motorcitysupporters.com
    facebook.com/motorcitysupporters

    I just haven't been paying that much attention to this board since I stepped down as moderator.

    Thanks!
    Bradd
    -VP of MCS
     
  21. JacksonJazz#9

    JacksonJazz#9 Member

    Dec 12, 2000
    Grand Ledge, Mich
    Club:
    Plymouth Argyle FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    still waiting on my scarf
     
  22. DetroitTFC

    DetroitTFC BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 14, 2007
    Detroit
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    nothing has gone out yet, what's the rush?
     
  23. JacksonJazz#9

    JacksonJazz#9 Member

    Dec 12, 2000
    Grand Ledge, Mich
    Club:
    Plymouth Argyle FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    just saying...

    i guess... whats the hold up?
     
  24. footygal

    footygal Member

    Jul 27, 2010
    Detroit
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Where are the scarfs?
     
  25. SJJ

    SJJ Member

    Sep 20, 1999
    Royal Oak, MI, USA
    Club:
    Michigan Bucks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

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