Metro-Detroiters show some spirit for Detroit City FC.

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  1. msilverstein47

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    Jan 11, 1999
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  2. msilverstein47

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    Jan 11, 1999
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    Gentry Voted 2015 Global Scarves Supporter of the Year
    The NPSL is proud to announce that Detroit City FC supporter and Northern Guard Supporters co-founder Drew Gentry has been named the 2015 Global Scarves Supporter of the Year.
    Gentry, a graphic artist by trade, received the award as a result of online voting by NPSL fans and
    supporters.
    “Since our founding in 2012, Drew has personified the motto of Detroit City: Passion for our City,
    Passion for the Game,” Detroit City FC Co-Owner Alex Wright commented. “No supporter section in the
    NPSL is more passionate than the Northern Guard and Drew is their beating heart. The award is
    well-deserved.”
    Gentry is one of the original founding fathers of the Northern Guard Supporters along with last
    year's Co-Supporters of the Year, Gene and Ken Butcher. Gentry has been at the helm of the visual
    identity of the Northern Guard since day one.
    “I’m honored to be selected as someone that the general supporter cultures of the NPSL have voted
    as Supporter of the Year,” Gentry added. “I congratulate each finalist for their passion and
    challenge them to continue to love their club with everything they have. To the faithful of Detroit
    City FC: this award is as much yours as it is mine and I accept it only on your behalf.”
    Gentry asked that any prize or award be donated to the Ruth Ellis Center in Highland Park, Michigan
    and the league honored that request with a $150.00 donation in Gentry’s name.
    The Ruth Ellis Center (REC) is a youth social services agency that serves the needs of runaway,
    homeless, and at-risk youth. Their mission is to "provide short and long-term residential safe
    space and support services for runaway, homeless, and at-risk lesbian, gay, bi-attractional,
    transgender, and questioning youth." The REC is the only organization in the country that has a
    residential program for LGBTQ youth in the foster care and juvenile justice system, and is
    mission-specific to LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness.
     
  3. SoccerPrime

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  4. msilverstein47

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    http://www.dailydetroit.com/2015/09...s-approved-will-begin-renovation-new-stadium/

    City of Hamtramck, and old Keyworth stadium, because the plans were approved on Wednesday.
    In a statement, DCFC co-owner Sean Mann said “We greatly appreciate Hamtramck Public Schools seeing the potential of this public private partnership and working with us to bring the rehabilitation of Keyworth Stadium one step closer. It is exciting for us as an organization to not only find a new home that will allow us to continue to grow, but in the process add years to life of a historic venue that has created priceless memories in this community for generations.”
    Echoing Mann’s enthusiasm about the project, HPS Superintendent Thomas Niczay said in a statement, “Hamtramck Public Schools is confident that the Keyworth Stadium renovations will enhance the quality of life in our city. The renovated stadium will provide a generous amount of access for HPS athletic programming and community recreation activities in a first class facility.”
     
  5. SoccerPrime

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    Great to hear.
     
  6. Sporting Real

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    This might be the most important paragraph in that article, and might explain why Dan Duggan is talking to NASL and his brother hasn't helped him get a stadium.

    "The team has had loose talks with a group under Pistons owner Tom Gores, who might be interested in investing in Detroit soccer."

    Even though it's a 'might,' having the a ownership group backed up by the Pistons is a pretty big deal, and would give DCFC the type of owners that USL is attracting of late
     
  7. Prosoccercdn

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    If rumors of a Duggan NASL bid attempt are true he seems to be trying to get some relevance and block a future DCFC NASL bid possibly. Don't see NASL going with Duggan, a Detroit City FC NASL expansion club seems more likely and a better fit for the NPSL club.
     
  8. ThePonchat

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    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
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    United States
    How?

    I hear this, mainly from the DCFC faithful. They have between 2,000-3,000 fans or so. Why would that naturally translate to becoming NASL and success there?
     
  9. SoccerPrime

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    Something like NASL being authentic and DCFC is authentic so naturally they need to be together. That's the argument for it in a nutshell.
     
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  10. msilverstein47

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  11. ThePonchat

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    #ProRelForUSA
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    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So, every other taxpayer funded building/renovation project for athletics isn't "community-financed?"

    What's that called then?
     
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  12. msilverstein47

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    Yeah, I'm definitely not a journo but maybe the article should have called it all "voluntary" instead???
     
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  13. SoccerPrime

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    I think the money is coming from donations from fans not tax dollars, hence the difference.
     
  14. ThePonchat

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    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I understand that. Regardless, it's still "community financed" both ways.
     
  15. msilverstein47

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    wow...pretty impressive:

    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ty-fc-spearheads-stadium-renovation/76593970/

    In one month, they’ve already raised nearly $250,000 from more than 125 investors, putting their goal well within reach. The ownership group won’t gain access to that money until they’ve passed the $400,000 mark, but the club, which has seen its annual revenue triple in four seasons, from $170,000 to an estimated $520,000 in 2015, will use its own reserves to begin construction soon.
     
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  16. SoccerPrime

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    United States
    In time for the 2017 season?
     
  17. msilverstein47

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  19. msilverstein47

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    Detroit City FC‏@DetroitCityFC 2h2 hours ago
    We did it.
    We reached $400K,
    allowing us to move forward with Keyworth Stadium renovations
     
  20. msilverstein47

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  21. msilverstein47

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    https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a249c...elease_2_5_16_DCFC_Releases_2016_Schedule.pdf

    Le Rouge will open the regular season on the road on Friday, May 13 against Michigan Stars FC in Pontiac, Mich., followed by a trip to Dayton on Sunday, May 15. City will play its first-ever match at its new home, Keyworth Stadium, against AFC Ann Arbor on Friday, May 20. In total, City will host six NPSL Midwest Region West Division matches and four friendlies. Most notably, DCFC will welcome semi-professional British side FC United of Manchester for its first match in the United States on Saturday, May 28 at 3 p.m. EST.
    Despite realignment, Detroit City FC and FC Buffalo aim to continue their rivalry to the best of their ability, including a home-and-home friendly series. Detroit will travel to Buffalo on Friday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. EST followed by a Buffalo visit to Detroit on Sunday, June 5 at 3 p.m. EST.
     
  22. msilverstein47

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    2016 Detroit City FC Schedule
    Friday, May 13 at Michigan Stars FC 7 PM EST
    Sunday, May 15 at Dayton Dynamo 2 PM EST
    Friday, May 20 vs AFC ANN ARBOR 7:30 PM EST
    Sunday, May 22 at Kalamazoo FC 6:05 PM EST
    Saturday, May 28 vs FC UNITED OF MANCHESTER (friendly) 3 PM EST
    Friday, June 3
    vs FC BUFFALO (friendly) 7:30 PM EST
    Sunday, June 5 at FC Buffalo (friendly) 2 PM EST
    Friday, June 10 at Grand Rapids FC 7:45 PM EST
    Sunday, June 12 vs LANSING UNITED 5 PM EST
    Sunday, June 19
    vs KALAMAZOO FC 5 PM EST
    Saturday, June 25
    vs DAYTON DYNAMO 7:30 PM EST
    Friday, July 1
    vs GRAND RAPIDS FC 7:30 PM EST
    Sunday, July 3 at AFC Ann Arbor 1 PM EST
    Wednesday, July 6 vs COLUMBUS CREW COLLEGE PROGRAM (friendly) 7:30 PM EST
    Sunday, July 10 at Lansing United 12 PM EST
    Friday, July 15 vs MICHIGAN STARS FC 7:30 PM EST
    Wednesday, July 27
    vs WINDSOR STARS (friendly) 7:30 PM EST
     
  23. Sporting Real

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    Sporting Kansas City
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    United States
    I really hope DCFC gets a home game in the USOC
     
  24. msilverstein47

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