FC Buffalo (women)
FC Buffalo is an American women's soccer club based in Buffalo, New York, United States. Founded in 2021, the team plays in United Women's Soccer (UWS), a pro-am league at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the East Conference. FC Buffalo is the sister club of NPSL club FC Buffalo.
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| Full name | FC Buffalo |
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| Founded | 2021 |
| Stadium | All-High Stadium Buffalo, New York |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Owners | Nick Mendola Scott Frauenhofer |
| Head Coach | Nikki Bartholomew[1] |
| League | United Women's Soccer |
| Website | Club website |
The team plays its home games at All-High Stadium in Buffalo, NY. The team's colors are blue, gold and white.
History
In 2021, club owner Nicholas Mendola announced the launch of a women's soccer team, which started play in May. On March 5, the club announced Nikki Bartholomew as the first manager of FC Buffalo. In their first UWS season, FC Buffalo finished in first place in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 7-2-1.[2] FC Buffalo hosted the East Conference playoffs, winning their first match against Lancaster Inferno FC 3-2. In the Eastern Conference Final FC Buffalo lost 2-0 against CT Fusion.[3]
Players and staff
Current squad
- As of June 16, 2021[4]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Management and staff
- As of June 16, 2021
| Executive Staff | |
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| Position | Staff |
| Owner |  Nick Mendola |
| Director of Women's Soccer | Liz Mantel |
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| Position | Staff |
| Head Coach | Nikki Bartholomew |
| Assistant Coach | Gabrielle Wilson |
| Assistant Coach | Leah Ponticello |
All-time record
| Year | League | Regular Season | W-L-D | GD | Playoffs |
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| 2021 | United Women's Soccer | 1st, East Division | 7-2-1 | +9 | Lost East Conference Finals |
Playoff results
| Season | Game | Visiting | Home |
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| 2021 | East Conference Semi-Finals | Lancaster Inferno 2 | FC Buffalo 3 |
| East Conference Finals | CT Fusion 2 | FC Buffalo 0 |
Honors
- UWS Eastern Conference Regular Season Champions: 2021
References
- "Lancaster native, former UB star named first FC Buffalo Women coach". 5 March 2021.
- "FC Buffalo Women win regular season conference title, will host regional playoffs". Buffalo News.
- "Shorthanded FC Buffalo Women fall in conference final to end sparkling inaugural season". Buffalo News.
- "FC Buffalo Women roster".
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