Apotheos FC
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| Full name | Apotheos Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Locomotives |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Ground | Atlanta Silverbacks Park, Atlanta, Georgia |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| General manager | Chris Arrigali |
| Head coach | Jonathan Mercado |
| League | USL League Two |
| 2023 | 1st, Southeast Conference Playoffs: National finalist (NPSL) |
| Website | https://www.apotheosfc.com/ |
Apotheos FC is an American soccer club based out of the Metro Atlanta area. The club competes in the USL League Two as a member of the Eastern Conference - South Central Division.
History
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Apotheos FC joined the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) as an expansion team on September 7, 2021, with plans to play in the 2022 season.[1] The team reached the playoffs in its first season but fell to Appalachian FC, 4–1, in the Southeast Conference semifinals.[2]
In 2023, after finishing the regular season atop the conference table, Apotheos went on to win the Southeast Conference championship.[3] This was the team's first conference championship and first playoff honor overall. The team went on to win the South Region Championship for the first time and reached the 2023 NPSL National Championship, where it lost to Tulsa Athletic.[4][5]
Apotheos qualified for its first U.S. Open Cup in 2024 based on its league results from the previous season.[6]
Year-by-year
[edit]| Year | Record (WDL) | Regular Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3–5–2 | 4th, Southeast | Conference Semifinal | ineligible |
| 2023 | 6–3–1 | 1st, Southeast | National Final | did not qualify |
Grounds
[edit]- North Cobb Christian School; Kennesaw, GA (2022–2023)
- Atlanta Silverbacks Park; Atlanta, GA (2024–present)[7]
Honors
[edit]| Honor | Champions | Runners-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Premier Soccer League | National championship | 2023 | |
| Regional championship | 2023 | ||
| Conference championship | 2023 | ||
- Participants (1): 2024
References
[edit]- ^ "Apotheos FC Joins the NPSL for the 2022 Season". National Premier Soccer League. September 7, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Urquiza, Alex (July 16, 2022). "Appalachian FC secure 4-1 conference semi-final victory". The Appalachian. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ James, John (July 20, 2023). "Cobb's Apotheos FC claims first conference title". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved January 12, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ Engels, William (July 28, 2023). "Kalonji's Experience Leads Apotheos FC to NPSL National Semifinals". National Premier Soccer League. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Progress, Glenn Hibdon (August 7, 2023). "Tulsa Athletic wins NPSL championship at RSU's Solider [sic] Field". Claremore Daily Progress. Retrieved January 12, 2024.(European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU 451: Unavailable for legal reasons)
- ^ "Full Slate of 32 Open Division Underdogs Set for 2024 Open Cup | U.S. Soccer Official Website". www.ussoccer.com. December 11, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Silverbacks Park Has a new Home team: Apotheos F.C. - Silverbacks Park". October 17, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
