Delaware Dynasty
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Delaware Dynasty was an American soccer team, founded in 2006. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues
Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, until 2007, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.
The team played its home games at the Kirkwood Soccer Complex in New Castle, Delaware
, around 8 miles south of the state’s largest city, Wilmington
. The team's colors were white and black.
. Things began superbly for the new boys, enjoying a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Vermont Voltage
on the opening day of the season that featured a hat trick from Nigeria
n striker Oluwafemi Badejo; unfortunately for Delaware, things never carried on from this auspicious opening. They lost four of their next five matches (including a 7-2 hammering at the hands of the Rhode Island Stingrays
), and struggled to regain their form for much of the rest of the season. They beat Westchester Flames
3-2 at home in early June, and enjoyed a 3-2 revenge win over Rhode Island shortly thereafter, but finished the season with five losses in their final seven games, including a 3-1 defeat on the road at Reading Rage
, and a hard-fought 3-2 defeat to Vermont on the final day of the season which gave the New Englanders recompence for their opening-day humiliation. Dynasty finished their freshman year fourth in the Northeast Division, fourteen points behind divisional champions Westchester, and well out of the playoffs. Michael Crowley and Mkokheli Dube were Delaware's top scorers with four goals each - Dube's coming in just five appearances - while South Africa
n midfielder Vuyisani Nyandeni contributed 3 assists.
Unfortunately for Delaware, 2007 was even worse than 2006; the team managed just three wins all year - 3-1 over Reading Rage
, 2-0 over Richmond Kickers Future
, and 4-1 over West Virginia Chaos
. This was as good as it got for Dynasty, who had begun the year with a 5-game winless streak. They threw away a 2-goal lead in their 3-3 tie with West Virginia Chaos
in early June, and suffered several heavy defeats to stronger opposition towards the season's end, including a 5-2 on the road at Williamsburg Legacy
, a 3-1 loss to Ocean City Barons
, and a humiliating 7-1 annihilation at the hands of the Hampton Roads Piranhas on the final day of the season in what turned out to be the franchise's last ever game. Dynasty finished 7th in the Mid Atlantic Division, one of the three whipping boys of the division, and only ahead of Northern Virginia Royals
and West Virginia by one point and goal difference. Oluwafemi Badejo was the team's top scorer, with 6 goals, while Guilherme Fonseca contributed 5 goals and a team-leading 3 assists. Following the conclusion of the 2007 season the club folded, and left the PDL.
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
, until 2007, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.
The team played its home games at the Kirkwood Soccer Complex in New Castle, Delaware
New Castle, Delaware
New Castle is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, six miles south of Wilmington, situated on the Delaware River. In 1900, 3,380 people lived here; in 1910, 3,351...
, around 8 miles south of the state’s largest city, Wilmington
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware, United States, and is located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River. It is the county seat of New Castle County and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley...
. The team's colors were white and black.
Final Squad
vs Hampton Roads Piranhas, 20 July 2007Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2007 | 4 | USL PDL | 8th, Mid Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Competition history
Delaware Dynasty entered the PDL in 2006 as an expansion franchise under head coach Matt OkohMatt Okoh
Matthew Nwabueze Okoh is a former U.S.-Nigerian soccer player and currently Assistant Coach of the DSU Hornets Women. His playing career spanned eight years and took him from the United States to Brazil, Germany and Portugal...
. Things began superbly for the new boys, enjoying a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Vermont Voltage
Vermont Voltage
Vermont Voltage is an American soccer team based in St. Albans, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference, having spent the 2009 season on...
on the opening day of the season that featured a hat trick from Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n striker Oluwafemi Badejo; unfortunately for Delaware, things never carried on from this auspicious opening. They lost four of their next five matches (including a 7-2 hammering at the hands of the Rhode Island Stingrays
Rhode Island Stingrays
Rhode Island Stingrays was an American soccer team based in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1995, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The...
), and struggled to regain their form for much of the rest of the season. They beat Westchester Flames
Westchester Flames
Westchester Flames is an American soccer team based in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home games...
3-2 at home in early June, and enjoyed a 3-2 revenge win over Rhode Island shortly thereafter, but finished the season with five losses in their final seven games, including a 3-1 defeat on the road at Reading Rage
Reading Rage
Reading United A.C. is an American soccer team based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference....
, and a hard-fought 3-2 defeat to Vermont on the final day of the season which gave the New Englanders recompence for their opening-day humiliation. Dynasty finished their freshman year fourth in the Northeast Division, fourteen points behind divisional champions Westchester, and well out of the playoffs. Michael Crowley and Mkokheli Dube were Delaware's top scorers with four goals each - Dube's coming in just five appearances - while South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n midfielder Vuyisani Nyandeni contributed 3 assists.
Unfortunately for Delaware, 2007 was even worse than 2006; the team managed just three wins all year - 3-1 over Reading Rage
Reading Rage
Reading United A.C. is an American soccer team based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference....
, 2-0 over Richmond Kickers Future
Richmond Kickers Future
Richmond Kickers Future was an American soccer team based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 2002 as part of the development system of the Richmond Kickers USL Second Division franchise, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer...
, and 4-1 over West Virginia Chaos
West Virginia Chaos
West Virginia Chaos is an American soccer team based in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
. This was as good as it got for Dynasty, who had begun the year with a 5-game winless streak. They threw away a 2-goal lead in their 3-3 tie with West Virginia Chaos
West Virginia Chaos
West Virginia Chaos is an American soccer team based in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
in early June, and suffered several heavy defeats to stronger opposition towards the season's end, including a 5-2 on the road at Williamsburg Legacy
Williamsburg Legacy
Virginia Legacy was an American soccer team based in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 2002, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team...
, a 3-1 loss to Ocean City Barons
Ocean City Barons
Ocean City Nor'easters is an American soccer team based in Ocean City, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
, and a humiliating 7-1 annihilation at the hands of the Hampton Roads Piranhas on the final day of the season in what turned out to be the franchise's last ever game. Dynasty finished 7th in the Mid Atlantic Division, one of the three whipping boys of the division, and only ahead of Northern Virginia Royals
Northern Virginia Royals
Northern Virginia Royals is an American soccer team based in Woodbridge, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
and West Virginia by one point and goal difference. Oluwafemi Badejo was the team's top scorer, with 6 goals, while Guilherme Fonseca contributed 5 goals and a team-leading 3 assists. Following the conclusion of the 2007 season the club folded, and left the PDL.
See also
- Central Delaware SA FutureCentral Delaware SA FutureThe Central Delaware SA Future is a North American professional soccer team based in Dover, Delaware, United States. Founded in 2005, the team plays in Women's Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.Central Delaware SA Future's home is...
- Delaware WingsDelaware WingsThe Delaware Wings was an American soccer club that was a member of the American Soccer League.-Players: Len Bilous Walter Chyzowych Bill Nuttall -Year-by-year:-See also:* Central Delaware SA Future* Delaware Dynasty...
- Delaware WizardsDelaware WizardsThe Delaware Wizards were soccer club based in Wilmington and New Castle, Delaware. The team played their first game in 1993 and their last in 2000...
- List of professional sports teams in Delaware