Kansas City Brass
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Kansas City Brass is an American soccer team based in Kansas City, Missouri
, United States
. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.
The team plays its home games on the Stadium Field at the Overland Park Soccer Complex in nearby Overland Park, Kansas
, where they have played since 2011. The team's colors are blue and white.
Since its inception the Brass has assisted over 30 players in their quest to move from the amateur ranks to professional teams. In 2007 the Brass was inducted into the United Soccer Leagues Hall of Fame.
Levi Coleman
Edson Edward
Kevin Ellis
Alex Horwath
Jack Jewsbury
Will John
Bryan Pérez
Ryan Raybould
Lucas Rodríguez
Michael Thomas
(2000-2001) Jefferson Roblee (2002-2010) Lincoln Roblee (2011-present)
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
(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...
, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.
The team plays its home games on the Stadium Field at the Overland Park Soccer Complex in nearby Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, Kansas
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 149,080 people, 59,703 households, and 39,702 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,627.0 people per square mile . There were 62,586 housing units at an average density of 1,102.9 per square mile...
, where they have played since 2011. The team's colors are blue and white.
History
Kansas City Brass is owned by Kansas City United Soccer, Inc., a Kansas Not-for-Profit Corporation, was formed in 1997 by Dr. Emilio John and Alan Blinzler, to serve two missions: to prepare graduating high school seniors for college soccer by introducing them to the level of speed and physical play found at the highest levels of college soccer; and to prepare players for the level of competition found at the First and Second Division levels of professional soccer. Since its beginning John has served as President of the Brass and Blinzler has acted as the Chief Operating Officer.Since its inception the Brass has assisted over 30 players in their quest to move from the amateur ranks to professional teams. In 2007 the Brass was inducted into the United Soccer Leagues Hall of Fame.
Current roster
As of June 8, 2011.Notable former players
This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.Levi Coleman
Levi Coleman
Levi Coleman is an American soccer player who currently plays for Charleston Battery in the USL Professional Division.-Youth and College:...
Edson Edward
Edson Edward
Edson "Giovanni" Edward is a Canadian soccer player.-Youth and college:Edward enjoyed an accolade-filled amateur and collegiate soccer career that has taken him to various spots in North America. After graduating the Ottawa Fury's Youth program, Edward began his collegiate duties at the NAIA's...
Kevin Ellis
Kevin Ellis (American soccer)
Kevin Ellis is an American soccer player who currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.-Career:...
Alex Horwath
Alex Horwath
Alex Horwath is an American soccer player.-College and Amateur:Horwath began his youth career with D.C. United, remaining with the youth squad from 2001 to 2003. In 2005 he attended college at the University of Connecticut but did not play due to an injury...
Jack Jewsbury
Jack Jewsbury
Jack Jewsbury is an American soccer player who currently plays for Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
Will John
Will John
Will John is an American soccer player.-Early life:John played high school soccer at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri. John currently holds the Rockhurst single season scoring title with 36 goals and 20 assists...
Bryan Pérez
Bryan Perez
Bryan Pérez is a Costa Rican footballer currently playing for Des Moines Menace in the USL Premier Development League.-Youth and college:...
Ryan Raybould
Ryan Raybould
Ryan Raybould is an American footballer who played as a midfielder for the Gefle IF of Allsvenskan in Sweden....
Lucas Rodríguez
Lucas Rodríguez
Lucas Rodrígues is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for NSC Minnesota Stars in the North American Soccer League.-College and Amateur:...
Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas (American soccer)
Michael Thomas is an American soccer player, who currently is playing for Superettan club Ljungskile SK.-College and Amateur:...
- Further information on professional ex-Brass players can be found here.
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4 | USISL PDSL | 4th, Central | Division Finals | 1st Round |
| 1999 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2000 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Rocky Mountain | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2001 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Rocky Mountain | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2002 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2003 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2004 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2005 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2006 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2007 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Heartland | Did not qualify | 1st Round |
| 2008 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2009 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2010 | 4 | USL PDL | 7th, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2011 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Heartland | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Head coaches
Robi Goff (1998-1999) Jim SchwabJim Schwab
Jim Schwab is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League and National Professional Soccer League...
(2000-2001) Jefferson Roblee (2002-2010) Lincoln Roblee (2011-present)
Stadia
- Greene Stadium; Liberty, MissouriLiberty, MissouriLiberty is a city in Clay County, Missouri and is a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. At the 2007 population estimate, the city population was 29,993...
(2003-2010) - Stadium at Liberty High SchoolLiberty High School (Liberty, Missouri)For schools with similar names, see Liberty High School.Liberty High School is a three-year high school for grades 10-12, located in Liberty, Missouri. Freshmen attend either Liberty Junior High School or South Valley Junior High School. Its current enrollment is just over 2000, and is projected...
; Liberty, MissouriLiberty, MissouriLiberty is a city in Clay County, Missouri and is a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. At the 2007 population estimate, the city population was 29,993...
2 games (2003) - Blue Valley District Activity Center; Overland Park, KansasOverland Park, Kansas-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 149,080 people, 59,703 households, and 39,702 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,627.0 people per square mile . There were 62,586 housing units at an average density of 1,102.9 per square mile...
2 games (2003) - Stadium at Excelsior Springs High School; Excelsior Springs, MissouriExcelsior Springs, MissouriExcelsior Springs is a city in Clay and Ray counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 11,084 at the 2010 census. It is located approximately northeast of central Kansas City, Missouri.- Geography :...
3 games (2005-2006) - Overland Park Soccer Complex; Overland Park, KansasOverland Park, Kansas-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 149,080 people, 59,703 households, and 39,702 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,627.0 people per square mile . There were 62,586 housing units at an average density of 1,102.9 per square mile...
(2011-present)
Average attendance
Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html.- 2005: 114
- 2006: 141
- 2007: 202
- 2008: 122
- 2009: 128
- 2010: 131