Rio Grande Valley Bravos FC
Encyclopedia
Rio Grande Valley Bravos was an American soccer team based in Brownsville, Texas
, United States
. Founded in 2008, the team played in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference, until the end of the 2010 season, after which the franchise was terminated and the team left the league.
The team played its home games at Brownsville Sports Park, where they had played since 2010. The team's colors were navy blue, white and gold.
, but the game was postponed due to concerns about the spread of swine influenza.. The Bravos finally played their first official game on May 8, 2009, a 1-1 tie with fellow expansion franchise West Texas United Sockers
. The first goal in franchise history was scored by Adrian Vazquez.
The Bravos had their franchise terminated by the USL Premier Development League
in October 2010 when the club’s interim owner was unable to complete his financial obligations to the league. A new franchise, the Rio Grande Valley Grandes
, were announced as replacing the Bravos in the PDL for the 2011 season.
A new team, Rio Grande Valley Ocelots FC
, took over the team's assets in on October 13, 2010, and joined the Southern Premier Soccer League
for the 2011-2012 season.
Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville is a city in the southernmost tip of the state of Texas, in the United States. It is located on the northern bank of the Rio Grande, directly north and across the border from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Brownsville is the 16th largest city in the state of Texas with a population of...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 2008, the team played 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 Mid South Division of the Southern Conference, until the end of the 2010 season, after which the franchise was terminated and the team left the league.
The team played its home games at Brownsville Sports Park, where they had played since 2010. The team's colors were navy blue, white and gold.
History
The Rio Grande Valley Bravos were due to make their competitive debut on May 2, 2009, against Laredo HeatLaredo Heat
Laredo Heat is an American soccer team based in Laredo, Texas, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference....
, but the game was postponed due to concerns about the spread of swine influenza.. The Bravos finally played their first official game on May 8, 2009, a 1-1 tie with fellow expansion franchise West Texas United Sockers
West Texas United Sockers
West Texas United Sockers is an American soccer team based in Midland, Texas, United States. Founded in 2008, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference.The team plays its home games at...
. The first goal in franchise history was scored by Adrian Vazquez.
The Bravos had their franchise terminated by 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...
in October 2010 when the club’s interim owner was unable to complete his financial obligations to the league. A new franchise, the Rio Grande Valley Grandes
Rio Grande Valley Grandes
Rio Grande Valley Grandes is an American soccer team based in McAllen, Texas, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference.The team plays it's home games at...
, were announced as replacing the Bravos in the PDL for the 2011 season.
A new team, Rio Grande Valley Ocelots FC
Rio Grande Valley Ocelots FC
Rio Grande Valley Ocelots FC is an American soccer team based in Brownsville, Texas, United States. Ocelots FC was founded in 2010 and competes in the National Premier Soccer League...
, took over the team's assets in on October 13, 2010, and joined the Southern Premier Soccer League
Southern Premier Soccer League
The Southern Premier Soccer League is an amateur soccer league featuring teams from Texas and Oklahoma and recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and United States Adult Soccer Association...
for the 2011-2012 season.
Final roster
Source: http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2010/13598688.html#ROSTERYear-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Mid South | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2010 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Mid South | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Stadia
- Tiger Stadium at Valley View High School; Pharr, TexasPharr, TexasPharr is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 70,400. Pharr is connected by bridge to the Mexican city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas...
(2009) - Brownsville Sports Park; Brownsville, TexasBrownsville, TexasBrownsville is a city in the southernmost tip of the state of Texas, in the United States. It is located on the northern bank of the Rio Grande, directly north and across the border from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Brownsville is the 16th largest city in the state of Texas with a population of...
(2010)
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.- 2009: 1,315 (6th in PDL)
- 2010: 197