Sevilla FC (Puerto Rico)
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Sevilla FC Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rican professional association football team based in Juncos
, Puerto Rico
. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the The team competes in the Puerto Rico Soccer League
.
The team plays its home games at Josué Elevadito González Stadium, and the team's colors are white, black, blue and gold. Their current head coach is Francis Muñoz. The team also has a secondary team called Atletico Sevilla that plays in Liga Nacional de Futbol de Puerto Rico
, the second division of football in Puerto Rico.
for the Puerto Rico Islanders
, and played in the now defunct "Liga Premier" from 2006 to 2007. In 2008 they affiliated with Sevilla FC
of La Liga
, one of the leading clubs of Spain and changed their name to Sevilla Bayamón FC. They are also one of the 8 founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League
, the first nationwide league in Puerto Rico. Before the 2009 season they folded due to ownership problems, however the city of Juncos bought them in time for the 2009 season thus allowing Sevilla FC Puerto Rico defend its title.
Sevilla FC debuted on July 3, 2008, in a game against Caguas Huracán
, which they won with a score of 1-0. In its second game the team defeated Club Atletico River Plate Puerto Rico
, one goal to none. On July 20, 2008, Sevilla FC defeated Academia Quintana
to gain the lead in the league's standing. The team solidified their position in the fourth game, where they defeated Atléticos de San Juan
1-0. On the fifth date of the tournament the team defeated Tornados de Humacao
11-1. On August 10, 2008, Sevilla had the first draw of the team's history against Guaynabo Fluminense FC
. This marked the end of the league's first half, the teams would then compete against each other a second time. In the first two games of this stage, Sevilla FC defeated Gigantes de Carolina
and Caguas Huracán. To close the regular season, the team won 3, lost 2 and tied 1 game. On October 2, 2008, Sevilla defeated the Carolina Giants 6-0 to clinch the first place of this stage. On Saturday October 18, 2008 Bayamon Sevilla FC won the first Puerto Rico Soccer League Championship against Club Atletico River Plate with a score of 2-1.
In the 2009 season, the team moved to Juncos
. Thus adding the towns name to the team, Sevilla-FC Juncos. Sevilla-FC Juncos won the leagues first game of the 2009 season 1-0 against new rivals Bayamon FC
.
Sevilla FC won their next game 5-1 against Caguas Huracan
. Sevilla FC ended their season in 3rd place and losing in the semifinals of the 2009 Puerto Rico Soccer League Playoffs
to the eventual winners Bayamon FC
. In 2011 sevilla fc won the regular league championship. In the playoffs final they were defeated by fc leones via penalties which lead Fc leones to become the champions of the PRSL 2011 edition.
When Sevilla-FC Juncos was called Sevilla Bayamon FC, it played its matches at the Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium
in Bayamon
, but after it moved from Bayamon
due to financial problems, Sevilla-FC Juncos moved to Juncos
after they have been given a new deal. Sevilla-FC Juncos new stadium will be located in the town of Juncos. The new stadium is going to be named Sevilla FC Stadium
. They currently play at a local field in Juncos
called the Josué Elevadito González Stadium.
- Chairman José Álvarez - Vice President Francis Muñoz - Head Coach Luis González - Club Treasurer Gustavo Martínez - Club Secretary
Juncos, Puerto Rico
Juncos is one of the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico located in the eastern central region of the island, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Juncos is spread over 9 wards and Juncos Pueblo...
, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the The team competes in the Puerto Rico Soccer League
Puerto Rico Soccer League
The Puerto Rico Soccer League or PRSL is an association football league in Puerto Rico. It is the first unified football league in the island's history, and had a total of six teams for the 2011 season. Association football has been growing in popularity in recent years, and this is an attempt to...
.
The team plays its home games at Josué Elevadito González Stadium, and the team's colors are white, black, blue and gold. Their current head coach is Francis Muñoz. The team also has a secondary team called Atletico Sevilla that plays in Liga Nacional de Futbol de Puerto Rico
Liga Nacional de Futbol de Puerto Rico
Liga Nacional de Futbol de Puerto Rico is a football league in Puerto Rico which started play on July 25, 2009. The league features 17 teams for the 2011 season...
, the second division of football in Puerto Rico.
History
They were formed in 2006 as Puerto Rico Islanders B, a farm teamFarm team
In sports, a farm team, farm system, feeder team or nursery club, is generally a team or club whose role is to provide experience and training for young players, with an agreement that any successful players can move on to a higher level at a given point...
for the Puerto Rico Islanders
Puerto Rico Islanders
Puerto Rico Islanders is a Puerto Rican professional football team based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
, and played in the now defunct "Liga Premier" from 2006 to 2007. In 2008 they affiliated with Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
of La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
, one of the leading clubs of Spain and changed their name to Sevilla Bayamón FC. They are also one of the 8 founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League
Puerto Rico Soccer League
The Puerto Rico Soccer League or PRSL is an association football league in Puerto Rico. It is the first unified football league in the island's history, and had a total of six teams for the 2011 season. Association football has been growing in popularity in recent years, and this is an attempt to...
, the first nationwide league in Puerto Rico. Before the 2009 season they folded due to ownership problems, however the city of Juncos bought them in time for the 2009 season thus allowing Sevilla FC Puerto Rico defend its title.
Sevilla FC debuted on July 3, 2008, in a game against Caguas Huracán
Caguas Huracán
Huracán Fútbol Club is a Puerto Rican football club from Caguas, who currently play in the Puerto Rico Soccer League.-History:The team was originally established in 1991...
, which they won with a score of 1-0. In its second game the team defeated Club Atletico River Plate Puerto Rico
Club Atletico River Plate Puerto Rico
Club Atlético River Plate Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rican professional association football team based in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2007, the team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League, and is the reigning Supercopa DirecTV champion....
, one goal to none. On July 20, 2008, Sevilla FC defeated Academia Quintana
Academia Quintana
Academia Quintana F.C. are an Association Football club from San Juan, Puerto Rico. They were founded in 1969, making them one of the oldest clubs still in existence in Puerto Rico. They are one of the founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League, the island's first nationwide league. The...
to gain the lead in the league's standing. The team solidified their position in the fourth game, where they defeated Atléticos de San Juan
Atléticos de San Juan
Atlético de San Juan FC are an association football club from San Juan, Puerto Rico. A newly formed club, they will play in the Puerto Rico Soccer League, the island's first unified football competition...
1-0. On the fifth date of the tournament the team defeated Tornados de Humacao
Tornados de Humacao
Tornados de Humacao is a Puerto Rican football club based in Humacao, which currently plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League. It is affiliated to C.F...
11-1. On August 10, 2008, Sevilla had the first draw of the team's history against Guaynabo Fluminense FC
Guaynabo Fluminense FC
Guaynabo Fluminense Futbol Club are an Association Football club from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The team was a founding member of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. The club is affiliated with Fluminense Football Club, a leading team from Brazil...
. This marked the end of the league's first half, the teams would then compete against each other a second time. In the first two games of this stage, Sevilla FC defeated Gigantes de Carolina
Gigantes de Carolina (football club)
Carolina Giants are a association football club from Carolina, Puerto Rico. They were formed in 2008 as the football branch of the existing baseball side Gigantes de Carolina. They are founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League, the first nationwide football league on the island...
and Caguas Huracán. To close the regular season, the team won 3, lost 2 and tied 1 game. On October 2, 2008, Sevilla defeated the Carolina Giants 6-0 to clinch the first place of this stage. On Saturday October 18, 2008 Bayamon Sevilla FC won the first Puerto Rico Soccer League Championship against Club Atletico River Plate with a score of 2-1.
In the 2009 season, the team moved to Juncos
Juncos, Puerto Rico
Juncos is one of the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico located in the eastern central region of the island, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Juncos is spread over 9 wards and Juncos Pueblo...
. Thus adding the towns name to the team, Sevilla-FC Juncos. Sevilla-FC Juncos won the leagues first game of the 2009 season 1-0 against new rivals Bayamon FC
Bayamon FC
Bayamón FC is a football team that joined the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2009 season. The team plays in Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The team did not participate in the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2010 and 2011 seasons due to the league's instability...
.
Sevilla FC won their next game 5-1 against Caguas Huracan
Caguas Huracán
Huracán Fútbol Club is a Puerto Rican football club from Caguas, who currently play in the Puerto Rico Soccer League.-History:The team was originally established in 1991...
. Sevilla FC ended their season in 3rd place and losing in the semifinals of the 2009 Puerto Rico Soccer League Playoffs
2009 Puerto Rico Soccer League Playoffs
The 2009 Puerto Rico Soccer League Playoffs is the second year the format has been used. It is the championship of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. The format is the same as the 2008 edition with the top 4 teams from the league playing in the Tournament. The only significant change is that there...
to the eventual winners Bayamon FC
Bayamon FC
Bayamón FC is a football team that joined the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2009 season. The team plays in Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The team did not participate in the Puerto Rico Soccer League for the 2010 and 2011 seasons due to the league's instability...
. In 2011 sevilla fc won the regular league championship. In the playoffs final they were defeated by fc leones via penalties which lead Fc leones to become the champions of the PRSL 2011 edition.
Colors and badge
Up until 2007 they wore uniforms resembling that of their parent club, the Puerto Rico Islanders, using the same colors of orange, dark blue and white. In 2008 when they partnered with Sevilla FC of Spain they adopted this team's uniforms and colors of white, purple, red and black. The current home kit is a replica of one of Sevilla FC's old uniforms: it is all white with black and red paint strokes that run horizontally just bellow the arm from right to left. The away uniforms also use this strokes but instead of black it uses white.Stadium
- Juan Ramon Loubriel StadiumJuan Ramón Loubriel StadiumThe Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium is a 12,500 seat stadium at Route 2 and Route 5, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The stadium has easy access with one metro station on premises.-Early life:...
; Bayamon, Puerto RicoBayamón, Puerto RicoBayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley, north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Cataño; west of Guaynabo; and east of Toa Alta and Naranjito. Bayamón is spread over 11 wards and Bayamón Pueblo...
(2006-2007) - Alfredo "Papo" Alejandro Stadium; Juncos, Puerto RicoJuncos, Puerto RicoJuncos is one of the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico located in the eastern central region of the island, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Juncos is spread over 9 wards and Juncos Pueblo...
(2008-2010) - Josué Elevadito González Stadium; Juncos, Puerto RicoJuncos, Puerto RicoJuncos is one of the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico located in the eastern central region of the island, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Juncos is spread over 9 wards and Juncos Pueblo...
(2011-present)
When Sevilla-FC Juncos was called Sevilla Bayamon FC, it played its matches at the Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium
Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium
The Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium is a 12,500 seat stadium at Route 2 and Route 5, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The stadium has easy access with one metro station on premises.-Early life:...
in Bayamon
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley, north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Cataño; west of Guaynabo; and east of Toa Alta and Naranjito. Bayamón is spread over 11 wards and Bayamón Pueblo...
, but after it moved from Bayamon
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley, north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Cataño; west of Guaynabo; and east of Toa Alta and Naranjito. Bayamón is spread over 11 wards and Bayamón Pueblo...
due to financial problems, Sevilla-FC Juncos moved to Juncos
Juncos, Puerto Rico
Juncos is one of the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico located in the eastern central region of the island, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Juncos is spread over 9 wards and Juncos Pueblo...
after they have been given a new deal. Sevilla-FC Juncos new stadium will be located in the town of Juncos. The new stadium is going to be named Sevilla FC Stadium
Sevilla FC Stadium
Sevilla FC Stadium or Estadio Sevilla FC is a proposed soccer-specific stadium which is to be located in Juncos, Puerto Rico. The construction for the new stadium is scheduled to begin in August and will be built in time for the 2010 Puerto Rico Soccer League season.-Design:This stadium will be...
. They currently play at a local field in Juncos
Juncos, Puerto Rico
Juncos is one of the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico located in the eastern central region of the island, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Juncos is spread over 9 wards and Juncos Pueblo...
called the Josué Elevadito González Stadium.
Current roster
as of April 29, 2011Staff
Francisco MartínezFrancisco Martínez
Francisco "El Quico" Martínez Cordero was a Mexican basketball player. He competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics....
- Chairman José Álvarez - Vice President Francis Muñoz - Head Coach Luis González - Club Treasurer Gustavo Martínez - Club Secretary
Achievements
- Puerto Rico Soccer LeaguePuerto Rico Soccer LeagueThe Puerto Rico Soccer League or PRSL is an association football league in Puerto Rico. It is the first unified football league in the island's history, and had a total of six teams for the 2011 season. Association football has been growing in popularity in recent years, and this is an attempt to...
:
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- ChampionsPuerto Rico Soccer League PlayOff CupThe PRSL PlayOffs Cup is the annual championship tournament of the Puerto Rico Soccer League.. The winner gets an automatic bid to CFU Club Championship.-Puerto Rico Soccer League Playoff Champions by Season:- 2008 Puerto Rico Soccer League Playoffs :...
: 2008, - League ChampionPuerto Rico Soccer League Regular Season CupThe Puerto Rico Soccer League Regular Season Cup, first played in 2008, is an annual league competition for Puerto Rico Soccer League. The top four teams advance to the PlayOff cup.-Puerto Rico Soccer League Regular Season Champions by Season:...
: 2008, 2011- Liga Premier de Fútbol de Puerto Rico:
- Runners-up (1): 2006
- Champions
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LPPR | N/A | |||
| 2007 | LPPR | N/A | |||
| 2008 | PRSL | Champions | Champions | N/A | |
| 2009 | PRSL | 3rd | Semi-Finals | N/A | |
| 2010 | PRSL | 2nd, Group B | Semi-Finals | N/A | |
| 2011 | 3 | USL PRO |