2024 Huntsville City FC season
Huntsville City FC 2024 soccer season
The 2024 Huntsville City FC season was the second season of Huntsville City FC, a soccer team based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It was their second season competing in MLS Next Pro, a professional developmental league in the third tier of the United States soccer pyramid. The club serves as a development and reserve squad for Nashville SC of Major League Soccer.
Players and Staff
Roster
As of August 10, 2024
^ Nashville SC first team player.
^ Signed to Nashville SC Academy contract.
Staff
Coaching & Technical Staff
Director of Soccer Operations
Matt Cairns
Head coach
Chris O'Neal
Assistant coach
Omar Jarun
Goalkeeping coach
Vacant
Head Athletic Trainer
Luis Rodas
Performance Coach & Sports Scientist
Josh Stewart
Video Analyst/Scouting
Matt Bautista
Head Equipment Manager
Sam Gibson
Transfers
In
Date
Position
Number
Name
from
Type
Fee
Ref.
January 29, 2024
DF
21
Kessy Coulibaly
MFK Vyskov
Signing
NA
[ 1]
January 29, 2024
DF
3
Tomás Ritondale
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
Signing
NA
[ 2]
January 29, 2024
MF
4
Patrick Amarh
Inter Allies FC
Signing
NA
[ 3]
January 29, 2024
MF
6
Sergi Oriol
UA Horta
Signing
NA
[ 4]
January 29, 2024
FW
11
Alexis Cerritos
Central Valley Fuego FC
Signing
NA
[ 5]
January 29, 2024
FW
22
Maximus Ekk
Central Valley Fuego FC
Signing
NA
[ 6]
March 6, 2024
GK
1
Simon Jillson
LA Galaxy II
Signing
NA
[ 7]
March 12, 2024
DF
5
Joel Sangwa
University of Akron
Signing
NA
[ 8]
March 12, 2024
MF
7
Brennan Creek
University of Kentucky
Signing
NA
[ 9]
April 18, 2024
MF
40
Faiz Opande
Elite Falcons FC
Signing
NA
[ 10]
May 17, 2024
FW
78
Tyler Pasnik
Rangers B
Signing
NA
[ 11]
May 24, 2024
DF
20
Nick DePuy
Nashville SC
Signing
NA
[ 12]
May 31, 2024
MF
32
Ethan O'Brien
Indy Eleven
Loan
NA
[ 13]
June 8, 2024
MF
38
Axel Picazo
LA Galaxy II
Signing
NA
[ 14]
June 8, 2024
DF
56
Will Perkins
Union Omaha
Loan
NA
[ 15]
June 22, 2024
FW
30
Jordan Knight
Columbus Crew 2
Transfer
NA
[ 16]
June 27, 2024
GK
39
Bryan Dowd
Chicago Fire FC
Loan
NA
[ 17]
August 3, 2024
DF
12
Dominic Gasso
Detroit City FC
Loan
NA
[ 18]
August 10, 2024
DF
15
Joey Akpunonu
FC Cincinnati
Loan
NA
[ 19]
September 13, 2024
DF
Makel Rasheed
Xavier Musketeers
free agency signing
NA
[ 20]
Out
Date
Position
No.
Name
To
Type
Fee
Ref.
July 27, 2023
MF
7
Nicky Law
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Mutually Parted ways
NA
[ 21]
December 7, 2023
DF
19
Josh Drack
Charleston Battery
Signing
NA
[ 22]
December 21, 2023
GK
1
John Berner
Atlanta United 2
Signing
Free
[ 23]
January 7, 2024
DF
23
Chrisnovic N'sa
Ostersunds FK
Signing
Free
[ 24]
January 19, 2024
DF
5
Sean Suber
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Signing
[ 25]
January 19, 2024
FW
11
Azaad Liadi
Lexington SC
Signing
NA
[ 26]
February 28, 2024
MF
88
Christopher Pearson
Columbus Crew 2
Loan Expired
Free
[ 27]
March 8, 2024
MF
6
Joey DeZart
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Signing
NA
[ 28]
April 26, 2024
FW
11
Alexis Cerritos
Lexington SC
Trade
[ 29]
June 28, 2024
MF
8
Isaiah Johnston
Loudoun United FC
Transfer
Undisclosed Sum
[ 30]
September 13, 2024
MF
20
Nick DePuy
NA
Mutually Parted Ways
NA
[ 31]
Loan out
Non-competitive fixtures
Preseason
Mid-Season Friendlies
MLS Next Pro
Standings
Eastern Conference
Source:
MLSNP Eastern Conference Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall table
Source:
MLSNP Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Match results
Huntsville City FC v Chattanooga FC
Orlando City B v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v Crown Legacy FC
Huntsville City FC v Carolina Core FC
Inter Miami CF II v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v Atlanta United 2
Crown Legacy FC v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v Chattanooga FC
Toronto FC II v Huntsville City FC
Orlando City B v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v Inter Miami CF II
Atlanta United 2 v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v FC Cincinnati 2
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Top scorers
Top assists
Disciplinary record
Awards and Honors
MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Matchweek
MLS NEXT Pro Rising Star of Matchweek
References
^ "Huntsville City Football Signs Six Players" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. January 29, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City Football Signs Six Players" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. January 29, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City Football Signs Six Players" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. January 29, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City Football Signs Six Players" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. January 29, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City Football Signs Six Players" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. January 29, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City Football Signs Six Players" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. January 29, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Goalkeeper Simon Jillson" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Defender Joel Sangwa and Midfielder Brennan Creek" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Defender Joel Sangwa and Midfielder Brennan Creek" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Midfielder Faiz Opande" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Forward Tyler Pasnik" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. May 17, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs MLS Veteran Defender Nick Depuy" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Midfielder Ethan O'Brien on Loan From Indy Eleven" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Midfielder Axel Picazo and Acquires Defender Will Perkins on Short-Term Loan From Union Omaha" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Midfielder Ethan O'Brien on Loan From Indy Eleven" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Acquires Forward Jordan Knight in Transfer with Columbus Crew 2" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Acquires Goalkeeper Bryan Dowd on Loan from Chicago Fire FC" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Acquires Midfielder Dominic Gasso on Loan from Detroit City FC" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Acquires Defender Joey Akpunonu on Loan from FC Cincinnati" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Defender Makel Rasheed" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City Football Club and Nick Law Mutually Agree to Part Ways" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. July 27, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .
^ "Josh Drack signs with Battery on multi-year contract" . Charlestonbattery.com . Charleston Battery. December 7, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .
^ "Atlanta United 2 signs three players for 2024 season" . MLSnextPRO.com . Atlanta United 2. December 21, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .
^ "Atlanta United 2 signs three players for 2024 season" . northerntribune.ca . Northern Tribune. January 7, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .
^ "Two new defenders join Hounds for 2024" . riverhounds.com . Pittsburgh Riverhounds. January 19, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City Football Signs Six Players" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. January 29, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .
^ "Columbus Crew 2 Sign Midfielder Christopher Pearson" . columbuscrew.com . Columbus Crew. February 28, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City Football Signs Six Players" . rowdiessoccer.com . Tampa Bay Rowdies. March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Trades Alexis Cerritos to Lexington SC" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Transfers Midfielder Isaiah Johnston to Loudoun United FC" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Defender Makel Rasheed" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Acquires Forward Jordan Knight in Transfer with Columbus Crew 2" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024 .
^ "Huntsville City FC Loans Defender Nick Depuy to Memphis 901 FC" . MLSnextPRO.com . Huntsville City FC. May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024 .
^ Henry Jr., Larry (June 12, 2024). "2024 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 13 Honors" . MLSNextPro.com . MLS Next Pro. Retrieved August 29, 2024 .
^ "2024 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 27 Honors" . MLSNextPro.com . MLS Next Pro. September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024 .
^ Henry Jr., Larry (August 27, 2024). "2024 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 24 Honors" . MLSNextPro.com . MLS Next Pro. Retrieved August 29, 2024 .
External links
National teams
League competitions
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Amateur Collegiate
Cup competitions
Youth competitions