Westchester SC

Westchester SC
FoundedMay 9, 2024; 8 months ago (2024-05-09)
GroundThe Stadium at Memorial Field
Capacity3,900
OwnerMitch Baruchowitz
Head coachDave Carton
LeagueUSL League One
Websitehttps://www.westchestersc.com/
Current season

Westchester SC is an American professional soccer team based in Westchester County, New York. First announced in 2024, the team is set to begin play in USL League One for the 2025 season. The team will play at The Stadium at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon.

History

On May 9, 2024, it was announced that Westchester, New York, had been granted a USL League One franchise, set to start playing in 2025.[1][2][3]

In June 2024, New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor joined the club's ownership group.[4] The team unveiled their badge and opened season ticket deposits later that month.[5] On August 22, 2024, the first head coach in the club's history was announced as Dave Carton. Carton was formerly the Technical Director of fellow USL League One side Charlotte Independence.[6][7] Their first sponsor was also announced as Northwell Health.[8]

Current roster

As of January 3, 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF Netherlands NED Koen Blommestijn
— MF Australia AUS Daniel Bouman
— MF Netherlands NED Dean Guezen
— DF Jamaica JAM Kemar Lawrence
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF United States USA Conor McGlynn
— DF United States USA Stephen Payne
— FW Trinidad and Tobago TRI Samory Powder

References

  1. ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (2024-05-09). "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". USL League One. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  2. ^ Club, Westchester Soccer. "PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAM COMING TO WESTCHESTER! Westchester Soccer Club Joins USL League One, aims to kick-off in March 2025". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  3. ^ "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". Westchester SC. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  4. ^ "New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor joins Westchester SC ownership group". Westchester SC. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  5. ^ "Westchester Soccer Club Unveils Team's Iconic, Homegrown Brand and launches Season Ticket Deposits". Westchester SC. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  6. ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (2024-08-22). "Westchester SC hires Dave Carton as its first head coach". USL League Two. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  7. ^ "Dave Carton Joins Westchester SC as USL League One Head Coach". www.independencesoccer.club. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  8. ^ "Health care giant will sponsor new Westchester Soccer Club starting play in 2025". Westchester SC. Retrieved 2024-11-04.