Derby City Rovers were an American semi-professional soccer team based in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Derby City was also known for their elite-level youth teams that played in local, state, regional and national leagues. Founded in 2010 as the River City Rovers, the team played in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.
The team played its home games at the King Louie's Sports Complex located in Louisville. The team's colors were blue, white and gold.
History
River City Rovers was announced as a USL Premier Development League expansion franchise on November 18, 2010.[1] They played their first competitive game on May 19, 2011, a 0–0 tie with fellow expansion team Akron Summit Assault.[2] In May 2014, the club became the Derby City Rovers.[3] Derby City Rovers PDL and Youth Academy ceased operations in July 2018 and there are no plans to return to the pitch.[citation needed]
Year-by-year
Year
Division
League
Regular Season
Playoffs
Open Cup
2011
4
PDL
9th, Great Lakes
Did not qualify
Did not qualify
2012
4
PDL
3rd, Great Lakes
Division Semi-final *
Did not qualify
2013
4
PDL
7th, Great Lakes
Did not qualify
1st round
2014
4
PDL
6th, South Atlantic
Did not qualify
Did not qualify
2015
4
PDL
7th, South Atlantic
Did not qualify
Did not qualify
2016
4
PDL
3rd, Great Lakes
Did not qualify
Did not qualify
2017
4
PDL
6th, Great Lakes
Did not qualify
1st round
2018
4
PDL
6th, Great Lakes
Did not qualify
Did not qualify
* Although Rovers qualified for post season play, they ceded the match that was to be played July 17, 2012 to Forest City London.
