Pathfinder FC explained

Clubname:Pathfinder FC
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Fullname:Pathfinder Football Club New York
Nickname:Los Lobos, Wolves
Founded:2013
Stadium:Pathfinder Academy Field
Capacity:Unknown
Owner:Colin McComb
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:Kevin Longacre
League:USL League Two
Season:2024
Position:7th, Northeast Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Website:https://www.pathfinderfc.com/
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Pathfinder FC (formerly FC Málaga City New York) is a soccer club from Dutchess County, New York competing in the Northeast Division of USL League Two.

History

Founded as part of the Beekman Soccer Club, they operated as a team of the club - BSC Wolves, before launching separately, under their new name (FC Málaga City New York) in 2019.[1] [2]

The club was affiliated with the FC Málaga City Academy of Spain. Every year, FC Málaga City New York would send its entire academy to Spain to train and compete for three months, and the club's coaches come from their Spanish parent club and all hold UEFA certifications.[3] The team was affiliated with Pathfinder Academy, with its players attending the school.[4]

In August 2021, the club cut ties with its Spanish affiliate amid concerns over playing opportunities for their players and re-branded as Pathfinder FC.[5] [6]

Year-by-year

YearLevelLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsU.S. Open Cup
FC Málaga City New York
20214USL League Two5th, Northeastdid not qualifydid not qualify
Pathfinder FC
20224USL League Two9th, Northeastdid not qualifydid not qualify
20234USL League Two4th, Northeastdid not qualifydid not qualify
20244USL League Two7th, Northeastdid not qualifydid not qualify

Former coaches

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Travel Write-Ups. Beekman Youth Soccer Club.
  2. Web site: Episode 219: How Is a Club In Rural New York Providing a Non-Pay-to-Play Program?. John. Pranjic. 3Four3 Coaching.
  3. Web site: FC Málaga City Announced As Newest Member of USL League Two. November 19, 2020. USL League Two.
  4. Web site: Soccer-focused American prep school carves pro pathway via Spain residency program. April 14, 2020. Soccer Wire. Quinn. Casteel.
  5. Web site: Dutchess County Football Club Cuts Ties with Spanish Club, Rebrands. August 15, 2021. Pathfinder FC.
  6. Web site: Dutchess-based soccer-centric boarding schools cuts ties with Spanish club and rebrands. Stephen. Haynes. August 14, 2021. Poughkeepsie Journal.