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2019–20 California United Strikers FC season

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California United Strikers FC
2019–20 NISA season
OwnerPete Capriotti
Bronwyn Capriotti
PresidentMichael Collins
Head coachDon Ebert
StadiumChampionship Soccer Stadium
Irvine, California
NISAFall, West Coast Conf.: 2nd
Spring: 2nd
PlayoffsFall: West Coast Champion
Spring: N/A
U.S. Open CupCancelled
Top goalscorerLeague: Christian Thierjung (6)
All: Christian Thierjung (6)
Highest home attendance2,258
(February 29 vs. Michigan)
Lowest home attendance1,025
(September 25 vs. Oakland)
Average home league attendance1,619
Biggest win4–1
(October 20 vs. San Diego)
Biggest defeat1–3
(September 14 vs. San Diego)

The 2019–20 California United Strikers FC season was the club's inaugural season in the National Independent Soccer Association, a newly established third division soccer league in the United States.

Overview

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Since 2017, Cal United had attempted to join two professional leagues, the North American Soccer League and National Premier Soccer League's proposed professional league (beginning with the NPSL Founders Cup tournament), with neither effort taking form.[1] In June 2019 the team was accepted into NISA as a member for the league's inaugural season.[2]

The Strikers finished the fall season in second place with a 2-3-1 (9 pts) record, clinching a spot in the West Coast Championship against LA Force.[3][4] In the final, which was played at Championship Stadium with Cal being designated the "away" team due to seeding, the Strikers beat LA in a penalty kick shootout and won its first professional trophy.[5]

In early July 2019, prior to the NISA season kicking off, the team beat 30-time Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala champions C.S.D. Municipal, 3–1, in the latter's pre-season tour of the United States.[6][7][8][9]

On April 27, 2020, following a stoppage of play and subsequent extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season.[10][11]

Players

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As of March 1, 2020[12]
No. Position Player Nation
0 GK Steven Barrera  United States
1 GK Kifi Cabrera  United States
2 DF Gonzalo Salguero  United States
3 DF James McGhee  United States
4 DF Juan Pablo Ocegueda  United States
5 DF Xavier Ikaika Fuerte  United States
6 MF Duncan Capriotti  United States
7 DF Adan Coronado  United States
8 MF Kyle O'Brien  United States
9 FW Omar Nuño  Mexico
10 FW Gustavo Villalobos  United States
11 MF Abraham Villon  United States
12 FW Miguel Sánchez Rincón  Mexico
13 FW Michael Bryant  United States
14 MF Alec Sundly  United States
15 MF Evan Waldrep  United States
16 MF Christian Thierjung  United States
17 FW Andy Contreras  United States
18 MF Kevin Jeon  United States
19 MF Shane Kaemerle  United States
20 DF Cashion London  Guyana
21 DF Beto Navarro  United States
23 MF Shinya Kadono  Japan
24 DF Chris Klute  United States
29 MF Tony Lopez  United States
30 GK Jonathan Waterberg  Netherlands
33 DF Kevin Garcia-Lopez  United States

Staff

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Transfers

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In

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# Pos. Player Signed from Details Date Source
18 MF United States Kevin Jeon Orange County FC Free transfer August 2, 2019 [13][14]
24 DF United States Chris Klute California United FC II Free transfer August 2, 2019 [13][15]
11 MF United States Abraham Villon California United FC II Free transfer August 2, 2019 [13][16]
6 MF United States Duncan Capriotti L.A. Wolves FC Free transfer August 2, 2019 [13][17]
10 FW United States Gustavo Villalobos FC Golden State Free transfer August 2, 2019 [13][18]
5 DF United States Xavier Ikaika Fuerte California United FC II Free transfer August 5, 2019 [19]
2 DF United States Gonzalo Salguero California United FC II Free transfer August 5, 2019 [20]
7 DF United States Adan Coronado California United FC II Free transfer August 5, 2019 [21]
8 MF United States Kyle O'Brien California United FC II Free transfer August 6, 2019 [22]
20 DF Guyana Cashion London Unattached Free transfer August 6, 2019 [23]
1 GK United States Kifi Cabrera California United FC II Free transfer August 6, 2019 [24]
16 MF United States Christian Thierjung Tulsa Roughnecks Free transfer August 7, 2019 [25]
4 DF United States Juan Pablo Ocegueda California United FC II Free transfer August 7, 2019 [26]
17 FW United States Andy Contreras California United FC II Free transfer August 7, 2019 [27]
7 FW Mexico Cristian Gordillo California United FC II Free transfer August 8, 2019 [28]
19 MF United States Michael Sullivan Unattached Free transfer August 8, 2019 [29]
12 FW Mexico Miguel Sánchez Rincón California United FC II Free transfer August 8, 2019 [30]
15 MF United States Evan Waldrep Phoenix Rising FC Free transfer August 12, 2019 [31][32]
3 DF United States James McGhee Colorado Mesa Mavericks Free transfer August 12, 2019 [33][34][35]
14 FW Ivory Coast Jackson Jellah Grand Canyon Antelopes Free transfer August 12, 2019 [36]
0 GK United States Steven Barrera Ventura County Fusion Free transfer August 13, 2019 [37]
9 FW Mexico Omar Nuño FC Arizona Free transfer August 13, 2019 [38]
21 DF United States Beto Navarro Fresno FC Free transfer August 13, 2019 [39]
13 FW United States Michael Bryant Orange County FC Free transfer August 29, 2019 [40]
30 GK Netherlands Jonathan Waterberg Netherlands TOP Oss Free transfer January 16, 2020
19 MF United States Shane Kaemerle Strikers FC - Irvine Free transfer February 19, 2020 [41]
33 DF United States Kevin Garcia-Lopez Las Vegas Lights FC Free transfer February 24, 2020 [42]
29 MF United States Tony Lopez Germany Rot-Weiss Walldorf Free transfer February 25, 2020 [43]
14 MF United States Alec Sundly Germany 1. FCA Darmstadt Free transfer February 26, 2020 [44]
23 MF Japan Shinya Kadono Loudoun United FC Free transfer February 26, 2020 [45]

Out

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# Pos. Player Signed to Details Date Source
7 DF Mexico Cristian Gordillo Orange County FC 2 Free transfer November 18, 2019 [46]
14 FW Ivory Coast Jackson Jellah Unattached Not retained December 1, 2019
19 MF United States Michael Sullivan Unattached Not retained December 1, 2019

Friendlies

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July 6, 2019 (2019-07-06) Friendly California United Strikers FC 3–1 Guatemala C.S.D. Municipal Los Angeles, California
6:30 PDT
Match Broadcast Stadium: John C. Fremont High School

Competitions

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NISA Fall season (Showcase)

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Details for the 2019 NISA Fall season were announced July 25, 2019.[47]

Standings

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Los Angeles Force 6 3 2 1 8 7 +1 11 West Coast Championship
2 California United Strikers FC (O) 6 2 3 1 13 9 +4 9
3 San Diego 1904 FC 6 2 0 4 9 15 −6 6
4 Oakland Roots SC 6 0 3 3 10 13 −3 3
Source: NISAofficial.com
(O) Play-off winners

Results summary

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Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
7 3 3 1 17 10  +7 12 3 1 0 11 2  +9 0 2 1 6 8  −2

Last updated: 11 November 2019.
Source: Match reports

Matches

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August 31, 2019 (2019-08-31) 1 Oakland Roots SC 3–3 California United Strikers FC Oakland, California
7:00 p.m.
Report
MyCujoo Broadcast
Stadium: Laney College
Attendance: 4,556
September 14, 2019 (2019-09-14) 2 San Diego 1904 FC 3–1 California United Strikers FC San Diego, California
7:04 p.m
Report
MyCujoo Broadcast
Stadium: SDCCU Stadium
Attendance: 2,838
Referee: Samantha Martinzes
September 22, 2019 (2019-09-22) 3 California United Strikers FC 3–0 Los Angeles Force Irvine, California
7:00 p.m. Report
MyCujoo Broadcast
Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 2,092
Referee: Omeed Azadpour
September 25, 2019 (2019-09-25) 4 California United Strikers FC 1–1 Oakland Roots SC Irvine, California
7:00 p.m. Report
MyCujoo Broadcast
Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 1,025
Referee: Karen Callado
October 2, 2019 (2019-10-02) 5 California United Strikers FC 3–0 San Diego 1904 FC Irvine, California
7:00 p.m.
Report
MyCujoo Broadcast
Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 1,102
Referee: Christopher Calderon
October 20, 2019 (2019-10-20) 6 California United Strikers FC 4–1 San Diego 1904 FC Irvine, California
4:00 p.m.
Report
MyCujoo Broadcast
Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 1,620
Referee: Samantha Martinez
Note: Due to the Strikers playing more than six games, this game was not counted towards their standings but did count for San Diego.
October 26, 2019 (2019-10-26) 7 Los Angeles Force 2–2 California United Strikers FC Whittier, California
7:00 p.m.
Report
MyCujoo Broadcast
Stadium: Rio Hondo Stadium
Attendance: 922
Referee: Brandon Stevis

Fall Playoff

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NISA Spring Season

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Details for the 2020 NISA Spring season were announced January 27, 2020.[48]

Standings

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Oakland Roots SC 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4 Playoffs
2 California United Strikers FC (Q) 2 1 1 0 1 0 +1 4
3 Detroit City FC 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3
4 Stumptown Athletic 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2
5 San Diego 1904 FC 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2
6 Chattanooga FC 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
7 Los Angeles Force 2 0 1 1 1 3 −2 1
8 Michigan Stars FC 2 0 0 2 1 3 −2 0
Updated to match(es) played on March 8, 2020. Source: NISAofficial.com
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

Results summary

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Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
2 1 1 0 1 0  +1 4 1 0 0 1 0  +1 0 1 0 0 0  0

Last updated: 8 March 2020.
Source: Match reports

Matches

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February 29, 2020 (2020-02-29) 1 California United Strikers FC 1–0 Michigan Stars FC Irvine, California
7:00 p.m.
Report
MyCujoo Broadcast
Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 2,258
Referee: William Randy Hoffman
March 8, 2020 (2020-03-08) 2 San Diego 1904 FC 0–0 California United Strikers FC San Diego, California
3:00 p.m.
Report
MyCujoo Broadcast
Stadium: Lincoln High School
Attendance: 749
Referee: Samantha Martinez
March 14, 2020 (2020-03-14) 3 California United Strikers FC P–P San Diego 1904 FC Irvine, California
7:00 p.m Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Note: On March 12, NISA announced that it would be suspending its season 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic[49]
March 21, 2020 (2020-03-21) 4 Chattanooga FC P–P California United Strikers FC Chattanooga, Tennessee
3:00 p.m. Stadium: Finley Stadium
Note: On March 12, NISA announced that it would be suspending its season 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic[49]
March 28, 2020 (2020-03-28) 5 Los Angeles Force P–P California United Strikers FC TBD
7:00 p.m. Stadium: TBD
Note: On March 12, NISA announced that it would be suspending its season 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic[49]
April 4, 2020 (2020-04-04) 6 Michigan Stars FC P–P California United Strikers FC Pontiac, Michigan
7:30 p.m. Stadium: Ultimate Soccer Arenas Outdoor Stadium
Note: On March 12, NISA announced that it would be suspending its season 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic[49]
April 11, 2020 (2020-04-11) 7 Oakland Roots SC P–P California United Strikers FC Oakland, California
5:10 p.m. Stadium: Laney College
Note: On March 30, NISA announced that it would be extending its suspension of play to May 10 in accordance with CDC guidelines for COVID-19[50]
April 19, 2020 (2020-04-19) 8 California United Strikers FC P–P Detroit City FC Irvine, California
4:00 p.m. Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Note: On March 30, NISA announced that it would be extending its suspension of play to May 10 in accordance with CDC guidelines for COVID-19[50]
May 2, 2020 (2020-05-02) 9 California United Strikers FC P–P Stumptown Athletic Irvine, California
7:00 p.m. Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Note: On March 30, NISA announced that it would be extending its suspension of play to May 10 in accordance with CDC guidelines for COVID-19[50]
May 10, 2020 (2020-05-10) 10 California United Strikers FC P–P Chattanooga FC Irvine, California
4:00 p.m. Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Note: On March 30, NISA announced that it would be extending its suspension of play to May 10 in accordance with CDC guidelines for COVID-19[50]
May 16, 2020 (2020-05-16) 11 Stumptown Athletic P–P California United Strikers FC Pineville, North Carolina
7:04 p.m. Stadium: CSA OrthoCarolina Sportsplex
Note: On April 28, NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season due to COVID-19[10]
May 23, 2020 (2020-05-23) 12 California United Strikers FC P–P Los Angeles Force Irvine, California
7:00 p.m. Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Note: On April 28, NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season due to COVID-19[10]
May 30, 2020 (2020-05-30) 13 Detroit City FC P–P California United Strikers FC Hamtramck, Michigan
TBA p.m. Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Note: On April 28, NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season due to COVID-19[10]
June 7, 2020 (2020-06-07) 14 California United Strikers FC P–P Oakland Roots SC Irvine, California
4:00 p.m. Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Note: On April 28, NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season due to COVID-19[10]

U.S. Open Cup

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Cal United will enter the 2020 U.S. Open Cup with the rest of the National Independent Soccer Association teams in the Second Round.[51][52] It was announced on January 29 that their first opponent would be USL Championship side Orange County SC.[53]

April 8 Second Round Orange County SC (USLC) California P–P California California United Strikers FC (NISA) Irvine, California
7:30 pm PDT Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Note: On March 13, U.S. Soccer’s Open Cup Committee announced the tournament would be temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic[54]

Squad statistics

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As of Match played 8 March 2020

Appearances and goals

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No. Pos Nat Player Total Fall Season Fall Playoffs Spring Season Spring Playoff U.S. Open Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
0 GK United States USA Steven Barrera 8 0 5 0 1 0 2 0 - - - -
1 GK United States USA Kifi Cabrera 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 - - - -
30 GK Netherlands NED Jonathan Waterberg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - -
Defenders
2 DF United States USA Gonzalo Salguero 10 0 7 0 1 0 2 0 - - - -
3 DF United States USA James McGhee 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 - - - -
4 DF United States USA Juan Pablo Ocegueda 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 - - - -
5 DF United States USA Xavier Ikaika Fuerte 9 0 6 0 1 0 2 0 - - - -
7 DF United States USA Adan Coronado 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 - - - -
20 DF Guyana GUY Cashion London 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - - -
21 DF United States USA Beto Navarro 5 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 - - - -
24 DF United States USA Chris Klute 10 2 7 2 1 0 2 0 - - - -
33 DF United States USA Kevin Garcia-Lopez 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - - - -
Midfielders
6 MF United States USA Duncan Capriotti 10 0 7 0 1 0 2 0 - - - -
8 MF United States USA Kyle O'Brien 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - - -
11 MF United States USA Abraham Villon 8 0 6 0 1 0 1 0 - - - -
14 MF United States USA Alec Sundly 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - - - -
15 MF United States USA Evan Waldrep 9 0 7 0 1 0 1 0 - - - -
16 MF United States USA Christian Thierjung 10 6 7 6 1 0 2 0 - - - -
18 MF United States USA Kevin Jeon 9 1 6 0 1 0 2 1 - - - -
19 MF United States USA Shane Kaemerle 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - - - -
23 MF Japan JPN Shinya Kadono 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - - - -
29 MF United States USA Tony Lopez 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - - - -
Forwards
9 FW Mexico MEX Omar Nuño 10 2 7 2 1 0 2 0 - - - -
10 FW United States USA Gustavo Villalobos 10 5 7 4 1 1 2 0 - - - -
12 FW Mexico MEX Miguel Sánchez Rincón 8 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 - - - -
13 FW United States USA Michael Bryant 9 2 6 1 1 1 2 0 - - - -
17 FW United States USA Andy Contreras 6 2 5 2 1 0 0 0 - - - -
Left during season
7 FW Mexico MEX Cristian Gordillo 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - -
14 FW Ivory Coast CIV Jackson Jellah 1 0 1 0 0 0 - - - - - -
19 MF United States USA Michael Sullivan 1 0 1 0 0 0 - - - - - -

Goal scorers

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Place Position Nation Number Name Fall Season Fall Playoff Spring Season Spring Playoff U.S. Open Cup Total
1 MF United States 16 Christian Thierjung 6 0 0 - - 6
2 FW United States 10 Gustavo Villalobos 4 1 0 - - 5
3 FW Mexico 9 Omar Nuño 2 0 0 - - 2
FW United States 13 Michael Bryant 1 1 0 - - 2
FW United States 17 Andy Contreras 2 0 0 - - 2
DF United States 24 Chris Klute 2 0 0 - - 2
4 MF United States 18 Kevin Jeon 0 0 1 - - 1

Disciplinary record

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Number Nation Position Name Fall Season Fall Playoff Spring Season Spring Playoff U.S. Open Cup Total
Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card
6 United States MF Duncan Capriotti 0 0 1 0 1 0 - - - - 2 0
9 Mexico FW Omar Nuño 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - 1 0
10 United States FW Gustavo Villalobos 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - 1 0
12 Mexico FW Miguel Sánchez Rincón 1 0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 2 0
13 United States FW Michael Bryant 2 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - 2 0
17 United States FW Andy Contreras 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - 1 0
24 United States DF Chris Klute 2 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - 2 0
X United States - Don Ebert 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - 1 0
X United States - Roy Chingirian 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - 1 0

References

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  25. ^ "Welcome local talent, Christian Thierjung! Christian was born and raised in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Christian was drafted after college to the @sjearthquakes. Moving on to play with @nycosmos before signing with the @roughnecksfc". Twitter. California United Strikers FC. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
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  39. ^ "Bienvenido Beto Navarro! Born and raised in Delano, CA Beto has an impressive resume. Most recently he played for @ffcfoxes but Beto has played for other professional clubs like @orangecountysoccer and was also on the team when they were formerly knows as the OC Blues". Twitter. California United Strikers FC. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  40. ^ "Welcome Michael Bryant! Michael went to @EC_MensSoccer for 3 seasons and received 2 x All Region award 3 x First Team All Conference and Conference Player of the Year in 2016. He transferred to Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho where he received an All Conference award". Twitter. California United Strikers FC. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  41. ^ "Cal United Strikers Sign 15 year old Shane Kaemerle". www.calunitedstrikers.com. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  42. ^ "WELCOME K E V I N G A R C I A - L O P E ZKevin is a natural right back. He played for South Bay Force Soccer Club and @PatsYouth before being recruited to play for @UCSBgauchos At UCSB, Kevin worked his way into the starting lineup and became captain 1/3". @CalUtdStrikers. February 24, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  43. ^ "Welcome Tony Lopez!!Tony is 1 of 75 Try Out Participants that made the team making him our 20th Southern California player on our roster. To read more about Tony Lopez click here". @CalUtdStrikers. February 25, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  44. ^ "Alec Sundly joins Cal United Strikers! Sundly played at @UCBerkeley from 2010-2013 and was drafted by the @NERevolution 32nd overall in the 2013 draft. He played professionally across the United States from Massachuttes, New York, Utah & now back home in California. 1/2". @CalUtdStrikers. February 26, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  45. ^ "WELCOME Shinya Kadono! Irvine native joins us after being drafted to DC United in 2019. From 2015-2019 Shinya played his collegiate career at UC Berkeley where he received many honors such as Pac – 12 Player of the week, All Pac-12 First Team, Berkeley's MVP in 2017 and 2018". @CalUtdStrikers. February 26, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
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