Georgia Revolution FC
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| Full name | Georgia Revolution FC | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Revs | ||
| Founded | 2010 | ||
| Stadium | Warhawk Stadium McDonough, Georgia | ||
| Capacity | 3,300 | ||
| General Manager | Eric Morrison | ||
| Head Coach | Scott Redding | ||
| League | National Premier Soccer League Southeast Conference | ||
| 2019 | 4th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Georgia Revolution FC is an American soccer club based in McDonough, Georgia, United States. The team competes in the Southeast Conference of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the United States soccer league system. The NPSL is officially affiliated to the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and qualifies for the U.S. Open Cup. It is generally considered to be the level of competition behind Major League Soccer (MLS), the USL Championship, USL League One, and roughly equal with USL League Two.[1]
History
The Georgia Revolution FC was founded in 2010 to begin play in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid. The team was created to serve as the top level of the Rockdale Youth Soccer Association.[2] The Revolution defeated Jacksonville United 2–1 in its first game on May 13, 2011.[citation needed]
The Revolution qualified for the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, defeating PDL side Mississippi Brilla on May 15, 2012 on a header goal scored by Hailob Habtom in extra time. They moved on to the next round and faced the NASL's Atlanta Silverbacks, where they lost 1–0 thanks to a goal by Raphael Cox. Later in their season they defeated the reigning NPSL champions, Jacksonville United, 7–3 in a regular season match.
The Revolution would again qualify for the Open Cup in 2013 and see a rematch against second division state rivals, Atlanta Silverbacks, losing 3–2.[3]
Following the 2015 regular season, the team participated in the NPSL playoffs losing to the Atlanta Silverbacks (NPSL). At the end of 2015, the Revolution was sold by the Rockdale Youth Soccer Association to a new ownership group.
In 2016, the Revolution won the inaugural I-20 Cup by defeating the Birmingham Hammers 2–0 on aggregate in the two match tournament.
The 2016–2017 off season brought many changes to the Revs organization. The team was moved from Conyers to McDonough in Henry County, Georgia. The move generated excitement in the local community and brought many more high quality players to the squad. In addition, the Revs Reserves were formed to play in the Atlanta District Amateur Soccer League as a way to develop talent in the local area.
During the 2018 season, the Revs Senior Team's home matches were played at Warhawks Stadium at Henry County High School. This was the first time the team played in a stadium and also live streamed all home games. The team returned to the playoffs for only the third time and made club history by winning its first playoff game 3–2 over the New Orleans Jesters with goals by Ehjayson Henry, Jumar Oakley and Isaac Promise.
Colors and badge
Crest
In 2016 a new crest was introduced. Paying homage to the history of the team, the new crest keeps the familiar Eagle's Head and patriotic red, white, and blue colors. Transitioning to a circle which unites the entire crest symbolizing the team motto "United We Stand" while highlighting the name Georgia Revolution FC and the year the team was established, 2010.[4]
Colors
The colors of the Georgia Revolution FC are Red, White, and Blue. For the first five seasons of the club's existence they wore Blue or White Jerseys with matching shorts and red/white stripped or blue/white stripped socks. For 2016, Joma was the Kit Supplier. With that came a change to a Red and White stripped home Jersey and a White away Jersey. Both Jerseys are worn with blue shorts and either blue or white socks. In 2019, Summa Sportswear became the new Kit supplier.
Sponsorship
| Date | Primary Jersey Sponsor | Kit Manufacturer |
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| 2011–2014 | Courtesy Ford | Stanno |
| 2015 | Beasley Pharmacy | Stanno |
| 2016 | BenchMark Physical Therapy | Joma |
| 2017–2018 | Eagles Landing Family Practice | Joma |
| 2019 | Resurgens Orthopaedics | Summa Sportswear |
Club culture
Rivalries
Georgia Revolution FC's primary rival are the crosstown Atlanta Silverbacks. The teams first played in the 2012 US Open Cup and again in 2013. When the Silverbacks left the North American Soccer League to join the NPSL in 2016 the rivalry was rekindled.
In the past, the club had a burgeoning rivalry with the Birmingham Hammers. The two teams competed annually for the I-20 Cup, a competition instituted by the two clubs. The cup was awarded to the team that had the most points across the teams' meetings throughout the season. The Birmingham Hammers moved to the PDL in 2018.
Supporters
The major supporters' group is The Uprising.The Uprising was created on April 29, 2017. They are known to "wave flags, set off fan smoke matching our colors, beat drums and provide great support to our players and a great atmosphere to all attendees.”[5] In addition, they have hosted public tailgates before home matches.
Affiliates
Georgia Revolution FC works with several youth soccer organizations in the Georgia Soccer community; including Lake Country United FC.[6][7] Lake Country FC (formerly Putnam Impact Soccer Club)[8][9] is a highly respected soccer club east of the Atlanta metro area which provides elite soccer, at what is considered by most a lower than the typical cost, in one of the most economically challenged areas of Georgia.[10] Georgia Revolution FC provides support to these affiliates by sharing resources and providing mentoring and access to the teams and members of the coaching staff before and after games and training sessions.
Players
First-team squad
As of August 1, 2019[11] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Reserve squad
The GA Revs Reserves were established in 2016 and play in the Atlanta District Amateur Soccer League, Atlanta's oldest and most prestigious local league. The season goes from October through April. The team also participates in the Perrin Cup, an Inter-League knockout style tournament that includes teams from both Divisions and is played throughout the ADASL season.[12]
The purpose of the Revs Reserves is to identify and develop local soccer players who have the potential of playing for the Georgia Revolution FC Senior Team which plays in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). The Reserves are an extension of the club, providing players professional training from the NPSL coaching staff to improve the individual players, while maintaining the playing style and philosophy of the Senior Team. The team includes non-college players from the NPSL Team, adding quality of play and value to player development.[13]
2016–2017 Season. The Revs Reserves played a strong first season in the ADASL, achieving a second-place finish in Division II and gaining promotion to Division I. They also advance to the Perrin Cup Semi-Final, losing to defending Champions Arsenal Atlanta. Five new players were promoted from the Revs Reserves to the Senior Team and competed during the 2017 NPSL Season, providing a pathway for players to reach the next level.
2017–2018 Season. Based on the success of the previous year, the Revs U23 Team was created to compete in DIV II of the ADASL. After the end of the NPSL season, three new players were promoted to the Senior Squad. Standout forward Steeve Selso Saint-Duc signed with Los Angeles FC mid-ADASL season.
2018-2019 Season. The Revs added the Revs U21 Team to complete in DIV II of the ADASL. The season was very successful with the Revs Reserves winning the ADASL Championship and entering the 2020 the US Open Cup Qualifiers. Second year returner Clayton Adams signed with Austin Bold FC mid-ADASL season.
Revs Reserves Roster
As of January 16, 2020
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Revs U23 Roster
As of December 6, 2019
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Revs U21 Roster
As of December 6, 2019
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
- 2011-2013
Kwadwo Poku – Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL), New York City FC (MLS), Miami FC (NASL), FC Anzhi Makhachkala (Russian Premier League), Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL Championship) - 2011-2013
Michael Nwiloh – Chivas USA (MLS) - 2011-2013 Mark Lavery – Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL), Knattspyrnudeild Hamars (2. deild karla)
, Juventud Escazuceña (Segunda División de Costa Rica) 
- 2012-2013 Aaron Walker – FC Cincinnati (USL), BÍ/Bolungarvík (1. deild karla) , Atlanta Silverbacks (NPSL), Greenville Triumph SC (USL League One)
- 2015 Darvin Ebanks – Harrisburg City Islanders (USL), Harrisburg Heat (MASL)
- 2016
Grace Balegamire – SpVgg EGC Wirges (Rheinlandliga) 
- 2016 Nick Wells – Tormenta FC (USL League One)
- 2016
Cameron Saul – Greenville Triumph SC (USL League One), Finn Harps FC (League of Ireland Premier Division) - 2016-2017 Reserves Chinedu Arinza – Wagga City Wanderers (Football NSW)
- 2017-2018 Reserves
Steeve Selso Saint-Duc – Los Angeles FC (MLS), Lansing Ignite FC (USL League One) - 2018
Isaac Promise – Austin Bold FC (USL Championship) - 2018
Alex Harlley – Las Vegas Lights FC (USL Championship) - 2018 Clayton Adams – Austin Bold FC (USL Championship)
- 2018
Ehjayson Henry - Alicante City (Segunda Regional de la Comunidad Valenciana) 
- 2018-2019 Jack Gurr – Atlanta United 2 (USL Championship)
- 2018-2019 Jumar Oakley – Seaford Rangers FC (South Australian State League 1)
Staff
Executive staff
| Position | Name |
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| President/GM |  Eric Morrison
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| Operations | Rick Zambrana
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| Marketing | Alec Morrison
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| Social Media | Matt Laczko
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| Broadcast Team | Justin Murphy
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Technical staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head Coach | Scott Ian Redding
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| Assistant Coach | Alec Morrison
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| GK Coach | Chris Jackson
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| Athletic Trainer | Jesica Pearl
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Technical staff (Rev Reserves)
| Position | Name |
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| Head Coach | Scott I. Redding
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| U23 Head Coach | Alec Morrison
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| U21 Head Coach | Sam Morrison
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Records
Team records
Year-by-Year
| Season | Domestic League | U.S. Open Cup |
Head Coach | Average Attendance | ||||||||
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| League | GP | W | D | L | Pts | Conference | Pos. | Playoffs | ||||
| 2011 | NPSL | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | Southeast Conference | 2nd | Did Not Qualify | Did Not Enter | Rafe Mauran
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400 |
| 2012 | NPSL | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22 | Southeast Conference | 1st | Division Final | 2nd Round | John Sprague
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400 |
| 2013 | NPSL | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | Sunshine Conference | 2nd | Did Not Qualify | 1st Round | John Sprague
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200 |
| 2014 | NPSL | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | Southeast Conference | 6th | Did Not Qualify | Did Not Qualify | Robin D. Dixon
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200 |
| 2015 | NPSL | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | Southeast Conference | 3rd | Conference Quarterfinal | Did Not Qualify | Robin D. Dixon
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100 |
| 2016 | NPSL | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | South Atlantic Conference | 6th | Did Not Qualify | Did Not Qualify |  Juergen Mauer
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125 |
| 2017 | NPSL | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 | Southeast Conference | 5th | Did Not Qualify | Did Not Qualify | Chris Mahaffey
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250 |
| 2018 | NPSL | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 | Southeast Conference | 6th | Conference Semifinal | Did Not Qualify |  Stephen Magennis
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350 |
| 2019 | NPSL | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | Southeast Conference | 5th | Did Not Qualify | Did Not Qualify | Stephen Magennis
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350 |
Year-by-Year (Rev Reserves)
| Season | League | Season | Perrin Cup | US Open Cup | League Record (W-D-L) | Golden Boot (Goals) |
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| 2016–2017 | ADASL DIV II | 2nd | Semi-Finals | Did Not Enter | 13–2–1[12] | Marcelle Francois (16) |
| 2017–2018 | ADASL DIV I | 2nd | Round of 16 | Did Not Enter | 13–2–3 | Sajih Daychoum (16) |
| 2018–2019 | ADASL DIV I | Champions | Round of 16 | Did Not Enter | 13–1–2 | Ryan Pugh (15) |
| 2019–2020 ** | ADASL DIV I | 7th | Postponed | 2nd Round Qualifiers | 5-4-4 | Ryan Pugh (11) |
Year-by-Year (Revs U23)
| Season | League | Season | Perrin Cup | League Record (W-D-L) | Golden Boot (Goals) |
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| 2017–2018 | ADASL DIV II | 6th | 1st Round | 8–5–3 | Adrien Roberson (16) |
| 2018–2019 | ADASL DIV II | 13th | 1st Round | 5–2–9 | Trey Friddell / Juan Cervantes (6) |
| 2019–2020 ** | ADASL DIV II | 1st | Postponed | 13-1-2 | Juan Cervantes (15) |
Year-by-Year (Revs U21)
| Season | League | Season | Perrin Cup | League Record (W-D-L) | Golden Boot (Goals) |
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| 2018–2019 | ADASL DIV II | 12th | 2nd Round | 5–3–8 | Mohomad Bah / Huthaifa Hysaw / Sultan Seriki (3) |
| 2019–2020 ** | ADASL DIV II | 7th | Round of 16 | 8-2-6 | Santos Verelo / Maykel Logas (6) |
NOTE: 2019-2020 ADASL Season and the Perrin Cup were ended early due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Player records
NPSL Players of the Year[14][15]
| Award | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
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| Player of the Year | Scott I. Redding
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George Rodriguez
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 Isaac Promise
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 Toni Tiente
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| Offensive Player of the Year | Jarrel Smalls
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Sam Choi
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 Ehjayson Henry
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Jumar Oakley
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| Defensive Player of the Year | Adam McCabe
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 Marcelle Francois
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 Jack Gurr
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 Gianmaria Fiore
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| U21 Player of the Year | Bjorn Kammholz
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Carson Oakes
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Toni Tiente
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Eduardo. Gomes
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Stadium
- RYSA Soccerplex; Conyers, Georgia (2011–2016)
- N. Mt. Carmel Soccer Park; Hampton, Georgia (2017)
- Henry County High School; McDonough, Georgia (2018–present)
References
- ^ "The Unruly Soccer Pyramids of America by Mike Firpo". SoccerNewsday.com. February 10, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
- ^ Robert L. Boggus, Jr. "History of the RYSA". RYSA.net. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^ Matt Stigall (May 22, 2013). "2013 US Open Cup Second Round: Atlanta Silverbacks top Georgia Revolution again in rematch". TheCup.us. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^ "Georgia Revolution FC Facebook Page". Georgia Revolution FC. January 12, 2016.
- ^ Darius Goodman. "Georgia Revolution semi-pro soccer club gaining momentum in Henry County". Henry Herald.
- ^ "Georgia Revolution". Protagonist Soccer. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Putnam Impact defeats Nexus FC". Eatonton Messenger. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Rebranded area soccer club to hold tryouts next week". Milledgeville, Georgia: The Union-Recorder. June 1, 2019.
- ^ "Lake Country United to hold tryouts". Eatonton Messenger. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ "Putnam County GA Economy data". towncharts.com. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
- ^ http://georgiarevolution.bonzidev.com/sam/teams/index.php?team=5936268
- ^ a b "Home". www.adasl.com.
- ^ "Georgia Revolution FC Reserves Join the ADASL". Georgia Revolution FC. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Team News: Players of the Year". Georgia Revolution FC. Archived from the original on April 14, 2018. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ "Georgia Revolution 2017 Player Awards" – via www.youtube.com.
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