2019–20 Michigan Stars FC season
Michigan Stars FC 2019–20 NISA football season
The 2019–20 Michigan Stars FC season was the club's first season playing in the National Independent Soccer Association , a newly established third division soccer league in the United States , and first professional season.
Overview
Michigan Stars FC was admitted into the National Independent Soccer Association on September 23, 2019 and latter fully accepted by the U.S. Soccer Federation on December 11, 2019, and will start competing in the 2020 Spring season .[ 1] The team will play its home matches at a temporary outdoor venue at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, Michigan , the same complex the team used during the 2019 NPSL season and Members Cup tournament where it played indoors.[ 2]
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.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
Club
Roster
As of March 11, 2020. [ 6]
No.
Pos.
Nat.
Name
Date of birth (age)
Since
1
GK
Arshia Aghababazadeh
(1995-11-05 ) November 5, 1995 (age 28)
2020
2
DF
Tekodah Lobsiger
(1995-02-14 ) February 14, 1995 (age 29)
2020
3
DF
Gonnie Ben-Tal
(1995-07-24 ) July 24, 1995 (age 29)
2019
4
DF
Robert Juncaj
(2001-10-15 ) October 15, 2001 (age 22)
2019
5
DF
Joseph Aidoo
(1995-08-24 ) August 24, 1995 (age 28)
2019
6
MF
Remy Tazifor
(1995-03-05 ) March 5, 1995 (age 29)
2019
7
MF
Steven Juncaj
(1998-03-08 ) March 8, 1998 (age 26)
2019
8
MF
Zanin Mahic
(1992-06-19 ) June 19, 1992 (age 32)
2020
9
MF
Nenad Markovic
(1993-06-11 ) June 11, 1993 (age 31)
2020
10
FW
Kyle Nuel (captain )
(1993-07-02 ) July 2, 1993 (age 31)
2019
11
FW
Travis Ward
(1996-05-09 ) May 9, 1996 (age 28)
2020
12
GK
Sergio Orozco
(1994-04-09 ) April 9, 1994 (age 30)
2020
14
FW
Alexander Satrústegui
(1994-01-01 ) January 1, 1994 (age 30)
2020
15
DF
Andrés Chalbaud
(1994-12-26 ) December 26, 1994 (age 29)
2020
16
GK
Tatenda Mkuruva
(1996-01-04 ) January 4, 1996 (age 28)
2019
17
DF
Alexandre Frank
(1995-08-01 ) August 1, 1995 (age 29)
2020
19
DF
Cameron Schneider
(1997-04-21 ) April 21, 1997 (age 27)
2020
20
MF
Nils Valdmanis
(1997-08-08 ) August 8, 1997 (age 27)
2020
21
MF
Zachary Reynolds
(1994-02-15 ) February 15, 1994 (age 30)
2020
22
DF
Adil Gowani
(1994-06-02 ) June 2, 1994 (age 30)
2020
23
DF
Patrick Sullivan
(1994-08-25 ) August 25, 1994 (age 29)
2019
25
DF
James Abraham
(1993-09-17 ) September 17, 1993 (age 30)
2019
26
DF
Terence Smith
(1991-09-23 ) September 23, 1991 (age 32)
2020
29
FW
James Pipe
(1996-03-18 ) March 18, 1996 (age 28)
2020
31
MF
Jannik Eckenrode
(1993-12-13 ) December 13, 1993 (age 30)
2020
Coaching staff
Transfers
Transfers In
Date from
Position
Player
Last team
Type
Ref.
February 19, 2020
MF
Steven Juncaj
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
[ 7]
February 19, 2020
GK
Tatenda Mkuruva
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
[ 7] [ 8] [ 9]
February 19, 2020
DF
James Abraham
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
[ 7]
February 20, 2020
MF
Remy Tazifor
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
[ 10]
February 20, 2020
DF
Gonnie Ben-Tal
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
[ 10]
February 20, 2020
DF
Joseph Aidoo
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
[ 10]
February 20, 2020
DF
Robert Juncaj
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
[ 11]
February 20, 2020
FW
Kyle Nuel
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
[ 11]
February 20, 2020
DF
Patrick Sullivan
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL)
Free transfer
[ 11]
February 20, 2020
FW
Travis Ward
Greenville Triumph SC
Free transfer
[ 12]
February 20, 2020
DF
Cameron Schneider
Philadelphia Fury
Free transfer
[ 12]
February 20, 2020
MF
Zanin Mahic
East Bay FC Stompers
Free transfer
[ 12]
February 21, 2020
GK
Arshia Aghababazadeh
Los Angeles Force
Free transfer
[ 13]
February 21, 2020
GK
Sergio Orozco
Unattached
Free transfer
[ 13]
February 21, 2020
DF
Adil Gowani
Atlanta SC
Free transfer
[ 14]
February 21, 2020
MF
Zachary Reynolds
Säffle FF
Free transfer
[ 14]
February 21, 2020
DF
Andrés Chalbaud
AFC Ann Arbor
Free transfer
[ 14]
February 22, 2020
MF
Nenad Markovic
St. Mary's Rattlers
Free transfer
[ 15] [ 16]
February 22, 2020
MF
Nils Valdmanis
Kalamazoo FC
Free transfer
[ 15]
February 22, 2020
DF
Alexandre Frank
Western Mass Pioneers
Free transfer
[ 15]
February 22, 2020
FW
Alexander Satrústegui
Atlantic City FC
Free transfer
[ 17]
February 22, 2020
DF
Terence Smith
Unattached
Free transfer
[ 17]
February 22, 2020
DF
Tekodah Lobsiger
Orange County FC
Free transfer
[ 17]
February 22, 2020
FW
James Pipe
Unattached
Free transfer
[ 17]
Friendlies
Competitions
NISA Fall season
Michigan did not take part in the 2019 NISA Fall season . On September 23, the NISA Board of Governors announced the team had been accepted into the league but would not begin full league play until Spring 2020.[ 18] [ 19] [ 20]
NISA Spring season
Details for the 2020 NISA Spring season were announced January 27, 2020.[ 21]
Standings
Updated to match(es) played on March 8, 2020. Source:
NISAofficial.com (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
2
0
0
2
1
3
−2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
−2
Matches
U.S. Open Cup
Michigan will enter the 2020 U.S. Open Cup with the rest of the National Independent Soccer Association teams in the Second Round.[ 24] [ 25] It was announced on January 29 that their first opponent would be USL Championship side Indy Eleven .[ 26]
Squad statistics
As of Match played March 7, 2020
Appearances and goals
Goal scorers
Disciplinary record
See also
References
^ "Chattanooga FC, Detroit City FC, Michigan Stars FC & Oakland Roots SC Approved to Play in NISA Spring 2020 Competition" . www.nisaofficial.com . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ O'Connor, Larry. "Overhauled Michigan Stars shooting for tactical efficiency in jump to pro league" . Detroit News . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ O'Connor, Larry. "Detroit City FC, Stars join NISA on 30-day hiatus amid coronavirus threat" . Detroit News . Retrieved April 29, 2020 .
^ a b c d e "NISA OFFICIAL UPDATE" . nisaofficial.com . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved April 28, 2020 .
^ Kennedy, Paul. "NISA cancels spring season, sets sights on August start to fall championship" . www.socceramerica.com . Retrieved April 28, 2020 .
^ "Michigan Stars FC Roster" . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ a b c "WELCOME BACK #NISAnation" . Twitter . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ "Tatenda Mkuruva Extends Stay At Michigan Stars" . Pindula News . February 20, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ M, Lucky (February 20, 2020). "Tatenda Mkuruva extends stay at his American Club Michigan Stars" . Mbare Times . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ a b c "WELCOME BACK TO THE STARS! #NISAnation" . Twitter . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ a b c "WELCOME BACK TO THE STARS! #NISAnation" . Twitter . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ a b c "WELCOME TO THE STARS! #NISAnation" . Twitter . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ a b "WELCOME TO THE STARS! #NISAnation" . Twitter . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ a b c "WELCOME TO THE STARS! #NISAnation" . Twitter . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ a b c "WELCOME TO THE STARS! #NISAnation" . Twitter . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ "Nenad Markovic Signs With Michigan Stars Football Club" . St. Mary's University Athletics . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ a b c d "And FINALLY.... our last four players that are signed with us!!!! WELCOME TO THE STARS! #NISAnation" . Twitter . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ "NISA Announces Michigan Stars FC" . www.nisaofficial.com . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ O'Connor, Larry. "Michigan Stars look to join NISA in bid to become Metro Detroit's premier pro soccer team" . Detroit News . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ Sports, WDEF (September 23, 2019). "NISA Adding Michigan Stars FC" . WDEF . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ "Schedule" . National Independent Soccer Association . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
^ a b c d "NISA ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF SEASON FOR 30 DAYS" . nisaofficial.com . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved March 12, 2020 .
^ a b c d "NISA EXTENDS SUSPENSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC GUIDELINES" . nisaofficial.com . National Independent Soccer Association. Retrieved March 20, 2020 .
^ "LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP COMPETITION FORMAT ANNOUNCED" . Nisasoccer . December 13, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019 .
^ "RECORD-SETTING 100 TEAMS CONFIRMED FOR 2020 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP, 107TH EDITION OF U.S. SOCCER'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP" . ussoccer.com . U.S. Soccer. Retrieved January 8, 2020 .
^ "2020 U.S. OPEN CUP SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS AND HOST SCENARIOS" . Retrieved February 1, 2020 .
^ "U.S. Soccer Temporarily Suspends 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Due to Covid-19 Outbreak" . www.ussoccer.com . Retrieved March 21, 2020 .
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