TJ Zehner Promoted to Stockade FC First Team Goalkeeping Coach

Poughkeepsie, NY – TJ Zehner, a former two-season goalkeeper for Stockade FC and Sage College standout, has joined the First Team Coaching Staff as Goalkeeping Coach. 

Zehner, under David Lindholm in 2017 and 2018, featured in 3 matches in 2018, making 1 start behind Steve Skonieczny. At Sage, Zehner was a staple in net for the Gators. In 4 seasons, Zehner would make 62 starts, earning 21 shutouts and finishing his stellar career with a 0.93 GAA (Goals against average). 

“TJ has been a part of this club since the very early years and we are excited to be adding him to our First Team staff. The experience and connections he gained while working with the Futures, no doubt, prepares him for this opportunity,” said Stockade FC Technical Director Dan Hoffay.

Over the last 2 summers, Zehner has been working within the Club as the Stockade Futures Goalkeeping Coach and Assistant Coach under Matt Quick.

Season tickets for the 2024 season at Tenney Stadium are currently on sale. Information about the upcoming season schedule will be announced in March. Visit stockadefc.com/store. 

Scott Zobre Named Stockade FC Assistant Coach

Poughkeepsie, NY – After seven seasons on the field for Stockade FC, one of the club’s most decorated players is making the transition to the sidelines, joining Jamal Lis-Simmons’ coaching staff. Scott Zobre has been named Stockade FC First Team Assistant Coach, after amassing 14 goals and 11 assists in his 50 career matches for the club. Zobre, a Poughkeepsie native, ranks in the top-5 in club history in goals and assists. 

“We are delighted to announce that Scott will continue to work with the club and bring his knowledge, experience and competitive edge to the sidelines,” said Technical Director Dan Hoffay. 

Zobre will replace longstanding Assistant Coach Jim Ventriglia, who has decided to step away after 4 seasons with the club. 

“Adding Scott to our staff will continue to drive our club forward. His experience and knowledge of the game will help our players and coaches a tremendous amount. We couldn’t be happier to keep him in the family,” added Stockade FC Head Coach Jamal Lis-Simmons. “I’d like to thank Jim for his years of expertise and support to our club.”

Season tickets for the 2024 season at Tenney Stadium are currently on sale. Information about the upcoming season schedule will be announced in March. Visit stockadefc.com/store. 

Stockade FC Falls to Hartford in North Atlantic Conference Final in Overtime

Poughkeepsie, NY — It took 120 minutes to decide the Conference Championship at Tenney Stadium on Saturday night as a late penalty kick for Hartford ultimately ended the 2023 Stockade FC season.

After a scoreless 90 minutes of regulation, the final would come down to 2 30-minute overtime periods in front of 1262 fans in Poughkeepsie (the second highest attendance in Stockade history!).

In the 100th minute, Hartford would be awarded a penalty which was hotly contested by the Stockade bench, and crowd. Evan Southern was taken down yards outside the box by Mario Bunjaj, but the center referee determined the call to be a spot kick for the visitors. Hartford would take the lead after a lengthy delay and referee conversation.

Just minutes later, Hartford would double their lead on a counter attack as Stockade pushed numbers forward.

Joey Dolan would add a Stockade lifeline very late but the final whistle came and Hartford City would be crowned Conference Champions.

Stockade FC ends the 2023 season at 7-2-2 (W-L-D) with 23 points.

Stockade FC Wins Regular Season Finale in Syracuse

Syracuse, NY— Stockade FC defeated Syracuse FC, 2-1 on Saturday night thanks to goals from Stefan Koroman and Mateo Marra.

Stockade would get on the scoresheet early on as Stefan Koroman scored his first goal for the club in 7th minute as he headed in a Jared Juleau set piece from the corner.

The first half would end with Stockade leading before Syracuse would add some pressure to start the second half.

In the 50th minute, Syracuse would find their equalizer after a sloppy giveaway at the back led to the chance.

Stockade FC would continue to press looking for a winner.

Just 9 minutes later, Stockade would restore the lead. Mateo Marra stepped up and converted a penalty kick for his first club goal and a 2-1 lead.

The final result would not come without drama as Syracuse was awarded a penalty of their own in the 72nd minute. Jaiden Pean dove to his left and made a massive save to preserve the lead, and the 3 points.

Stockade FC finishes the regular season at  7-1-2 (W-L-D) with 23 points (2.3 PPG) and will host the winner of Wednesday’s Conference playoff between Hartford City and New York Shockers.

The North Atlantic Conference Championship will be held at Tenney Stadium on Saturday, July 15th at 7PM. Tickets are on sale now.

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Stockade FC 8-Match Unbeaten Streak Ends

Poughkeepsie, NY — Kristian Shkreli’s first half goal isn’t enough as Stockade FC falls to New York Shockers in first defeat of the 2023 NPSL season.

Stockade FC would look lively early on as Daniel D’Ippolito would find Kristian Shkreli in space inside the box to cut inside and beat the Shockers keeper for a 1-0 lead.

In the 25th minute, Shockers would find their answer as Wisdom Ishaya found himself with an open net after an error at the back.

After 72 minutes, Shockers would go down to 10-men after Pedro Espindola received his second yellow card after a tackle on Joey Dolan and received his marching orders.

Stockade would begin to pump numbers forward in order to look for a winner with the man advantage. While pushing numbers into the attack, Stockade would be caught on the counter. This time, Flippo Bellu would round Dylan McDermott and take the lead.

Shockers would add their third of the night as Ishaya converted a penalty in the dying minutes of the match.

Stockade FC falls to 6-1-2 (W-L-D) on the year and will travel to Syracuse in the regular season finale on July 8th.

Stockade FC returns to Tenney on Saturday July 15th to host the North Atlantic Conference championship, opponent to be decided by wildcard matchup.

Goals from Siegel, Schulman and Juleau Surge Stockade Past Valeo

Poughkeepsie, NY- Goals from Owen Siegel, Jacob Schulman and Jared Juleau lead Stockade FC to another 3 points at Tenney Stadium on Wednesday night.

Owen Siegel opened the scoring in the first half when Albion Bacaj sent in a beautiful pass over the top for Siegel to run on to. Siegel would do the rest and chip the oncoming goalkeeper for a 1-0 lead in the 34th minute.

After the halftime break, Jamal Lis-Simmons called in some more firepower. Jared Juleau and Jacob Schulman entered the match along with Andrea Nguionza.

In the 53rd minute, Schulman would be the man to double the lead. Off the set piece from 24 yards away, Schulman would curl the perfect ball over the wall and into the lower corner of the net.

Not to be outdone, Juleau would get his chance from nearly the identical spot. Just 8 minutes later, Juleau would spin one off his left foot, around the wall and into the same lower corner to make it 3-0.

Valeo would pull one back late through their own stunner of a free kick as James Cintron was beat bar-down. Cintron was stellar on the night in his starting debut and unlucky to not secure the shutout.

Stockade FC moves to 6-0-2 (W-L-D) and returns home to Tenney Stadium on Saturday July 1 as New York Shockers visit Poughkeepsie.

Stockade Clinches Top Seed with Late Bacaj Goal in Hartford

Hartford, CT— Albion Bacaj’s goal in the 89th minute secured a critical road point for Stockade FC as the club secured the top spot in the North Atlantic playoffs and the Regular Season Conference Title.

A rain soaked afternoon matchup with the top two teams in the conference created a cagey and slippery first half.

After a 40 minute storm delay during halftime, Hartford city would come out and strike first. Evan Southern found space on the left wing, cut inside and fired home the opener on his right foot after 58 minutes.

Stockade FC would begin to find chances as the second half drew on.

Ultimately, delete equalizer would come off the foot of defender Albion Bacaj. After a corner kick found it’s way to the top of the box, Bacaj would rifle a shot into traffic that found its way into the net for the leveler.

The road point secures the top spot in the conference for Stockade FC, who will host the North Atlantic Conference Title Match at Tenney Stadium on Saturday July 15th @ 7PM.

Five Goal Second Half Surges Stockade Past Valeo

Poughkeepsie, NY — Daniel D’Ippolito (2), Lucas Fecci (2) and Petro Klishch all scored second half goals to overwhelm Valeo FC en route to a 5-0 victory on Saturday night at Tenney Stadium.

After a hotly contested first half drew to a close at 0-0, the second half would light the fireworks.

In the 50th minute, Daniel D’Ippolito would get the party started. D’Ippolito would collect Jared Juleau’s pass into the middle of the box, turn and slot his opener past the Valeo keeper.

D’Ippolito wasn’t done. In the 68th minute, he would collect a loose ball in the Valeo defense area, burn his defender and fire a rocket into the side of the net from 25 yards out. The brace on the night pushes D’Ippoloto’s season tally to an impressive 10 goals.

Just three minutes later, Stockade would strike again. This time through Petro Klishch, who entered the match as an early sub for the injured Hugo Guerra. Klishch would pick off an errant pass and drive to goal, beating the keeper to the far side and making it 3-0.

The final fifteen minutes belonged to Lucas Fecci. The former Oneonta striker made his debut in grand fashion with a 77th minute beauty. Petro Klishch would breakout and lay off to Fecci on his left. Fecci would weave inside the edge of the box and unleash a lovely bending strike into the side netting for the Stockade fourth.

Fecci would complete his brace in the 90th minute as another Valeo turnover would turn into a Stockade FC attack. Fecci would pick off a pass and send Owen Siegel into space on a give-and-go that would ultimately find Fecci wide open in the box to seal the 5th of the night.

Stockade FC moves to 5-0-1 (W-L-D) on the season with 16 points atop the North Atlantic standings. Stockade will return to action next Sunday, June 25 with a pivot visit to Hartford City FC.  The club will return to Tenney Stadium in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, June 28th as Valeo FC returns to Marist College for the third matchup of the season.