Stockade FC Announces Schedule for 2023 NPSL Season

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Stockade FC and the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) have announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 summer season. Stockade FC will play this summer’s matches at Tenney Stadium on the campus of Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY.

With the new alignment of the 5-team North Atlantic Conference (Cedar Stars are not returning in 2023), Stockade FC will compete in 10 regular season matches. The season kicks off with a 3-match away stand which includes trips to New York Shockers (Sat May 6) and Valeo FC (Sat May 20). Stockade FC will also travel to nearby Pathfinder FC (Sat May 13) of USL2 for a mid-season friendly. 

The home opener at Tenney Stadium will take place on Memorial Day Weekend as Syracuse FC (Sat May 27) visits, followed by a visit from Connecticut rivals, Hartford City FC (Sat June 3). 

Stockade FC will travel to Vermont for a midweek friendly on June 7th for a match up with the incredibly popular USL2 club, Vermont Green FC (Wed June 7).

Stockade FC will return to NPSL play with a midweek trip to Syracuse FC (Wed June 14) before returning to Tenney Stadium as Valeo FC (Sat June 17) heads to Poughkeepsie on Saturday. 

A key set of matchups looks to be a late June afternoon showdown with Hartford City FC (Sun June 25) at Trinity Health Stadium and a busy week at Tenney Stadium as Valeo FC (Wed June 28) and New York Shockers (Sat July 1) come to town. 

To wrap up the regular season, Stockade FC travels to Syracuse for the second time to meet Syracuse FC (July 8) in the final regular season date. 

Stockade FC will meet Hartford City and New York Shockers twice each, home and away. By random draw, Stockade FC will see three matchups with Valeo FC and Syracuse FC. Valeo will travel to Poughkeepsie twice, while Stockade FC will head north to Syracuse on two occasions. The odd number of teams is the key contributor to mid-week NPSL matches in 2023. 

This year’s North Atlantic Conference playoffs will feature a 3 @ 2 matchup on Wednesday July 12th before the winner visits the #1 seeded team on Saturday July 15th for the conference crown. 

Season tickets are available online at stockadefc.com/store

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Noah Robinson Inks Pro Deal with Michigan Stars FC

Kingston, NY– Stockade FC Veteran Noah Robinson signs a professional deal with Michigan Stars FC in NISA (USSF Tier 3). Robinson, the former Stockade FC captain, wore the orange and black for 3 seasons in his tenure from 2019 to 2022. 

One of the most decorated players in Saint Joseph’s College of Maine history, Robinson garnered league honors in all 4 years of his collegiate career.  Most notably, Robinson was named 2019 GNAC Defensive Player of the Year in addition to All-GNAC First Team and All-New England First Team honors. In 80 matches for the Monks, Robinson started in 78, scoring 23 goals and adding 8 assists.

In his three seasons with Stockade FC, Robinson featured in 22 matches, starting in 20. He compiled a total of 1,826 minutes which ranks in the Top 10 in Stockade FC History. Robinson recorded 3 assists for the club. In 2022, Robinson was named one of Stockade FC’s club captains.

Robinson joins Michigan Stars FC of NISA in US Soccer’s 3rd tier. In 2022, the club earned their first NISA Championship. Robinson will become the 2nd Stockade FC alumni to compete in NISA this year as he joins Ernest Mitchell (Stockade FC 2017) who currently plays for Albion San Diego. In addition to Robinson and Mitchell, 4 other Stockade FC Alums are currently rostered professional players: Dylan Williams in Germany, Juan Parada in Bolivia as well as Alex Tejera and Jared Mazzola with USL League One sides.

For more information on all of our Stockade FC Alumni, visit stockadefc.com/alumni

Jared Mazzola Re-Signs Pro Deal with Greenville Triumph

Kingston, NY– Stockade FC alum Jared Mazzola has resigned a professional contract with Greenville Triumph of the USL1. Mazzola, originally signed in August of 2022, rejoins the club for 2023. 

At Quinnipiac University, Mazzola compiled a career filled with accolades and achievements. In his three seasons with the Bobcats, Mazzola started in 43 matches with a 78% save percentage. In 2021, Mazzola would garner MAAC Goalkeeper of the Year and All-MAAC honors. 

While with Stockade FC in 2019, Mazzola featured in 5 matches, starting in 4. The vocal leader at the back was a beacon of stability for the Stockade FC backline and his abilities with his feat was an asset that Head Coach Jamal Lis-Simmons valued greatly in his first year at the helm. 

In his amateur career, Mazzola also spent time with New York Red Bulls U-23 and AFC Ann Arbor. 
For more information about all of the Stockade FC Alumni playing around the world, visit stockadefc.com/alumni.

Stockade FC Announces Summer Camp for 2023

Poughkeepsie, NY – Stockade FC will be hosting two weeks of elite instructional soccer camps in the summer of 2023 for ages 7-14 year old boys and girls. Registration is now open! 

The camp will take place at the Casperkill property, home of Faith Christian Academy, on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie. The Stockade FC summer camps will be run as half day sessions from 9AM-12PM the weeks of July 17 and July 31. The camps will operate rain or shine as indoor space is available on site. 

Stockade FC summer campers will be grouped into age and ability, and will work directly with Stockade FC players and coaches to learn new skills and improve their game. Summer camps will utilize Stockade FC curriculum to focus on players’ comfort on the ball and understanding of the game. 

Camp Details:

Location: Faith Assembly Church/Casperkill [25 Golf Club Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY]

Dates:

Week 1- July 17, 2023- July 21, 2023

Week 2- July 31, 2023- August 4, 2023

Time: 9AM-12PM (half day)

Price: $175 per camper, per week

Age: 7-14, boys and girls

Registration Link: www.stockadefc.com/store

Potential Daily Schedule:

9:00AM-9:30AM- Morning Check-In

9:30AM-10:00AM- Warm-ups / Skill of the day

10:00AM-10:30AM- Instructional Drills

10:30AM-11:45AM- Organized Games

11:45AM-12:00PM- Parent Pick-Up

Campers Will Receive:

• One Stockade FC Summer Camp T-Shirt

• One 2024 ticket voucher for a Stockade FC home game

What to bring? Soccer ball, shin guards, outdoor soccer shoes, athletic sneakers, water, sunscreen. Please wear appropriate soccer attire. 

Spaces are highly limited, so it is recommended to register to secure your spot as soon as possible. After camps reach capacity, players will be placed on a wait list. 

Stockade FC Set to Kickoff 2023 Season at Marist College in Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie, NY – While renovations are underway at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, Stockade FC has been in search of a home field to host NPSL matches for the 2023 season. The club is excited to announce that Tenney Stadium on the campus of Marist College in Poughkeepsie will be the club’s home field for the upcoming summer season.

Photo © Florian Holzher

Tenney Stadium is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose stadium on Marist College’s Poughkeepsie campus. It is also the home of the Marist Red Foxes, notably the 2021 MAAC Champion Marist Men’s Soccer Program. In Stockade FC’s six seasons, more than 25 Marist College student-athletes have worn the Stockade FC jersey in NPSL play.

With 2022 crowds averaging nearly 1000 fans per game, Stockade FC expects the temporary relocation to Poughkeepsie will open a new region of support for the club. “Our club represents the entire Hudson Valley,” said Stockade Head Coach Jamal Lis-Simmons. “We are excited to share our incredible game day atmosphere and on-field product with a new fan base in Poughkeepsie.”

“We are thrilled to be playing at Marist College. Stockade FC has been the summer home to many past and present Red Foxes and our relationship with Marist Men’s Soccer Head Coach Matt Viggiano and his staff is extremely important to our success. We are grateful for their hospitality and are looking forward to bringing our fan base to one of the area's premier sports venues,” said Stockade FC Technical Director Dan Hoffay.

Season Tickets for the 2023 Season at Tenney Stadium at Marist College in Poughkeepsie are on sale online (http://stockadefc.com). All home matches during the regular season and playoffs will take place in Poughkeepsie. The club expects the 2023 schedule to be finalized in early spring.

“Our community in Kingston has helped us build something amazing, and we’re excited to share it with Poughkeepsie,” said club Chairman Dennis Crowley. “We’re expecting the energy and excitement our fans bring will help us win over new fans and expand the following of the club. We’re also excited to be able to provide sponsorship opportunities to local businesses from the Poughkeepsie area.” Crowley added that businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities (jersey, sideline banners) are encouraged to reach out to sponsors@stockadefc.com.

Stockade FC plans to return to a freshly-renovated Dietz Stadium in uptown Kingston in 2024.

Kingston Stockade Football Club is an adult men's semi-professional soccer team based in Kingston, N.Y. Founded in 2016, Stockade FC represents the Hudson Valley in the NPSL, a national league in the 4th Division of the U.S. soccer pyramid.

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Stockade Futures Adds Under-20

Kingston, NY– After a successful first season for Stockade Futures at the Under-23 level, Stockade FC is thrilled to announce the expansion of the Futures Program with the addition of Stockade FC Under-20. 

“We are excited to continue to provide more opportunities for top-level athletes in the Hudson Valley,” said Technical Director Dan Hoffay. “The Under-20 program will allow us to identify players at a younger age and prepare them to become the next crop of First Team players.”

Futures Director Steve Sutton added, “We are very excited to offer exceptional opportunities for young players in the Hudson Valley. We have a great staff, lots of interest from players and tremendous support from the club and supporters.”

Stockade FC Under-20 is finalizing league information for the summer of 2023 and will provide updates when available. Recruitment has begun for both Futures programs.

For more information regarding tryouts, visit stockadefc.com/tryouts and follow @stockadefutures on social media platforms.

U-23 Defeats CT Rush, 6-0, At Dietz Stadium

Kingston, NY— Stockade Futures U-23 marked their home debut at Dietz Stadium on Saturday with an impressive 6-0 win over CT Rush.

Stockade U-23 controlled the majority of the chances throughout the match as they lead 2-0 at the midway point. Goals from Iyare Harris and Jesus Martinez gave the team an early cushion.

In the second half, Stockade would begin to exert a stronger hold on the match as they were able to push 4 more goal across. Iyare Harris would add his second to complete his brace, Javi Martinez would finish sweetly with his left foot and Kieran Weinstein and Dylan Rampage would add on the finishers.

Stockade U-23 improves to 4-0 on the season and will be back at Dietz this week, Wednesday July 6 at 6:30PM as the Westchester Flames 2 visit.

Stockade FC and Cedar Stars Draw, 1-1

Middletown, NY — A very late Cedar Stars goal erases Scott Zobre’s opener and forces a disappointing share of the points in Middletown on Friday night.

After 80 minutes of back and forth action, reserve Scott Zobre was finally able to break the deadlock as the ball fell to him in the box and he powered home the lead in the 82nd minute of play.

However, in stoppage time, Cedar Stars would equalize and force a share of the points leaving everything to play for on the final day of the season.

Stockade FC will travel to 2nd place Valeo in Newton, MA in need of a result to keep the club in contention for the remaining playoff spots.