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Detroit City FC
Fall 2021 season
CEOSean Mann
ManagerTrevor James
Stadium Keyworth Stadium
Hamtramck, Michigan
NISAChampions
(No playoffs)
Top goalscorer7 goals:
Maxi Rodriguez
Highest home attendance6,076
(Aug 7 vs. CHI)
Lowest home attendance3,689
(Sep 25 vs. LAF)
Average home league attendance4,280
Biggest winDET 6–1 NAFC
(Sep. 29)
Biggest defeatDET 0–1 STAC
(Sep. 18)
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The Fall 2021 Detroit City FC season was the club's third professional season since the club was established in 2012. It was also the team's third and final season in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Club

Roster

As of August 7, 2021. [1]

No. Pos. Nat. Name Date of birth (age) Since
1 GK United States Nathan Steinwascher (1993-02-15) February 15, 1993 (age 31) 2016
2 DF United States James Filerman (1996-11-11) November 11, 1996 (age 27) 2020
3 DF United States Javan Torre (1993-10-20) October 20, 1993 (age 30) 2021
4 DF United States Anthony Manning (1992-09-04) September 4, 1992 (age 31) 2021
5 DF Republic of Ireland Stephen Carroll ( captain) (1993-11-30) November 30, 1993 (age 30) 2017
7 MF United States Roddy Green (1997-09-26) September 26, 1997 (age 26) 2017
10 MF Liberia Cyrus Saydee (1992-03-21) March 21, 1992 (age 32) 2012
11 FW United States Connor Rutz (1997-04-09) April 9, 1997 (age 27) 2020
12 DF Zimbabwe Tendai Jirira (1991-11-12) November 12, 1991 (age 32) [2] 2019
13 GK United States Armando Quezada (1994-07-06) July 6, 1994 (age 29) 2019
14 MF United States Javier Steinwascher (1998-03-14) March 14, 1998 (age 26) 2021
15 DF United States Matt Lewis (1996-08-01) August 1, 1996 (age 27) 2020
17 MF England James Vaughan (1994-12-11) December 11, 1994 (age 29) 2021
19 FW Mexico Pato Botello Faz (1996-09-08) September 8, 1996 (age 27) 2021
20 FW South Africa Yazeed Matthews (1996-04-22) April 22, 1996 (age 28) 2019
21 MF United States Maxi Rodriguez (1995-08-09) August 9, 1995 (age 28) 2021
22 DF United States Kevin Venegas (1989-04-29) April 29, 1989 (age 34) 2020
23 FW Honduras Darwin Espinal (1995-01-16) January 16, 1995 (age 29) 2021
25 DF England Richard Bryan (1995-09-13) September 13, 1995 (age 28) 2021
87 GK United States Eric Perilla (1987-01-01) January 1, 1987 (age 37) 2021
99 MF Bulgaria George Chomakov (1990-11-19) November 19, 1990 (age 33) 2014

Coaching staff

Name Position
England Trevor James Head coach and general manager
United States Brie Gauna Head athletic trainer
Brazil Armen Tonianse Assistant and goalkeeper coach

Transfers

In

Date from Position Player Last team Type Ref.
July 2021 GK United States Eric Perilla Unattached Free transfer
August 21 DF England Richard Bryan Unattached Free transfer [3]
August 23 MF England James Vaughan England Eastbourne Borough F.C. Free transfer [4]

Out

Date to Position Player Next team Type Ref.
July 2021 FW Scotland Max Todd Unattached Not re-signed
February 16, 2021 FW Hungary Benedek Tanyi Unattached Departed club [5]
MF Hungary Barnabas Tanyi Unattached Departed club

Loan out

Date Position Player Loaned to Details Ref.
July 23 DF United States Matt Lewis El Paso Locomotive FC Until August 1 [6] [7]

Friendlies

July 7 Friendly Detroit City FC 6–1 Hamtramck City FC ( UPSL) Hamtramck, Michigan
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Faz 34'
  • Larson 45'
  • Filerman 52', 66'
  • Rutz 80'
  • Jirira 90+1'
Report
Broadcast
  • Kourouma 21' (Pen.)
  • Yellow card 40'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Note: Benefit match, donations made to the United Humanitarian Foundation to support efforts in Yemen [8]

Competitions

NISA Independent Cup

Details for the 2021 NISA Independent Cup were released on June 10. [9] Detroit was placed in the Great Lakes Region for the second straight year along with Rust Belt Derby rivals FC Buffalo, Cleveland SC, and Midwest Premier League side Livonia City FC.

City won the regional title for a second straight season after beating Cleveland, 4–1, in its third match.

Standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Detroit City FC (C) 3 3 0 0 17 2 +15 9
2 FC Buffalo 3 2 0 1 11 3 +8 6
3 Cleveland SC 3 0 1 2 3 13 −10 1
4 Livonia City FC 3 0 1 2 2 15 −13 1
Source: nisaofficial.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) goals for; 4) head-to-head
(C) Champions

Matches

July 14 Match 1 Detroit City FC 3–1 FC Buffalo Hamtramck, Michigan
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Lewis 4'
  • Rutz 40'
  • Filerman 67'
[1]
Broadcast
  • Keita 55'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 3,271
Note: Part of the Rust Belt Derby
July 28 Match 2 Detroit City FC 10–0 Livonia City FC ( MWPL) Hamtramck, Michigan
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Filerman 2'
  • Matthews 22', 68', 85'
  • Venegas 35'
  • Jirira 59'
  • Faz 62'
  • Espinal 71', 83'
  • Green 81'
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 4,757
Referee: Michael Koziara
August 3 Match 3 Cleveland SC 1–4 Detroit City FC Berea, Ohio
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Elbana Yellow card 44'
  • Cvecko 76'
Broadcast
  • Matthews 3'
  • Anthony Manning 33'
  • Rutz 37'
  • Espinal 90'
Stadium: George Finnie Stadium
Note: Part of the Rust Belt Derby

National Independent Soccer Association season

Details regarding the Fall season were released on June 16. [10]

Standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Detroit City FC (C) 18 14 3 1 35 10 +25 45 [a]
2 California United Strikers FC 18 9 6 3 31 20 +11 33
3 Los Angeles Force 18 7 9 2 20 14 +6 30 [a]
4 New Amsterdam FC 18 7 2 9 29 29 0 23
5 Chattanooga FC 18 7 2 9 20 21 −1 23
6 Chicago House AC 18 7 2 9 18 26 −8 23
7 Michigan Stars FC 18 5 6 7 24 24 0 21
8 Stumptown AC 18 4 8 6 13 18 −5 20
9 Maryland Bobcats FC 18 5 5 8 20 28 −8 20
10 San Diego 1904 FC 18 2 3 13 17 37 −20 9
Source: nisasoccer.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ^ a b The November 13 match between the LA Force and Detroit City FC was cancelled due to several players testing positive for COVID-19. The match was declared a 0-0 draw. [11]

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
18 14 3 1 35 10  +25 45 7 1 1 13 4  +9 7 2 0 22 6  +16

Last updated: November 20, 2021.
Source: Match reports

Matches

August 7 1 Detroit City FC 3–2 Chicago House AC Hamtramck, Michigan
7:30 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 6,076
Referee: Matt Geringer
Note: Kim's yellow card missing from report but shown on broadcast
August 14 2 California United Strikers FC 1–1 Detroit City FC Irvine, California
7:00 p.m. PDT
  • Hogbin Yellow card 24'
  • Venegas 39' ( o.g.)
  • Capriotti Yellow card 45+1'
  • Kwak Yellow card 72'
  • Araneda Yellow card 84'
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 653
Referee: José Lara
August 21 3 Detroit City FC 3–0 San Diego 1904 FC Hamtramck, Michigan
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Rutz 3'
  • Filerman 22'
  • Saydee Yellow card 84'
  • Espinal 90'
NISA Report
DCFC Report
Broadcast
  • Cuttler Yellow card 31'
  • Ramos Yellow card 58'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 4,664
Referee: Adam Zarrin
Note: Referee name shown in broadcast (2'); NISA Report incorrectly lists Anthony Manning as a starter for Detroit, it was actually Matt Lewis. Detroit Substitutes are also inaccurate in NISA Report; Javan Torre IN, James Filerman OUT (66'), Yazeed Matthews IN, Patricio Botello Faz OUT (66'), Richard Bryan IN, Kevin Venegas OUT (67'), Javi Steinwascher IN, George Chomakov OUT (80'), Darwin Espinal IN, Cyrus Saydee OUT (83'). The correct substitute information is shown in the DCFC Report.
August 29 4 Chicago House AC 0–1 Detroit City FC Bridgeview, Illinois
6:05 p.m. CDT
DCFC Report
NISA Report
Broadcast
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Attendance: 1,013
Referee: Aleksandar Zhelyazkov
Note: Venegas' yellow missing from report, shown in broadcast. Report also missing fourth DCFC sub in 75' (Matthews IN, Botello Faz OUT) and Matthews is erroneously not listed as an available sub.
September 4 5 Chattanooga FC 1–2 Detroit City FC Chattanooga, Tennessee
7:30 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Finley Stadium
Attendance: 1,946
Referee: Aleksandar Zhelyazkov
Note: Russell and McKinley yellows missing from report, shown on broadcast, Chattanooga 90th min sub missing from report (Rodriguez IN, Kasak OUT), shown in broadcast.
September 11 6 Detroit City FC 2–1 New Amsterdam FC Hamtramck, Michigan
4:05 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 3,894
Referee: Gustavo Solorio
Note: Yellow card in 82nd erroneously credited to Connor Rutz instead of Richard Bryan, shown on broadcast.
September 15 7 Maryland Bobcats FC 0–4 Detroit City FC Germantown, Maryland
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Karpeh Yellow card 6'
  • Caulker Yellow card 20'
  • Possian Yellow card 36'
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Maryland SoccerPlex
Attendance: 292
Referee: Kyle Johnston
Note: With City up comfortably, lightning struck again in the 72nd minute of the match. This caused the match to end, as a 30-minute delay would have reached midnight which is when NISA rules require delayed games to end. With the second half being played, City was awarded the win and all three points. [12] Note: Just before the final lightning strike Javi Steinwascher was subbed on for Connor Rutz in the 72nd minute. This is missing from the report but shown in the broadcast.
September 18 8 Detroit City FC 0–1 Stumptown AC Hamtramck, Michigan
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Vaughan Yellow card 63'
  • Jirira Yellow card 78'
Report
Broadcast
  • Williams Yellow card 50'
  • Sosa Yellow card 52'
  • Navia Yellow card 68'
  • Nembhard 80'
  • Hines Yellow card 88'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 3,969
Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez
September 25 9 Detroit City FC 1–0 Los Angeles Force Hamtramck, Michigan
7:30 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 3,689
Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez
Note: Darwin Espinal sub for George Chomakov in 82nd minute missing from report, shown in broadcast [13]
September 29 10 New Amsterdam FC 1–6 Detroit City FC Hempstead, New York
8:00 p.m. EDT
  • Charles 56' ( pen.)
  • Bosua Yellow card 79'
  • Kalley Yellow card 82'
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: James M. Shuart Stadium
Attendance: 422
Referee: William Randy Hoffman
October 2 11 Detroit City FC 0–0 Maryland Bobcats FC Hamtramck, Michigan
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Filerman Yellow card 68'
Report
Broadcast
  • Pato Yellow card 32'
  • Gray Yellow card 63'
  • Forka Yellow card 68'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 3,817
Referee: Adam Zarrin
Note: Report erroneously lists Benedek Tanyi as a starter for Detroit instead of James Vaughan, broadcast demonstrates this is wrong. Also, report missing Richard Forka's yellow card in the 68th minute, shown in broadcast.
October 9 12 Detroit City FC 1–0 Michigan Stars FC Hamtramck, Michigan
4:00 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
  • Lobsiger Yellow card 68'
  • Tran Yellow card 76'
  • Espinoza Yellow card 89'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 4,053
Referee: Adam Zarrin
Note: Yazeed Matthews sub for Pato Botello-Faz in 73rd minute missing from report, shown in broadcast
October 16 13 San Diego 1904 FC 1–2 Detroit City FC Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego
7:00 p.m. PDT
  • Seye Yellow card 44'
  • Benito 62'
  • Ramos Yellow card 68'
  • Prentice Yellow card 83'
Report
Broadcast
  • Torre Yellow card 47'
  • Rutz 51'
  • Carroll 70'
Stadium: Canyon Crest Stadium
Attendance: 259
Referee: Jose Lara
Note: Yellow card to Javan Torre in the 47th minute missing from report. [14] Report also missing Yazeed Matthews sub for Pato Botello-Faz in the 84th minute, shown on broadcast. [15]
October 23 14 Stumptown AC 0–3 Detroit City FC Matthews, North Carolina
7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Legendre Yellow card 7'
  • Navia Yellow card 49'
  • Nembhard Yellow card 75'
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews
Attendance: 362
Referee: Jose Lara
October 30 15 Detroit City FC 1–0 California United Strikers FC Hamtramck, Michigan
4:00 p.m. EDT
Report
Broadcast
  • Liborio Yellow card 39'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 3,833
Referee: Matt Geringer
Note: Match report erroneously lists Javan Torre twice instead of Matt Lewis, shown in broadcast
November 6 16 Detroit City FC 2–0 Chattanooga FC Hamtramck, Michigan
4:00 p.m. EDT
  • Carroll 20'
  • Vaughan Yellow card 87'
  • Matthews 90+4'
Report
Broadcast
  • Hernandez Yellow card 18'
  • DaSilva Yellow card 25'
  • Dixon Yellow card 90+3'
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 4,721
Referee: Jervis Atagama
November 13 17 Los Angeles Force 0–0 Detroit City FC Santa Ana, California
7:00 p.m. PST Stadium: Valley High School
Note: Canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak among LA Force players. The 0-0 tie would count in the standings. [11]
November 20 18 Michigan Stars FC 2–3 Detroit City FC Romeo, Michigan
3:30 p.m. EST
Report
Broadcast
Stadium: Romeo High School Stadium
Attendance: 2,214
Referee: Ernie Constantine
Note: Match report erroneously lists Richard Bryan as a starter instead of Tendai Jirira, broadcast shows this. Report also missing Armando Quezada sub for Nate Steinwascher in 73rd minute, also shown on broadcast.

Squad statistics

As of Match played November 20, 2021

Appearances and goals

No. Pos Nat Player Total Regular season
Apps Goals Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1 GK United States  USA Nathan Steinwascher 16 0 16+0 0
13 GK United States  USA Armando Quezada 2 0 1+1 0
87 GK United States  USA Eric Perilla 0 0 0+0 0
Defenders
2 DF United States  USA James Filerman 17 4 12+5 4
3 DF United States  USA Javan Torre 11 0 9+2 0
4 DF United States  USA Anthony Manning 1 1 1+0 1
5 DF Republic of Ireland  IRL Stephen Carroll 17 4 17+0 4
12 DF Zimbabwe  ZIM Tendai Jirira 13 0 8+5 0
15 DF United States  USA Matt Lewis 15 2 15+0 2
22 DF United States  USA Kevin Venegas 16 1 15+1 1
25 DF England  ENG Richard Bryan 7 0 2+5 0
Midfielders
7 MF United States  USA Roddy Green 1 0 0+1 0
10 MF Liberia  LBR Cyrus Saydee 17 0 17+0 0
14 MF United States  USA Javier Steinwascher 11 0 2+9 0
17 MF England  ENG James Vaughan 11 1 7+4 1
21 MF United States  USA Maxi Rodriguez 17 7 17+0 7
99 MF Bulgaria  BUL George Chomakov 13 0 11+2 0
Forwards
11 FW United States  USA Connor Rutz 16 5 16+0 5
19 FW Mexico  MEX Pato Botello Faz 16 4 14+2 4
20 FW South Africa  RSA Yazeed Matthews 13 4 1+12 4
23 FW Honduras  HON Darwin Espinal 16 2 5+11 2

Goal scorers

Place Position Nation Number Name Regular season
1 MF United States 21 Maxi Rodriguez 7
2 FW United States 11 Connor Rutz 5
3 DF United States 2 James Filerman 4
DF Republic of Ireland 5 Stephen Carroll 4
FW Mexico 19 Pato Botello Faz 4
FW South Africa 20 Yazeed Matthews 4
4 DF United States 15 Matt Lewis 2
FW Honduras 23 Darwin Espinal 2
5 DF United States 4 Anthony Manning 1
MF England 17 James Vaughan 1
DF United States 22 Kevin Venegas 1

Disciplinary record

Number Nation Position Name Regular season
Yellow card Red card
2 United States DF James Filerman 3 0
3 United States DF Javan Torre 3 0
5 Republic of Ireland DF Stephen Carroll 2 0
10 Liberia MF Cyrus Saydee 2 0
12 Zimbabwe DF Tendai Jirira 1 0
15 United States MF Matt Lewis 1 0
17 England MF James Vaughan 2 0
21 United States MF Maxi Rodriguez 2 0
22 United States DF Kevin Venegas 3 0
25 England DF Richard Bryan 1 0

References

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