Alpha United FC
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Alpha United FC is a Guyanese
football club based in Providence
. The club competes in the GFF National Super League, the top league of football in Guyana. They were league champions in the 2009 and 2010
seasons.
In 2011, Alpha United gained recognition as being the first Guyanese football club to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League
, North America's premier continental club tournament. Alpha United earned berth into the Champions League by finished in third place in the subcontinental tournament, the CFU Club Championship
, which they earned a berth into through winning the National Super League.
They finished third in the 2011 CFU-CC and qualified for the Preliminary Round of the 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League
, becoming the first club from Guyana to play in the CONCACAF Champions League
. In the playoff for third place, Alpha United created history by beating Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Force on penalty kicks (4-3) after regulation and overtime failed to break the 1-1 deadlock.
In their previous match, Alpha United met with the Puerto Rico Islanders
in the 2011 CFU-CC semifinals, but after another regular time 1-1 draw, The Hammer succumbed to the 2010 Defending CFU-CC Champions 3-1 in the 30-minute overtime.
In the Champions League, Alpha United traveled to Costa Rica to take on Herediano. In their first ever Champions League match, the side fell 8–0 managing only two shots on goal. The side fared better in the second leg, at one point taking a 2–0 lead before relinquishing the lead, and settling for a 2–2 draw and a subsequent elimination from the tournament, losing 2–10 on aggregates.
Alpha United also participated in the 2009 and 2010 CFU-CCs. In 2009, The Hammer lost to Haiti’s Tempête FC
in their 1st Round home and away tie. In 2010
, they were eliminated by Trinidad and Tobago’s San Juan Jabloteh
in the 2nd Round Group Stage.
it appears that the club has been playing in Guyanese football competitions since the early to mid-2000's mounting their success in the later half of the 2000's. In 2009, Alpha United earned their first ever league title winning the Guyana National Football League
and gaining subsequent entry into the CFU Club Championship
.
Alpha United gained attention across the continent in 2011, when the club defeated the TT Pro League champions, Defence Force in the consolation match to earn a preliminary round berth in the CONCACAF Champions League, being the first ever Guyanese club in Champions League history to earn a berth.
near Georgetown
is serving as the host venue for United in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Football in Guyana
The sport of football in the country of Guyana is run by the Guyana Football Federation. The association administers the national football team, as well as the national football league....
football club based in Providence
Providence, Guyana
Providence is a community in the Demerara-Mahaica Region of Guyana, on the east bank of the Demerara River, located at , altitude 1 metre . Providence is approximately south of the capital, Georgetown....
. The club competes in the GFF National Super League, the top league of football in Guyana. They were league champions in the 2009 and 2010
2010 GFF National Super League
The 2010 GFF National Super League was the third season of the National Super League under its current format, and the twentieth reported season of top tier Guyanese football. The champions for the second consecutive year were Alpha United FC who did not lose a single match during the campaign...
seasons.
In 2011, Alpha United gained recognition as being the first Guyanese football club to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
, North America's premier continental club tournament. Alpha United earned berth into the Champions League by finished in third place in the subcontinental tournament, the CFU Club Championship
CFU Club Championship
The CFU Club Championship or CFU Club Champions' Cup is the annual international football competition held amongst association football clubs from the Caribbean Islands for clubs that are members of the Caribbean Football Union...
, which they earned a berth into through winning the National Super League.
They finished third in the 2011 CFU-CC and qualified for the Preliminary Round of the 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League
2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League
The 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League is the 4th edition of the CONCACAF Champions League under its current format. The tournament began on July 26, 2011 and will finish with the second leg of the final April 24–26, 2012. Monterrey is the defending champion...
, becoming the first club from Guyana to play in the CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
. In the playoff for third place, Alpha United created history by beating Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Force on penalty kicks (4-3) after regulation and overtime failed to break the 1-1 deadlock.
In their previous match, Alpha United met with the Puerto Rico Islanders
Puerto Rico Islanders
Puerto Rico Islanders is a Puerto Rican professional football team based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the 2011 CFU-CC semifinals, but after another regular time 1-1 draw, The Hammer succumbed to the 2010 Defending CFU-CC Champions 3-1 in the 30-minute overtime.
In the Champions League, Alpha United traveled to Costa Rica to take on Herediano. In their first ever Champions League match, the side fell 8–0 managing only two shots on goal. The side fared better in the second leg, at one point taking a 2–0 lead before relinquishing the lead, and settling for a 2–2 draw and a subsequent elimination from the tournament, losing 2–10 on aggregates.
Alpha United also participated in the 2009 and 2010 CFU-CCs. In 2009, The Hammer lost to Haiti’s Tempête FC
Tempête Football Club
Tempête Football Club is a Haitian football club, located in Saint-Marc, Haiti. The club was founded in 1970 and competes in Haiti's top league, Ligue Haïtienne. Tempête's home field is Parc Levelt in Saint-Marc.-History:...
in their 1st Round home and away tie. In 2010
2010 CFU Club Championship
--------- Group B :All matches hosted in Puerto Rico. Officially, Bayamón played as visitor in the first leg.----- Group C :All matches hosted in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.--------- Group D :All matches hosted in Guyana....
, they were eliminated by Trinidad and Tobago’s San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :...
in the 2nd Round Group Stage.
History
The origins of Alpha United FC are unknown, as CONCACAF's records show their foundation date as "pending". According to Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics FoundationRec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation is an international amateur organization dedicated to collecting statistics about association football...
it appears that the club has been playing in Guyanese football competitions since the early to mid-2000's mounting their success in the later half of the 2000's. In 2009, Alpha United earned their first ever league title winning the Guyana National Football League
Guyana National Football League
Guyana Football Federation National Super League is the top division in Guyana. Defending champions are Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United who were unbeaten last year....
and gaining subsequent entry into the CFU Club Championship
CFU Club Championship
The CFU Club Championship or CFU Club Champions' Cup is the annual international football competition held amongst association football clubs from the Caribbean Islands for clubs that are members of the Caribbean Football Union...
.
Alpha United gained attention across the continent in 2011, when the club defeated the TT Pro League champions, Defence Force in the consolation match to earn a preliminary round berth in the CONCACAF Champions League, being the first ever Guyanese club in Champions League history to earn a berth.
Colours and Badge
Alpha United's crest features a blue diamond with golden trim as the background. In front of the diamond is a hammer. Beneath the hammer, lies the club's motto, Unity With Strength. Above the hammer lies the club's name and their nickname, "The Hammer".Stadium
It is not known what stadium is Alpha United's permanent home, although Providence StadiumProvidence Stadium
The Providence Stadium is a sports stadium in Guyana, replacing Bourda as the national stadium. The stadium was built specifically to host Super Eight matches in the 2007 Cricket World Cup, held in March and April 2007...
near Georgetown
Georgetown, Guyana
Georgetown, estimated population 239,227 , is the capital and largest city of Guyana, located in the Demerara-Mahaica region. It is situated on the Atlantic Ocean coast at the mouth of the Demerara River and it was nicknamed 'Garden City of the Caribbean.' Georgetown is located at . The city serves...
is serving as the host venue for United in the CONCACAF Champions League.
2011–12 CCL
As of August 4, 2011Continental
- CFU Club ChampionshipCFU Club ChampionshipThe CFU Club Championship or CFU Club Champions' Cup is the annual international football competition held amongst association football clubs from the Caribbean Islands for clubs that are members of the Caribbean Football Union...
- Third Place (1): 20112011 CFU Club ChampionshipThe 2011 CFU Club Champions’ Cup was the 2011 edition of the CFU Club Championship, which is the annual international football club competition held amongst clubs whose football associations are affiliated with the Caribbean Football Union...
- Third Place (1): 2011
League titles
- Guyana National Football LeagueGuyana National Football LeagueGuyana Football Federation National Super League is the top division in Guyana. Defending champions are Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United who were unbeaten last year....
- Winners (2): 2009–10, 2010–11
- Runners-up (1): 2008–09
Cups
- Georgetown Regional Cup
- Winners (4): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- GFF Super 8 Cup
- Winners (1): 2010
- Kashif & Shanghai Cup
- Runners-up (1): 2009–10
- NAMLICO Knock-out Tournament
- Winners (1): 2010
Performance in CONCACAF competitions
Alpha United's score listed first, as well as the home leg.- 2009 CFU Club Championship
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- First Round v.
TempêteTempête Football ClubTempête Football Club is a Haitian football club, located in Saint-Marc, Haiti. The club was founded in 1970 and competes in Haiti's top league, Ligue Haïtienne. Tempête's home field is Parc Levelt in Saint-Marc.-History:...
-- 1:1, 0:2
- First Round v.
- 2010 CFU Club Championship2010 CFU Club Championship--------- Group B :All matches hosted in Puerto Rico. Officially, Bayamón played as visitor in the first leg.----- Group C :All matches hosted in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.--------- Group D :All matches hosted in Guyana....
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- First Round v.
EliteElite SCElite Sport Club is a Cayman Islander football club which currently plays in Cayman Islands' premier league.-Achievements:*Cayman Islands League: 1*Cayman Islands FA Cup: 1*CIFA Charity Shield: 1-Current roster:...
-- w/o - First Round v.
WBCWalking Bout CompanyWalking Bout Company is a Surinameese association football club based in Paramaribo. They have won the Surinamese Hoofdklasse title three times.- International Competitions :* 2010 CFU Club Championship...
-- 1:1 - First Round v.
Defence ForceGuyana Defence Force FCGuyana Defence Force FC, colloquially known simply as Defence Force is a Guyanese football club based in Georgetown, competing in the Guyana National Football League, the top tier of Guyanese football. The club is fielded by the nation's defence force and military....
-- 3:1 - Second Round v.
San Juan JablotehSan Juan JablotehSan Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :...
-- 0:2 - Second Round v.
River Plate PRClub Atletico River Plate Puerto RicoClub Atlético River Plate Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rican professional association football team based in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2007, the team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League, and is the reigning Supercopa DirecTV champion....
-- 1:1
- First Round v.
- 2011 CFU Club Championship2011 CFU Club ChampionshipThe 2011 CFU Club Champions’ Cup was the 2011 edition of the CFU Club Championship, which is the annual international football club competition held amongst clubs whose football associations are affiliated with the Caribbean Football Union...
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- Elimination stage 1 v.
BassaBassa Sports ClubBassa Sports Club is an Antigua and Barbuda football team playing in the local top division they have won the preimier league many times. It is based in All Saints.-History:Bassa have clinched the Antiguan league title five times....
-- w/o - Elimination stage 2 v. River Plate PRClub Atletico River Plate Puerto RicoClub Atlético River Plate Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rican professional association football team based in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2007, the team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League, and is the reigning Supercopa DirecTV champion....
-- 0:0, 3:2 - Semifinals v. Puerto Rico IslandersPuerto Rico IslandersPuerto Rico Islanders is a Puerto Rican professional football team based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
-- 1:3 (a.e.t) - Consolation Match v. Defence Force -- 1:1 (4:3 pen.)
- Elimination stage 1 v.
- 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League2011–12 CONCACAF Champions LeagueThe 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League is the 4th edition of the CONCACAF Champions League under its current format. The tournament began on July 26, 2011 and will finish with the second leg of the final April 24–26, 2012. Monterrey is the defending champion...
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- Preliminary Round v.
Herediano -- 2:2, 0:8
- Preliminary Round v.
External Links
- Alpha United FC profile on CONCACAF.com