Hamilton Rage
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Hamilton FC Rage is a Canadian soccer team based in Hamilton, Ontario
, Canada
. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.
The team plays its home games at Brian Timmis Stadium
.
The team's home games will be featured on Cable 14 in Hamilton with play-by-play announcer Reed Duthie providing the call.
The men's team also has a sister organization, Hamilton FC Rage
, who play in the USL W-League.
expansion franchise on February 17, 2011. They played their first competitive game on May 25, 2011, a 2-0 loss to the Toronto Lynx
, but won their second game 5-0 over Ottawa Fury
. The first goal in franchise history was scored by Dominic Bell.
This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.
- women's team of Hamilton FC Rage
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.
The team plays its home games at Brian Timmis Stadium
Brian Timmis Stadium
Brian Timmis Stadium is a stadium in Hamilton, Ontario. The stadium was built in 1968, and seats 5,000 people. The stadium currently hosts association football teams Hamilton Croatia, a Canadian Soccer League club, and the Hamilton Avalanche, a club that plays in the W-League of the United Soccer...
.
The team's home games will be featured on Cable 14 in Hamilton with play-by-play announcer Reed Duthie providing the call.
The men's team also has a sister organization, Hamilton FC Rage
Hamilton Avalanche
Hamilton FC Rage is a Canadian women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
, who play in the USL W-League.
History
Hamilton FC Rage was announced as a USL Premier Development LeagueUSL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
expansion franchise on February 17, 2011. They played their first competitive game on May 25, 2011, a 2-0 loss to the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
, but won their second game 5-0 over Ottawa Fury
Ottawa Fury
Ottawa Fury is a Canadian soccer team based in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 2005, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference....
. The first goal in franchise history was scored by Dominic Bell.
Current roster
As of July 20, 2011.Notable former players
- See also: All-time Hamilton FC rosterAll-time Hamilton FC rosterThis list comprises all players who have participated in at least one league match for Hamilton FC since the team's first season in the PDL in 2011. Players who were on the roster but never played a first team game are not listed....
This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Canada Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | PDL | 6th, Great Lakes | Did not qualify | N/A |
Stadia
- Brian Timmis StadiumBrian Timmis StadiumBrian Timmis Stadium is a stadium in Hamilton, Ontario. The stadium was built in 1968, and seats 5,000 people. The stadium currently hosts association football teams Hamilton Croatia, a Canadian Soccer League club, and the Hamilton Avalanche, a club that plays in the W-League of the United Soccer...
; Hamilton, OntarioHamilton, OntarioHamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
(2011–present) - Ivor Wynne StadiumIvor Wynne StadiumIvor Wynne Stadium is a Canadian football stadium located at the corner of Balsam and Beechwood Avenues, two blocks west of Gage Avenue North in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada...
; Hamilton, OntarioHamilton, OntarioHamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
(2011) 1 game
Average attendance
Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html.- 2011: to be announced
External links
See also
Hamilton FC RageHamilton Avalanche
Hamilton FC Rage is a Canadian women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
- women's team of Hamilton FC Rage