Galveston County Rangers Football Club
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Full name | Galveston Rangers Football Club | |||
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Founded | 2015 (1916 as Galveston Pirate SC) | |||
Stadium | Texas Avenue Baptist Church, 320 Texas Avenue, League City, TX, 77573 | |||
Capacity | 700-1000 | |||
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League | TBA | |||
2014-15 | 5th Playoffs: Did Not Participate | |||
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Galveston County Rangers Football Club was an American soccer team based in Galveston County, Texas. Originally named Galveston Pirate Soccer Club, they were renamed Galveston County Rangers FC in March 2015, Galveston Pirate SC was founded in 1916, the team played until the 1940s, then reemerged in the 1960s and 1970s for a period of about seven years each time.
In 2010 the team was again reborn and played in the fourth-tier National Premier Soccer League as an expansion team in 2011-12, a season they finished as the champions of the South Central Conference. On March 11, 2014 Texas Premier Soccer League owner and president, Brendan Keyes announced that William Alsobrook had been named sole owner of the franchise.
The team has failed to join a league since re-branding under the Rangers name, and with no website updates or press announcements the team is presumed inactive or folded.
The team's home field is , owned by in League City Texas. The team's colors are Royal Blue, White and Red.
History[]
Rangers FC, as Pirate SC, has a long history in the Galveston area going back to the original soccer team of 1916. The team came back in the 1960s and 70s, but lost momentum.
Rangers FC joins TBA[]
Galveston Rangers are founding members of a statewide semiprofessional men's league that will be announced shortly.
Rangers announce start of Women's Team[]
In February 2015 Galveston Rangers Football Club announced they would be fielding three women's teams. The sides include a first team which will be a feeder club for the Houston Aces, a reserve team, and a developmental team.
Rangers announce start of Youth Academy[]
In February 2015 Galveston County Rangers Football Club announced they would be launching a youth academy system. The Academy will feature U5-U19 Boys Girls and Coed sides for all levels of play.
Rangers FC Official Affiliations[]
Galveston Rangers FC have announced official affiliation partnerships with: Glasgow Rangers Football Club Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Empoli Football Club, Perugia, Italy, , Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia; , , Wales, United Kingdom; Walsall Football Club, Walsall, England, United Kingdom; The , St. Joseph Trinidad; ; and (ASYSA) in Kisumu, Nyalenda Kenya, Houston Aces, Houston, Texas, United States. , Juelich, Germany
Notable Matches[]
As Pirate SC notable matches include Monterrey Rayados, Houston Dynamo, San Antonio Scorpions.
Crest & Jersey[]
The colors of Ranger's crest are royal blue, red and white. The Star with the inscription GPSC 1916 is a nod to the club's origins from Galveston Pirate Soccer Club first formed in 1916.
Home Uniform Sponsor[]
Galveston Rangers FC have not announced a shirt sponsor for 2015/16 Season
Away Uniform Sponsor[]
Galveston Rangers FC have not announced an Away Shirt Sponsor for 2015/16 Season Pirate Soccer Club were sponsored by Miller Lite in 2014/15
Stadium[]
Current Stadium[]
, owned by ; League City Galveston County, Texas Texas (2015–Present).
The club will play their upcoming (League TBA) matches at , TBD, Galveston County TX.
Rangers will play home games here over the course of the 2015-2016 season and beyond.
Previous Stadiums[]
- Kermit Courville Stadium; Galveston, Texas (2010–2011)
- Weis Middle School Stadium; Galveston, Texas (2012)
- ; Deer Park, Texas (2013/14)
- ; Alvin, Texas (2014-2015)
Team[]
- Owner:
William Alsobrook
- Equity Partners:
Senior Club Staff[]
- Chief Executive Officer:
- Chief Human Resources Officer:
- Chief Financial Officer:
- Chief Operating Officer:
- Senior Vice President:
- Executive Vice President for Soccer Operations:
James Baird
- Executive Vice President of Marketing:
- Executive Vice President:
Lonnie King
- General Manager:
- Assistant General Manager:
- Director of Coaching:
- Youth Academy Director:
- Youth Academy Director of Coaching:
Daniel Parejo
Coaching Staff
- Head coach:
- Assistant Coach:
- Assistant Coach:
- Assistant Coach:
- Goalkeepers Coach:
John Sime
- Goalkeepers Coach:
James Baird
- Goalkeepers Coach:
- Athletic Trainer:
- Assistant Athletic Trainer: TBD
- Manager, PR/Media:
- Equipment Manager:
- Team Physician:
- Team Nurse:
- Dance Team Coordinator:
1st Team Squad[]
- As of 5 July 2015[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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(*On Loan to Toronto Lynx for 2015 USL PDL Season) (**** On loan to for trial) c Captain
References[]
- ^ Rangers, Galveston (September 6, 1996). "Men's 1st Team Roster". . . p. Men's First Team. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
External links[]
- Association football clubs established in 2015
- Soccer clubs in Texas
- Sports in Galveston, Texas
- Soccer clubs in Houston
- 2015 establishments in Texas