2019–20 Michigan Stars FC season
The 2019–20 Michigan Stars FC season was the club's first season playing in the National Independent Soccer Association, a newly established third division soccer league in the United States, and first professional season.
| 2019–20 NISA season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | George Juncaj |
| Head coach | Alexander Strehmel |
| Stadium | Ultimate Soccer Arenas Pontiac, Michigan |
| NISA | Fall: N/A Spring: 8th |
| Playoffs | Fall: N/A Spring: N/A |
| U.S. Open Cup | Cancelled |
| Top goalscorer | League: Travis Ward (1) All: Travis Ward (1) |
| Biggest defeat | 1 goal: 1–0 (February 29 vs. Cal United) 2–1 (March 7 vs. Oakland) |
Overview
Michigan Stars FC was admitted into the National Independent Soccer Association on September 23, 2019 and latter fully accepted by the U.S. Soccer Federation on December 11, 2019, and will start competing in the 2020 Spring season.[1] The team will play its home matches at a temporary outdoor venue at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, Michigan, the same complex the team used during the 2019 NPSL season and Members Cup tournament where it played indoors.[2]
On April 27, 2020, following a stoppage of play and subsequent extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season.[3][4][5]
Club
Roster
As of March 11, 2020.[6]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | Date of birth (age) | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK |  | Arshia Aghababazadeh | November 5, 1995 | 2020 |
| 2 | DF |  | Tekodah Lobsiger | February 14, 1995 | 2020 |
| 3 | DF |  | Gonnie Ben-Tal | July 24, 1995 | 2019 |
| 4 | DF | | Robert Juncaj | October 15, 2001 | 2019 |
| 5 | DF |  | Joseph Aidoo | August 24, 1995 | 2019 |
| 6 | MF |  | Remy Tazifor | March 5, 1995 | 2019 |
| 7 | MF | | Steven Juncaj | March 8, 1998 | 2019 |
| 8 | MF |  | Zanin Mahic | June 19, 1992 | 2020 |
| 9 | MF |  | Nenad Markovic | June 11, 1993 | 2020 |
| 10 | FW | | Kyle Nuel (captain) | July 2, 1993 | 2019 |
| 11 | FW | | Travis Ward | May 9, 1996 | 2020 |
| 12 | GK | | Sergio Orozco | April 9, 1994 | 2020 |
| 14 | FW |  | Alexander Satrústegui | January 1, 1994 | 2020 |
| 15 | DF |  | Andrés Chalbaud | December 26, 1994 | 2020 |
| 16 | GK |  | Tatenda Mkuruva | January 4, 1996 | 2019 |
| 17 | DF |  | Alexandre Frank | August 1, 1995 | 2020 |
| 19 | DF | | Cameron Schneider | April 21, 1997 | 2020 |
| 20 | MF |  | Nils Valdmanis | August 8, 1997 | 2020 |
| 21 | MF | | Zachary Reynolds | February 15, 1994 | 2020 |
| 22 | DF | | Adil Gowani | June 2, 1994 | 2020 |
| 23 | DF | | Patrick Sullivan | August 25, 1994 | 2019 |
| 25 | DF |  | James Abraham | September 17, 1993 | 2019 |
| 26 | DF |  | Terence Smith | September 23, 1991 | 2020 |
| 29 | FW | | James Pipe | March 18, 1996 | 2020 |
| 31 | MF | | Jannik Eckenrode | December 13, 1993 | 2020 |
Coaching staff
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
 Alexander Strehmel |
Head coach |
Transfers
Transfers In
| Date from | Position | Player | Last team | Type | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2020 | MF | Steven Juncaj |
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL) | Free transfer | [7] |
| February 19, 2020 | GK | Tatenda Mkuruva |
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL) | Free transfer | [7][8][9] |
| February 19, 2020 | DF | James Abraham |
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL) | Free transfer | [7] |
| February 20, 2020 | MF | Remy Tazifor |
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL) | Free transfer | [10] |
| February 20, 2020 | DF | Gonnie Ben-Tal |
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL) | Free transfer | [10] |
| February 20, 2020 | DF | Joseph Aidoo |
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL) | Free transfer | [10] |
| February 20, 2020 | DF | Robert Juncaj |
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL) | Free transfer | [11] |
| February 20, 2020 | FW | Kyle Nuel |
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL) | Free transfer | [11] |
| February 20, 2020 | DF | Patrick Sullivan |
Michigan Stars FC (NPSL) | Free transfer | [11] |
| February 20, 2020 | FW | Travis Ward |
Greenville Triumph SC | Free transfer | [12] |
| February 20, 2020 | DF | Cameron Schneider |
Philadelphia Fury | Free transfer | [12] |
| February 20, 2020 | MF | Zanin Mahic |
East Bay FC Stompers | Free transfer | [12] |
| February 21, 2020 | GK | Arshia Aghababazadeh |
Los Angeles Force | Free transfer | [13] |
| February 21, 2020 | GK | Sergio Orozco |
Unattached | Free transfer | [13] |
| February 21, 2020 | DF | Adil Gowani |
Atlanta SC | Free transfer | [14] |
| February 21, 2020 | MF | Zachary Reynolds |
 Säffle FF |
Free transfer | [14] |
| February 21, 2020 | DF | Andrés Chalbaud |
AFC Ann Arbor | Free transfer | [14] |
| February 22, 2020 | MF | Nenad Markovic |
St. Mary's Rattlers | Free transfer | [15][16] |
| February 22, 2020 | MF | Nils Valdmanis |
Kalamazoo FC | Free transfer | [15] |
| February 22, 2020 | DF | Alexandre Frank |
Western Mass Pioneers | Free transfer | [15] |
| February 22, 2020 | FW | Alexander Satrústegui |
Atlantic City FC | Free transfer | [17] |
| February 22, 2020 | DF | Terence Smith |
Unattached | Free transfer | [17] |
| February 22, 2020 | DF | Tekodah Lobsiger |
Orange County FC | Free transfer | [17] |
| February 22, 2020 | FW | James Pipe |
Unattached | Free transfer | [17] |
Friendlies
| January 25, 2020 Preseason | Sarasota Metropolis FC (USL2) | v | Michigan Stars FC | Lakewood Ranch, Florida |
| 12:00 EDT | Report | Stadium: The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch | ||
| Note: Result not published. | ||||
| February 19, 2020 Preseason | Sporting Detroit SC (UPSL) | v | Michigan Stars FC | Wixom, Michigan |
| 9:30 EDT | Report | Stadium: Total Sports Complex | ||
| Note: Result not published. | ||||
Competitions
NISA Fall season
Michigan did not take part in the 2019 NISA Fall season. On September 23, the NISA Board of Governors announced the team had been accepted into the league but would not begin full league play until Spring 2020.[18][19][20]
NISA Spring season
Details for the 2020 NISA Spring season were announced January 27, 2020.[21]
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakland Roots SC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 | Playoffs |
| 2 | California United Strikers FC (Q) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 | |
| 3 | Detroit City FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 4 | Stumptown Athletic | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| 5 | San Diego 1904 FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 6 | Chattanooga FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 7 | Los Angeles Force | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 1 | |
| 8 | Michigan Stars FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on March 8, 2020. Source: NISAofficial.com
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
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 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 |
Last updated: 7 March 2020.
Source: Match reports
Matches
| February 29, 2020 1 | California United Strikers FC | 1–0 | Michigan Stars FC | Irvine, California |
| 7:00 p.m. |
|
Report MyCujoo Broadcast |
|
Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium Attendance: 2,258 Referee: William Randy Hoffman |
| March 7, 2020 2 | Oakland Roots SC | 2–1 | Michigan Stars FC | Oakland, California |
| 5:10 p.m. | MyCujoo Broadcast |
|
Stadium: Laney College Attendance: 4,873 |
| March 14, 2020 3 | Chattanooga FC | P–P | Michigan Stars FC | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| 3:00 p.m. | Stadium: Finley Stadium | |||
| Note: On March 12, NISA announced that it would be suspending its season 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic[22] | ||||
| March 21, 2020 4 | Michigan Stars FC | P–P | Los Angeles Force | Pontiac, Michigan |
| 8:00 p.m. | Stadium: Ultimate Soccer Arenas Outdoor Stadium | |||
| Note: On March 12, NISA announced that it would be suspending its season 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic[22] | ||||
| March 28, 2020 5 | Detroit City FC | P–P | Michigan Stars FC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 2:00 p.m. | Stadium: Keyworth Stadium | |||
| Note: On March 12, NISA announced that it would be suspending its season 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic[22] | ||||
| April 4, 2020 6 | Michigan Stars FC | P–P | California United Strikers FC | Pontiac, Michigan |
| 7:30 p.m. | Stadium: Ultimate Soccer Arenas Outdoor Stadium | |||
| Note: On March 12, NISA announced that it would be suspending its season 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic[22] | ||||
| April 11, 2020 7 | Stumptown Athletic | P–P | Michigan Stars FC | Pineville, North Carolina |
| 7:04 p.m. | Stadium: CSA OrthoCarolina Sportsplex | |||
| Note: On March 30, NISA announced that it would be extending its suspension of play to May 10 in accordance with CDC guidelines for COVID-19[23] | ||||
| April 18, 2020 8 | San Diego 1904 FC | P–P | Michigan Stars FC | San Diego, California |
| 7:04 p.m. | Stadium: Lincoln High School | |||
| Note: On March 30, NISA announced that it would be extending its suspension of play to May 10 in accordance with CDC guidelines for COVID-19[23] | ||||
| May 2, 2020 9 | Michigan Stars FC | P–P | Oakland Roots SC | Pontiac, Michigan |
| 7:00 p.m. | Stadium: Ultimate Soccer Arenas Outdoor Stadium | |||
| Note: On March 30, NISA announced that it would be extending its suspension of play to May 10 in accordance with CDC guidelines for COVID-19[23] | ||||
| May 9, 2020 10 | Michigan Stars FC | P–P | Stumptown Athletic | Pontiac, Michigan |
| 7:00 p.m. | Stadium: Ultimate Soccer Arenas Outdoor Stadium | |||
| Note: On March 30, NISA announced that it would be extending its suspension of play to May 10 in accordance with CDC guidelines for COVID-19[23] | ||||
| May 17, 2020 11 | Michigan Stars FC | P–P | San Diego 1904 FC | Pontiac, Michigan |
| 7:00 p.m. | Stadium: Ultimate Soccer Arenas Outdoor Stadium | |||
| Note: On April 28, NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season due to COVID-19[4] | ||||
| May 23, 2020 12 | Michigan Stars FC | P–P | Detroit City FC | Pontiac, Michigan |
| 7:00 p.m. | Stadium: Ultimate Soccer Arenas Outdoor Stadium | |||
| Note: On April 28, NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season due to COVID-19[4] | ||||
| May 29, 2020 13 | Michigan Stars FC | P–P | Chattanooga FC | Pontiac, Michigan |
| 7:00 p.m. | Stadium: Ultimate Soccer Arenas Outdoor Stadium | |||
| Note: On April 28, NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season due to COVID-19[4] | ||||
| June 5, 2020 14 | Los Angeles Force | P–P | Michigan Stars FC | Los Angeles, California |
| 7:30 p.m. | Stadium: Jesse Owens Stadium | |||
| Note: On April 28, NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Spring season due to COVID-19[4] | ||||
U.S. Open Cup
Michigan will enter the 2020 U.S. Open Cup with the rest of the National Independent Soccer Association teams in the Second Round.[24][25] It was announced on January 29 that their first opponent would be USL Championship side Indy Eleven.[26]
| April 8 Second Round | Indy Eleven (USLC)  | P–P |  Michigan Stars FC (NISA) | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 7:00 pm EDT | Stadium: Carroll Stadium | |||
| Note: On March 13, U.S. Soccer’s Open Cup Committee announced the tournament would be temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic[27] | ||||
Squad statistics
- As of Match played March 7, 2020
Appearances and goals
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Spring Season | U.S. Open Cup | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||||||
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | GK | IRN |
Arshia Aghababazadeh | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 12 | GK | USA |
Sergio Orozco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 16 | GK | ZIM |
Tatenda Mkuruva | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| Defenders | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | DF | USA |
Tekodah Lobsiger | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 3 | DF | ISR |
Gonnie Ben-Tal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 4 | DF | USA |
Robert Juncaj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 5 | DF | LBR |
Joseph Aidoo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 15 | DF | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} VEN |
Andrés Chalbaud | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 17 | DF | FRA |
Alexandre Frank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 19 | DF | USA |
Cameron Schneider | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 22 | DF | USA |
Adil Gowani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 23 | DF | USA |
Patrick Sullivan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 25 | DF | ENG |
James Abraham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 26 | DF | BRB |
Terence Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| Midfielders | |||||||||||||||
| 6 | MF | CMR |
Remy Tazifor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 7 | MF | USA |
Steven Juncaj | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 8 | MF | BIH |
Zanin Mahic | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 9 | MF | SRB |
Nenad Markovic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 20 | MF | LVA |
Nils Valdmanis | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 21 | MF | USA |
Zachary Reynolds | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 31 | MF | USA |
Jannik Eckenrode | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| Forwards | |||||||||||||||
| 10 | FW | USA |
Kyle Nuel | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 11 | FW | USA |
Travis Ward | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | ||||||
| 14 | FW | ESP |
Alexander Satrústegui | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 29 | FW | USA |
James Pipe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
Goal scorers
| Place | Position | Nation | Number | Name | Spring Season | U.S. Open Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | | 11 | Travis Ward | 1 | - | 1 |
Disciplinary record
| Number | Nation | Position | Name | Spring Season | U.S. Open Cup | Total | |||
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | | MF | Zanin Mahic | 1 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | | DF | Cameron Schneider | 2 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | | MF | Zachary Reynolds | 1 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | | DF | Patrick Sullivan | 1 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 |
See also
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