Syracuse Pulse

Syracuse Pulse, initially AC Syracuse Pulse, is an American professional soccer club based in Syracuse, New York. The Pulse field a men's team in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), the 3rd tier of the US soccer pyramid, and a women's side in United Women's Soccer (UWS). The team was established in 2021 and began league play in 2022.

Syracuse Pulse
Nickname(s)The Pulse
Founded2021
Dissolved2022
StadiumLazer Stadium
Capacity2,000
PresidentSamir Belhseine
Head CoachMen: Peter Fuller
Women: Brooke Barbuto
LeagueNational Independent Soccer Association
United Women's Soccer
WebsiteClub website

History

In May 2021, an ownership group led by business man Samir Belhseine announced an application to join the National Independent Soccer Association for 2022.[1] The team, initially just called AC Syracuse, announced plans to develop an academy system along with a women's soccer team that would compete in United Women's Soccer. The team also announced a fan-vote for the community to pick the club mascot, with the top 32 names at the end of the voting submission window entered into a bracket and a winner announced at the New York State Fair.[2]

On October 26, the team was officially accepted into NISA after being approved by the league's Board of Governors.[3] The team, now known as AC Syracuse Pulse, also announced its new team nickname and logo the same day in a local press conference.[4] Former C.F. União assistant manager and Cayman Islands youth national team manager Cláudio Garcia was announced as the first-ever team manager.

On December 10, UWS announced the Pulse's acceptances into the league for 2022.[5] Syracuse native and former UWS player Brooke Barbuto was also announced as the team's first head coach.

On January 17, 2023, Syracuse Pulse no longer operated as a single club after they merged with Flower City Union. After merger, home matches played at Syracuse will be branded under Salt City Union.[6]

Ground

AC Syracuse Pulse plays their home games at Lazer Stadium on the campus of Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, New York.

Moroccan Academy

Ahead of its inaugural team management from The Pulse and NISA visited Morocco, Belhseine's home country, in November 2021 on a humanitarian mission.[7] In a joint press conference the team announced a partnership with the city of Laayoune to open an academy to promote and develop football in the Sahara region.[8]

References
  1. Reinhardt, Eric (21 May 2021). "Syracuse group announces NISA pro soccer club to begin play in 2022". Central New York Business Journal. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  2. Johnson, Steve (21 May 2021). "AC Syracuse to join NISA professional soccer league in 2022". WSYR. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  3. "NISA Board Approves AC Syracuse Pulse Application". www.nisasoccer.com. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  4. Waters, Mike (28 October 2021). "Syracuse Pulse: New franchise hopes soccer has a pulse in Syracuse". syracuse. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  5. "AC Syracuse Pulse joins United Women's Soccer". United Women's Soccer. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  6. Lewis, Michael (January 17, 2023). "A Unique Union: Flower City, Syracuse Pulse join forces as NISA team will play in both cities". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  7. "AC Syracuse Takes NISA on Humanitarian Mission to Morocco". www.nisasoccer.com. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  8. "Opening of U.S. AC Syracuse Academy in Moroccan Sahara | The North Africa Post". northafricapost.com. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
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