Philadelphia Atoms SC

The Philadelphia Atoms were an American professional soccer team based out of Glenside, Pennsylvania that played in the American Soccer League (ASL).[1]

This article is about Philadelphia Atoms SC of the ASL. For the original NASL team, see Philadelphia Atoms.

Philadelphia Atoms SC
Full namePhiladelphia Atoms Soccer Club
Nickname(s)Atoms
Founded2017
Dissolved2018
StadiumJean Lenox Stadium
LeagueASL

They were named after, and claimed the heritage of, the original Philadelphia Atoms that played in the North American Soccer League from 1973 to 1976, and won the league championship in their first season.[2]

In March 2017 the Philadelphia Atoms were given a second life when the newer squad was admitted into the ASL. The Atoms played for the first time in forty-years on April 1, 2017 versus Mass United FC.[3] They currently play at Jean Lenox Stadium on the campus of Arcadia University.

On September 23, 2017, the Philadelphia set an all-time record for goals scored in a single match by defeating the Lancaster Lions 6-1, breaking the five-goal record set by the Atoms on May 4, 1974 vs. the Washington Diplomats in the NASL.[4]

In 2018, the team dissolved due to insufficient support from ownership. Subsequently, the ASL dissolved as well.

Year-by-year
Year Spring Record Fall Record Overall Record Spring Season Finish Fall Season Finish 2017 Overall Finish Playoffs
2017 3–6–1 5–5–0 8–11–1 4th place 4th place 4th place qualified as #4 seed

Head coaches
  • England George Gunn (Spring 2017)
  • United States Ken Enofe (Fall 2017)
  • Scotland Stewart Plenderleith (2018)

Team

2017 Roster

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW United States USA Bernard Avoulou
— MF United States USA Josh Cirocco
— DF United States USA Tim DiBisceglie
— DF Senegal SEN Djebral Drame
— MF Senegal SEN Serigno Drame
— DF Germany GER Mike Eric
— DF United States USA Terah Garnett
— MF United States USA Nick Enbop Morris
— FW United States USA John J. Pacana III
No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW United States USA Eric Johnson
— MF United States USA Alex Kardos
— GK United States USA Joe Lubonski
— MF United States USA Uche Onyeador
— MF United States USA Aidan Passannante
— FW United States USA DJ Rodriguez
— MF United States USA Gene Shepherd
— DF United States USA Rich Stone
— GK United States USA Christian Wydeven

See also

References
  1. "Atoms Pro Soccer Team - Club in Philadelphia". Philadelphiaatomssc.com. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  2. "Philly Soccer History - 1973". Philadelphiaunion.com. February 22, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  4. "ATOMS WIN 6-1". philadelphiaatomssc.com. September 23, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
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