Phoenix FC
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| Full name | Phoenix Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | Wolves |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Dissolved | 2014 |
| Stadium |
Sun Devil Soccer Stadium Tempe, Arizona |
| Capacity | 3,400 |
| Owners | BDR Sports LLC |
| Head Coach | David Robertson |
| League | USL Pro |
Phoenix FC was an American professional football (soccer) team based in Phoenix. The team was a member of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. The team's colors were red and white.
On June 18, 2012, BDR Sports LLC was incorporated in the State of Arizona to bring a professional soccer team to Phoenix. On July 2, 2012, the USL Pro awarded a franchise to the BDR group for the 2013 season. On July 15, the team announced they had hired David Robertson, Director of Boy's Coaching at Sereno Soccer Club, as head coach. He is a former Rangers, Aberdeen and Leeds United player. He also managed Elgin City and Montrose in the Scottish Third Division. The team name ("Phoenix City FC") and colors were announced the same day. On August 28, the team selected Umbro as the team's official football uniform and equipment supplier. On September 7, the team renamed itself "Phoenix FC", introduced its logo and selected "Wolves" as their nickname.
On September 27, 2012, former Aberdeen striker Darren Mackie signed a one-year contract with Phoenix FC, becoming their first player signing.
On December 11, 2012, Phoenix FC and Arizona State University announced a stadium agreement for 2013. Phoenix FC would play home games at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium beginning in April 2013. As part of the deal, the seating capacity was meant to be expanded by more than 4,000 additional seats, taking the total capacity to over 5,000 seats. However, due to the position of stadium lights poles on the east side of the stadium, the capacity was revised to just over 3,400.
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