Puerto Rico FC

History

In June 2015, National Basketball Association (NBA) star Carmelo Anthony bought an expansion franchise in the North American Soccer League, to be based in Puerto Rico. The team, named Puerto Rico FC, was announced to debut in the 2016 fall season. On August 14, 2015, Adrian Whitbread was announced as the clubs inaugural coach, with Thomas Payne being appointed as president on November 10, 2015.

Commitment to the Community

As part of their commitment to the community on May 2016, Puerto Rico FC had their first three clinics of the season in Dorado, Farjardo and Hatillo with the participation of over a hundred boys and girls. During these clinics the Puerto Rico FC players turned into coaches, teaching the children about ball control, proper goalkeeping and teamwork. After the different workshops the children faced off against the players in a friendly match. The field of Quintas de Dorado was the site of the first clinc with youth clubs Eleven FC and Toa Baja SC. Next, Puerto Rico FC visited the Tomás Donés Sports Complex and the boys and girls of Cariduros FC. To round up the first leg of clinics the players took a trip to the city of Hatillo where they trained with Hatillo SC and Leal Arecibo in the Francisco Deida Sports Complex.

Clásico de Fútbol

As part of the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend celebration, Puerto Rico FC will travel to New York City to meet the Puerto Rico national team in a friendly match. This match is part of PRFC’s ongoing preseason and build up to their inaugural match at the Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium next July 2 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

Crest and colors

The team's colors are orange and white.

Sponsorhip

The official kit provider for the club in their first season will be Nike.

Stadium

Puerto Rico FC plays their home matches at the recently renovated, Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium located in Bayamón. 10 miles from the capital city of San Juan, The "JRL", as it is now known, was originally a baseball stadium scheduled for demolition, and in 2003, it was converted into a soccer stadium for the Islanders. The 22,000-seater stadium also serves as the home to all levels of the Puerto Rico national football team as well as the Bayamon' affiliate team in the Puerto Rico Soccer League, Bayamón FC.

Supporters

Puerto Rico FC has two supporters' groups: La Barra Naranja and the United States based group La Legión Extranjera. Puerto Rico FC supporters' groups were founded during the times of the Puerto Rico Islanders.

Rivalries

The club's main rivalry is the New York Cosmos, when the club announced a PR/NY Derby for the first game of the 2017 season. The Oranges currently have a record of 0 wins and 2 loss against their New York rivals.

Broadcasting

On June 29, 2016, Puerto Rico FC signed an exclusive deal with local television channel WAPA TV. Puerto Rico FC home and away matches are televised on WAPA 2 Deportes.

Current roster

Where a player has not declared an international allegiance, nation is determined by place of birth. Squad correct as of March 7, 2017.

Technical staff

Executive staff

Domestic

Top goalscorers

Top assists

Last Updated: February 15, 2017.
Bolded players are currently on the Puerto Rico FC roster.

Most appearances

Last Updated: February 15, 2017.
Bolded players are currently on the Puerto Rico FC roster.

Managerial record

Information correct as of match played October 29, 2016. Only competitive matches are counted.

P – Total of played matches W – Won matches D – Drawn matches L – Lost matches GS – Goal scored GA – Goals against
%W – Percentage of matches won

Nationality is indicated by the corresponding FIFA country code(s).