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| Full name | AC Connecticut | ||
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| Founded | 2011; 15 years ago (2011) | ||
| Stadium | Westside Athletic Complex Danbury, Connecticut | ||
| Capacity | 2,500 | ||
| Majority Owner | Peter D'Amico | ||
| General Manager | Robin Schuppert | ||
| League | USL League Two | ||
| 2024 | 5th, Northeast Division Playoffs: DNQ | ||
| Website | acconnecticut | ||
| Departments ofAC Connecticut | ||||||
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AC Connecticut is an American amateursoccer team based inNewtown, Connecticut, playing inUSL League Two, the fourth tier of theAmerican soccer pyramid. The team colors are blue, black and white.
CFC Azul was founded as aUSL PDL team on December 21, 2011, and launched its inaugural season in 2012. The club is the pinnacle for a 70-plus youth team organization and is Connecticut's only professional organized soccer franchise.[1] In its first season of play, CFC Azul finished mid-table tied for 4th place with fellow expansion teamWorcester Hydra.
In 2013, CFC finished in 6th place with a record of 2 wins, 6 losses and 6 draws.[2] In time for the start of the 2014 season, Peter D'Amico became the primary owner and managing partner of the Azul.[3] Additionally, CFC teamed up withWXCI 91.7 FM to broadcast play-by-play of Azul's home games.[4]
The team split off from its Connecticut Football Club (CFC) parent and was renamed AC Connecticut on September 5, 2014.[5][6]
In 2021, AC Connecticut announced a partnership withHartford Athletic to identify potential players and create a pathway to pro soccer.[7]
The team was originally scheduled to play their home games atReese Stadium on the campus ofYale University. However, due to scheduling conflicts, CFC Azul ended playing their 2012 home games at various locations throughout Connecticut includingVeterans Stadium inNew Britain, CT. For the 2013 season, CFC Azul played their home games atCentral Connecticut State University. CFC Azul signed a multi-year contract to play their games the Westside Athletic Complex atWestern Connecticut State University.[8] AC Connecticut now plays their home games atTrinity Health Stadium inHartford, CT, the home of theUSL Championship team, theHartford Athletic. They also have facilities inNewtown, CT at Newtown Youth Academy.[9]
| Year | Level | League | Reg. season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
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| CFC Azul | |||||
| 2012 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Northeast | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2013 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Northeast | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2014 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Northeast | Conference Semifinals | did not qualify |
| AC Connecticut | |||||
| 2015 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Northeast | did not qualify | 1st Round |
| 2016 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Northeast | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2017 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Northeast | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2018 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Northeast | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2019 | 4 | USL League Two | 8th, Northeast | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2020 | Season cancelled due toCOVID-19 pandemic | ||||
| 2021 | 4 | USL League Two | 6th, Northeast | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2022 | 4 | USL League Two | 7th, Northeast | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2023 | 4 | USL League Two | 7th, Northeast | did not qualify | did not qualify |
| 2024 | 4 | USL League Two | 5th, Northeast | did not qualify | did not qualify |
Robin Schuppert – General Manager
Alex Harrison – Head Coach
Joe Mingachos – Head Coach Joe Falstoe – Assistant Coach Sean Weir – Fitness Coach Paul Winstanley – Goalie Coach  | This article about a soccer club from Connecticut is astub. You can help Wikipedia byadding missing information. |
