Koziol, Zobre & Avila Chosen As 2021 Captains

KINGSTON, NY — Head Coach Jamal Lis-Simmons has named three captains who will lead Stockade FC onto the field for the 2021 NPSL season.

Matt Koziol (Poughkeepsie, NY) will begin his 2nd season as Stockade FC’s club captain. In 2019, Koziol succeeded Lis-Simmons as the 2nd captain in club history. Currently, Koziol leads all players in career minutes played with 4,133 minutes. Entering his 5th season, Koziol has scored 13 times and collected 9 assists.

Scott Zobre (Poughkeepsie, NY) has been a Stockade FC Swiss Army Knife. In his previous 4 seasons, Zobre has featured as a striker, winger and outside back. Known as a creator, the Binghamton alum has created 5 goals and 7 assists since his debut in 2016. His hard work and passion on the field is instrumental in the development of our culture.

Joao Avila (Goiàs, Brazil) begins his 2nd season with Stockade FC. An integral part of the back line, the Marist Red Fox immediately cemented his place as one of the first names on the team sheet. Avila’s hard work and determination on the field contributed to one of the greatest moments in Stockade FC’s history vs. Brooklyn Italians in 2019.

Stockade FC Announces Technical Staff For 2021 Season

KINGSTON, NY — Stockade FC Technical Director Dan Hoffay and Head Coach Jamal Lis-Simmons have announced the coaching staff for the 2021 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season.

Lis-Simmons, who served as Stockade FC club captain from 2016-2018, returns for his second season as Head Coach. Under Lis-Simmons in 2019, Stockade FC finished just short of a playoff berth with a 7-3-4 (W-L-D) record and held a remarkable 11 match unbeaten streak.

Jim Ventriglia returns for his second season with Stockade FC as an Assistant Coach while Rory Becker remains on staff for his fifth season, serving under every coach in club history.

Goalkeeper coach Steve Domino also returns for his second season under Lis-Simmons and is joined by newcomer Mike Drake, serving as co-goalkeeper coach.

Drake, a New Paltz native, holds a USSF Goalkeeping Certificate and a National D Coaching License. Drake is the Director of Goalkeeping for Cedar Stars Academy and an Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at SUNY New Paltz.

Director of Sports Performance and Rehab, John Nunez, begins his fifth season with Stockade FC. Nunez and Feldman Physical Therapy and Performance will continue to lead Stockade FC’s efforts in fitness and recovery.

Nick Hoffay remains the club’s Director of Scouting, in charge of the Stockade FC’s efforts to identify top level talent in the area.

Riquelme Signs Professional Deal with CD Leganés B

KINGSTON, NY — Former Stockade FC standout Alejandro Riquelme has signed a professional deal with CD Leganés B in the Tercera Division (4th Tier) of Spanish Football. Riquelme featured in 10 matches for Stockade FC in 2019. In 7 starts, Riquelme recorded 760 minutes with 5 goals and 3 assists.

Prior to arriving at Stockade FC, Riquelme had a noteworthy career for the Siena Saints. In 42 matches from 2017-2019, Alejandro recorded 12 goals and 11 assists and received All-MAAC honors twice. Ultimately, Riquelme would transfer to St. John’s University for his senior season which was cut short by the pandemic.

After trial spells with CD Leganés B and Bournemouth B in England, Riquelme returned to Spain to sign his contract.

“Riquelme was a superstar for Stockade FC. The club wishes him the best of luck as he embarks on this new adventure. We will be following along and cheering him on this journey. Ricky will always be part of the Stockade FC family” says Dan Hoffay, Stockade FC Technical Director. Riquelme joins a growing list of Stockade FC players who have continued their careers playing abroad.

Leganés B currently sits in first place of the Tercera Division Group 7 and is hoping to win promotion. Leganés B’s first team competes in the Spanish second division, La Liga 2.

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Kingston Stockade Football Club is a men's semi-professional soccer team based in Kingston, N.Y. Stockade FC represents the Hudson Valley in the NPSL, which is the 4th division of the U.S. soccer pyramid.  For more information on Kingston Stockade FC, visit http://stockadefc.com

David Nkansah-Siriboe Signs Professional Deal In Slovakia

TRNAVA, SLOVAKIA —  Former Stockade FC and Marist College Forward David Nkansah-Siriboe has signed a professional contract with FC Spartak Trnava in the Slovakia First Division.  The 2018 Czechoslovak First League champions have featured in the UEFA Champions League and are currently in the process of qualifying for the 2020 UEFA Europa League.

The Roy C. Ketcham High School graduate was identified during a Pro Scouting Combine in Los Angeles run by Soccerviza. Siriboe, who featured for Stockade FC in 2017 and 2018, collected goals against NYAC and Seacoast United Mariners in 2017, and earned an important penalty kick on the road in Hartford in 2018. 

Siriboe, a Poughkeepsie Journal All-First Team selection in 2015, played 3 seasons at Marist for Matt Viggiano before beginning his pursuit of a professional career. In his time for the Red Foxes. Siriboe started 26 matches, scored 5 goals and collected 3 assists from 2016-2018.

Stockade FC Announces Fall Youth Clinics at Dietz Stadium, Presented by Ulster Savings

KINGSTON, NY – Stockade FC is excited to announce a set of fall youth clinics at Dietz Stadium taking place on Sunday, October 27 and Saturday, November 9. The clinics will run from 10AM-12PM and be facilitated by the Stockade FC Technical Staff and various players.

Stockade FC Youth Clinics provide Hudson Valley soccer players, aged 7-14, the opportunity to learn from, and work with, some of their favorite Stockade FC players.

Each youth athlete will receive a Stockade FC and Ulster Savings branded t-shirt for their participation in the event. There will be no cost for the clinic. A donation of $5 per player is suggested on the day of the event. All donations will go to Stockade FC’s continued youth efforts in the Hudson Valley.

Players must be accompanied by an adult and must properly equipped with appropriate soccer footwear (cleats or turf shoes), shin guards and a soccer ball (with their name on it). Parents will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival, please arrive early. Registration is required.

For registration, visit http://stockadefc.com/youth

Juan Parada Signs Professional Deal with Bolivian Side Oriente Petrolero

SANTA CRUZ, BOLIVIA — Former Stockade FC and Marist Men’s Soccer standout, Juan Parada has officially signed with Bolivian first division Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero.

During his time at Stockade FC in 2018 and 2019, Parada made 17 starts and registered a staggering 1,479 minutes in the midfield. Parada’s career statistics with Stockade FC also includes 4 goals and 8 assists. Juan Parada was named to the 2018 All-NPSL First Team and to the 2019 Northeast Atlantic Best XI. Juan also featured in Stockade FC’s first-ever US Open Cup appearance, playing all 120-minutes in the overtime loss to Long Island Rough Riders.

Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero has a rich history in Bolivia. The club was founded in 1955 and has won the División Profesional 4 times since its creation; most recently in 2010.

Lis-Simmons, Parada and Avila Named to NPSL Northeast Atlantic Best XI Honors

KINGSTON, NY — After a successful 2019 season which resulted in a 7-3-4 record, just short of a place in the regional playoffs, 3 members of Stockade FC have already garnered league honors.

Head Coach Jamal Lis-Simmons, Midfielder Juan Parada and Defender Joao Avila were voted into the Northeast Atlantic Conference Best XI. Votes were collected from fans, team administrators, league officials and media.

Lis-Simmons, Parada and Avila are joined on the list by players from Greater Lowell Rough Diamonds (GK Jackson Rivers, D Patrick DeRosa), NYAC (D Daniel Giorgi, F Travis Blair), Boston City (M Ben Manoogian), Hartford City (M Mark Grant), Brooklyn Italians (M Vitorio Argeri, F Patrick Guier) and NY Cosmos (F Bljedi Bardic).

Three Stockade FC recipients were the most by any club in the Northeast Atlantic Conference.

Goalkeeper Greg Monroe and Forward Scott Zobre were among the players nominated for the honors.

Pinheiro’s Brace, Stockade FC Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Boston

REVERE, MA— Stockade FC’s club-record 11-game unbeaten streak came to an end in Revere, MA on Sunday evening at the hands of Boston City FC. With the end of the streak, also came the end of Stockade FC’s NPSL playoff hopes.

Boston City FC opened the scoring in the 16th minute of play as a quick free kick was taken, leading to a breakout and a William Balanta finish past Jared Mazzola.

Stockade FC controlled the pace of play and possession throughout the entirety of the match, but Boston City was able to capitalize on their few chances, especially early. In the 26th minute, cries for offsides were ignored by the center official as Willian Bonoro was able to double the lead for the hosts.

In the second half, Stockade FC came out swinging. Just 4 minutes into the second stanza, Dylan Williams was taken down inside the box and Afonso Pinheiro stepped up to cut the deficit to 2-1.

The barrage of Stockade FC attacking carried on until Afonso Pinheiro finally found the equalizer in the 76th minute of play after Justin Jaime flashed a header back across the box for Pinheiro to push home.

Stockade FC continued to push numbers forward in search of the crucial 3 points in the playoff push. With energy focused on the attacking end, two late Boston City FC penalties would ultimately push the host out of reach and end the Stockade FC comeback attempt.

Stockade FC will end the regular season next Saturday, July 6 as the club travels to Long Island for a match-up with the unbeaten New York Cosmos.

STARTING XI: Mazzola; Robinson, Avila, Markovic, Zobre; Koziol, Makaj, Williams; Van Epps, Jaime,

MAN OF THE MATCH – Afonso Pinheiro #7. The Stockade FC forward collected a second half brace to level the score at 2-2 before two late Boston City penalties would undo the comeback.