Stockade FC Announces Partnership with Highland United FC

Kingston, NY– Kingston Stockade FC is proud to announce a partnership with Highland United FC.

Highland United FC, a community driven organization that has been in existence since 1982. Originally named Highland United Soccer Club, the not-for-profit organization has a mission of fostering personal and athletic development, on and off the field, through values of integrity, trust and hard work. 

“As a product of Highland United Soccer, it is a great honor for me to be involved in helping the current administration, coaches and players to reach their full potential. Highland has always been a hotbed of soccer talent in the Hudson Valley and Stockade Futures will help restore the club to its previous glory,” said Stockade FC Technical Director Dan Hoffay.

Currently, Highland United FC is comprised of over 150 kids in their recreation program. They look to expand back into the travel soccer world this upcoming fall season. 

“As a kid, I started my soccer playing days with Highland Youth Soccer.  Now, all of these years later, the opportunity for the Highland community to join forces with Stockade will help create an environment and a platform to help the next generation of local kids meet their full potential,” said Stockade FC First Team Head Coach Jamal Lis-Simmons. “This is a very exciting partnership!”

Highland United FC becomes the second Hudson Valley club named as a Stockade Futures Affiliate. The club will have access to Stockade FC curriculum and work directly with Stockade FC coaches and staff for assistance with coaching education, player development, recruitment, branding, social media content creation and more. 

“Kingston Stockade FC is precisely what Highland United needs. Their willingness to support clubs at the grassroots level is a win-win; the local clubs will thrive, and the Stockade teams will consist of more and more players from the surrounding local communities,” said Jason Valentino, Highland United Vice President. “We can’t wait to move forward as a Stockade Futures club!”

To find out more about how your club can get involved and how Stockade FC and Stockade Futures plans to help build soccer for all in the Hudson Valley, visit our website at www.stockadefc.com/futures.

Stockade FC Powers Past Hartford Behind D’Ippolito Hat-trick

Poughkeepsie, NY- Daniel D’Ippolito recorded his second hat-trick in 3 matches this season to fire Stockade FC past previously unbeaten Hartford City FC on Saturday night.

Just 11 minutes in, D’Ippolito (Fordham) would put Stockade in front. Jacob Schulman would send D’Ippolito in on goal 1-v-1 to make no mistake.

In the 25th minute, Stockade would strike again. Hugo Guerra (Marist) would send a dangerous ball into box that D’Ippolito would find and fire home for his brace.

After halftime, 56 minutes in, D’Ippolito would complete his hat-trick with a moment of genius. A long ball from Dylan McDermott (Binghamton) was flicked on by D’Ippolito to do all the work himself, run onto it, cut to his left foot and fire past the keeper from 18 yards out.

D’Ippolito’s second hat-trick of the year puts him at 7 goals on the season, in only 3 matches played.

Stockade FC’s backline would close out the final minutes of the night and maintain the shutout. Liam Salmon would make his debut on the evening as part of an outstanding Stockade backline featuring McDermott, Alberto Molina (URI), Mario Bunjaj and Joey Dolan.

Stockade FC moves to 4-0-0 (W-L-D) on the year and sits alone at the top of the conference standings.

Stockade returns to action with back-to-back midweek matchups. First, Stockade travels for Vermont for a friendly showdown with Vermont Green on Wednesday June 7. One week later, on Wednesday June 14, the club returns to NPSL action with a trip to Syracuse FC.

Our return to Tenney on June 17 will feature another critical matchup with Valeo FC.

Stockade FC Launches Partnership with K-Thunder FC

Kingston, NY– Kingston Stockade FC is proud to announce the newest addition to Stockade Futures by partnering with K-Thunder FC.

K-Thunder FC is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on accessibility and keeping costs to a minimum. Founded in Kingston, NY, K-Thunder has grown to six teams since its inception in 2021. At K-Thunder, players learn about community responsibility, volunteerism, community partnerships, and financial responsibility. K-Thunder FC is a diverse multicultural club that brings players together to build valuable, lasting relationships.

“As the club continues to grow, giving back to our community remains a top priority,” said Stockade FC Technical Director, Dan Hoffay. “Using our resources, we will be able to educate more coaches throughout the Hudson Valley and create an atmosphere of growth for players across our region. We are excited to work closely with K-Thunder, their staff and their players to help instill our philosophies and help bring their program to new heights.”

K-Thunder FC will become the first Hudson Valley youth program to partner with Stockade FC. K-Thunder FC will have access to Stockade FC curriculum and work directly with Stockade FC coaches and staff for assistance with coaching education, player development, recruitment, branding, social media content creation and more.

“It is crucial for K-Thunder FC players (boys and girls) to understand the importance of unity and partnership. With the resources being offered by Stockade FC, we are confident that our players will not just have someone to look up to, but also have the chance to showcase their talents in front of a local soccer network” said K-Thunder co-founders, Jose Lemus and Ray Campbell.

“With this partnership K-Thunder FC will inspire new upcoming ballers to seek a fun and enjoyable pathway, to play with purpose and receive the opportunity to achieve their goals. The K-Thunder Board is thrilled to begin this new alliance with Stockade FC.”

To find out more about how your club can get involved and how Stockade FC and Stockade Futures plans to help build soccer for all in the Hudson Valley, visit our website at www.stockadefc.com/futures.

Stockade FC Rolls Over Syracuse in Tenney Debut

Poughkeepsie, NY— Stockade FC defeats Syracuse FC in the home opener at Tenney Stadium, 4-1, in front of 746 fans.

Stockade FC would open the scoring early in the 10th minute as Jacob Schulman served in Hugo Guerra who beat his defender 1-on-1 and fired into the side netting for the lead.

Stockade would stay on the gas pedal, doubling the lead in the 19th minute as Daniel D’Ippolito (Fordham) headed home the perfect cross from Jared Juleau (Marist) off the corner kick.

The third goal would come from the backline as Alberto Molina (URI) scored his first Stockade goal, again off a set piece. Andrea Nguionza (Marist) would supply the helper.

Just minutes later, Syracuse would cut the deficit as Cason Stafford scored from the penalty spot to give life to the visitors.

After the halftime break, an infusion of reserves would help spur on the Stockade energy level.

Owen Siegel (Oneonta) on his Stockade debut would use a bit of skill and hard work to find Zach Rabadi (Marist) to finish off the 4th goal of the night.

Stockade FC moves to 3-0-0 (W-L-D) on the season and returns home to Tenney Stadium next Saturday, June 3rd, for a pivotal matchup with Hartford City FC.

D’Ippolito Hattrick Snags All Three Points in Massachusetts

Worcester, MA— Daniel D’Ippoito made his Stockade FC starting debut in a big way on Saturday night as he collected the third hattrick in Stockade FC history!

Twenty-eight minutes in, Stockade FC would strike first. Jared Juleau sent Hugo Guerra down the line to sweep in driven ball that D’Ippolito would slide and force home.

Just 5 minutes later, Valeo would equalize through Matthew Bell off a long throw in.

After slick back and forth action, Stockade would regain the lead in the 67th minute as Andrea Nguionza and Jacob Schulman combined to send D’Ippolito on go, around the keeper and finish calmly.

Again, Valeo equalized just 4 minutes later.

Not to be outdone, Stockade FC would, again, regain the lead as Schulman lead in Joey Dolan with the perfectly weighted ball for Dolan to head across and D’Ippolito to pound home in the 75th minute.

A gritty effort defensively in the rain closed out the match as a big save from Jaiden Pean was needed to finish it off.

Stockade FC starts the year with 2 road wins headed into the home opener at Tenney Stadium vs Syracuse on May 27th at 6PM.

Stockade FC Soars Past New York Shockers with Corbi Header

Albany, NY — Stockade FC used a first half header from Mike Corbi to secure all three points on the road in their 2023 NPSL season opener versus the New York Shockers.

In the 17th minute of play, Jared Juleau (Marist) whipped in a beautiful set piece from a corner kick that met the head of Mike Corbi to open the scoring.

From there, Stockade FC’s back line was lock down and surrendered few chances to secure the shutout, and road victory.

“Points on the road are always extremely difficult to come by,” said Head Coach Jamal Lis-Simmons. “To leave Albany with a big three points is a great start for us to build on as we add more of our college players into the fold.”

Dylan McDermott (Binghamton) recorded six saves on the evening.

The night featured Stockade FC debuts for Jared Juleau (Marist), Andrea Nguionza (Marist), Ryan Hilliard and Derek Jaramillo in starting roles. Modou Badjie (Plattsburgh) made his first team debut in reserve.

Stockade FC returns to action next Saturday, May 13 as the team travels to nearby Dutchess County for a 3:30PM friendly with Pathfinder FC of USL2. The next NPSL match for the club will take place on May 20 as Stockade travels to Valeo FC.

Announcing our 2023 Sponsors... and our Commitment to Climate & Sustainability

Message from the Chairman

Hey all –– 

I often talk about Stockade FC as a “platform” – we’re more than just a soccer team, we’re a community of people that gather to support the players, support each other, and support the larger community (this is why we call ourselves a “Football Club” btw).  The Stockade FC platform allows us to showcase the best soccer talent in the Hudson Valley.  Our platform allows kids to see a path to playing at a high level and allows us to host youth training camps that can help them get there.  Our platform gives Hudson Valley locals and visitors an amazing match day experience, and gives local merchants, food trucks and other local businesses a chance to connect with customers. When we started the club in 2016 we created the platform –– but it’s been all of you building on top of this platform over the years who have turned our club into what it is today.

Starting this season, we’ve made the decision that we also want to use the Stockade FC platform to talk about both climate and sustainability issues, and to highlight local NY businesses who are actively trying to do the same. This will be a long term project for us and we plan to integrate more sustainable practices into running our own organization & operations, one step at a time. As a start, this season we actively sought out sponsors who could help us tell a bigger story about sustainability, and help us raise awareness of the urgency of the climate crisis and possible solutions.   

My hope is to create a drumbeat of awareness about climate and sustainability issues that will become a part of the Stockade FC story and ethos, starting with this season and continuing with all the seasons to come.  As our friends at Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley said:  “We do not need the next big thing. We need a whole bunch of small things”.  We hope our “drumbeat of awareness” can be one of the small things.  (I also want to thank our friends at Vermont Green FC for highlighting this path for us/)

So with that, let me intro you to our our 2023 sponsors:

Jersey Sponsors

• Collab Fund, our new lead sponsor, is a NY-based venture fund that invests and supports companies at the intersection of for-profit & for-good. In the same way we want to use the Stockade Platform for raising awareness of climate/sustainability issues, Collab Fund is interested in using the Stockade platform as a way to showcase the innovations their portfolio companies are creating, whether it’s sustainable gear, apparel, snacks, etc. Take a look at their portfolio companies and imagine all the cool collaborations we could do together.  
  

• Cabinet Designers of Kingston is returning for their 4th year on the back of Stockade FC’s jerseys.  While you may know them for their kitchen / bath / closets / tile work, you should also know that they’re prioritizing sustainability by looking for ways to recycle materials (items removed from clients homes are upcycled or donated to the Ulster Habitat ReStore in Kingston), seeking out partners with strong commitments to sustainability, low-toxicity materials and low-emission stains and paints that prioritize the environment. 
  

• Radio Woodstock / WDST is returning for their 7th year as a jersey sponsor (!!).  They’re involved in a number of sustainability efforts, but one we’ve been enjoying recently is the “Climate Awareness Minute” segments airing on WDST.  These 60-second segments are designed to inform people about climate facts, and inspire people with ideas on how they can help prevent, mitigate, and adapt to climate change in their own lives and communities.  

Sideline Sponsors

• Bread Alone is also back for a 7th season (!!). In addition to delicious breads and pastries, Bread Alone has one of the strongest commitments to sustainability we’ve seen from any company in the Hudson Valley. They’re running a carbon-neutral bakery off a giant solar array at their Kingston location and they’ve committed to sourcing 100% of their energy from renewable sources by 2030.  
  

• Solar Generation is new to our sideline sponsor lineup this year.  They’re one of the leading solar installers in the Hudson Valley – locally owned and operated for more than 15 years. Solar Generation believes green energy is not only about independence and diversity – it’s about sustainability, saving money, preserving resources and future generations. Their goal is to make going solar seamless and affordable.
  

• If you’ve ever watched a Stockade FC live stream (in English or Spanish!), you can thank the folks at Radio Kingston / WKNY.  More than just a local radio station, Radio Kingston is committed to providing durability of communication for whatever the future may bring. They’re investing in physical infrastructure that can help people stay connected when the power grid is down or during climate events or other emergency situations.  
  

• Baxter, also new for 2023, is a construction and real estate development firm in Poughkeepsie, NY whose work includes commercial, hospitality, and residential projects across the Hudson Valley. Baxter is both LEED Accredited (Green Buildings) and Passive House certified with a focus on urban redevelopment and sustainable building practices. As part of their commitment to create better spaces to live, work, and play in our local communities, Baxter is proud to support Stockade FC.
  

• The local Price Chopper /  Market 32 located on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie is also joining Stockade as a 2023 sponsor.  They have a strong commitment to sustainable waste management and the location in Poughkeepsie alone has donated 800 tons of viable perishable food to regional food banks and partner agencies and diverted more than 5000 tons of organic waste via anaerobic digestion.
  

• Trailways of New York has been a part of our Stockade FC story since 2016 (7 seasons!) and is the exclusive transportation provider of the team.  While we’re not traveling on giant EV Busses (yet!), bus travel has been proven to use the least amount of energy and produce the lowest carbon dioxide emissions per passenger mile of all travel modes including air, automobile, and rail transit.
  

• Ingalsbe Law in Kingston, specializing in personal injury and real estate law,  is back for their 3rd season as a Stockade FC sponsor.  As a law firm, they have started integrating sustainable practices into their business, opting for electronic documents over paper, greatly reducing the amount of paper traditionally associated with the practice of law.  (We love this as an example of “even small changes can have a big impact”)
  

Whether you’re quietly reading this at home, work, school or in transit somewhere, please stop for a minute and give our 2023 sponsors a round of applause.  Also note that we’re still looking for sponsors for our 2023 Youth Soccer Camps and Development Teams (U23 and U20 Men’s teams) –– if you’re interested or know someone that is, please reach out to sponsorships@stockadefc.com.  Thanks!

Dennis Crowley
Stockade FC, Chairman

Stockade FC Announces Schedule for 2023 NPSL Season

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Stockade FC and the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) have announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 summer season. Stockade FC will play this summer’s matches at Tenney Stadium on the campus of Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY.

With the new alignment of the 5-team North Atlantic Conference (Cedar Stars are not returning in 2023), Stockade FC will compete in 10 regular season matches. The season kicks off with a 3-match away stand which includes trips to New York Shockers (Sat May 6) and Valeo FC (Sat May 20). Stockade FC will also travel to nearby Pathfinder FC (Sat May 13) of USL2 for a mid-season friendly. 

The home opener at Tenney Stadium will take place on Memorial Day Weekend as Syracuse FC (Sat May 27) visits, followed by a visit from Connecticut rivals, Hartford City FC (Sat June 3). 

Stockade FC will travel to Vermont for a midweek friendly on June 7th for a match up with the incredibly popular USL2 club, Vermont Green FC (Wed June 7).

Stockade FC will return to NPSL play with a midweek trip to Syracuse FC (Wed June 14) before returning to Tenney Stadium as Valeo FC (Sat June 17) heads to Poughkeepsie on Saturday. 

A key set of matchups looks to be a late June afternoon showdown with Hartford City FC (Sun June 25) at Trinity Health Stadium and a busy week at Tenney Stadium as Valeo FC (Wed June 28) and New York Shockers (Sat July 1) come to town. 

To wrap up the regular season, Stockade FC travels to Syracuse for the second time to meet Syracuse FC (July 8) in the final regular season date. 

Stockade FC will meet Hartford City and New York Shockers twice each, home and away. By random draw, Stockade FC will see three matchups with Valeo FC and Syracuse FC. Valeo will travel to Poughkeepsie twice, while Stockade FC will head north to Syracuse on two occasions. The odd number of teams is the key contributor to mid-week NPSL matches in 2023. 

This year’s North Atlantic Conference playoffs will feature a 3 @ 2 matchup on Wednesday July 12th before the winner visits the #1 seeded team on Saturday July 15th for the conference crown. 

Season tickets are available online at stockadefc.com/store

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