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The Pancyprian-Freedoms were founded in 1974, and have competed in New York City’s [[Cosmopolitan Soccer League]], a well-respected league which dates back to the 1920s and which is a member of the [[United States Adult Soccer Association]] Region I group of leagues, since that inaugural season. The Freedoms have won eight Cosmopolitan League titles in their history, in 1979, 1980, 1982, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2019.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120910140855/http://www.hickoksports.com/history/soccuschamps.shtml HickokSports.com – Sports History – U. S. National Soccer Champions]</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cslny.com/custpage.php?cid=2092 |title=Cosmopolitan Soccer League |website=www.cslny.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100701202255/http://www.cslny.com/custpage.php?cid=2092 |archive-date=2010-07-01}} </ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cosmosoccerleague.com/ny-pancyprian-freedoms-win-2018-19-division-1-championship-over-cedar-star-in-penalty-kick-shootout|title=NY Pancyprian Freedoms Win 2018-19 Division 1 Championship over Cedar Star in Penalty Kick Shootout|last=Battista|first=Michael|date=June 14, 2019|website=Cosmopolitan Soccer League|access-date=June 14, 2019|archive-date=October 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005092613/https://www.cosmosoccerleague.com/ny-pancyprian-freedoms-win-2018-19-division-1-championship-over-cedar-star-in-penalty-kick-shootout|url-status=live}}</ref> |
The Pancyprian-Freedoms were founded in 1974, and have competed in New York City’s [[Cosmopolitan Soccer League]], a well-respected league which dates back to the 1920s and which is a member of the [[United States Adult Soccer Association]] Region I group of leagues, since that inaugural season. The Freedoms have won eight Cosmopolitan League titles in their history, in 1979, 1980, 1982, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2019.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120910140855/http://www.hickoksports.com/history/soccuschamps.shtml HickokSports.com – Sports History – U. S. National Soccer Champions]</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cslny.com/custpage.php?cid=2092 |title=Cosmopolitan Soccer League |website=www.cslny.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100701202255/http://www.cslny.com/custpage.php?cid=2092 |archive-date=2010-07-01}} </ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cosmosoccerleague.com/ny-pancyprian-freedoms-win-2018-19-division-1-championship-over-cedar-star-in-penalty-kick-shootout|title=NY Pancyprian Freedoms Win 2018-19 Division 1 Championship over Cedar Star in Penalty Kick Shootout|last=Battista|first=Michael|date=June 14, 2019|website=Cosmopolitan Soccer League|access-date=June 14, 2019|archive-date=October 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005092613/https://www.cosmosoccerleague.com/ny-pancyprian-freedoms-win-2018-19-division-1-championship-over-cedar-star-in-penalty-kick-shootout|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The Pancyprian-Freedoms are also one of the all-time great [[Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|National Challenge Cup]] clubs, and have qualified, or have attempted to qualify, for the Open Cup every year of their existence. They won the cup three times in the pre-[[Major League Soccer]] era, in 1980, 1982 and 1983, and following their triumph in 1983 they reached the |
The Pancyprian-Freedoms are also one of the all-time great [[Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|National Challenge Cup]] clubs, and have qualified, or have attempted to qualify, for the Open Cup every year of their existence. They won the cup three times in the pre-[[Major League Soccer]] era, in 1980, 1982 and 1983, and following their triumph in 1983 they reached the of the [[CONCACAF Champions League|CONCACAF Champions' Cup]] in 1984, beating Mexican [[Puebla F.C.|Puebla]] on penalties, and overcoming Honduran champions [[C.D.S. Vida|Vida]], before they and their opponents [[Club Deportivo Guadalajara|CD Guadalajara]] were disqualified after failing to agree on the dates of the matches. |
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The Pancyprian-Freedoms have qualified for the final stages of the |
The Pancyprian-Freedoms have qualified for the final stages of the Open Cups in the MLS era on several occasions. They lost 3–2 in extra time to the [[Real Maryland Monarchs]] in the first round in [[2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|2008]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/usopencup/matchreports/256419.html |title=United Soccer Leagues (USL) |access-date=2008-06-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201235302/http://www.uslsoccer.com/usopencup/matchreports/256419.html |archive-date=2008-12-01 }}</ref> and lost 2–0 in the first round to [[USL Premier Development League]] team [[Long Island Rough Riders]] in 2010. In 2011 for the Lamar Hunt Cup they lost to FC New York (NPSL) 4–3 in PK's after extra time of a 0–0 regulation time tie after defeating the Brooklyn Italians (NPSL) 2–0 in the first round. In 2016 they advanced to the 2nd Round after beating the Red Bulls U23 (PDL) 2-1 at Belson Stadium (Round 1). In Round 2 they lost to Jersey Express (PDL) 1-0. |
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In addition to their CSL and USOC exploits, the Pancyprian-Freedoms won the 2008 USASA Open Cup, beating the [[Arizona Sahuaros]] 2–1 after extra time in the final in [[Seattle, Washington]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usopen.html |title=USA History: The US Open Cup (National Challenge Cup) |access-date=2010-05-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104210440/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usopen.html |archive-date=2016-01-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They also won the 2010 USASA Open Cup in Philadelphia, PA beating the Brooklyn Italians (NPSL) 3–1 in the final after besting Detroit FC (MI) 3–0 in the semifinals and the 2011 USASA Open Cup besting AAC Eagles (ILL) 6–0 in the semifinals and Doxa Italia (CA) in the final 5–4 in pk's following 2–2 tie after regulation and 2OT's in Bowling Green, KY. |
In addition to their CSL and USOC exploits, the Pancyprian-Freedoms won the 2008 USASA Open Cup, beating the [[Arizona Sahuaros]] 2–1 after extra time in the final in [[Seattle, Washington]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usopen.html |title=USA History: The US Open Cup (National Challenge Cup) |access-date=2010-05-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104210440/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/usopen.html |archive-date=2016-01-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They also won the 2010 USASA Open Cup in Philadelphia, PA beating the Brooklyn Italians (NPSL) 3–1 in the final after besting Detroit FC (MI) 3–0 in the semifinals and the 2011 USASA Open Cup besting AAC Eagles (ILL) 6–0 in the semifinals and Doxa Italia (CA) in the final 5–4 in pk's following 2–2 tie after regulation and 2OT's in Bowling Green, KY. |
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===New York Freedom=== |
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After years of competing in the Cosmopolitan League and the |
After years of competing in the Cosmopolitan League and the Open Cup, the Freedoms branched out and created a second team – called the [[New York Freedom (soccer)|New York Freedom]] – which joined the [[USL Premier Development League]] in 1999. The Freedom won the Northeast Division title and advancing to the PDL national semifinals in their inaugural season, and qualified for the Open Cup, where they upset the [[Cape Cod Crusaders]] of the [[USL D3 Pro League]] in the first round and nearly eliminated the A-League’s [[Rochester Raging Rhinos]], eventually falling 2–1 in extra time to the eventual champions. The team left the USL in 2003. |
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Revision as of 15:23, 30 April 2024
Full name | New York Pancyprian Freedoms | ||
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Founded | 1974 | ||
Stadium | Belson Stadium Jamaica, New York | ||
Capacity | 2,600 | ||
General Manager | George Halkidis | ||
Head Coach | Stratis Mastrokyriakos | ||
League | Eastern Premier Soccer League Cosmopolitan Soccer League USASA | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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New York Pancyprian-Freedoms is an American amateur soccer team based in Astoria, New York, United States. Founded in 1974, the team currently plays in the Eastern Premier Soccer League.
The team plays its home games at Belson Stadium on the campus of at St. John's University. The team's colors are white and blue.
History
The Pancyprian-Freedoms were founded in 1974, and have competed in New York City’s Cosmopolitan Soccer League, a well-respected league which dates back to the 1920s and which is a member of the United States Adult Soccer Association Region I group of leagues, since that inaugural season. The Freedoms have won eight Cosmopolitan League titles in their history, in 1979, 1980, 1982, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2019.[1][2][3]
The Pancyprian-Freedoms are also one of the all-time great National Challenge Cup clubs, and have qualified, or have attempted to qualify, for the Open Cup every year of their existence. They won the cup three times in the pre-Major League Soccer era, in 1980, 1982 and 1983, and following their triumph in 1983 they reached the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 1984, beating Mexican Puebla on penalties, and overcoming Honduran champions Vida, before they and their semifinal opponents CD Guadalajara were disqualified after failing to agree on the dates of the matches.
The Pancyprian-Freedoms have qualified for the final stages of the U.S. Open Cups in the MLS era on several occasions. They lost 3–2 in extra time to the Real Maryland Monarchs in the first round in 2008,[4] and lost 2–0 in the first round to USL Premier Development League team Long Island Rough Riders in 2010. In 2011 for the Lamar Hunt Cup they lost to FC New York (NPSL) 4–3 in PK's after extra time of a 0–0 regulation time tie after defeating the Brooklyn Italians (NPSL) 2–0 in the first round. In 2016 they advanced to the 2nd Round after beating the Red Bulls U23 (PDL) 2-1 at Belson Stadium (Round 1). In Round 2 they lost to Jersey Express (PDL) 1-0.
In addition to their CSL and USOC exploits, the Pancyprian-Freedoms won the 2008 USASA Open Cup, beating the Arizona Sahuaros 2–1 after extra time in the final in Seattle, Washington.[5] They also won the 2010 USASA Open Cup in Philadelphia, PA beating the Brooklyn Italians (NPSL) 3–1 in the final after besting Detroit FC (MI) 3–0 in the semifinals and the 2011 USASA Open Cup besting AAC Eagles (ILL) 6–0 in the semifinals and Doxa Italia (CA) in the final 5–4 in pk's following 2–2 tie after regulation and 2OT's in Bowling Green, KY.
The current men's team is composed primarily of players that came up through the Eleftheria-Pancyprian Youth teams, the youth soccer division of the Pancyprian Association of New York.[6] The majority of players have played NCAA Division I college soccer, and are now young business professionals or attending graduate school in various fields of study.
The Freedoms share a long-standing rivalry with the Greek American AA, another major New York Hellenic club.[7]
New York Freedom
After years of competing in the Cosmopolitan League and the U.S. Open Cup, the Freedoms branched out and created a second team – called the New York Freedom – which joined the USL Premier Development League in 1999. The Freedom won the Northeast Division title and advancing to the PDL national semifinals in their inaugural season, and qualified for the U.S. Open Cup, where they upset the Cape Cod Crusaders of the USL D3 Pro League in the first round and nearly eliminated the A-League’s Rochester Raging Rhinos, eventually falling 2–1 in extra time to the eventual champions. The team left the USL in 2003.
Players
2015–2016 roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Year-by-year
Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
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1980 | 5 | USASA | Champions | ||
1982 | 5 | USASA | Champions | ||
1983 | 5 | USASA | Champions | ||
1993 | 5 | USASA | Quarterfinals | ||
2003 | 5 | USASA | Champions | ||
2004 | 5 | USASA | Champions | ||
2008 | 5 | USASA | 1st Round | ||
2009 | 5 | USASA | Did not qualify | ||
2010 | 5 | USASA | 1st Round | ||
2011 | 5 | USASA | 2nd Round | ||
2016 | 5 | USASA | 2nd Round | ||
2019 | 5 | USASA | Champions |
Head coaches
- Marios Laoutas (1978–1981)
- Mimis Papaioannou (1981–1986)*
- Nikos Exarhidis (1986–1988)
- Lambros Lambrou (1989–1994)
- Luka Luković (2005–2011)
- George Halkidis (2011–2012)
- Stratis Mastrokyriakos (2012–present)
*In 1981 he served as a player-coach and from 1982 on exclusively as a coach.
Honors
- Cosmopolitan Soccer League (9): 1979, 1980, 1982, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2019
- National Challenge Cup (3): 1980, 1982, 1983
- Participations in CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1982, 1983, 1984
Stadium
- Belson Stadium at St. John's University; Jamaica, New York (2005–present)
References
- ^ HickokSports.com – Sports History – U. S. National Soccer Champions
- ^ "Cosmopolitan Soccer League". www.cslny.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2010.
- ^ Battista, Michael (June 14, 2019). "NY Pancyprian Freedoms Win 2018-19 Division 1 Championship over Cedar Star in Penalty Kick Shootout". Cosmopolitan Soccer League. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved June 14, 2008.
- ^ "USA History: The US Open Cup (National Challenge Cup)". Archived from the original on January 4, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
- ^ "Newyorkroversfc". Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
- ^ Michael Spanos (May 12, 2023). "The Greatest Soccer Rivalries between New York's Hellenic Clubs". The National Herald. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023.
External links
- Men's soccer clubs in New York (state)
- Soccer clubs in the New York metropolitan area
- Cosmopolitan Soccer League
- 1974 establishments in New York City
- Greek-American culture in New York City
- Sports in Queens, New York
- Association football clubs established in 1974
- Diaspora soccer clubs in the United States
- U.S. clubs in CONCACAF Champions' Cup
- U.S. Open Cup winners