Detroit City FC

Professional American soccer club

Soccer club

Detroit City FC

Full name| Detroit City Football Club
Nickname(s)| Le Rouge
Short name| DCFC
City
Founded| 2012; 13 years ago (2012)
Stadium| Keyworth Stadium
Hamtramck, Michigan
Capacity| 7,933
CEO| Sean Mann
Head coach| Danny Dichio
League| USL Championship
2024| 3rd, Eastern Conference
Playoffs: Conference Quarterfinals
Website| detcityfc.com

Home colors

Away colors

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Current season

Detroit City FC is an American professional soccer club based in Detroit, Michigan, that competes in the USL Championship. The club played in the National Premier Soccer League from 2012 to 2019 and the National Independent Soccer Association in 2020 and 2021. Detroit City plays its home matches at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, an enclave of Detroit.[1]

The team's nickname is Le Rouge, derived from Detroit's French roots and the River Rouge that flows through Detroit and many of its suburbs. As well as fielding a men's professional team, Detroit City also fields a women's outdoor team in the USL W League[2] and an indoor team in the MASLW,[3] a reserve and academy team competing in United Premier Soccer League and USL Academy,[4][5] and various youth teams throughout Southeast and Mid Michigan.

## History

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### Early years

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Detroit City FC was started by a group of five Detroit residents who wanted a club of their own that would promote the city and help build community through soccer.[6] In their first season in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), Detroit City FC finished second in the five team Great Lakes Conference of the Midwest Region. Le Rouge went on to lose 2–1 to AFC Cleveland in the Great Lakes Conference Semi-finals, ending their season with a 5–2–5 record. In December 2012, it was announced that head coach Kylie Stannard and associate coach Cale Wassermann would not be returning for a second season with the team due to other obligations. The following month, Ben Pirmann took over as head coach and Adil Salmoni was hired as associate head coach.

In 2013, Detroit City finished first in the Great Lakes Conference of the Midwest Region and was ranked No. 1 in the NPSL following an undefeated regular season and a Rust Belt Derby Championship. After beating rival AFC Cleveland for the third time that season in the semi-finals 3–1, DCFC lost to the Erie Admirals, ending the season with a 12–1–1 record.[7]

The club went 8–3–3 in all competitions in 2014 and finished in second place in a newly aligned Great Lakes West Conference of the Midwest Region of the NPSL. Detroit City FC made its Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup debut on May 7, losing to RWB Adria in penalty kicks after a 2–2 draw. In the NPSL regular season, the club claimed the Rust Belt Derby trophy for its second-straight year. Additionally, the team extended its home winning streak to 15 games, with its last home loss being in July 2013. In attendance, the club reached its Cass Tech record of 3,884 supporters for its 3–1 win against the Michigan Stars on July 11, 2015.[8]

### Move to Keyworth

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Volunteers work on refurbishing the west grandstand at Keyworth Stadium prior to the 2016 season.

Keyworth Stadium

Keyworth Stadium within Wayne County, Michigan with the city of Hamtramck highlighted.

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Keyworth Stadium

Keyworth Stadium within Michigan

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The 2016 pre-season began with the Keyworth investment drive, which raised $741,250[9] for restorations and renovations on Keyworth Stadium. On March 10, Detroit City began roster announcements confirming the return of the 2015 Black Arrow MVP Dave Edwardson.[10] Detroit City played its first home game in Keyworth on May 20, 2016, drawing 1–1 against AFC Ann Arbor in front of a then-record 7,410 supporters. Detroit City saw success in the US Open Cup beating the Michigan Bucks on penalties[11] before falling to Louisville City FC, a professional team and part of the then third division USL, also on penalties.[12] The 2016 NPSL regular season proved less successful, with the team failing to make it to the play-offs and finishing with a 4–4–4 record. In August 2016, Detroit City confirmed Ben Pirmann would return for a fifth season with the club.[13]

After the launch of the 2017 season tickets, the club announced from Belfast that they would face off against Glentoran F.C. in May to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Detroit Cougars.[14] Glentoran FC played in the United Soccer Association as the Detroit Cougars in the 1967 season when they went 3–6–3.[15] Detroit City also had an international friendly against Venezia FC that they won 2–0. Despite starting the 2017 NPSL campaign with two points from three games, Detroit City went on a nine-game winning streak to finish second over-all in the Great Lakes Conference. The post-season included three wins, including a 3–2 win over first place Ann Arbor to win the Midwest Championship.[16] Detroit ended its season in the NPSL national semi-finals with a loss on penalties against Midland-Odessa FC, from Texas, in front of a record crowd of 7,533.[17]

Historical chart of Detroit City's regular season performance

Early in 2018, original founder Ben Steffans left the ownership group and was replaced by Mike Lasinski as a full partner,[18] and Joe Richert, a minor partner who was not outwardly announced or involved with running the club.[19] Following the conclusion of the 2018 season, the club opened the Detroit City Fieldhouse in Detroit, Michigan.[20] The Fieldhouse includes a "clubhouse" bar, two indoor soccer fields, and the club's front office and training facilities. It was also announced that head coach Ben Pirmann was stepping down to join Memphis 901 FC as an assistant coach.[21] His successor, Trevor James, a former Ipswich Town F.C. player who later was an assistant coach and scout under Bobby Robson, was announced January 4, 2019.[22]

Detroit City finished first in the Midwest-Great Lakes conference for the 2019 season, but was knocked out in the region finals by Cleveland SC on penalties.[23] In the NPSL Members Cup, Detroit City came in first with an overall record of 8–1–1.[24]

### Moving up to professional soccer

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On August 15, 2019, the National Independent Soccer Association announced that Detroit City FC would join the NISA for the 2020 season.[25] On September 28, 2019, Detroit City FC announced that they would be adding a women's side in 2020, participating in United Women's Soccer (UWS).[26]

The 2020 seasons were complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The NISA 2019–20 Spring season was canceled after Detroit City had only played a single match and the 2020 UWS season was canceled in the months before kickoff. On June 19, 2020, Detroit City announced that they would host a UWS Stadium Showcase at the end of July.[27] In the showcase, the Detroit City women would compete against Lansing United, Midwest United, and Livonia FC. Detroit won their first-ever home match 2–1 against Lansing,[28] but lost to Midwest United 1–3 in the final.[29] NISA announced on July 1, 2020, of an Independent Cup involving 15 teams in 4 regions.[30] Detroit City FC would compete in the Great Lakes Division with former NPSL rivals FC Buffalo and Cleveland SC.

On July 30, 2020, the front office announced the sale of non-share "units" to fans and the public at large,[31] allowing fan investment in the club, while the newly created Board of Managers would remain in control of decisions through Class A Membership. Originally announced to run through November 20, more than 2,000 supporters pledged over $1,000,000 in five days, putting the club at the limit for investment.[32]

### Joining the USL

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Detroit City FC playing against San Antonio FC at Keyworth Stadium in 2023

On November 13, 2021, it was announced that Detroit City would join the USL Championship for the 2022 season, becoming the third NISA team to join the league after Miami FC and Oakland Roots SC.[33]

On May 16, 2024, the club announced plans to build a new soccer-specific stadium at the location of the abandoned Southwest Detroit Hospital near Corktown and Mexicantown. Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2025, and the club is hopeful that the stadium will be completed in time for the opening of the 2027 season.[34][35]

## Club culture

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### In the community

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Since its beginning in 2012, Detroit City FC has been dedicated to supporting the city of Detroit and building community through its own partnerships and philanthropic missions, as noted in the club's motto, "Passion for our city. Passion for the game."[36]

The club operates the Detroit City Futbol League, a recreational, community-driven adult soccer league in the summer.[37] In 2014, the team announced its first fall recreational adult league, Soktoberfest.[38] Detroit City FC also works with Think Detroit PAL to operate free youth soccer clinics and provide free admission to Detroit PAL participants.

Detroit City FC supporters with the city's skyline behind them during a match at Cass Tech in 2013.

Each season, one regular-season home game is dedicated as a fundraiser for a Detroit-area charity. On May 26, 2013, the club's match against Zanesville Athletic benefited the Wounded Warrior Project and Hooligans for Heroes, a nonprofit started by members of the Northern Guard Supporters. On June 6, 2014, the club became the first American sports team to wear a uniform in support of LGBTQ inclusion in a regulation match. Le Rouge dedicated the June 6 match versus Erie Admirals S.C. to inclusivity in sports, auctioning off the commemorative jerseys to benefit the Ruth Ellis Center, a Highland Park, MI., shelter for at-risk, runaway and homeless LGBTQ youth.[39] For the 2015 season, City donned their alternate kits to support Think Detroit PAL, auctioning the game-worn kits to support youth league soccer in the city.[40] On June 9, 2016, it was announced that the June 25 game against Dayton Dynamo would be their annual charity match, supporting Freedom House Detroit, a non-profit supporting refugees seeking asylum in the United States and Canada.[41]

In 2014, the club announced its partnership with United Way of Southeastern Michigan to support its "Michigan No Kid Hungry" initiative and promote healthy lifestyles for youth in Detroit.[42] On September 7, 2014, City hosted its inaugural Detroit Public Schools Showcase, which featured a friendly match for City followed by a regulation match between Cass Tech High School and Detroit Renaissance High School, with proceeds from the night going toward the boys soccer programs.[43] The club has strong ties with Cass Tech High School, investing thousands of dollars into improving the Cass Tech field, a benefit to both the soccer and football programs. City also presented the Cass Tech girls soccer program with new uniforms early in the 2014 season.

### Supporters

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The Northern Guard celebrate a goal during a home game at Cass Tech

Detroit City has several supporter groups, with the largest and most notable being the Northern Guard Supporters. The supporter culture among all groups is very politically left-leaning. Banners and flags supporting various traditionally left-wing causes/issues can be seen throughout the stadium.[44][45] Supporters support various social causes in the community such as LGBTQ+ issues, access to water resources, as well as other causes.[46][47]

### Rivalries

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See also: Rust Belt Derby

Prior to the break-up of the NPSL Midwest-Great Lakes conference, supporters of Detroit City FC, FC Buffalo, and AFC Cleveland formed the 'Rust Belt Derby'. The winner of the Derby was based on the head-to-head record of the clubs during regular season NPSL matches.[48] These were typically high pressure games and particular fan favorites, especially by Detroit City FC supporter groups who have been known to greatly antagonize DCFC's opponents.[49] Cleveland won the inaugural Rust Belt Derby on June 23, 2012, following a 1–1 draw with Detroit.[50] Detroit City FC would come back and win the 2013 Rust Belt Derby trophy after beating FC Buffalo 2–1. The 2014 trophy went to Detroit on goal differential after all three teams finished with a win and a loss in Derby play, and Detroit would win again in 2015 after a 1–1 draw in the FC Buffalo-AFC Cleveland Derby match that Buffalo needed to win by more than a goal to take the trophy. The last Derby was in 2016 after the Great Lakes conference was split into East and West. FC Buffalo and Detroit City FC contested the derby without AFC Cleveland through home and away friendlies.[51]

AFC Ann Arbor was another rival of Detroit City prior to the two clubs leaving the NPSL and joining the USL League Two and NISA respectively. The history and proximity of the two cities cause their clashes to be important to supporters. In 2017, Ann Arbor won the Midwest Conference Regular Season title over City, who finished in second.[52] Both teams qualified for the NPSL playoffs. The two teams faced each other again in the playoffs, with the Midwest Region title on the line. City defeated 10-man Ann Arbor 3–2 to ensure their passage into the NPSL Semifinals.[53]

A cross-league rivalry has developed with the Flint City Bucks (formerly the Michigan Bucks), the other major 4th Division team in Metro-Detroit. The two faced off in the Opening Round of the U.S. Open Cup in 2015, 2016, and 2018, with the Bucks winning the first meeting 3–0 and City taking the second two meetings in penalties (0–0, 4–3 PK) in 2016 and (1–1, 5–4 PK) in 2018. The two sides met for a friendly on May 4, 2019. Flint City won the match 1–0.[54]

In addition, Detroit City supporters have demonstrated a proud and passionate antipathy for the U.S. professional soccer system, particularly Major League Soccer, who has long targeted Detroit for expansion. City have generally played well against MLS opposition, including a 2–1 victory over Columbus Crew in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup.

With the announcement of a women's team joining the United Women's Soccer in 2020, Detroit City would be rejoining previous rivals AFC Ann Arbor and Lansing United. They would later continue that rivalry with AFC Ann Arbor in 2021 after both teams moved to the newly returning USL W-League.

## Team image

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### Kit

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Detroit City FC home kits are predominantly a dark shade of red or maroon, referred to as "rouge" as a reference to the club's nickname. Away kits are most often white, though champagne kits have also been worn, most recently in 2021. In 2019 Detroit issued its first set of third kits, which were black. Starting in 2013 and each season afterwards, the club releases an extra kit design as a "charity kit". These kits are then auctioned off at the end of a specified match to raise funds for a local Detroit charity. In 2020 there was no charity kit given the much shorter schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

### Sponsorship

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Years  | Kit manufacturer  | Kit sponsor  | Charity kit

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Front sponsor  | Secondary sponsor
2012  | Nike | Independent Detroit businesses sponsored individual players  | Slows to Go, Michigan Greensafe Products  | —
2013  | —  | CorePower, MillKing it Productions  | Wounded Warrior Project
2014  | Ruth Ellis Center
2015  | Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers[55][56] | Henry Ford Health System, M1 Imaging Center  | Detroit PAL[57]
2016  | M1 Imaging Center, Faygo, Henry Ford Health System  | Freedom House Detroit[58]
2017  | Adidas[59][60] | Faygo, Henry Ford Health System, Strategic Staffing Solutions  | Alternatives for Girls[61]
2018  | Lyft[62] | Henry Ford Health System, Strategic Staffing Solutions  | United Community Housing Coalition
2019  | Stroh's[63] | We the People of Detroit
2020  | Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers[64][65] | Stroh's,[66] Strategic Staffing Solutions  | —
2021  | Ally Financial,[67] Google Fi, DTE Energy, Strategic Staffing Solutions  | Give Merit
2022  | Ally Financial, DTE Energy, Strategic Staffing Solutions[a] | Women: Hamtramck Historical Museum
Men: The Special Olympics
2023  | Spartan Strong Fund, Brilliant Detroit
2024  | CHASS Center[69]
2025  | AlumniFi | DTE Energy, Strategic Staffing Solutions, Wayne State University | TBA

1. ^ Bang was also originally announced in 2022, but the partnership was ended due to fan outcry.[68]

## Players and staff

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2013 Detroit City FC

### Current roster

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As of July 12, 2025[70]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

| No. | Pos. | Nation  | Player

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2  | DF |  USA | Rhys Williams
3  | DF |  USA | Alex Villanueva
4  | DF |  USA | Shane Wiedt
5  | DF |  IRL | Stephen Carroll
6  | MF |  CAN | Jay Chapman
7  | FW |  RSA | Darren Smith
8  | MF |  SEN | Abdoulaye Diop
9  | FW |  ENG | Ben Morris
10  | FW |  ECU | Jeciel Cedeño
11  | FW |  USA | Connor Rutz
12  | MF |  USA | Michael Bryant
13  | DF |  USA | Matt Sheldon
14  | MF |  JPN | Haruki Yamazaki
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16  | GK |  ZIM | Tatenda Mkuruva
21  | GK |  MEX | Carlos Herrera
23  | MF |  URU | Sebastián Guenzatti
24  | MF |  USA | Dominic Gasso
27  | MF |  USA | Zain Elder ([A])
30  | DF |  USA | Devon Amoo-Mensah
32  | FW |  SEN | Ates Diouf (on loan from Lexington SC)
39  | MF |  ENG | Ryan Williams
45  | MF |  CAN | Marcello Polisi
66  | MF |  USA | Bilal Obeid ([A])
91  | GK |  MEX | Carlos Saldaña
99  | FW |  USA | Jordan Adebayo-Smith (on loan from Minnesota United)

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USL Academy Contract

### Head coaches

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* Men's:  Danny Dichio
* Women's (USL W League):  David Dwaihy
* Women's (Major Arena Soccer League):  Dani Evans

### Sporting Director

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* Trevor James[71][72]

### Board of Managers

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* Sean Mann – CEO
* Todd Kropp – COO
* Alex Wright
* David Dwaihy
* Mike Lasinski

### Managerial History

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Dates  | Name  | Nationality

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2012  | Kylie Stannard  |  United States
2013–
2018  | Ben Pirmann |  United States
2019–
2023  | Trevor James |  England
2024–  | Danny Dichio |  England

### MVP recipients

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At the conclusion of each season fans get to vote for the team's most valuable players, the Black Arrow Award. The title of the trophy is taken from the nickname of Gil Heron, a Jamaican born player who lived in Detroit and who later became the first-ever black player for Celtic F.C.

#### Black Arrow Award (Men's)

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* 2012:  Keith Lough and  Josh Rogers
* 2013:  Zach Myers
* 2014:  Cyrus Saydee
* 2015:  David Edwardson
* 2016:  Tommy Catalano
* 2017:  Tyrone Mondi
* 2018:  Stephen Carroll
* 2019:  Shawn Lawson
* 2020:  Tendai Jirira
* 2021:  Connor Rutz
* 2022:  Nate Steinwascher
* 2023:  Devon Amoo-Mensah
* 2024:  Maxi Rodriguez

#### Black Arrow Award (Women's)

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* 2020:  Sydney Blomquist
* 2021:  Madison Duncan
* 2022:  Shannon McCarthy
* 2023:  Avery Peters
* 2024:  Gabby Schriver

## Honors

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Detroit City FC honors  Type  | Competition  | Titles  | Seasons

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Domestic | NISA Season Championship | 2  | 2020–21, 2021
NISA Fall Championship  | 1s | 2020
NISA Legends Cup  | 1  | 2021
NISA Independent Cup: Great Lakes Region | 2s | 2020, 2021
NPSL Midwest Region | 1  | 2017
NPSL Great Lakes Conference Regular Season  | 2s | 2013, 2019
NPSL Members Cup | 1s | 2019
Derby | Rust Belt Derby | 6  | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021

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## Record

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### Year-by-year

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Main article: List of Detroit City FC seasons

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by Detroit City. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Detroit City FC seasons.

Season  | Record  | Position  | Playoffs  | USOC | Avg. Attendance  | Top goalscorer

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Tier  | League  | Conf/Div  | Pld  | W  | D  | L  | GF  | GA  | Pts  | Conf  | Ovr  | Name  | Goals
2020–21 Fall  | 3  | NISA | Eastern  | 4  | 1  | 2  | 1  | 3  | 2  | 5 | 4th | –  | W | DNQ  | 0[a] |  Connor Rutz
Pato Botello Faz | 4
2020–21 Spring  | NISA |  | 8  | 6  | 2  | 0  | 14  | 3  | 20 | –  | 1st |  Overall W[b] | NH | N/A
2021 | NISA |  | 18  | 14  | 3  | 1  | 35  | 10  | 45 | –  | 1st | W | NH | 4,280  |  Maxi Rodriguez | 7
2022 | 2  | USLC | Eastern  | 34  | 14  | 12  | 8  | 44  | 30  | 54 | 7th | 10th | R1 | Ro32 | 6,118  |  Maxi Rodriguez | 9
2023 | USLC | Eastern  | 34  | 11  | 8  | 15  | 30  | 39  | 41 | 8th | 18th | QF | R3 | 6,032  |  Ben Morris | 7
2024 | USLC | Eastern  | 34  | 15  | 11  | 8  | 46  | 32  | 56 | 3rd | 4th | R1 | Ro16 | 6,312  |  Maxi Rodriguez | 12

1. ^ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans were not allowed to attend
2. ^ Detroit City already had a berth to the season final and thus was not eligible to compete in the spring final[73]

### Tournaments

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Name  | Year  | Group  | Pos.  | Pl.  | W  | D  | L  | GS  | GA  | Pts.  | Playoffs  | Top goalscorer

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Name  | Total
NPSL Members Cup | 2019  | N/A | 1st | 10  | 8  | 1  | 1  | 17  | 4  | 25 | N/A |  Yazeed Matthews  | 5
NISA Independent Cup | 2020  | Great Lakes  | 1st | 2  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 6  | 0  | 6 | N/A |  Shawn Lawson
Connor Rutz | 2
NISA Legends Cup | 2021  | Group 2  | 3rd | 2  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 2  | 0  | 4 | Champions | Six players tied | 1
NISA Independent Cup | 2021  | Great Lakes  | 1st | 3  | 3  | 0  | 0  | 17  | 2  | 9 | N/A |  Yazeed Matthews  | 4

### Yearly attendance

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Year  | League  | Stadium  | Avg Reg. Season Attendance  | Avg Attendance (All games)[a] | Total attendance

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2012  | NPSL  | Cass Technical High School Stadium  | 1,296  | 1,244  | 9,948
2013  | 1,484  | 1,591  | 15,914
2014  | 2,857  | 2,642  | 23,755[b]
2015  | 3,528  | 3,306  | 29,752
2016  | Keyworth Stadium | 5,208  | 5,255  | 52,550
2017  | 5,367  | 5,498  | 87,965
2018  | 5,584  | 5,946  | 77,298
2019  | 6,341  | 6,037  | 66,401
2019–20  | NISA  | 5,498[c] | 5,647  | 45,177
2020–21  | 0 | 0 | 0[d]
2021  | 4,280  | 4,280  | 38,516
2022  | USLC  | 6,118  | –  | 104,012
2023  | 6,032  | –  | 102,544

Source[75][76][77]

1. ^ Includes regular season, playoffs, U.S. Open Cup, and friendlies
2. ^ The May 7, U.S. Open Cup match versus RWB Adria, which is not included in the source's data, has been added. The game, which was played at Stevenson High School in Livonia, Michigan with Detroit City designated as host, drew a crowd of 753.[74]
3. ^ Only includes Members Cup as no home games were played prior to the 2019–20 NISA season being canceled
4. ^ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans were not allowed to attend home matches in 2020

#### Record attendances

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* Cass Technical High School Stadium: 3,884 (July 11, 2015, vs. Michigan Stars)
* Keyworth Stadium: 7,887 (July 31, 2018, vs. Frosinone Calcio)

### International friendlies

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Starting in 2016, after the move to Keyworth, Detroit City began a yearly tradition to invite at least one international club for a friendly per year. This excludes Windsor TFC, which is based just miles away in neighboring Windsor and was played yearly since the club's first season up until 2020. These invitations are often extended to a club that has a similar ethos to Detroit City,[78][79] or holds historical significance to the city of Detroit.[80] The 2018 match against Serie A side Frosinone Calcio set a new club attendance record of 7,887.[81] In 2019, after announcing that the club was to play Lobos BUAP[82] of Mexico, Lobos faced financial trouble and was replaced both in the Liga MX and the friendly with FC Juárez.

Year  | Opponent  | Result

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2016  |  FC United of Manchester | 3–3[83]
2017  |  Glentoran FC | 1–0[84]
Venezia F.C. | 2–0[85]
2018  |  FC St. Pauli[86] | 2–6[87]
Club Necaxa[88] | 1–2[89]
Frosinone Calcio[90] | 0–10[91]
2019  |  FC Juárez[92] | 1–3[93]
Club Atlas[94] | 2–1[95]
2024  |  Pumas UNAM[96] | 1–0[97]

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## External links

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* Official website

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Detroit City Football Club

* Based in Detroit, Michigan

Departments|

* Men's Football Club (Founded 2012)
* Women's Football Club (Founded 2019)

Stadium|

* Cass Technical Stadium (2012–2015)
* Keyworth Stadium (2016–present)

Culture & Rivalries|

* Northern Guard Supporters
* Detroit River Derby
* Rust Belt Derby

Key personnel|

* Senior Men's Head Coach: Danny Dichio
* Senior Women's Head Coach: David Dwaihy

Men's Seasons

NPSL|

* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* NPSL Members Cup (2019)

NISA|

* 2019–20
* 2020–21
* Fall 2021

USLC|

* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Men's Honors

NPSL|

* Great Lakes Conference Champions (2013, 2019)
* Midwest Region Champions (2017)
* Members Cup Champion (2019)

NISA|

* Fall Champion (2020–21)
* Season Champion (2020–21)
* Fall Champion (2021)

Women's Seasons

UWS|

* 2020 (Canceled)
* 2021

USLW|

* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

* v
* t
* e

Detroit City FC – current squad

* 2 Rh. Williams
* 3 Villanueva
* 4 Wiedt
* 5 Carroll
* 6 Chapman
* 7 Smith
* 8 Diop
* 9 Morris
* 10 Cedeno
* 11 Rutz
* 12 Bryant
* 13 Sheldon
* 14 Yamazaki
* 16 Mkuruva
* 21 Herrera
* 23 Guenzatti
* 24 Gasso
* 27 Elder
* 30 Amoo-Mensah
* 32 Diouf
* 39 Ry. Williams
* 45 Polisi
* 66 Obeid
* 91 Saldaña
* 99 Adebayo-Smith

* Head Coach: Dichio
* Assistant Coach: Dasovic
* Goalkeeping Coach: Lovato
* Sports Performance Coach: Baeron

* v
* t
* e

USL Championship (2025)

* Eastern Conference
* Western Conference
* Foreign players
* USL Championship final

Eastern
Conference|

* Birmingham Legion FC
* Charleston Battery
* Detroit City FC
* Hartford Athletic
* Indy Eleven
* Loudoun United FC
* Louisville City FC
* Miami FC
* North Carolina FC
* Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
* Rhode Island FC
* Tampa Bay Rowdies

Western
Conference|

* Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
* El Paso Locomotive FC
* Las Vegas Lights FC
* Lexington SC
* Monterey Bay FC
* New Mexico United
* Oakland Roots SC
* Orange County SC
* Phoenix Rising FC
* Sacramento Republic FC
* San Antonio FC
* FC Tulsa

Future teams|

* Brooklyn FC (2026)
* Milwaukee Pro Soccer (2026)
* Santa Barbara Sky FC (2026)
* Sporting Club Jacksonville (2026)
* Atlético Dallas (2027)
* Buffalo Pro Soccer (2027)
* Ozark United FC (2027)
* Oklahoma City (2027)
* USL Pro Iowa (TBD)
* USL Palm Beach (TBD)

* v
* t
* e

Hamtramck, Michigan

Education

Schools|

* Hamtramck Public Schools (Hamtramck High School)
* Hanley International Academy
* St. Florian High School (closed)

Other

Landmarks|

* St. Florian Church
* Al-Islah Mosque
* Hamtramck Disneyland
* Keyworth Stadium

Media|

* Polish Wedding

Culture|

* Detroit City FC

Transportation|

* DDOT

This list is incomplete.

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Sports teams based in and around Detroit

Baseball|

* MLB: Detroit Tigers
* NWL: Royal Oak Leprechauns
* USPBL: Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers • Eastside Diamond Hoppers • Utica Unicorns • Westside Wooly Mammoths

Basketball|

* NBA: Detroit Pistons
* WNBA: Detroit WNBA team (2029)
* NBA G League: Motor City Cruise
* BIG3: Detroit Amps

Football|

* NFL: Detroit Lions
* UFL: Michigan Panthers
* AWFL: Detroit Prowl

Hockey|

* NHL: Detroit Red Wings
* FPHL: Motor City Rockers
* USHL: USA Hockey National Team Development Program
* USPHL: Detroit Fighting Irish • Motor City HC • Metro Jets

Roller derby|

* WFTDA: Detroit Roller Derby

Rugby union|

* USARNC: Detroit Tradesmen

Soccer|

* USLC: Detroit City FC
* NISA: Michigan Stars FC • Gold Star FC (on hiatus)
* USL2: Oakland County FC • Union FC Macomb
* UPSL: Alianza FC • Detroit City FC II • Detroit Metro FC • Detroit United • Drita SC • DUKA FC • FC Olimpik Macomb • Hamtramck City FC • Intra United SC
* MWPL: Cedars FC • Detroit Badgers FC • FC Pontiac • Inter Detroit FC • Legends FC • Liquid Football • Michigan Jaguars FC • Michigan Stars U23 • Troy United FC
* USLW: Detroit City FC • Union FC Macomb
* WPSL: Corktown WFC
* MLIS: Red Cedar FC

Ultimate|

* UFA: Detroit Mechanix

College athletics
(NCAA Division I)|

* Detroit Mercy Titans
* Oakland Golden Grizzlies

College athletics
(NCAA Division II)|

* Wayne State Warriors

Related|

* Detroit Athletic Club
* Champions Day
* Motor City Open (squash)

* v
* t
* e

Sports teams based in Michigan

Baseball|

MLB
Detroit Tigers

Great Lakes Loons
Lansing Lugnuts
West Michigan Whitecaps
NwL
Battle Creek Battle Jacks
Kalamazoo Growlers
Royal Oak Leprechauns
Traverse City Pit Spitters
USPBL

Basketball|

NBA
Detroit Pistons
WNBA
Detroit WNBA team (2029)
G League
Grand Rapids Gold
Motor City Cruise
BSL
Saginaw Soul
BIG3
Detroit Amps

Football|

NFL
Detroit Lions
UFL
Michigan Panthers
AAL
West Michigan Ironmen
WFA
Grand Rapids Tidal Waves
AWFL
Detroit Prowl
Kalamazoo Bears
Lansing Legacy
Southern Michigan Wolves

Hockey|

NHL
Detroit Red Wings
AHL
Grand Rapids Griffins
ECHL
Kalamazoo Wings
FPHL
Port Huron Prowlers
Motor City Rockers
OHL
Flint Firebirds
Saginaw Spirit
USHL
Muskegon Lumberjacks
US National Development Team Program
NOJHL
Soo Eagles
USPHL
Detroit Fighting Irish
Motor City HC
Metro Jets

Roller derby|

WFTDA
Ann Arbor Roller Derby
Detroit Roller Derby
Flint Roller Derby
Grand Raggidy Roller Derby
Kalamazoo Roller Derby
Lansing Roller Derby

Rugby union|

USARNC
Detroit Tradesmen
Michigan RFC

Soccer|

USLC
Detroit City FC
MLSNP
Grand Rapids (2027)
NISA
Gold Star FC
Michigan Stars FC
USL2
AFC Ann Arbor
Flint City Bucks
Grand Rapids FC
Kalamazoo FC
Oakland County FC
NPSL
Carpathia FC
USLW
AFC Ann Arbor
Detroit City FC
Flint City AFC
Kalamazoo FC
Midwest United FC
UPSL
Alianza FC
Detroit United
MWPL
Liquid Football
Michigan Stars U23

Soccer (indoor)|

MLIS
Rapid City FC
Waza Flo
MASL2
Muskegon Risers

Ultimate|

UFA
Detroit Mechanix

Volleyball|

PVF
Grand Rapids Rise

College
athletics|

| NCAA
Division I|

Central Michigan
Detroit Mercy
Eastern Michigan
Michigan
Michigan State
Oakland
Western Michigan

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NCAA
Division II|

Davenport
Ferris State (D-I hockey)
Grand Valley State
Hillsdale
Lake Superior State (D-I hockey)
Michigan Tech (D-I hockey)
Northern Michigan (D-I hockey)
Northwood
Saginaw Valley State
Wayne State
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