Apotheos FC
Football club
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Apotheos FC is an American soccer club based out of the Metro Atlanta area. The club competes in the USL League Two as a member of the Eastern Conference - South Central Division.
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| Full name | Apotheos Football Club |
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| Nickname | The Locomotives |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Ground | Atlanta Silverbacks Park, Atlanta, Georgia |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| General manager | Chris Arrigali |
| Head coach | Jonathan Mercado |
| League | USL League Two |
| 2023 | 1st, Southeast Conference Playoffs: National finalist (NPSL) |
| Website | https://www.apotheosfc.com/ |
History
National Premier Soccer League
Apotheos FC joined the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) as an expansion team on September 7, 2021, with plans to play in the 2022 season.[1] The team reached the playoffs in its first season but fell to Appalachian FC, 4–1, in the Southeast Conference semifinals.[2]
In 2023, after finishing the regular season atop the conference table, Apotheos went on to win the Southeast Conference championship.[3] This was the team's first conference championship and first playoff honor overall. The team went on to win the South Region Championship for the first time and reached the 2023 NPSL National Championship, where it lost to Tulsa Athletic.[4][5]
Apotheos qualified for its first U.S. Open Cup in 2024 based on its league results from the previous season.[6]
USL League Two
In 2025, Apotheos FC joined USL League Two.[7]
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Record (W-D-L) | Regular season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | NPSL | 3–5–2 | 4th, Southeast Conference | Conference Semifinal | Ineligible |
| 2023 | 4 | NPSL | 6–3–1 | 1st, Southeast Conference | National Final | Did not qualify |
| 2024 | 4 | NPSL | 6-2-2 | 3rd, Southeast Conference | Conference Semifinal | 2nd Round |
| 2025 | 4 | USL League Two | 1-2-9 | 9th, South Central Division | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Grounds
- North Cobb Christian School; Kennesaw, GA (2022–2023)
- Atlanta Silverbacks Park; Atlanta, GA (2024–present)[8]
Honors
| Honor | Champions | Runners-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Premier Soccer League | National championship | 2023 | |
| Regional championship | 2023 | ||
| Conference championship | 2023 | ||
- Participants (1): 2024