Fall 2021 Detroit City FC season
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Detroit City FC Fall 2021 soccer season
| Fall 2021 season | |||
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| CEO | Sean Mann | ||
| Manager | Trevor James | ||
| Stadium | Keyworth Stadium Hamtramck, Michigan | ||
| NISA | Champions (No playoffs) | ||
| Top goalscorer | 7 goals: Maxi Rodriguez | ||
| Highest home attendance | 6,076 (Aug 7 vs. CHI) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 3,689 (Sep 25 vs. LAF) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 4,280 | ||
| Biggest win | DET 6–1 NAFC (Sep. 29) | ||
| Biggest defeat | DET 0–1 STAC (Sep. 18) | ||
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The Fall 2021 Detroit City FC season was the club's third professional season since the club was established in 2012. It was also the team's third and final season in the National Independent Soccer Association.
Roster
As of August 7, 2021.[1]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | Date of birth (age) | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK |  | Nate Steinwascher | (1993-02-15) February 15, 1993 (age 33) | 2016 |
| 2 | DF | | James Filerman | (1996-11-11) November 11, 1996 (age 29) | 2020 |
| 3 | DF | | Javan Torre | (1993-10-20) October 20, 1993 (age 32) | 2021 |
| 4 | DF | | Anthony Manning | (1992-09-04) September 4, 1992 (age 33) | 2021 |
| 5 | DF |  | Stephen Carroll (captain) | (1993-11-30) November 30, 1993 (age 32) | 2017 |
| 7 | MF | | Roddy Green | (1997-09-26) September 26, 1997 (age 28) | 2017 |
| 10 | MF |  | Cyrus Saydee | (1992-03-21) March 21, 1992 (age 33) | 2012 |
| 11 | FW | | Connor Rutz | (1997-04-09) April 9, 1997 (age 28) | 2020 |
| 12 | DF |  | Tendai Jirira | (1991-11-12) November 12, 1991 (age 34)[2] | 2019 |
| 13 | GK | | Armando Quezada | (1994-07-06) July 6, 1994 (age 31) | 2019 |
| 14 | MF | | Javier Steinwascher | (1998-03-14) March 14, 1998 (age 27) | 2021 |
| 15 | DF | | Matt Lewis | (1996-08-01) August 1, 1996 (age 29) | 2020 |
| 17 | MF |  | James Vaughan | (1994-12-11) December 11, 1994 (age 31) | 2021 |
| 19 | FW |  | Pato Botello Faz | (1996-09-08) September 8, 1996 (age 29) | 2021 |
| 20 | FW |  | Yazeed Matthews | (1996-04-22) April 22, 1996 (age 29) | 2019 |
| 21 | MF | | Maxi Rodriguez | (1995-08-09) August 9, 1995 (age 30) | 2021 |
| 22 | DF | | Kevin Venegas | (1989-04-29) April 29, 1989 (age 36) | 2020 |
| 23 | FW |  | Darwin Espinal | (1995-01-16) January 16, 1995 (age 31) | 2021 |
| 25 | DF | | Richard Bryan | (1995-09-13) September 13, 1995 (age 30) | 2021 |
| 87 | GK | | Eric Perilla | (1987-01-01) January 1, 1987 (age 39) | 2021 |
| 99 | MF |  | George Chomakov | (1990-11-19) November 19, 1990 (age 35) | 2014 |
Coaching staff
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Trevor James |
Head coach and general manager |
| Brie Gauna |
Head athletic trainer |
 Armen Tonianse |
Assistant and goalkeeper coach |
Transfers
In
| Date from | Position | Player | Last team | Type | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2021 | GK | Eric Perilla |
Unattached | Free transfer | |
| August 21 | DF | Richard Bryan |
Unattached | Free transfer | [3] |
| August 23 | MF | James Vaughan |
Eastbourne Borough F.C. |
Free transfer | [4] |
Out
| Date to | Position | Player | Next team | Type | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2021 | FW |  Max Todd |
Unattached | Not re-signed | |
| February 16, 2021 | FW |  Benedek Tanyi |
Unattached | Departed club | [5] |
| MF | Barnabas Tanyi |
Unattached | Departed club | ||
Loan out
| Date | Position | Player | Loaned to | Details | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23 | DF | Matt Lewis |
El Paso Locomotive FC | Until August 1 | [6][7] |
Competitions
Friendlies
Detroit City FC v Hamtramck City FC (UPSL)
| July 7 Friendly | Detroit City FC | 6–1 | Hamtramck City FC (UPSL) | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT |
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Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium |
| Note: Benefit match, donations made to the United Humanitarian Foundation to support efforts in Yemen[8] | ||||
NISA Independent Cup
Details for the 2021 NISA Independent Cup were released on June 10.[9] Detroit was placed in the Great Lakes Region for the second straight year along with Rust Belt Derby rivals FC Buffalo, Cleveland SC, and Midwest Premier League side Livonia City FC.
City won the regional title for a second straight season after beating Cleveland, 4–1, in its third match.
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit City FC (C) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | +15 | 9 |
| 2 | FC Buffalo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 | +8 | 6 |
| 3 | Cleveland SC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 | −10 | 1 |
| 4 | Livonia City FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 | −13 | 1 |
Source: nisaofficial.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) goals for; 4) head-to-head
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) goals for; 4) head-to-head
(C) Champions
Matches
Detroit City FC v FC Buffalo
| July 14 Match 1 | Detroit City FC | 3–1 | FC Buffalo | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT |
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Broadcast |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 3,271 |
| Note: Part of the Rust Belt Derby | ||||
Detroit City FC v Livonia City FC (MWPL)
| July 28 Match 2 | Detroit City FC | 10–0 | Livonia City FC (MWPL) | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Report Broadcast |
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 4,757 Referee: Michael Koziara |
Cleveland SC v Detroit City FC
| August 3 Match 3 | Cleveland SC | 1–4 | Detroit City FC | Berea, Ohio |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT |
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Broadcast |
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Stadium: George Finnie Stadium |
| Note: Part of the Rust Belt Derby | ||||
National Independent Soccer Association season
Details regarding the Fall season were released on June 16.[10]
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit City FC (C) | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 10 | +25 | 45[a] |
| 2 | California United Strikers FC | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 31 | 20 | +11 | 33 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Force | 18 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 30[a] |
| 4 | New Amsterdam FC | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 23 |
| 5 | Chattanooga FC | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 21 | −1 | 23 |
| 6 | Chicago House AC | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 26 | −8 | 23 |
| 7 | Michigan Stars FC | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 21 |
| 8 | Stumptown AC | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 18 | −5 | 20 |
| 9 | Maryland Bobcats FC | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 28 | −8 | 20 |
| 10 | San Diego 1904 FC | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 37 | −20 | 9 |
Source: nisasoccer.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head
(C) Champions
Notes:
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 10 | +25 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | +9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 6 | +16 |
Last updated: November 20, 2021.
Source: Match reports
Matches
Detroit City FC v Chicago House AC
| August 7 1 | Detroit City FC | 3–2 | Chicago House AC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Report Broadcast |
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 6,076 Referee: Matt Geringer | ||
| Note: Kim's yellow card missing from report but shown on broadcast | ||||
California United Strikers FC v Detroit City FC
| August 14 2 | California United Strikers FC | 1–1 | Detroit City FC | Irvine, California |
| 7:00 p.m. PDT | Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium Attendance: 653 Referee: José Lara |
Detroit City FC v San Diego 1904 FC
| August 21 3 | Detroit City FC | 3–0 | San Diego 1904 FC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT |
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NISA Report DCFC Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 4,664 Referee: Adam Zarrin |
| Note: Referee name shown in broadcast (2'); NISA Report incorrectly lists Anthony Manning as a starter for Detroit, it was actually Matt Lewis. Detroit Substitutes are also inaccurate in NISA Report; Javan Torre IN, James Filerman OUT (66'), Yazeed Matthews IN, Patricio Botello Faz OUT (66'), Richard Bryan IN, Kevin Venegas OUT (67'), Javi Steinwascher IN, George Chomakov OUT (80'), Darwin Espinal IN, Cyrus Saydee OUT (83'). The correct substitute information is shown in the DCFC Report. | ||||
Chicago House AC v Detroit City FC
| August 29 4 | Chicago House AC | 0–1 | Detroit City FC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
| 6:05 p.m. CDT | DCFC Report NISA Report Broadcast |
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium Attendance: 1,013 Referee: Aleksandar Zhelyazkov | ||
| Note: Venegas' yellow missing from report, shown in broadcast. Report also missing fourth DCFC sub in 75' (Matthews IN, Botello Faz OUT) and Matthews is erroneously not listed as an available sub. | ||||
Chattanooga FC v Detroit City FC
| September 4 5 | Chattanooga FC | 1–2 | Detroit City FC | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Report Broadcast |
Stadium: Finley Stadium Attendance: 1,946 Referee: Aleksandar Zhelyazkov | ||
| Note: Russell and McKinley yellows missing from report, shown on broadcast, Chattanooga 90th min sub missing from report (Rodriguez IN, Kasak OUT), shown in broadcast. | ||||
Detroit City FC v New Amsterdam FC
| September 11 6 | Detroit City FC | 2–1 | New Amsterdam FC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 4:05 p.m. EDT | Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 3,894 Referee: Gustavo Solorio | |
| Note: Yellow card in 82nd erroneously credited to Connor Rutz instead of Richard Bryan, shown on broadcast. | ||||
Maryland Bobcats FC v Detroit City FC
| September 15 7 | Maryland Bobcats FC | 0–4 | Detroit City FC | Germantown, Maryland |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT |
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Report Broadcast |
Stadium: Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 292 Referee: Kyle Johnston | |
| Note: With City up comfortably, lightning struck again in the 72nd minute of the match. This caused the match to end, as a 30-minute delay would have reached midnight which is when NISA rules require delayed games to end. With the second half being played, City was awarded the win and all three points.[12] Note: Just before the final lightning strike Javi Steinwascher was subbed on for Connor Rutz in the 72nd minute. This is missing from the report but shown in the broadcast. | ||||
Detroit City FC v Stumptown AC
| September 18 8 | Detroit City FC | 0–1 | Stumptown AC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT |
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Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 3,969 Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez |
Detroit City FC v Los Angeles Force
| September 25 9 | Detroit City FC | 1–0 | Los Angeles Force | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT |
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Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 3,689 Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez |
| Note: Darwin Espinal sub for George Chomakov in 82nd minute missing from report, shown in broadcast[13] | ||||
New Amsterdam FC v Detroit City FC
| September 29 10 | New Amsterdam FC | 1–6 | Detroit City FC | Hempstead, New York |
| 8:00 p.m. EDT | Report Broadcast |
Stadium: James M. Shuart Stadium Attendance: 422 Referee: William Randy Hoffman |
Detroit City FC v Maryland Bobcats FC
| October 2 11 | Detroit City FC | 0–0 | Maryland Bobcats FC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT |
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Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 3,817 Referee: Adam Zarrin |
| Note: Report erroneously lists Benedek Tanyi as a starter for Detroit instead of James Vaughan, broadcast demonstrates this is wrong. Also, report missing Richard Forka's yellow card in the 68th minute, shown in broadcast. | ||||
Detroit City FC v Michigan Stars FC
| October 9 12 | Detroit City FC | 1–0 | Michigan Stars FC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 4:00 p.m. EDT | Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 4,053 Referee: Adam Zarrin | |
| Note: Yazeed Matthews sub for Pato Botello-Faz in 73rd minute missing from report, shown in broadcast | ||||
San Diego 1904 FC v Detroit City FC
| October 16 13 | San Diego 1904 FC | 1–2 | Detroit City FC | Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego |
| 7:00 p.m. PDT |
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Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Canyon Crest Stadium Attendance: 259 Referee: Jose Lara |
| Note: Yellow card to Javan Torre in the 47th minute missing from report.[14] Report also missing Yazeed Matthews sub for Pato Botello-Faz in the 84th minute, shown on broadcast.[15] | ||||
Stumptown AC v Detroit City FC
| October 23 14 | Stumptown AC | 0–3 | Detroit City FC | Matthews, North Carolina |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT |
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Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews Attendance: 362 Referee: Jose Lara |
Detroit City FC v California United Strikers FC
| October 30 15 | Detroit City FC | 1–0 | California United Strikers FC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 4:00 p.m. EDT | Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 3,833 Referee: Matt Geringer | |
| Note: Match report erroneously lists Javan Torre twice instead of Matt Lewis, shown in broadcast | ||||
Detroit City FC v Chattanooga FC
| November 6 16 | Detroit City FC | 2–0 | Chattanooga FC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 4:00 p.m. EDT |
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Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 4,721 Referee: Jervis Atagama |
Los Angeles Force v Detroit City FC
| November 13 17 | Los Angeles Force | 0–0 | Detroit City FC | Santa Ana, California |
| 7:00 p.m. PST | Stadium: Valley High School | |||
| Note: Canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak among LA Force players. The 0-0 tie would count in the standings.[11] | ||||
Michigan Stars FC v Detroit City FC
| November 20 18 | Michigan Stars FC | 2–3 | Detroit City FC | Romeo, Michigan |
| 3:30 p.m. EST | Report Broadcast |
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Stadium: Romeo High School Stadium Attendance: 2,214 Referee: Ernie Constantine | |
| Note: Match report erroneously lists Richard Bryan as a starter instead of Tendai Jirira, broadcast shows this. Report also missing Armando Quezada sub for Nate Steinwascher in 73rd minute, also shown on broadcast. | ||||
Squad statistics
- As of Match played November 20, 2021
Appearances and goals
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Regular season | ||||||||||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||||||||||
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | GK | USA |
Nate Steinwascher | 16 | 0 | 16+0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 13 | GK | USA |
Armando Quezada | 2 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 87 | GK | USA |
Eric Perilla | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Defenders | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | DF | USA |
James Filerman | 17 | 4 | 12+5 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 3 | DF | USA |
Javan Torre | 11 | 0 | 9+2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 4 | DF | USA |
Anthony Manning | 1 | 1 | 1+0 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 5 | DF | IRL |
Stephen Carroll | 17 | 4 | 17+0 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 12 | DF | ZIM |
Tendai Jirira | 13 | 0 | 8+5 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 15 | DF | USA |
Matt Lewis | 15 | 2 | 15+0 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 22 | DF | USA |
Kevin Venegas | 16 | 1 | 15+1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 25 | DF | ENG |
Richard Bryan | 7 | 0 | 2+5 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Midfielders | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 | MF | USA |
Roddy Green | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 10 | MF | LBR |
Cyrus Saydee | 17 | 0 | 17+0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 14 | MF | USA |
Javier Steinwascher | 11 | 0 | 2+9 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 17 | MF | ENG |
James Vaughan | 11 | 1 | 7+4 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 21 | MF | USA |
Maxi Rodriguez | 17 | 7 | 17+0 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 99 | MF | BUL |
George Chomakov | 13 | 0 | 11+2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Forwards | |||||||||||||||||
| 11 | FW | USA |
Connor Rutz | 16 | 5 | 16+0 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 19 | FW | MEX |
Pato Botello Faz | 16 | 4 | 14+2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 20 | FW | RSA |
Yazeed Matthews | 13 | 4 | 1+12 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 23 | FW | HON |
Darwin Espinal | 16 | 2 | 5+11 | 2 | ||||||||||
Goal scorers
| Place | Position | Nation | Number | Name | Regular season |
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| 1 | MF | | 21 | Maxi Rodriguez | 7 |
| 2 | FW | | 11 | Connor Rutz | 5 |
| 3 | DF | | 2 | James Filerman | 4 |
| DF | | 5 | Stephen Carroll | 4 | |
| FW | | 19 | Pato Botello Faz | 4 | |
| FW | | 20 | Yazeed Matthews | 4 | |
| 4 | DF | | 15 | Matt Lewis | 2 |
| FW | | 23 | Darwin Espinal | 2 | |
| 5 | DF | | 4 | Anthony Manning | 1 |
| MF | | 17 | James Vaughan | 1 | |
| DF | | 22 | Kevin Venegas | 1 | |
Disciplinary record
| Number | Nation | Position | Name | Regular season | |
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| 2 | | DF | James Filerman | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | | DF | Javan Torre | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | | DF | Stephen Carroll | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | | MF | Cyrus Saydee | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | | DF | Tendai Jirira | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | | MF | Matt Lewis | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | | MF | James Vaughan | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | | MF | Maxi Rodriguez | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | | DF | Kevin Venegas | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | | DF | Richard Bryan | 1 | 0 |
References
- ↑ "2021 Men's Roster". Detroit City FC. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Tendai Jirira". Cincinnati Dutch Lions. Archived from the original on October 3, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Post". Instagram. Detroit City FC. August 21, 2021. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ↑ "Post". Instagram. Detroit City FC. August 23, 2021. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ↑ "Tweet". Twitter. Detroit City FC. July 29, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ↑ "El Paso Locomotive Adds Defender Matt Lewis on Short Term Loan". www.eplocomotivefc.com. July 23, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ↑ FC, Detroit City (July 23, 2021). "Matt Lewis on loan to El Paso of the USL Championship until August 1". Detroit City FC. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ↑ FC, Detroit City (July 12, 2021). "Detroit City FC to Host Benefit Match for Yemen Against Hamtramck City FC". Detroit City FC. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ↑ "NISA Independent Cup Releases 2021 Match Schedule". www.nisasoccer.com. June 10, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ↑ "NISA Announces 2021 Fall Season Schedule". www.nisasoccer.com. June 16, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- 1 2 "NISA League Statement on LA Force-DCFC Match Cancelation". NISAofficial.com. National Independent Soccer Association. November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ↑ "Detroit City FC Still Unbeaten In Maryland". www.detcityfc.com. September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ↑ "82' - Sub for Detroit: @DarwinEspinal_ enters the match for @chomakovg". Twitter. Detroit City FC. September 25, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ↑ "47' - Yellow card is issued to Javan Torre". Twitter. Detroit City FC. October 16, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ↑ "84' - Sub for Detroit: @YazeedZeety enters the match for @PatoBotello_19". Twitter. Detroit City FC. October 16, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
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