Liquid Football
American semiprofessional soccer team in Detroit, Michigan
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Liquid Football is an American soccer club based in Michigan. Founded in 2022, the team competes in the Midwest Premier League. Known for its player-focused approach and fast-paced style of play, the club was founded by Javier Bautista as head coach and co-owner with, George Chomakov, who also serves as captain.[1]
| Full name | Liquid Football |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| Stadium | Gabriel Richard Catholic High School |
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Owner(s) | Javier Bautista, George Chomakov |
| Head Coach | Javier Bautista |
| League | Midwest Premier League |
| 2024 | 4th, Great Lakes East Division Great Lakes Final: DNQ |
| Website | https://www.theliquidfootball.com/ |
History
The club was founded in 2022, by former Detroit City FC player George Chomakov[2] and former Detroit City FC player and assistant coach Javier Bautista.[3]
On January 17, 2023, the Midwest Premier League officially announced Liquid Football would join the league in 2023.[4]
On June 3rd, 2023, Liquid Football played its first ever non-league friendly game against professional USL League Two side Fort Wayne FC in Indiana, with a final score of 3-0.[5]
Stadium
- University Liggett School (2023)
- Gabriel Richard Catholic High School (2024–present)
Team image
Crest
The team's crest displays the team colors, beige and cyan. The crest includes a wolf that creates a wave to tie in the liquid part of Liquid Football, a reference to the style of soccer the team aims to play, fluid and smooth in nature. The wolf wears a traditional laurel wreath, as used by the Roman Empire to recognize sporting achievements.[6]
Sponsorship
| Years | Kit manufacturer | Kit sponsor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front sponsor | Secondary sponsor | ||
| 2023 | Champion Grind | Luxury Loud | The Balkan House, Very Good Management,
I Find Staffing, Alexander Enzo & Co, Pablo's Tacos |
| 2024 | Luxury Loud | The Balkan House, Very Good Management,
I Find Staffing, Alexander Enzo & Co | |
| 2025 | The Balkan House, Very Good Management,
I Find Staffing, Alexander Enzo & Co | ||
Current Squad
- As of 29 May 2025
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
- As of 26 May 2025
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Head coach |  Javier Bautista |
| Assistant coach | Sonny Lulgjuraj |
| Assistant coach |  Kareem Srour |
| Goalkeepers coach |  Mohammad Salman |
| Strength and Nutrition |  Karar Alwashah |
Seasons
Men
- As of 26 May 2025[7]
| Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | Division Final | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Midwest Premier League | 10 | 7-1-2 | 2nd | DNQ | |
| 2024 | Midwest Premier League | 10 | 5-3-2 | 4th | DNQ | |
Notable players
The following players have either played at the professional or international level, either before or after playing for the team:
Men
George Chomakov- 2023-Present, played professionally at Detroit City FC for three seasons (2019–2021)[8]
Benedek Tanyi - 2023, played professionally at Detroit City FC for two seasons (2021–2022).[9]
Albaraa Alsoufi - 2023, played professionally at Gold Star FC for a season (2023).[10]- Cyrus Saydee - 2023-2024, played professionally at Detroit City FC for three seasons (2020–2022).[11]
- Barnabas Tanyi - 2023, played professionally at Detroit City FC for three seasons (2021–2023).[12]
