Westchester SC
Soccer club
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Westchester SC is an American professional soccer team based in Westchester County, New York. First announced in 2024, the team began play in USL League One for the 2025 season. The team plays at The Stadium at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon.
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| Full name | Westchester Soccer Club | ||
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| Founded | May 9, 2024 | ||
| Ground | The Stadium at Memorial Field | ||
| Capacity | 3,900 | ||
| Head coach | George Gjokaj | ||
| League | USL League One | ||
| 2025 | USL League One, 14th of 14 | ||
| Website | westchestersc | ||
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History
On May 9, 2024, it was announced that Westchester, New York, had been granted a USL League One franchise, set to start playing in 2025.[1][2][3]
In June 2024, New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor joined the club's ownership group.[4] The team unveiled their badge and opened season ticket deposits later that month.[5] On August 22, 2024, the first head coach in the club's history was announced as Dave Carton. Carton was formerly the Technical Director of fellow USL League One side Charlotte Independence.[6][7] Their first sponsor was also announced as Northwell Health.[8]
Westchester SC made their on-field debut on March 8, 2025, a 1–1 draw against Greenville Triumph SC at Paladin Stadium.[9] On March 18, Westchester won the first game in club history, defeating FC Motown in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup.[10] Westchester SC finished their inaugural season with a record of 5–9–16, last place in USL League One, though striker Juan Carlos Obregón won League One's Golden Boot with 17 goals. On November 3, the club announced that head coach Dave Carton, as well as the entire technical staff, had been dismissed.[11] He was replaced by George Gjokaj.[12]
Current roster
- As of April 18, 2026
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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Stadium
Westchester SC play their home matches at The Stadium at Memorial Field.[13][14] The Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Mount Vernon, New York that was opened in 1931, renovated in 2022,[15] and has a capacity of 3,900. The club shares the stadium with Mount Vernon High School, as well as the Monroe University football team.
