Alexandria Rough Diamonds

Alexandria Rough Diamonds

Leagues Played
USA NPSL 43
Links
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Results

USA NPSL 07/06 21:30 1 Alexandria Reds v Alexandria Rough Diamonds L 11-1
USA NPSL 06/29 22:00 1 Grove Soccer United v Alexandria Rough Diamonds L 12-0
USA NPSL 06/23 23:00 1 FC Frederick v Alexandria Rough Diamonds L 1-0
USA NPSL 06/21 23:00 1 Alexandria Rough Diamonds v Virginia Dream L 1-8
USA NPSL 06/14 23:00 1 Alexandria Rough Diamonds v DMV Elite FC L 1-5
USA NPSL 06/07 23:00 1 Annapolis Blues v Alexandria Rough Diamonds L 5-0
USA NPSL 06/02 23:00 1 Virginia Beach City v Alexandria Rough Diamonds L 3-2
USA NPSL 05/25 23:00 1 DMV Elite FC v Alexandria Rough Diamonds L 8-0
USA NPSL 05/24 23:00 1 Alexandria Rough Diamonds v FC Frederick L 1-5
USA NPSL 05/20 23:00 1 Alexandria Rough Diamonds v FC Frederick - PPT.
USA NPSL 05/17 23:00 1 Alexandria Rough Diamonds v Annapolis Blues L 0-12
USA NPSL 07/10 23:00 1 Greater Lowell United FC v Hartford City FC L 1-3

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 10 4 6
Wins 0 0 0
Draws 0 0 0
Losses 10 4 6
Goals for 6 3 3
Goals against 70 30 40
Clean sheets 0 0 0
Failed to score 5 1 4

Greater Lowell United FC is an American soccer club based in Lowell, Massachusetts. GLUFC's first-team began play in the North Atlantic Conference of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) in 2014. The club left the NPSL and joined the Champions Soccer League USA (CSL USA) for the 2017 season.

The team plays its home games on an artificial-turf field at historic Cawley Memorial Stadium, located in the Belvidere section of Lowell. In 2014, the NPSL team also played in Bedford and Lawrence, but Cawley is now the permanent home to GLUFC's top team. The junior team plays BSSL matches at Greater Lowell Technical High School.

History

Greater Lowell United FC was founded in 2013 as an expansion team to join the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) for the 2014 season. GLUFC also fielded two junior teams that season, one in the Massachusetts State Soccer League (MSSL) and one in the Bay State Soccer League (BSSL). The club dropped the MSSL team after the 2014 season but kept a team in the BSSL. In 2015, GLUFC's junior team was only competing in the second half of the 2015 BSSL season.

GLUFC's top team played three seasons in the NPSL, a national amateur league that includes reserve teams from North American Soccer League (NASL) clubs. In 2014, the team won one game, drew one game and lost 10 games. GLUFC struggled early on under Coach Jason Moore, a former Major League Soccer (MLS) No. 1 draft pick, but rebounded under Coach Daniel Hristov, who replaced Moore after the second game of the season. Shortly after Hristov's arrival, the 2014 team beat the Rhode Island Reds, 2–0, in Bedford, and drew 0–0 with New York Athletic Club in Lawrence. However, Hristov and the club parted ways for the 2015 NPSL season, which saw Luis Costa arrive as head coach. Costa's sides performed well in several matches but failed to achieve results, losing 9 games and drawing one before Costa departed the club with two games left to play. Hayden Barbosa, an assistant coach at Daniel Webster College, coached the final two games, both of which were losses, including a 2–1 decision dropped to eventual undefeated NPSL champions New York Cosmos B in New York.

Barbosa took over as coach of the NPSL team for the 2016 season.

In 2015, goalkeeper Sam Manning earned a spot on the soccer team at Millersville University.

In 2016, GLUFC left the NPSL, parting with its former co-owner and manager Andrea Gauntlett, who retained the right to field an NPSL team in the Greater Lowell area. GLUFC joined the CSL USA for the 2017 season. The club was placed in the league's North-East Division.

The Alexandria Rough Diamonds are a dynamic and competitive soccer team based in the vibrant city of Alexandria. Known for their tenacity and skill on the field, the Rough Diamonds are a force to be reckoned with in the local soccer scene.

Comprised of a diverse group of talented players, the team is united by their passion for the game and their unwavering dedication to success. With a strong work ethic and a never-say-die attitude, the Rough Diamonds consistently push themselves to their limits in pursuit of victory.

Off the field, the team is a tight-knit group that values camaraderie and sportsmanship. They support each other both on and off the field, creating a positive and inclusive team culture that fosters growth and development.

Whether they are competing in a local league match or facing off against a rival team, the Alexandria Rough Diamonds always bring their A-game. With their skill, determination, and team spirit, the Rough Diamonds are a formidable opponent that commands respect and admiration from fans and competitors alike.