Results

USA NPSL 07/03 00:00 1 Siouxland United FC v Sioux Falls Thunder FC L 3-1
USA NPSL 06/30 00:00 1 [4] Joy St Louis Park v Sioux Falls Thunder FC [6] L 4-0
USA NPSL 06/27 00:00 1 Sioux Falls Thunder FC v Minnesota TwinStars D 0-0
USA NPSL 06/23 00:00 1 Sioux Falls Thunder FC v Minnesota Blizzard FC D 1-1
USA NPSL 06/20 00:00 1 Duluth FC v Sioux Falls Thunder FC L 6-1
USA NPSL 06/16 00:00 1 Minnesota TwinStars v Sioux Falls Thunder FC L 3-1
USA NPSL 06/15 00:00 1 Sioux Falls Thunder FC v Siouxland United FC W 3-0
USA NPSL 06/13 00:00 1 Sioux Falls Thunder FC v Dakota Fusion FC L 0-2
USA NPSL 06/09 00:00 1 Dakota Fusion FC v Sioux Falls Thunder FC L 2-0
USA NPSL 06/02 00:00 1 Sioux Falls Thunder FC v Duluth FC L 1-4
USA NPSL 05/28 00:00 1 [7] Minnesota Blizzard FC v Sioux Falls Thunder FC [6] D 1-1
USA NPSL 05/23 00:00 1 Sioux Falls Thunder FC v Joy St Louis Park D 1-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 12 6 6
Wins 1 1 0
Draws 4 3 1
Losses 7 2 5
Goals for 10 6 4
Goals against 27 8 19
Clean sheets 2 2 0
Failed to score 4 2 2

Sioux Falls Thunder FC is a men's soccer club based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The club currently competes in the National Premier Soccer League in the North Conference, having joined the league as an expansion team in 2016. The team's colors are red and black.

History

Timeline

The club was founded by Amadu Meyers in 2016, coinciding with the announcement that it would be joining NPSL as an expansion team for the 2017 season. The club played their inaugural match on May 13, 2017 at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls against the Dakota Fusion FC. The first goal scored in team history came in the 6th minute when Houston Hoffman connected on a penalty kick. The Thunder would end up losing the match 3-1. The Thunder got their first win on May 30, 2017 against LC Aris FC by a score of 3-0. On March 1, 2018 the club announced that Mekonnen Afa would become the third head coach in franchise history. The Thunder would start the 2018 season strong by taking 4 points in the first 2 games. But after that they would struggle and lose 9 straight games. The Thunder would finally get on the winning side of things by winning 5-2 against Dakota Fusion FC. They would carry that momentum and they would eventually win their next two games to finish the season with a total of 4 wins. After the regular season concluded Nigel Nielsen, Thunder midfielder, was named to the North Conference XI team.

Season-by-Season Record

Year NPSL Regular season Position Postseason
P W L T GF GA Pts Div. Conf. Leag. NPSL USOC
2017 14 3 7 4 22 31 13 7th 19th 72nd Did not qualify Did not qualify
2018 14 4 9 1 25 33 13 7th 18th 73rd Did not qualify Did not qualify
2019 12 2 8 2 15 26 8 5th 15th 70th Did not qualify Did not qualify
2021 12 2 7 3 18 35 9 6th 13th 61st Did not qualify Did not qualify
2022 14 3 6 5 27 28 14 5th 11th 58th Did not qualify Did not qualify
2023 12 1 8 3 19 27 6 7th 82nd Did not qualify Did not qualify

All-Time Top Goalscorers

Leading Career Goal Scorers
# Name Career Total
1 Tyler Limmer 2017, 2021–22 12
2 Brice Holiday 2017-19 8
3 Stevenson Storm 2019, 2021–22 6
T4 James Bolger 2022 5
T4 Michael Haight 2017-18 5
T4 Manny Rosas Quiroz 2018 5
T4 Lucas Trimble 2019 5

Bold Signifies a Current Thunder Player

Sioux Falls Thunder FC is a professional soccer team based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The team competes in the United Soccer League (USL) and represents the city with pride and passion on the field. Known for their fast-paced and dynamic style of play, Sioux Falls Thunder FC has a dedicated fan base that fills the stands at every home game, creating an electric atmosphere that fuels the team to victory. With a roster of talented players from around the world, the team is always a formidable opponent for any team they face. Off the field, Sioux Falls Thunder FC is actively involved in the local community, hosting youth soccer clinics and charity events to give back and inspire the next generation of soccer players. Join the Thunder and experience the excitement of professional soccer in Sioux Falls!