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The Roja League Invierno BEST SOCCER IN DFW
IN YOUR BACKYARD!
media guide Nov. 28, 2020 through Jan. 9, 2021
Contents
ABOUT THE LEAGUE 3
SEASON SCHEDULE 4
CLUBS
DENTON DIABLOS 5
DENTON ESTUDIANTES 7
FC HARRINGTON 9
FORO 360 PRO 11
FORT WORTH VAQUEROS 13
INOCENTES FC 15
IRVING FC 17
PREMIER LEGENDS 19
SPONSORS 21
ALL INFO WITHIN PROVIDED BY THE ROJA LEAGUE AND EACH CLUB.
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The Roja League bringing the BEST local soccer
to The BEST Soccer Community in USA!
Matchday One Kicks-off Winter Season on Saturday, November 28th with Four Games
From local soccer legends to professional players returning to DFW in between their pro seasons to top
local semi-pro players and teams to elite college players home for extended Winter Break; local soccer
fans will have an opportunity to see top tier soccer this Winter in an intimate setting in Dallas,
Denton & Fort Worth starting Saturday, November 28th through January 9th.
The Roja League Invierno will feature 8 teams including two teams made up of 100% College Players
home for break, 3 NPSL Teams and 3 UPSL Teams. Every team will play seven games in a bal-
anced schedule with the top four teams qualifying for TRL Invierno playoffs in early January. On
January 9th, 2021 The Roja League Invierno will crown it’s Winter Champion.
The Roja League was formed as a safe return to play this past Summer. Once Governor Abbott
approved Sporting Events with Spectators, TRL Co-Founders Michael (Hitch) Hitchcock and Damon
Gochneaur launched The Roja League providing COVID-19 Testing for players, referees, coaches & staff
with Supporters Gameday Protocol that includes Mandatory Masks, Socially Distanced Seating, Contactless
Ticketing & Merchandise, Bring Your Own Food & Beverage and limited fan capacities at all venues while digitally broad-
casting games for fans who did not feel comfortable attending a live sporting event. Similar protocols will be in place for
The Roja League Invierno. Every venue will have different Food & Beverage protocols and limited capacities.
“The Roja League Invierno will be another celebration of arguably the best soccer community in the country. We’re
looking forward to seeing great soccer supporters coming together to enjoy the best soccer in the metroplex in a
fun, festive game day experience. Lots of past, current and future professionals will be playing the game they love
this Winter for the love of the game while preparing for their 2021 Seasons. We’re proud to be able to provide that
opportunity during a critical time!” shared TRL Co-Founder, Hitch.
In the Summer six team season, a passionate crowd enjoyed a great Championship Game at Vela Soccer Complex in
Denton, where Denton Diablos of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) lost to their collegiate counterparts, Estudiantes,
a team made up exclusively of college players within the Diablos organization.
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The Roja League has expanded to 8 teams for the Winter Season, anchored by the Denton Diablos and Fort Worth Vaqueros, who will use the competition to start their preparations for the
2021 Lamar Hunt `US OPEN CUP, newly announce NPSL side Irving FC to prepare for their Inaugural NPSL Season, UPSL teams’ Fort Worth Inocentes FC, Foro 360 PRO, FC Harrington, and two
completely collegiate teams in Premier Legends and defending Roja League Champions, Denton Estudiantes; both teams are made up of returning college players who will use the Winter
Season to prepare for the 2021 NCAA Spring Season.
Season Seats are available at www.therojaleague.com. For only $50, local soccer fans can attend all The Roja League games while supporting Local Soccer.
THE roja league INVIERNO SEASON MATCH SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, NOV. 28 SATURDAY, DEC. 5 SATURDAY, DEC. 12 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 SATURDAY, DEC. 19 SATURDAY, DEC. 26
FT WORTH DOUBLEHEADER FT WORTH SIDE-BY-SIDE FT WORTH DOUBLEHEADER BOXING DAY DOUBLEHEADER
3 pm vs 4 pm vs TRIPLEHEADER IN FORT WORTH
2 pm vs 2 pm vs
2 pm
TEXAS WESLEYAN MARTIN FIELD TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
7 pm
SOCCER FIELD vs vs
DENTON DOUBLEHEADER 4 pm vs
4 pm vs
2 pm vs 7 Pm
30 vs
TEXAS WESLEYAN MARTIN FIELD 7 pm vs
FT WORTH GATEWAY PARK
4 pm vs
FORT WORTH POLYTECH HIGH TEXAS WESLEYAN MARTIN FIELD
4 pm vs SCHOOL
DENTON DOUBLEHEADER 7 pm vs
7 Pm30 vs
BOXING DAY DOUBLEHEADER
FORO DOUBLEHEADER FT WORTH GATEWAY PARK
IN DALLAS
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
SOCCER FIELD 2 pm vs FORT WORTH POLYTECH HIGH
SCHOOL
6 pm vs
6 pm vs
4 pm vs 8 pm vs
7 Pm30 vs
8 pm vs 7 pm vs
8 pm vs
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY FORT WORTH POLYTECH HIGH SCHOOL
FORT WORTH POLYTECH HIGH SCHOOL FORO SOCCER CLUB SOCCER FIELD FORO SOCCER CLUB FORO SOCCER CLUB
SATURDAY, JAN. 2 Playoffs TIMES/LOCATIONS TBD
DENTON DOUBLEHEADER
SEMIFINALS
3 pm vs
2 pm vs 4 pm vs 8 pm vs WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6
1 SEED VS 4 SEED
CHAMPIONSHIP
SATURDAY, JAN. 9
TEXAS WESLEYAN MARTIN FIELD FORO SOCCER CLUB 2 SEED VS 3 SEED SEMIFINAL WINNERS
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY SOCCER FIELD
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DENTON DIABLOS | DENTON, TX
CLUB HISTORY
Denton Diablos FC was born when two local passionate, community-centric business leaders got to-
gether for some TX Whiskey and a Three Nations Orale at Eastside Denton in early 2018. Eight months COACHing staff
later, the newest community-based club in DFW was announced. Denton Diablos FC was introduced
to the world at LSA Burger on the Square overlooking the historic courthouse. Originally an idea ex- RAMON RAYA Mexican PRO A Coaching license
changed between two like-minded soccer fans, “our” club quickly became “your” club. Head Coach Coached for three years at college level in Mexico and
coached 2nd Division Professional team, Atlante Naucal-
On May 17th 2019 the Diablos kicked things off with their first match in club history, one of only a pan
handful of matches the club would drop on a way to a historic first season that saw us play our first 2006 became the Mexican Beach Soccer National Team
home playoff game, finish second in our conference and place multiple players and our coach on all head coach
conference and all region teams. 2008 became the Mexican Futsal National Team head
coach
The Diablos name is a nod to the unique and edgy nature of Denton, and all the macarbe pieces that
Coached 6 Beach Soccer FIFA World Cups.
make Denton Unique, from the Day of the Dead Festival, to the Krampus Walk, to Goatman’s bridge and
Finished 2nd Place in 2007 Beach Soccer World Cup being
the ghost tours of the Denton Square. There’s a little bit of Diablo in all of us.
named best coach in World Cup.
Coached 1 FIFA Futsal World Cup with the first and only
accomplishments appearance by Mexico in Futsal World Cup
Part of the coaching staff of Mexican national teams for
2019 2nd Place Lone Star Conference Regular Season
more than 10 years at the U17, U20 and U23 levels
2020 The Roja League Runner Up
Won 2012 Olympic Gold Medal
2020 Chisholm Trail Clasico Winner
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NAME NUMBER HOMETOWN COLLEGE LAST CLUB DOB POSITION players to watch
Ewahia "Lucky" Ahmanesi 23 Lagos, Nigeria Appalachian State FC Denton (Adult) 4/7/94 FWD
Ricardo Becerra 24 Southlake, Texas Bryant Univertsity FC Dallas (youth) 12/18/96 MF HAYDEN PARTAIN
Mariano Benitez, Jr 6 Denton, Texas Fort Hays State University Dallas Texans (youth) 1/13/98 DEF Professional USL player for San Antonio FC
Ewa Coleman 16 Lake Dallas, Texas Hardin Simmons Dallas Texans (youth) 9/28/92 DEF of the USL Championship in 2020. Before
Nate De La Hoya 13 Forney, Texas N/A Solar SC (youth) 5/26/98 MF that, Hayden was a key player for Sacra-
Adan Garcia 7 Dallas, texas Valparaiso FC Dallas (youth) 11/14/97 MF mento Republic of USL Championship from
Matthew Gonzalez 17 Dallas, texas Mountain Vieew CC FC Dallas (youth) 12/22/97 MF 2017-2019. Won State Championship at
Jacob Goyen 12 Frisco, Texas SLU FC Dallas (youth) 4/9/99 DEF Wakeland HS in Frisco.
Alex Guirgila 31 Dublin, Ireland N/A St Kevins (Pro) 8/31/98 MF
Harris Partain 9 Frisco, Texas Tulsa Solar SC (youth) 11/18/97 FWD EOIN WEAREN
Hayden Partain 10 Frisco, Texas Wake Forest San Antonio FC (Pro) 10/14/94 MF From Dublin, Ireland. Played in the West
Antonio Perez 33 Frisco, Texas N/A SV Morlautern (Pro) 8/4/97 FWD Ham United in England from 2011-2013.
Ricardo Pierece 22 Denton, Texas N/A CF Llefia (Spain) 9/15/99 FWD Played professionally in England & Ireland
Adrian Pinales 11 Mexico N/A N/A 4/29/85 FWD and represented the Irish National Team at
Christian Ramos 8 Denton, Texas Harding University FC Dallas (youth) 10/17/97 DEF
the U17 and U19 levels.
Fernando Sanchez 21 Fort Worth Texas N/A FC Dallas (youth) 11/2/00
David Surur 2 Uganda N/A San Diego Albion 2/28/97 MF
HARRIS PARTAIN
Chase Therrien 1 Trohpy Club, Texas UTD FC Dallas (youth) 10/29/96 GK
Tulsa soccer alumni and younger brother of
Chris Torres 14 Denton, Texas Bethune Dallas Texans (youth) 10/5/96 DEF
Hayden Partain. Won State Championship at
Shadrack Villa 3 DR Congo N/A Ponella (Pro) 12/26/97 FWD
Wakeland High School. Has received signif-
Eoin Wearen 4 Dublin, Ireland N/A Glenavon (Pro) 10/2/92 DEF
icant interest from professional clubs.
Fabian Zuniga 18 Denton, Texas Hill College Dallas Texans Academy 9/24/96 MF
ANTONIO PEREZ
Antonio is a forward with an extra compet-
itive drive. He has the attitude to be one of
NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS EOIN WEAREN the top scorers in the League.
IRELAND U17/U19
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DENTON ESTUDIANTES | DENTON, TX
CLUB HISTORY
Denton Estudiantes is comprised 100% of College Players. During the pandemic in June COACHing staff
2020, Denton Diablos owners Damon Gochneaur and Michael Hitchcock created Estudi-
SAM GARZA Grew up in Highland Village, Played for Dallas Comets and Solar Soccer
antes as a way to give back to our soccer community and help NCAA College Players
Head Coach Club. Attended Marcus High School. 2007 & 2008 Texas State Champions.
who were in desperate need of high level training and competition to prepare for the
2008 Gatorade Texas Player of the Year. ODP Region III Team (2003-2008).
2020 NCAA Fall Season. The core group of the team was made up of upperclassmen
Graduate of 2008. Attended The University of Denver and UC Santa Bar-
college players who played for the Denton Diablos in the 2019 Inaugural NPSL Season.
bara. Member of USA U-20 Men’s National Team (2009). Drafted to San
A strong group of talented incoming College Freshman were added to build the Estudi-
Jose Earthquakes in the 1st round with the 6th Pick in 2012 MLS Super-
antes team for The Roja League which was coached by Diablos coach Chad Rakestraw.
Draft. Member of 2012 Generation Adidas Class. 2015 Seattle Sounders
Estudiantes ended up exceeding everyone’s expectations and winning the Summer
2 (USL). 4 goals & 5 assists. 2016 Arizona United. Boys Head Coach at
version of The Roja League, beating the Denton Diablos 3-0 in the Championship game.
Marcus High School.
NCAA postponed their Fall season to Spring 2021 so Estudiantes players will use The
Roja League Invierno to stay fit and sharp during the extended Winter break. Two for-
JARED JEFFREY Grew up in Richardson, Texas. Attended St. Marks Prep School. Attended
mer professionals, Sam Garza and Jared Jeffrey will coach and mentor the young,
Assistant Coach the U-17 USA Men’s National Team Residency Program down in Braden-
talented Estudiantes team this Winter in The Roja League Invierno.
ton, FLA (2005-2008). Member of Under 14 through Under 23 Men’s Na-
tional Teams. Midfielder/Captain of U-17 USA Men’s National Team. U-17
World Cup Seoul, Korea (2007). U-20 World Cup in Cairo, Egypt (2009).
accomplishments Professional Experience: Club Brugge (Belgium), Mainz 09 (Bundesliga)
2020 The Roja League Champions and DC United of MLS.
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NAME NUMBER HOMETOWN COLLEGE LAST CLUB DOB POSITION
Julian Barajas 7 Fort Worth, TX MSU FC Dallas 11/30/98 Midfielder
Bryson Bezdek 21 Frisco, TX Columbia University Solar Soccer Club 9/20/01 Midfielder
Harvey Castro 12 Highland Village, TX SMU Solar Soccer Club 2/19/02 Midfielder
Brandon Cerda 14 Mansfield, TX MSU Dallas Texans Soccer Club 1/14/00 Midfielder
players to watch
Sam Coad 26 Highland Village, TX University of North Carolina Greensboro Solar Soccer Club 8/28/01 Striker
Marshall Dickson 88 Keller, TX Presbyterian College Dallas Texans Soccer Club 8/23/01 Midfielder
JULIAN BARAJAS
James Doyle 16 Merseyside, ENG Northeastern state University Manchester City FC 10/17/97 Defender
Quick, athletic attacking midfielder who
Bryson Drew 82 Prosper, TX University of Colorado & Colorado Springs Solar Soccer Club 8/8/01 Midfielder
can score goals.
Danny Evans 22 Frisco, TX Kentucky FC Dallas Academy Striker
Jasub Flores 10 Arlington, TX MSU Solar Soccer Club 10/28/01 Midfielder CARLOS FLORES
Carlos Flores 17 Arlington, TX MSU Solar Soccer Club 11/8/98 Midfielder Composed, savvy, technical, hard work-
Ben Hale 100 Garland, TX Furman Universtiy FC Dallas Academy 1/9/98 Goalkeeper ing utility player who can play Midfield,
Matt Heffernan 77 Highland Village, TX Marrymack University Liverpool FC (TX) 9/29/00 Striker Forward or Defender
William Hitchcock 15 Frisco, TX Virginia Commonwealth University Solar Soccer Club 1/9/02 Midfielder
Alex Knepper 1 Tulsa, OK DBU Tulsa Soccer Club 1/3/00 Goalkeeper MATT HEFFERNAN
Nathan Moonesinghe 30 Frisco, TX University of Chicago Solar Soccer Club 10/25/01 Defender Goal Scorer. Going to be relying on his
Kasey Parea 4 Fort Worth, TX Virginia Military Institute Solar Soccer Club 10/21/98 Defender nose for goal! Skillful player.
Trey Plasko 0 Frisco, TX American Univeristy Solar Soccer Club 9/11/01 Goalkeeper
Brock Pope 8 Lake Dallas, TX Bradley University Solar Soccer Club 2/4/02 Defender
NICK TAYLOR
Mark Roby 2 Flower Mound, TX University of South Carolina FC Dallas Academy 11/15/00 Defender Skillful, Dynamic winger who has a very
bright future.
Zarin Santos 6 Denton, TX Adams State University Denton High School Defender
Ryan Shaughnessy 13 Highland Village, TX MSU Liverpool FC (TX) Midfielder
Nick Taylor 11 Coppell, TX SMU Dallas Texans Soccer Club 9/2/98 Midfielder
Brandon Terwege 23 Highland Village, TX SMU FC Dallas Academy 12/3/98 Defender
Blake Willis 5 Flower Mound, TX Columbia University FC Dallas Academy 7/6/99 Defender
THE ROJA LEAGUE INVIERNO MEDIA GUIDE | PAGE 8
FC HARRINGTON | OAK CLIFF / DUNCANVILLE, TX
CLUB HISTORY
The club is based in Oak Cliff/Duncanville area. FC Harrington is part-
nered with local youth club, Arsenal SC, through Tony Falcon and Luis
COACHing staff
Zuazua. EDGAR HERNANDEZ Edgar Hernandez coached for the Dallas Texans South division
Head Coach where many players went on to play college soccer. He played at
accomplishments Texas Toros in the 90s, where the Toros were the talent pipeline
for then the Dallas Burn.
2019 D3 UPSL North Central Conference Champions
2020 UPSL North Central Conference Champions
2020 UPSL Central Conference Champions LUIS ZUAZUA Luis Zuazua who is the coaching director at Arsenal SC has
Assistant Coach coached at the highest levels at Solar and FC Dallas. He also
played at Texas Toros in the 90s, where the Toros were the talent
pipeline for then the Dallas Burn.
NICKY HERNANDEZ Dominick “Nicky” Hernandez is currently on a pro contract with
Assistant Coach North Texas SC.
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NAME NUMBER* HOMETOWN COLLEGE LAST CLUB DOB POSITION
Sam Alvarado 3 Duncanville, TX N/A FC Harrington 12/29/90 Defender players to watch
Kevin Bonilla 32 Dallas,TX Portland (FR) North Texas SC 9/20/01 Defender
Abraham De Anda 21 Fort Worth, TX Graceland University (SR) Dallas Texans South Midfielder CARSON WILLIAMS
Chris Escalera 9 Oak Cliff, TX Hill College NTX Rayados 10/20/95 Forward A confident keeper and superior shot stopper who has es-
tablished himself as one of the BIG EAST’s elite goalkeepers.
Joseph Garcia 17 Grand Prairie, TX Northeastern State University Tulsa Athletics 11/23/95 Midfielder
Cesar Garcia 18 Carrolton, TX SMU (FR) North Texas SC 8/4/02 Midfielder SEBASTIAN MENDEZ
Noah Giggs 20 Red Oak, TX N/A Solar DA 11/5/01 Midfielder Youth and explosiveness of the club. Was named to the UPSL
Stephen Gonzales 2 Red Oak, TX Grand Canyon Fort Worth Vaqueros Defender National Team of the Year in Spring/Summer 2020.
Paul Gorish 14 Duncanville, TX Mountain View College Texas United/Dallas Texans DA 7/9/97 Midfielder DJ WILLIAMS
Leonardo Hernandez 22 Grand Prairie, TX UTA Dallas Texans DA 8/3/99 Defender Nominated for the UPSL MVP Award and named to the UPSL
Malik Key 77 Desoto, TX Houston Baptist University Dallas Texans DA 5/14/98 Forward National Team of the Year in Spring/Summer 2020. Led the
Erik Macias 88 Mesquite,TX UT Tyler FC Harrington 9/21/96 Midfielder club in goals last season.
Carlos Macias, Jr 16 Dallas, TX N/A Dallas Texans South 5/22/96 Defender JOSEPH GARCIA
Talen Maples 24 Leander, TX SMU (SR) Brazos Valley Calvary 11/20/98 Defender Crafty midfielder that is a constant headache to come up
Sebastian Mendez 10 Oak Cliff, TX Paul Quinn NTX Rayados 3/6/01 Winger against. Leader on the field with his high work rate. Really
dangerous around the box.
Miguel Ojeda 6 Garland, TX University of Incarnate Word FC Dallas DA 8/22/96 Midfielder
Ricky Perez 4 Dallas, TX N/A FC Harrington 5/2/00 Defender STEPHEN GONZALES
Adrian Renteria 15 Grand Prairie, TX Harding University (SO) Dallas Texans DA 8/9/01 Defender Plays every position on the field and does it with quality. Keep
Javier Solis 23 Richardson,TX Northeastern State University (FR) FC Dallas Premier 01 11/17/01 Midfielder an eye on the athleticism he brings to the game.
Ivan Soriano 19 Irving, TX N/A Dallas Texans South 9/15/95 Forward
ERIK MACIAS
Carson Williams 1 Plano, TX Villanova (RS JR) Dallas Texans DA 2/24/99 Goalkeeper Box-to-box midfielder that is the engine of the midfield. Skill,
DJ Williams 7 Fort Worth, TX SMU Solar DA 2/3/98 Forward strength, and High game IQ are what establishes his game.
Diego Zamarripa 0 Oak Cliff, TX N/A FC Harrington 8/17/96 Goalkeeper
Luis Zuazua 11 Oak Cliff, TX University of Incarnate Word Solar DA 10/9/97 Winger
TALEN MAPLES
Lockdown athletic center-back that will be the backbone of
the team’s backline this winter. Participated in MLS Combine.
* Player number listed are for grey jerseys only. Number may differ when players wear opposite kits.
PAUL GORISH
NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS Aggressive lockdown CDM that brings the typical Casemiro
sequel type of game. Does not shy down from making a tackle.
DJ WILLIAMS CESAR GARCIA KEVIN BONILLA CARSON WILLIAMS
U15 & U17 USA NATIONAL TEAM U17 USA NATIONAL TEAM U20 USA NATIONAL TEAM U18 USA NATIONAL TEAM
THE ROJA LEAGUE INVIERNO MEDIA GUIDE | PAGE 10FORO 360 PRO | DALLAS, TX
CLUB HISTORY COACHing staff
MICHEL GARBINI Current North Texas FC Assistant Coach. Garbini played 3 seasons for FC Dallas be-
FORO 360 PRO (formerly Foro Soccer Club) is part of our 360
Head Coach ginning in 2013. In total, he played 74 games for the club and accumulated 12 goals
Player Development Program for Kids U5 to Adults. Our goal at
and 17 assists along with the way. Primarily a defensive midfielder for most of his
360PDP is to provide a curriculum-based skills program and
career, Garbini got his start with hometown side Clube Atlético Mineiro in Brazil’s
position-specific training to players in the DFW metroplex. Our
top-flight before moving to Standard Liège in Belgium. Garbini then played for 2
FORO 360 PRO Team its use as a tool for U19+ Players to still
Brazilian-based clubs before making his way back to Europe to sign with Greek side
develop, train and play at the highest level with professional
Aris FC, where he played for two years before signing for FC Dallas. After his three
coaching.
seasons in Dallas, he spent two years playing for NASL sides Rayo OKC and Miami
FC before signing for the Dallas Sidekicks of Major Arena Soccer League in 2019.
accomplishments
UPSL Fall League Champion - 2019
UPSL Regional Champion - 2019 DIEGO ZALTRON Former USL Colorado Switchbacks Assistant Coach with over 18 Years of coaching
UPSL National Semifinalist - 2019 GM / Co-Head Coach experience at every level. Current CEO/Director of Methodology for www.360PDP.
UPSL Spring/Summer League Finalist - 2020 com
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NAME COLLEGE LAST CLUB DOB POSITION
Moiad Ankir Central Arkansas Solar 2000 1/8/00 Right Winger
Diego Berlingeri Blinn College North Texas Legends 7/2/00 Goalkeeper players to watch
Miles Byass San Diego State N/A 12/13/91 Center Forward
Jackson Castro Creighton Solar U19 12/24/02 Left Winger
Eduardo "Pollo" Cortez N/A FC Dallas and North Texas FC 8/31/93 Goalkeeper MILES BYASS
Jorge De Leon Midwestern State University North Carolina FC, Colorado Switchbacks and Mesquite Outlaws 12/3/92 Right Back Explosive Forward with a fantastic ability to find
Vicmor Eligwe Midwestern State University Dallas Sidekicks 5/5/91 Center Forward the back of the net.
Carlos Enriquez
Michel Garbini
N/A
N/A
FC Dallas and North Texas FC
Atletico Mineiro, Standard Liege, Atletico Paranaense, FC Dallas
1/18/96
6/9/81
Goalkeeper
DCM
ARTURO RODRIGUEZ
Arturo is a very young talented player with a
Sergio Gonzalez Our Lady of the Lake University N/A 01/11/94 Center Back
tremendous soccer IQ and skills, His vision of
Dominique Kossehasse Midwestern State University Midwestern State University 07/08/99 Center back
the game and final pass will make him one of
Jaime Lovegrove Midwestern State University Mesquite Outlaws 5/13/90 Midfielder
Peter Luccin N/A FC Dallas 04/09/79 Midfielder
the most fun to watch players in the league.
Anthony Manning St Louis University Seattle Sounders 9/4/92 Center Back ANTHONY MANNING
Alexander Molano N/A Colorado Switchbacks and Sidekicks 4/10/92 Attacking Mid Former Seattle Sounders player. A Fantastic
Nago Nbeughe N/A Indy Eleven, Charleston Battery and Dayton Dutch Lions 11/20/89 Attacking Mid
player that will command our back-line with
Billy O'Dwyer Grand Canyon University Dallas Sidekicks 7/30/90 Left Winger
Technique, Speed and Leadership.
David Ortiz N/A North Texas FC 9/20/00 Left Back
Gage Ott UT Dallas N/A 9/7/98 Right Back KRISTIAN QUINTANA
Kristian Quintana Texas A&M International Dallas Sidekicks 2/21/90 DCM Leadership, Physicality, Field awareness and
Arturo Rodriguez N/A North Texas FC 12/15/98 Midfielder technique would make Kristian “Kily” Quintana
Juan Salas 12/2/93 DCM an anchor in our midfield.
Renato Torquato UC Irving Boden BK 11/25/94 Midfielder
NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS ALEXANDER MOLANO MILES BYASS
USA YOUTH NATIONAL TEAMS USA YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM U18
THE ROJA LEAGUE INVIERNO MEDIA GUIDE | PAGE 12FORT WORTH VAQUEROS | FORT WORTH, TX
CLUB HISTORY
Founded in 2014, the Fort Worth Vaqueros have proven to be one of the most innovative clubs
in American sports. In doing so the Vaqueros have filled a sports void in the nation’s 13th
largest city. With a passionate supporters group, Panther City Helffire and strong support COACHing staff
from the local business community, the Vaqueros continue to grow, in spite of the Pandemic. SERGIO FRANKLIN Played for the Dallas Sidekicks from 1998 - 2001, Coached
In 2014, the club quickly establishes themselves as a club of the community. The team name Head Coach for the Dallas Texans Soccer Club (U-10 thru U-18) for 16
and logo were selected by the supporters. Every year, supporters select the Official Team seasons, High School Varsity Soccer Coach at Dallas Inter-
Jersey while Miss Fort Worth selects the Jersey Sponsorship through an innovative promotion national School for 10 seasons with 4 (TAPPS) State Titles.
where all sponsors are entered into the Jersey Sponsorship Lottery. Season Seat Holders get
a FREE Jersey which is their ticket to all home games. In 2018, the Vaqueros opened Vaqueros accomplishments
Field at Sycamore Park and launched Vaqueros FREE Youth Academy.
2017 Best of Fort Worth “Critics Choice Award”
The 2019 NPSL season proved to be record setting again as the Vaqueros earned a spot in 2018 NPSL Regular Season Conference Champions
the 107th Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The club set records for wins and points in a season. 2018 NPSL National Goal of the Year (Jamie Lovegrove)
Under the direction of coach Nick Stavrou the Vaqueros won the NPSL Lone Star Conference 2018 Fort Worth Weekly “Best Sports Bargain” Award
Championship. The onfield success led to a record setting year in sponsorship, ticket sales 2019 NPSL Lone Star Conference Championship
and merchandise sales as the coveted Sugar Skull tshirt proved the most ordered item in 2019 Chisholm Trail Clasico Winner
team history. 2019 Fort Worth Weekly “Best Sports Bargain” Award
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NAME NUMBER HOMETOWN COLLEGE LAST CLUB DOB POSITION
Daniel Aviles
Flavio Bombonato
18
5
Washington, DC
Maracay, Venezuela
N/A
Penn State - 2016
Texas United FC (USL2)
Penn State University
6/4/1997
4/18/1994
Midfield
Midfield
players to watch
Joseph Cervantes 6 Dallas, TX University of Central Arkansas Fort Worth Vaqueros 2/7/1990 Defender
Alek Cosio 11 Fort Worth, TX Florida Southern 2017 Florida Tropics SC (MASL) 11/16/1994 Midfield
RIO RAMIREZ
Team Captain this year. Mesquite Outlaws
Heriberto Diaz 8 Ferris, TX University of North Texas, SO Dallas Texas 4/24/2000 Midfield professional indoor player who has be-
Bobby Edet 10 Mesquite, TX Furman University Mesquite Outlaws (MASL) 10/11/1994 Attacker come a Vaqueros fan favorite over the
Adan Gomez 19 Grand Prairie, TX Richland College 2020 Irving FC 10/7/2000 Attacker years. Does everything the right way,
Mateo Gonzalez 21 Hurst, TX N/A Texas United FC (USL2) 12/27/1999 Attacker works hard in practice, leads by exam-
Hector Hernandez 15 Grand Prairie, TX Arlington Baptist University, FR Irving Rayados 6/22/2002 Midfield ple, and is always looking to improve.
Juan Herrera 13 San Miguel, El Salvador N/A Las Vegas Lights (USL Championship) 10/30/1994 Defender
ALEK COSIO
Markee Hobard 16 Dallas, TX Mountain View 2022 FC Dallas 00 Red 11/29/2000 Midfield New look for us on the attacking 1/3. Alek
Tyler Humphreys 17 Longview, TX Oachita Baptist University - 2009 SC Sylvia Ebersdorf 7/13/1991 Defender was with us last year, but due to Covid
Brenden Lee 77 Frisco, TX SMU, 2016 Mesquite Outlaws (MASL) Midfield was unable to play. We are expecting
Mario Mendiola 1 Huetamo, Michoacan, Mexico Mountain View College 2017-2018 Fort Hays State University 8/15/1997 GK good things from him this season.
Darren Mitchell 7 Trinidad and Tobago N/A Central FC (Trinidad & Tobago) 1/10/1990 Attacker
Marx Mora 20 San Cristobal, Venezuela Southwestern Assemblies of God University Caracas FC 3/1/1994 Defender
DARREN MITCHELL
Played for the Trinidad & Tobago National
Edward Olvera 4 Fort Worth, TX Texas Wesleyan University Texas Wesleyan University 10/24/1992 Midfield
Team vs. Guatemala. Solid veteran player.
Rio Ramirez 2 Arlington, Texas Tarrant County College Mesquite Outlaws (MASL) 2/6/1998 Defender Knows exactly how we want to play and
Carlos Rodriguez 14 Fort Worth, TX N/A UD San Claudio Tercera (2017/2019) 10/24/1995 Defender sets the tone for the entire team with his
Seth Wilson 12 Frisco, TX Clemson University 2025 FC Dallas Academy 2/15/2002 GK approach and work ethic.
DANIEL AVILES
A young and exciting player, Daniel is
NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS DARREN MITCHELL such a hard worker and does whatever is
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO NATIONAL TEAM needed for the team.
THE ROJA LEAGUE INVIERNO MEDIA GUIDE | PAGE 14INOCENTES FC | FORT WORTH, TX
CLUB HISTORY
The club is now Fort Worth based but was originally founded in a small town by the name
of San Jeronimo, Jalsico, Mexico in 1960. Throughout the decades, Inocentes FC continued
to welcome people from San Jerónimo, becoming a very unified team as they continued to
migrate into the states. But as the years went by and the club continued to grow, they realized
the club’s community reach also started to expand. The club became very diverse as it also
began to welcome players from different communities and backgrounds. This years rosters
consists of 22 players and includes some from Fort Worth and other North Texas areas, as well
as players from Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, and Gabon.
accomplishments
UPSL Regular Season North Central Conference Champions Spring 2018
UPSL Central Conference Tournament Champions Spring 2018 COACHing staff
UPSL 5th at National Tournament Spring 2018 SERGIO ALCALA EDGAR ALCALA
UPSL Central Conference Tournament Champions Fall 2018 Head Coach Assistant Coach
UPSL National Finalists-Fall 2018
UPSL Regular Season North Central Conference Champions Spring 2019
UPSL Central Conference Tournament Finalist Spring 2019
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NAME NUMBER HOMETOWN COLLEGE LAST CLUB DOB POSITION
Arturo Barrera Duncanville, TX Hill College (SO) 12/17/00 DEF/MID
Diego Berlergini Fort Worth, TX Blinn College (SO) 7/2/00 GK
Steven Chavez El Paso, TX UT Tyler (Graduate) 10/2/96 MID
Raul Fierro Juarez, Chihuahua, MX Fort Hayes University (Graduate) North Texas SC 8/20/96 DEF
Jose Hernandez Mexico City, MX 9/24/96 DEF
Bernabe Lopez Fort Worth, TX University of Incarnate Word (JR) Fort Worth FC 11/24/99 DEF
Bryan Molina Fort Worth, TX 12/23/99 FWD
Anthony Naranjo Bedford, TX Solar Academy 1/27/95 MID
Marco Ortiz Fort Worth, TX Furman University (Graduate) FC Dallas Academy 12/22/94 MID
Anthony Powell Keller, TX Hill College Dallas Sidekicks, SAFFLE FF (Sweden) 7/15/96 FWD
Angel Ramirez Fort Worth, TX Chivas Premier(Mexico)/Dallas Texans 7/7/99 DEF
Erick Reyes Fort Worth, TX Wylie College GK
Maycol Reyes Puerto Cortes, Honduras University North Carolina-Greensboro (JR) 9/23/99 FWD
Kevin Rodas Tegucigalpa, Honduras Hill College 4/30/97 DEF
Pedro Rodriguez Torreon, Coahuila, MX PRO-Leon FC/Santos Laguna both MX 1st division 1/5/88 DEF
Oscar Romero Vero Beach, FL North Texas SC/Pumas (Mexico 1st Division)/Chivas MX U-15 10/8/96 FWD/MID
Esai Romero Vero Beach, FL Richland College (Freshmen) 6/14/01 MID
Juan Luis Salas Cd Acuna, Coahuila, MX Fort Worth FC 5/12/88 FWD
Justin Uzochi Onwuka Gabon-Libreville Hill College (SO) 7/25/01 DEF/MID
Carloz Zarate Celaya, Guanajuato, MX Northwood University 9/19/92 MID
OSCAR ROMERO ANTHONY POWELL
players to watch USL League 1 Champion with North Texas SC. Very technical Last season’s team leading goal scorer, is looking to double
and dynamic. his tally this season.
THE ROJA LEAGUE INVIERNO MEDIA GUIDE | PAGE 16IRVING FC | IRVING, TX
COACHing staff
BEN CLARVIS Coach Ben Clarvis is in his second season as the head coach of Irving FC, as well as his second
Head Coach year as an assistant coach with Austin College men’s soccer program. He is also the academy
director at the Ayses Soccer Club in McKinney. He was the assistant mens soccer coach program
CLUB HISTORY at Quincy University in Illinois and has been the assistant coach at the Denton Diablos (NPSL) and
The club was founded in early 2018 by two local kids residing in Irving so that local Irving the associate head coach for FC Cleburne (PDL). He holds an FA Level 2 coaching badge and a USSF
players had an opportunity to be part of something special. The Club played under the C License. He was previously a standout player at Division II Midwestern State in Wichita Falls from
name Irving City FC in the UPSL. As they grew and gained attention, people joined them and 2012-2015, making two Sweet Sixteen appearances in the NCAA tournament and earning NSCAA
their vision. As of December 2018, the organization was acquired by Eduardo Rodriguez, All-Region honors as a defender in 2015 when the Mustangs posted an undefeated regular season.
who has pledged to take it to new heights and have a unique Irving identity. Shortly after Clarvis was a member of King Warriors (Bluefield, WV) and Midland Sockers (Midland, TX) of the
the acquisition, the club adopted a new identity and went through a complete rebranding/ USL PDL. He was an apprentice at Plymouth Argyle FC from 2008-2011 in southern England. Clarvis
overhaul. The club now plays under the name Irving FC. In late 2018 the club settled into graduated from Midwestern State in 2016 with a bachelors degree in business administration and
their new headquarters located in Irving-Las Colinas. Recently, the Club was accepted to earned an MBA from Quincy University in 2019.
play in the south region of the NPSL. The team is composed of a full dedicated staff ranging JANOS FAZEKAS Assistant coach Janos Fazekas is in his second season as Irving FC’s assistant head coach. Coach
from front office executive level positions to coach, assistant coach and team staff. Assistant Coach Fazekas has a large soccer playing and coaching experience. He played select soccer with Polonia
Whitestar until the age of 13. His family moved to Texas where he joined GP Arsenal in the Dallas
Classic League. Coach Fazekas brings passion and energy to the team and is key to the success of
accomplishments the team. He is often referred to as the Mad Magyar due to his Hungarian roots. His favorite quote
2020 Longhorn Tournament Champions comes from his father, Tom Fazekas, “Slap some heads, kick some butt, and take names later!”
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players to watch
NAME HOMETOWN COLLEGE LAST CLUB DOB POSITION
Tristian Adams Mansfield, TX Midwestern State University (RS-FR) Liverpool 10/29/00 Center Back
NOAH FAZEKAS
Johnathan Alexander Arlington, TX University of Tulsa (SO) Solar Development Academy 8/22/00 Forward Team captain and leader. Highly decorated GK.
Mark Alvarado Irving, TX Midwestern State University (SO) Dallas Texans 8/21/00 Forward Helped set a Midwestern State record for sin-
Juan Carlos Alvarez Fresno, CA Midwestern State University (RS-SR) California Odyssey Soccer Club 7/1/93 Center Back, Center Midfielder gle-season wins in a season (18) and shares
the record for the most clean sheets (11) in a
Jovanni Angon North Richland Hills, TX Texas Wesleyan University Carter-Riverside HS 6/25/99 Center Midfielder single season. Was a fan favorite with Grand
Kyle Baccus Waco, TX Midwestern State University Irving FC 12/7/93 Midfielder Rapids FC (NPSL, now USL2).
Eduardo Cerna Wichita Falls, TX NA Falls Town FC 12/31/03 Midfielder
Nije'e Cooper Biloxi, MS Oklahoma Christian University Irving FC 9/21/95 Right Back CORI HILL
Has a reputation for strong headers, big tack-
Dailyn Crawley Dallas, TX Campbell University (RS-FR) Solar Academy 4/21/01 Forward/Winger
les, and long throws. Adds strength and endur-
Callum Dobbs Perth, W. AUS Hill College (FR) Perth Glory 9/19/98 Center Midfielder ance to the defensive line with his dedication
Levin Dyson Coppell, TX Austin College Austin College 11/8/96 Left Back to getting the job done no matter what stands
Noah Fazekas Mansfield,TX Midwestern State University Grand Rapids Football Club 4/15/92 Goalkeeper in his way. Received all-conference honors at
Grand View University in his junior season.
Edgar Guerrero Alvarado, TX Concordia University (JR) Dallas Texans Academy 6/8/99 Center Midfielder
Alex Heinle Fort Worth, TX Marshalltown Community College AS Meudon Football 1/10/00 Goalkeeper
MARK ALVARADO
Cori Hill Indian Harbor, FL Grand View University Duluth FC 5/30/96 Center Back Prolific forward. Led the team and league in
Raith Houle Grand Prairie, TX Eastern New Mexico University Irving FC 12/11/96 Center Back scoring during the initial Roja League season.
Quentie Kyeremateng Toronto, CAN Fairleigh Dickinson University Fairleigh Dickinson 1/9/97 Center Back Led his Irving Nimitz High School team in scor-
ing and received first team all-district recog-
Felipe Medina Arlington, TX Hill College (FR) Solar SC 4/29/02 Center Attacking Midfielder nition. Mark is hoping to have the same impact
Diego Pareja Plano, TX Midwestern State University (RS-FR) FC Dallas 10/7/00 Center Midfielder this season as he did last season.
Chandler Parrish Richardson, TX University of North Texas Lone Star Republic 4/7/98 Center Midfielder
Colby Parton Bedford, TX Midwestern State University (SO) Fc Dallas 8/28/00 Right Back FELIPE MEDINA
Jorge Romero Mexico Mountain view college Irving FC 6/1/91 Midfielder Adds creativity and unpredictability to the Ir-
Brandon Torres Frisco, TX Lubbock Christian University (SO) FC Dallas 00 1/19/01 Winger ving FC attack. Dallas Morning News’ 2020 Of-
fensive Player of the Year, scoring 36 goals and
Sam Valosek Arlington, TX University of Central Arkansas Texas Lightning Soccer Club 3/3/91 Forward
10 assists in his senior season. Finished as his
HS’s record holder for most goals with 47.
THE ROJA LEAGUE INVIERNO MEDIA GUIDE | PAGE 18PREMIER LEGENDS | FRISCO, TX
COACHing staff
ARMANDO DOMINGUEZ NTX youth coach for 15+ years. Currently helps
Head Coach coach FCD 02 & 03 Premier teams. Father of Na-
than Dominguez. Avid fan of Mexican pro club, Cruz
Azul. Played Classic League and Dallas Cup in his
youth.
IMANOL ALMAGUER Current professional player with North Texas SC.
Assistant Coach Played with FCD 2001 Premier and FCD Develop-
ment Academy.
CASEY CANTOR Current coach of FCD 2002 & 2003 FCD Premier
CLUB HISTORY Assistant Coach teams. Past coach of FCD 2000 & 2001 Premier
teams. Played collegiately at ORU.
The team was started to keep boys busy during college semester breaks. FC Dallas 2001
Premier alumni players. Most of the Development Academy players started or passed
through the FCD 2001 Premier team.
The “01 Premier” part of our name is derived from FC Dallas 01 Premier. NOTAble alums
accomplishments
FCD 2001 Premier played in 5 Dallas Cups & reached the U18 Final. Played 5 State Cup
Finals. Played U17 Foyle Cup (Ireland) & U16 Oakham Pro Club Festival (England). Quali-
fied for USYS Nationals at U18 and U19.
Notable opponents; Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany), St. Kevin’s Boys, St. Patrick All Blacks Jesus Ferriera Charlie Kelman
(Ireland), Necaxa & Tigres (Mexico), Leicester City, Notingham Forest, Sheffield United, USMNT / FC DALLAS QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Truro College (England)
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NAME NUMBER HOMETOWN COLLEGE LAST CLUB DOB POSITION
Byron Aguilar
Alessandro Alfaro
23
27
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
Midwestern University, FRESH
SNU, SOPH
FC Dallas 2001 Premier
FC Dallas 2000 Premier
2001
2000
Midfielder
Forward
players to watch
Shane Anderson 12 Frisco, TX ORU, FRESH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2002 Forward
Reed Berry 10 Allen, TX ORU, SOPH FC Dallas 2000 Premier 2001 Forward JOSE ORTIZ
Judson Burns 3 Argyle, TX SMU, SOPH FC Dallas Development Academy 2001 Defender Because of COVID his senior year of HS
Orlando Castro 9 Lake Dallas, TX SNU, FRESH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Forward canceled, he lost the opportunity to break
Daniel Chandler 24 Frisco, TX Bradley, SOPH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Defender the all-time HS scoring record.
Michael Collodi 1 Frisco, TX Columbia University SOPH FC Dallas Development Academy 2001 Goalkeeper
Nathan Dominguez 19 Rowlett, TX ORU, SOPH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Defender REED BERRY
Giovanni Enriquez 22 Longview, TX Presbyterian College, SOPH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Midfielder Summit League (NCAA D1) scoring leader
Chris Fuentes 20 Garland, TX Richland College, SOPH FC Dallas Development Academy 2000 Defender
as a Freshman for ORU in 2019.
Julian Hinojosa 13 Garland, TX North Carolina, SOPH FC Dallas Development Academy 2001 Left Back
Phoenix Ibanez 7 Frisco, TX ORU, SOPH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Forward
MICHAEL COLLODI
Eddie Knight 15 Frisco, TX Northern Illinois University, FRESH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Forward
Columbia University GK. Also trains with
Greg Lopez 16 McKinney, TX ORU, SOPH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Defender
North TX SC (USL-1).
Adrian Muñoz 18 Richardson, TX Richland College, SOPH FC Dallas Development Academy 2001 Midfielder
Jose Ortiz
Luis Pacheco
17
8
Arlington, TX
Frisco, TX
SMU, FRESH
Midwestern University, SOPH
FC Dallas 2001 Premier
FC Dallas Development Academy
2001
2001
Forward
Midfielder
JADEN SERVANIA
Played in USL- Championship League
Esteban Ramirez 2 Carrollton, TX SNU, FRESH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Left Back
with Birmingham Legion last summer.
Dalton Reyna 5 Rowlett, TX Mercer University, FRESH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Right Back
Eric Romero
Jaden Servania
4
11
Dallas, TX
Frisco, TX
SNU, SOPH
Wake Forest University, SOPH
FC Dallas 2000 Premier
FC Dallas Development Academy
2000
2001
Defender
Forward
NICK WANZER
Started every game as Freshman, with
Connor Tullis 30 Dallas, TX Austin College, SOPH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Goalkeeper
Alan Velasco 6 Dallas, TX Richland College, SOPH FC Dallas Development Academy 2000 Midfielder
NCAA D1 Mercer University this past Fall.
Nick Wanzer 14 Frisco, TX Mercer University, FRESH FC Dallas 2001 Premier 2001 Midfielder
NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS JADEN SERVANIA JULIAN HINOJOSA
PUERTO RICO U20 MEXICO & USA YOUTH NATIONAL TEAMS
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