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Pathfinder FC

Pathfinder FC

American soccer team

Pathfinder FC (formerly FC Málaga City New York) is a soccer club from Dutchess County, New York competing in the Northeast Division of USL League Two.

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History

Founded as part of the Beekman Soccer Club, they operated as a team of the club - BSC Wolves, before launching separately, under their new name (FC Málaga City New York) in 2019.[1][2]

Former club logo and former Spanish affiliate

The club was affiliated with the FC Málaga City Academy of Spain. Every year, FC Málaga City New York would send its entire academy to Spain to train and compete for three months, and the club's coaches come from their Spanish parent club and all hold UEFA certifications.[3] The team was affiliated with Pathfinder Academy, with its players attending the school.[4]

In August 2021, the club cut ties with its Spanish affiliate amid concerns over playing opportunities for their players and re-branded as Pathfinder FC.[5][6]

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Former coaches

  • Zimbabwe Samkeliso Paradzai Ncube

References

  1. [1]
    "Travel Write-Ups". Beekman Youth Soccer Club.
  2. [2]
    Pranjic, John. "Episode 219: How Is a Club In Rural New York Providing a Non-Pay-to-Play Program?". 3Four3 Coaching.
  3. [3]
    "FC Málaga City Announced As Newest Member of USL League Two". USL League Two. November 19, 2020.
  4. [4]
    Casteel, Quinn (April 14, 2020). "Soccer-focused American prep school carves pro pathway via Spain residency program". Soccer Wire.
  5. [5]
    "Dutchess County Football Club Cuts Ties with Spanish Club, Rebrands". Pathfinder FC. August 15, 2021.
  6. [6]
    Haynes, Stephen (August 14, 2021). "Dutchess-based soccer-centric boarding schools cuts ties with Spanish club and rebrands". Poughkeepsie Journal.


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