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Redlands FC
Full nameRedlands Football Club
Founded2022; 3 years ago (2022)
StadiumDodge Stadium
Redlands, California
Capacity6,000
ChairmanRyan Whiley
ManagerCody Carlson
LeagueUSL League Two
20244th, Southwest Division
Playoffs: Did Not Qualify
Websitehttp://www.redlandsfootballclub.com/
Current season

The Redlands Football Club is a semi-professional American soccer team based in Redlands, California. Founded in July 2022, the team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.[1]

The team plays its home games at Dodge Stadium, on the campus of Redlands High School. The team was founded by locals Travis Spalding, Rajat Khare, Christopher Driscoll, and Ryan Whiley.[2]

History

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Redlands FC inaugural match was against FC Tucson on May 13, 2023 at Dodge Stadium.[3] The team managed to get a draw, with Redlands FC only goal being scored by Omar Yehya.[4] The team had a successful season in their 2023 southwest division However, playing 12 matches, they had won 8, Drew 2, lost 2, scored 22 goals, and conceded 13 goals. The team had finished in 1st and went to the USL League Two Playoffs. On July 21, 2023, Redlands FC faced San Francisco Glens SC, where they had lost 1-2.

Colors and crest

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Redlands FC’s home colors are Cream and Red. Whilst its away colors are Maroon, Red, and Yellow.

Season Manufacture Shirt Sponsor (chest) Shirt Sponsor (back) Shirt Sponsor (sleeve)
2023 Hummel La Volata State Street Optometry
2024 Hummel La Volata University of Redlands State Street Optometry

Players and staff

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Roster

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As of April 22, 2025[5][6]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK United States USA George Flores [7]
4 DF United States USA Andrew Portis [8]
5 DF United States USA Brady Elliot [9]
6 MF United States USA Diego Chavez [10]
10 MF United States USA Troy Elgersma [11]
14 FW United States USA Javier Hernandez [12]
18 MF United States USA Kevin Meza [13]
21 FW United States USA Jose De La Torre [14]
24 FW United States USA Wyatt Ponting [15]
25 MF United States USA Diego Ramirez [16]
30 FW United States USA Cruz Navarro [17]
34 GK United States USA Miguel-Angel Hernandez [18]
FW Serbia SRB Luka Lukic [19]

Coaching staff

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As of June 2, 2024[20]
Coaching Staff
Head coach Cody Carlson
Assistant coach Edwin Diaz
Goalkeeping coach Andy Gutierrez

Year by year

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Year Division League Regular season Playoffs Open Cup Avg. attendance
2023 4 USL League Two 1st, Southwest Conference Quarterfinals Did Not Qualify ~1900
2024 4 USL League Two 4th, Southwest Did Not Qualify 1st Round ~1900
2025 4 USL League Two TBD Did Not Qualify

Club culture

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Supporters

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I-10 Ultras logo.

The primary supporters group for Redlands FC is the I-10 Ultras. They were founded April 2023 prior to the 2023 USL 2 season.

Honors

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  • USL League Two Southwest Division
    • Champions (1): 2023

References

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  1. ^ "Redlands Football Club is a new soccer team". 19 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Redlands FC to join USL League Two in 2023". 12 January 2023.
  3. ^ Hart, Madison (12 May 2023). "Redlands FC kicks off its inaugural season this Saturday". Redlands Daily Facts. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Redlands gets pre-professional soccer team". 6 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Redlands FC".
  6. ^ "Redlands FC Roster". May 18, 2024.
  7. ^ @redlands_fc (28 March 2025). "Redlands FC is fired up to welcome back Tony Flores for the upcoming 2025 season!" – via Instagram.
  8. ^ @redlands_fc (20 March 2025). "Welcome back Andrew Portis to Redlands FC!" – via Instagram.
  9. ^ @redlands_fc (26 March 2025). "Brady Elliot is coming to Redlands FC for the 2025 season!" – via Instagram.
  10. ^ @redlands_fc (27 March 2025). "Welcome Diego Chavez to Redlands FC!" – via Instagram.
  11. ^ @redlands_fc (9 April 2025). "Redlands Football Club is thrilled to welcome back Troy Elgersma for the 2025 season!" – via Instagram.
  12. ^ @redlands_fc (5 April 2025). "Welcome to Redlands FC Javier Hernandez!" – via Instagram.
  13. ^ @redlands_fc (15 April 2025). "Redlands Football Club is thrilled to welcome Kevin Meza for the 2025 season!" – via Instagram.
  14. ^ @redlands_fc (4 April 2025). "Jose De La Torre is coming to Redlands FC for the 2025 season!" – via Instagram.
  15. ^ @redlands_fc (2 April 2025). "Welcome to Redlands FC Wyatt Ponting!" – via Instagram.
  16. ^ @redlands_fc (10 April 2025). "Join us in welcoming Diego Ramirez back to Redlands Football Club!" – via Instagram.
  17. ^ @redlands_fc (21 March 2025). "Redlands FC is excited to announce Cruz Navarro as a forward for the 2025 season!" – via Instagram.
  18. ^ @redlands_fc (21 March 2025). "Welcome Miguel-Angel Hernandez to Redlands FC!" – via Instagram.
  19. ^ Pope, Dennis (April 21, 2025). "Inland soccer notes: Redlands FC gears up for third season in USL League Two". The Press-Enterprise.
  20. ^ "Redlands FC Coaching Staff". October 7, 2023.
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