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Erie Commodores FC

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Erie Commodores FC
Full nameErie Commodores Football Club
NicknamesCommodores, ECFC
Founded2009; 17 years ago (2009)
StadiumSaxon Stadium
Erie, Pennsylvania
Capacity2,300
OwnerJohn Melody
Head CoachCatalin Nastuta
LeagueNational Premier Soccer League
Websiteeriecommodores.com
Current season

Erie Commodores FC is an American soccer team based in Erie, Pennsylvania, competing in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. The team plays its home games at Saxon Stadium, located on the campus of Mercyhurst University.

The SeaWolves adopted the name "Commodores" to honor Oliver Hazard Perry, a U.S. Navy commodore who commanded forces from Erie's Presque Isle Bay during the Battle of Lake Erie, a pivotal event in the War of 1812. Perry's flagship, the USS Niagara, flew the iconic "Don't Give up the Ship" battle flag, both elements featured in the Commodores' logo. The Erie Maritime Museum now maintains the Niagara at Presque Isle Bay.

History

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In 2009, local soccer coach Pedro Argáez founded "Erie Admirals SC", building upon an existing youth program. John Melody, a former player at Mercyhurst University, initially served as head coach and later took full ownership of the club. On April 24, 2015, Melody rebranded the team as "Erie Commodores FC".[1] He appointed Micky Blythe—a fellow Mercyhurst alumnus—as head coach for one season, followed by Neil Brown (holding a UEFA A License) for the 2015 NPSL campaign.[2]

In 2021, they announced addition of a senior women's team to its overall program, to play in the United Women's Soccer League Two.[3]

Player development

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Several Commodores alums have advanced to professional soccer, including:

Rust‑Belt rivalries and venue changes

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The Commodores developed rivalries with fellow Rust Belt Conference teams, such as Cleveland SC. In 2020, the club participated in the NPSL Members Cup, alongside Cleveland SC, FC Buffalo, and Pittsburgh Hotspurs. They also contested the Erie County Derby against FC Buffalo until Buffalo's move to USL League Two in 2023.

From 2013 to 2021, the team played at McConnell Family Stadium on the campus of Gannon University. In 2022, the Commodores relocated to Saxon Stadium on the Mercyhurst University campus, a facility that seats approximately 2,300 spectators and features a synthetic turf playing surface.[5]

Brewers Cup

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In 2024, Erie revived its rivalry with FC Buffalo through the Erie County Brewers Cup, sponsored by John Russell Brewing (Erie) and Big Ditch Brewing (Buffalo). The two-leg series featured a commissioned tropical IPA, "Lake Erie Life," released by the collaborating breweries.[6]

2025 season

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During the 2025 NPSL campaign, Erie qualified for the Great Lakes conference playoffs by defeating Cleveland SC on July 5, marking another strong season under the club's continued leadership.[7]

Current roster

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As of June 13, 2026

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  ESP Aimar Armendia
2 DF  JPN Rikito Takeuchi
3 DF  FRA Mathieu Beuvain
4 DF  USA Jack Emanuel
5 DF  NED Kaj Schroder
6 DF  FRA Martin Baudalet
7 MF  ESP Alvar Silva
8 MF  ESP Alex Sanchez
9 FW  COL Julian Tovar
10 MF  ENG Dylan Sumner
11 MF  FRA David Citron
12 GK  GER Tim Teicher
13 FW  ESP Alvaro Planas
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 DF  WAL Dylan Dinham
16 FW  USA Andy Jones
18 MF  COL Santiago Bustamante
19 MF  COL Santiago Giraldo
20 MF  ENG Will Perry
21 FW  CAY Syrus Conolly
22 FW  JPN Masaki Tsuji
24 MF  USA Owen Petersen
25 GK  ARG Alan Horrocks
26 MF  JPN Taiyo Baba
29 DF  JPN Sho Kinjo
31 MF  USA Charlie Petersen
32 GK  USA Reece Kordes

Year-by-year

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Year Tier League Regular season GP W D L Pts PPG Playoffs U.S. Open Cup
2009 4 NPSL 1st of 6, Eastern Keystone 10 9 1 0 28 2.80 Won Division Final vs. Boston Aztec, 2-0
Won National Semifinal vs. Rocket City United, 4-2
Lost National Final vs. Sonoma County Sol, 2-1 (a.e.t.)		 ineligible
2010 4 NPSL 2nd of 7, Northeast-Keystone 12 10 0 2 30 2.50 did not qualify did not qualify
2011 4 NPSL 1st of 8, Northeast-Keystone 12 10 1 1 31 2.58 Won Division Final vs. Brooklyn Italians, 1-0
Lost National Semifinal vs. Jacksonville United, 4-2
Won 3rd Place Game vs. Milwaukee Bavarians, 5-0		 did not qualify
2012 4 NPSL 1st of 5, Midwest-Great Lakes 12 6 5 1 23 1.92 Won Conference Semifinal vs. Greater Binghamton FC, 1-0
Lost Conference Final vs. AFC Cleveland, 1-1 (a.e.t.) (4-3 PKs)		 did not qualify
2013 4 NPSL 3rd of 6, Midwest-Great Lakes 12 6 3 3 21 1.75 Won Conference Semifinal vs. FC Buffalo, 5-2
Won Conference Final vs. Detroit City FC, 4-1
Won Region Final vs. Quad City Eagles, 1-0
Lost National Semifinal vs. RVA Football Club, 4-0		 declined
2014 4 NPSL 2nd of 4, Midwest-Great Lakes East 14 6 2 6 20 1.43 did not qualify did not qualify
2015 4 NPSL 7th of 13, Midwest 12 5 0 7 15 1.25 did not qualify did not qualify
2016 4 NPSL 5th of 6, Midwest-Great Lakes East 10 2 4 4 10 1.00 did not qualify did not qualify
2017 4 NPSL 1st of 7, Midwest-East 12 6 3 3 21 1.75 Lost Region Quarterfinal vs. Dayton Dynamo, 1-0 did not qualify
2018 4 NPSL 1st of 7, Midwest-East 12 8 3 1 27 2.25 Lost Region Quarterfinal vs. Cleveland SC, 4-0 Won First Round vs. Rochester River Dogz FC, 1-1 (a.e.t) (5-4 PKs)
Lost Second Round vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, 2-1
2019 4 NPSL 3rd of 6, Midwest-East 10 4 4 2 16 1.60 did not qualify Lost First Round vs. Dayton Dutch Lions, 2-1
2020 4 NPSL Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Not played Not played
2021 4 NPSL 4th of 6, Midwest-Rust Belt 10 1 4 5 7 0.70 did not qualify Not played
2022 4 NPSL 4th of 5, Midwest-Rust Belt 12 3 2 7 11 0.92 did not qualify did not qualify
2023 4 NPSL 5th of 7, Midwest-Great Lakes 12 5 1 6 16 1.33 did not qualify did not qualify
2024 4 NPSL 6th of 8, Midwest-Great Lakes 10 3 3 4 12 1.20 did not qualify did not qualify
2025 4 NPSL 4th of 8, Midwest-Great Lakes 10 6 0 4 18 1.80 Lost Conference Semifinal vs. Flower City Union, 3-1 (a.e.t.) did not qualify
2026 4 NPSL 1st of 7, Great Lakes 12 10 1 1 31 2.58 Lost Conference Semifinal vs. Flower City Union, 2-1 did not qualify

Honors

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National:

  • NPSL National runners-up: 2009
  • NPSL National semifinalist, 3rd Place winner: 2011

Region/Historical Equivalent:

  • NPSL Midwest Region Champions: 2013
  • NPSL Northeast Division Champions: 2011
  • NPSL Eastern Division champions: 2009

Conference/Historical Equivalent:

  • NPSL Midwest Region-East Conference champions: 2017, 2018
  • NPSL Midwest Region-Great Lakes Conference playoff champions: 2013
  • NPSL Midwest Region-Great Lakes Conference regular season champions: 2012
  • NPSL Northeast Division-Keystone Conference champions: 2011
  • NPSL Eastern Keystone Division champions: 2009

Rivalry:

  • Erie County Derby Champions (vs FC Buffalo): 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2022


Note: Beginning with the 2025 NPSL season, conference champions are now determined by the playoffs, rather than regular season standings. In 2026, regions were discontinued, with conference champions now advancing to the National Playoffs.

Stadia

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References

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  1. ↑ "Erie's NPSL Team Rebrands as Erie Commodores FC". International Soccer Network. April 14, 2015. Archived from the original on June 21, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Neil Brown takes full coaching responsibilities". National Premier Soccer League. 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  3. ↑ report, Staff. "Erie Commodores to field senior women's team in 2022". Erie Times-News. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Orlando City Selects Midfielder Danny Deakin in Third Round of 2017 MLS SuperDraft". Orlando City SC. January 17, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Saxon Stadium". Mercyhurst University Athletics. 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Erie County Brewers Cup 2024". Erie Commodores FC. May 24, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Erie Commodores FC defeat Cleveland SC to clinch playoff spot". Erie Commodores FC. July 5, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
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