sport.wikisort.org - TeamWestern Mass Pioneers is an American soccer team based in Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.
Football club
The team plays its home games at Lusitano Stadium, where they have played since 1998. The team's colors are red, black and white.
History
In August 1997, the USISL announced it had awarded an expansion franchise to Gremio Lusitano, an amateur soccer club based in Ludlow, Massachusetts. The USISL had set a condition for new teams which prohibited ethnic team names which prevented the club from using the name Gremio or Lusitano. Therefore, the region's newspaper, the Springfield Union-News, held a week-long "name the team" contest which resulted in the selection of Pioneers.[1] In October 1997, general manager Rick Andre named Leszek Wrona, who had both played for and coached Gremio Lusitano, as head coach of the Pioneers.[2] In September 1999, the Pioneers expressed an interest in moving up to the A-League after winning the USL D-3 Pro League.[3] However, the team elected to remain in the D-3 Pro League. In 2001, John Voight replaced Wrona has head coach. Wrona would return in 2005, leave in 2007 and return again in 2008. By 2003, the team was fielding ten Junior Pioneer youth teams which competed in the Super Y-League.[4] Through all these years, the team has remained under the ownership of Gremio Lusitano.
On December 22, 2009, following the exodus of teams from the USL to the new North American Soccer League, the Pioneers announced that they would self-relegate, and play in the USL Premier Development League in 2010.[5]
Players
See also: All-time Western Mass Pioneers roster
This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.
Year-by-year
Year |
Level |
League |
Reg. Season |
Playoffs |
U.S. Open Cup |
1998 |
3 |
USISL D-3 Pro League |
3rd, Northeast |
Division Semifinals |
2nd Round |
1999 |
3 |
USL D-3 Pro League |
1st, Northern |
Champion |
Did not qualify |
2000 |
3 |
USL D-3 Pro League |
5th, Northern |
Conference Finals |
Did not qualify |
2001 |
3 |
USL D-3 Pro League |
7th, Northern |
Did not qualify |
Did not qualify |
2002 |
3 |
USL D-3 Pro League |
1st, Northern |
Quarterfinals |
Did not qualify |
2003 |
3 |
USL Pro Select League |
3rd, Northern |
Did not qualify |
Did not qualify |
2004 |
3 |
USL Pro Soccer League |
3rd, Northern |
Did not qualify |
2nd Round |
2005 |
3 |
USL Second Division |
1st |
Final |
3rd Round |
2006 |
3 |
USL Second Division |
6th |
Did not qualify |
Did not qualify |
2007 |
3 |
USL Second Division |
6th |
Did not qualify |
2nd Round |
2008 |
3 |
USL Second Division |
6th |
Quarterfinals |
2nd Round |
2009 |
3 |
USL Second Division |
7th |
Did not qualify |
2nd Round |
2010 |
4 |
USL PDL |
6th, Northeast |
Did not qualify |
Did not qualify |
2011 |
4 |
USL PDL |
3rd, Northeast |
Did not qualify |
1st Round |
2012 |
4 |
USL PDL |
3rd, Northeast |
Did not qualify |
Did not qualify |
2013 |
4 |
USL PDL |
4th, Northeast |
Did not qualify |
Did not qualify |
2014 |
4 |
USL PDL |
3rd, Northeast |
Did not qualify |
2nd Round |
2015 |
4 |
USL PDL |
5th, Northeast |
Did not qualify |
1st Round |
2016 |
4 |
USL PDL |
2nd, Northeast |
Divisional Playoff |
Did not qualify |
2017 |
4 |
USL PDL |
3rd, Northeast |
Did not qualify |
1st Round |
2018 |
4 |
USL PDL |
3rd, Northeast |
Did not qualify |
1st Round |
2019 |
4 |
USL League Two |
1st, Northeast |
Conference Final |
Did not qualify |
2020 |
4 |
Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
2021 |
4 |
USL League Two |
1st, Northeast |
National Semifinals |
Did not qualify |
2022 |
4 |
USL League Two |
2nd, Northeast |
Conference Semifinals |
2nd Round |
Honors
- USL League Two Eastern Conference Champions 2021
- USL League Two Northeast Division Champions 2019, 2021
- USL Second Division Regular Season Champions 2005
- USL D-3 Pro League Northern Division Champions 2002
- USL D-3 Pro League Champions 1999
- USL D-3 Pro League Northern Division Champions 1999
Head coaches
Leszek Wrona (1998–2001, 2004–2006, 2008–2010)
John Voight (2002–2003)
Tom d'Agostino (2007)
Joe Calabrese (2011)
Federico Molinari (2012–present)
Stadia
References
- Soccer invades WMass Union-News (Springfield, MA) – Tuesday, August 12, 1997
- Wrona will coach Pioneers Union-News (Springfield, MA) – Tuesday, October 14, 1997
- Pioneers explore new route Union-News (Springfield, MA) – Friday, September 17, 1999
- Pioneers notebook – Andre to head soccer operation Union-News (Springfield, MA) – Wednesday, February 19, 2003
- "Pioneers head to PDL in 2010".
External links
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The Club | |
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Stadium | |
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Development system | |
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Rivalries | |
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Important figures | |
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Key personnel |
- Owner
- Celso Correia
- Head Coach
- Federico Molinari
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Honors (2) | USL D3 Pro League |
- Champions
- 1999
- Northern Division
- 1999, 2002
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USL Second Division | |
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USL League Two |
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Eastern Conference | Northeast | |
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Mid Atlantic | |
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Metropolitan | |
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Chesapeake | |
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Central Conference | Great Lakes | |
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Valley | |
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Heartland | |
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Deep North | |
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Southern Conference | Deep South | |
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Southeast | |
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South Atlantic | |
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Mid South | |
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Lone Star | |
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Western Conference | Mountain | |
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Northwest | |
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Southwest | |
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Seasons | as USISL Premier League | |
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as PDSL | |
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as PDL |
- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
- 2004
- 2005
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
- 2010
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
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as USL League Two | |
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Miscellaneous |
- Previous clubs
- United Soccer League
- USL Championship
- USL League One
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 Sports teams based in Massachusetts |
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Australian rules football | |
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Baseball |
- MLB
- Boston Red Sox
- IL
- Worcester Red Sox
- CCBL
- Bourne Braves
- Brewster Whitecaps
- Chatham Anglers
- Cotuit Kettleers
- Falmouth Commodores
- Harwich Mariners
- Hyannis Harbor Hawks
- Orleans Firebirds
- Wareham Gatemen
- Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox
- FCBL
- Brockton Rox
- Pittsfield Suns
- Westfield Starfires
- Worcester Bravehearts
- NECBL
- Martha's Vineyard Sharks
- North Adams SteepleCats
- North Shore Navigators
- Valley Blue Sox
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Basketball | |
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Esports |
- CDL
- Boston Breach
- OWL
- Boston Uprising
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Football |
- NFL
- New England Patriots
- IFL
- Massachusetts Pirates
- WFA
- Boston Renegades
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Hockey |
- NHL
- Boston Bruins
- AHL
- Springfield Thunderbirds
- ECHL
- Worcester Railers
- PHF
- Boston Pride
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Lacrosse |
- WPLL
- New England Command
- UWLX
- Boston Storm
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Roller derby |
- WFTDA
- Bay State Brawlers Roller Derby
- Boston Roller Derby
- MRDA
- Pioneer Valley Roller Derby
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Rugby league |
- NARL
- Boston Thirteens
- USA Super Rugby League
- Oneida FC
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Rugby union |
- MLR
- New England Free Jacks
- NERFU
- Boston RFC
- Boston Ironsides RFC
- Boston Irish Wolfhounds
- Boston Maccabi Rugby
- Charles River Rats
- Mystic River
- Old Gold Rugby
- South Shore Anchors
- Springfield RFC
- Worcester RFC
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Soccer | |
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Ultimate | |
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College athletics | NCAA Division I |
- American International Yellow Jackets (men's ice hockey and men's volleyball)
- Babson Beavers (men's and women's alpine skiing)
- Bentley Falcons (men's ice hockey)
- Boston College Eagles
- Brandeis Judges (men's and women's fencing)
- Boston University Terriers
- Franklin Pierce Ravens (women's ice hockey (team plays at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena, a part of The Winchendon School in Winchendon, Massachusetts)).
- Harvard Crimson
- Holy Cross Crusaders
- MIT Engineers (men's and women's fencing, men's and women's rifle, and men's and women's rowing (crew))
- Merrimack Warriors
- Northeastern Huskies
- Springfield Pride (men's and women's gymnastics)
- Stonehill Skyhawks
- Tufts Jumbos (women's fencing)
- UMass Amherst Minutemen and Minutewomen
- UMass Lowell River Hawks
- Wellesley Blue (women's fencing)
- Williams Ephs (men's and women's rowing (crew) and men's and women's alpine and nordic skiing)
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NCAA Division II |
- American International Yellow Jackets
- Assumption Greyhounds (women's ice hockey starts Division I play in 2023–24)
- Bentley Falcons
- Franklin Pierce Ravens (men's ice hockey (team plays at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena, a part of The Winchendon School in Winchendon, Massachusetts)).
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NCAA Division III |
- Amherst Mammoths
- Anna Maria Amcats
- Babson Beavers
- Brandeis Judges
- Bridgewater State Bears
- Clark Cougars
- Curry Colonels
- Dean Bulldogs
- Eastern Nazarene Lions
- Elms Blazers
- Emerson Lions
- Emmanuel Saints
- Endicott Gulls
- Fitchburg State Falcons
- Framingham State Rams
- Gordon Fighting Scots
- Lasell Lasers
- Lesley Lynx
- Mount Holyoke Lyons
- MCLA Trailblazers
- Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers
- MIT Engineers
- Nichols Bison
- Regis Pride
- Salem State Vikings
- Simmons Sharks
- Smith Pioneers
- Springfield Pride
- Suffolk Rams
- Tufts Jumbos
- UMass Boston Beacons
- UMass Dartmouth Corsairs
- Wellesley Blue
- Wentworth Leopards
- Western New England Golden Bears
- Westfield State Owls
- Wheaton Lyons
- Williams Ephs
- WPI Engineers
- Worcester State Lancers
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NAIA
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USCAA
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- Bay Path Wildcats
- Hampshire Black Sheep
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NJCAA Division II
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- Massasoit Community College Warriors
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NJCAA Division III
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- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Shockers
- Bristol Community College Bayhawks
- Bunker Hill Community College Bulldogs
- Holyoke Community College Cougars
- Massachusetts Bay Community College Buccaneers
- Northern Essex Community College Knights
- Quinsigamond Community College Chiefs
- Roxbury Community College Tigers
- Springfield Technical Community College Rams
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El Western Mass Pioneers es un equipo de fútbol de los Estados Unidos que actualmente compite en la USL League Two, la cuarta liga de fútbol más importante del país y la tercera división en las ligas de USL (United Soccer Leagues). El club fue fundado en 1998 y se encuentra en Ludlow, Massachusetts.
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