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USL RECORD: 9-7-5
USL RECORD: 5-11-4
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MATCH-UP: Swope Park Rangers at LA Galaxy II
DATE: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 KICKOFF: 9:30 PM CT LOCATION: StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium (Carson, CA) REFEREE: TBD ARS: TBD 4TH: TBD WATCH: ESPN+
MATCH PREVIEW
The Swope Park Rangers (9-7-5, 6th place) will travel to face LA Galaxy II (5-11-4, 15th place) at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium in Carson, California, on Wednesday, August 1 at 9:30 p.m. CT. This match will be SPR’s first match in nine days after playing a set of five matches in 18 days. The Rangers drew their last match on July 22 with Rio Grande Valley FC, snapping a three-game losing streak. This will be the Rangers first of two meetings with LA Galaxy II this season with their second being their last scheduled regular season game on Sunday, October 14 at Children’s Mercy Park. The Rangers are historically 4-0-0 when facing the yellow and blue. The Galaxy are currently sitting six points from last place. The Rangers have had a nine-day rest, while LA is coming off a 4-3 loss at home to Portland Timbers 2 on Saturday. LA is 4-4-2 at home, while the Rangers have a 4-5-3 record on the road.
OPPONENT
TIME/RESULT
VENUE
Sat., March 17 Reno 1868 FC W 4-3 Greater Nevada Field Sat., March 24 Seattle (S2) W 4-2 SMS District Stadium Sat., March 31 Las Vegas L 2-1 Cashman Field Wed., April 4 Colorado Springs W 1-0 Children’s Mercy Park Sat., April 7 San Antonio FC D 1-1 Toyota Field Sat., April 21 Phoenix D 2-2 Rising Soccer Complex Sat., April 28 Saint Louis FC D 1-1 Children’s Mercy Park Sat., May 5 OKC Energy FC W 1-0 Taft Stadium Wed., May 9 Real Monarchs L 4-1 Zions Bank Stadium Sat., May 19 Rio Grande Valley D 0-0 H-E-B Park Sat., May 26 Phoenix W 1-0 Children’s Mercy Park Sat., June 2 Saint Louis FC L 2-0 Toyota Stadium Sat., June 9 Colorado Springs W 1-0 Weidner Field Wed., June 13 Real Monarchs W 3-2 Children’s Mercy Park Sun., June 17 Fresno FC L 4-1 Chukchansi Park Sun., June 24 Las Vegas W 3-2 Children’s Mercy Park Thur., July 5 Seattle (S2) W 2-0 Cheney Stadium Tues., July 10 Sacramento L 3-1 Children’s Mercy Park Sat., July 14 Portland L 2-1 Merlo Field Wed., July 18 Orange County L 4-0 Children’s Mercy Park Sun., July 22 Rio Grande Valley D 0-0 Children’s Mercy Park Wed., Aug. 1 LA Galaxy II 9:30 StubHub Center Sat., Aug. 4 Orange County 9:00 OC Great Park Sat., Aug. 11 Portland 7:30 Children’s Mercy Park Sun., Aug. 19 Reno 1868 FC 4:00 Children’s Mercy Park Sat., Aug. 25 San Antonio FC 7:30 Toyota Field Wed., Aug. 29 Tulsa 7:30 Children’s Mercy Park Sun., Sept. 2 OKC Energy FC 4:00 Children’s Mercy Park Sun., Sept. 9 Fresno FC 4:00 Children’s Mercy Park Sat., Sept. 15 Saint Louis FC 4:00 Children’s Mercy Park Wed., Sept. 19 San Antonio FC 7:30 Children’s Mercy Park Sat., Sept. 22 Tulsa 7:00 ONEOK Field Wed., Oct. 3 Sacramento 9:30 Papa Murphy’s Park Sun., Oct. 14 LA Galaxy II 4:00 Children’s Mercy Park
INJURY REPORT As of July 30, 2018
None
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News and Notes
AT Ba-ba-ba-ba-Barry
Hadji Barry has been a force for the Rangers this season. The SPR forward was signed in the offseason from Orlando City B, where he collected 10 goals and one assist in 18 appearances and played a total of 1,440 minutes in the 2017 season. Barry has played in all 21 games this season and started in all but two. The forward has put forth seven goals and four assists this season. Barry scored the lone goal in the July 10 match, which was his second goal in five days. He also scored a penalty kick in the 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders FC 2 and is on pace to have a career high for goals scored in a single season.
Herrera’s Hands Goalkeeper Christian Herrera enjoyed a career day on July 22nd’s 0-0 draw against Rio Grande Valley FC earning him USL Team of the Week honors for Week 19 for the first time. The July 22nd match was Herrera’s second start of the season. He made seven saves, with a double-save happening in quick sucession in the eighth minute. He made a diving save on an attempt from Jordan Jones and then made another quick save while still on his side to stop the rebound from Connor Donovan. Herrera’s double-save was up for Week 19’s Save of the Week, but Alex Tambakis from North Carolina FC won the honor. The 0-0 draw was the first shutout of the season for Herrera. The 21-year-old boasts 12 saves and a goals against average of 1.00 for his two starts this season.
SPR Stat Sheet 2018 Record All-Time Record
Overall Home 9-7-5 5-2-2 41-27-20 27-8-8
Away 4-5-3 14-19-12
2018 Scoring First All-Time Scoring First 2018 Conceding First All-Time Conceding First
6-2-2 33-4-8 3-5-1 8-22-7
3-0-1 20-2-3 2-2-0 7-6-3
3-2-1 13-2-5 1-3-1 1-16-4
2018 Leading at Half All-Time Leading at Half 2018 Trailing at Half All-Time Trailing at Half 2018 Tied at Half All-Time Tied at Half
5-1-1 23-1-4 1-6-0 4-19-2 3-0-4 14-6-14
3-0-1 16-0-3 0-2-0 3-4-1 2-0-1 8-4-4
2-1-0 7-1-1 1-4-0 1-15-1 1-0-3 6-2-10
2018 Leading at 75’ All-Time Leading at 75’ 2018 Trailing at 75’ All-Time Trailing at 75’ 2018 Tied at 75’ All-Time Tied at 75’
7-0-1 36-0-4 0-7-0 0-23-3 2-0-4 5-3-13
5-0-1 24-0-2 0-2-0 0-7-1 0-0-1 3-1-5
2-0-0 12-0-2 0-5-0 0-16-2 2-0-3 2-2-8
SPR Stat Sheet Goals 1. Kharlton Belmar 24 2. Mark Anthony Gonzalez 17 3. Nansel Selbol/Kris Tyrpak 10
Assists 1. Kevin Oliveira 9 2. Christian Duke 8 3. Tyler Pasher/Ayrton/ Colton Storm 7
Biggest win: 4-0 (two times) Worst loss: 5-1 at New York (10/24/2016) 4-0 vs Orange County SC (July 18, 2018) Top crowd: 11,569 at Sacramento (8/24/17) Low crowd: 572 vs Portland (3/30/17) Fastest goal: 2’ (three times) Fastest goal against: 1’ vs Reno (7/30/17) Latest goal: 109’ vs Phoenix (10/22/17) Latest goal against: 99’ vs Phoenix (10/22/17) Most goals in a game by an SPR player: 2 (11 times)
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HEAD COACH Paulo Nagamura is in his first season as head coach of the Rangers, having served as the assistant coach in the club’s run to the USL Cup Final in 2017. Nagamura, 34, enjoyed a 12-year MLS career that saw him win two MLS Cup championships and three Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup titles. He made 269 appearances in MLS, including 240 starts, recording 15 goals and 21 assists. In five seasons with Sporting Kansas City, Nagamura tallied seven goals and eight assists in 119 appearances across all competitions. He played a vital role in some of Sporting Kansas City’s biggest moments in club history, converting penalty kicks in shootouts of the 2012 and 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups as well as the 2013 MLS Cup. A native of Brazil, Nagamura began his youth career with hometown club Sao Paulo FC in 1994 before moving to Arsenal FC of the English Premier League in 2001. He signed for the LA Galaxy in 2005, where he won the MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup in his first professional season at the senior level. After two years in LA, Nagamura continued his MLS journey with Toronto FC (2007) and Chivas USA (2007-2011), becoming an MLS All-Star in 2009.
ASSISTANT COACH
Assistant coach Chris Martinez is in his first season with the Rangers after joining the club from the Colorado Rapids, where he served as their Development Academy Program Director. Martinez, 47, also coached the Rapids Under-18 and Under-19 squads, as well as their USL Premier Development League U-23 side. He also has experience coaching with the U.S. Under-15 National Team and as the Director of Player Development at U.S. Soccer Development Academy club Real Colorado. IThe former MLS defender enjoyed a stellar playing career for the Colorado Rapids, making 119 appearances in five seasons of MLS play. Martinez played collegiate soccer at Clemson from 1989-1992 before joining American Professional Soccer League side the Colorado Foxes in 1993, winning the APSL title in his first season. Martinez then joined the Wichita Wings, who played in the National Professional Soccer League, and was named to the NPSL All-Rookie team in 1994.
GOALKEEPER COACH Goalkeeper coach Gavin McInerney joined the club from the Rochester Rhinos ahead of the 2017 campaign. McInerney served as a goalkeeper coach for the Rhinos in 2015 and 2016. He was a member of the Rhinos’ staff as the side claimed the USL Regular-Season Championship and the USL Cup in 2015. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, McInerney moved to the U.S. to play at the University of Memphis in 2004 before returning to Ireland after the 2005 NCAA season to sign a pro contract with St. Patrick’s Athletic FC of the League of Ireland. A move to fellow top-flight side Bray Wanderers followed in 2008 before returning to the U.S. in 2009 to begin his coaching career as an assistant head coach with the University of Buffalo. McInerney first headed to New York as an assistant coach for Monroe Community College in 2011, while playing indoor soccer for the Rochester Lancers from 2011-15 before joining the Rhinos prior to their successful 2015 USL season.
TECHNICAL STAFF Technical Director: Peter Vermes Fitness Coach: James Collins Equipment Manager: Andy Garay Director of Player Personnel: Brian Bliss Head Trainer: Jacob Brownback Team Administrator: Wan Kuzac Wan Kamal
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DAKOTA BARNATHAN 58 HADJI BARRY 92 PRONUNCIATION: BAR-nuh-thun POSITION: Defender BORN: 11/09/94 (23 years old) HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 165 lbs. HOMETOWN: Massapequa, NY BIRTHPLACE: Massapequa, NY COLLEGE: Virgina Commonwealth University LAST CLUB: N/A
PRONUNCIATION: HAH-jee POSITION: Forward BORN: 12/08/92 (25 years old) HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 160 lbs. HOMETOWN: Rochester, NY BIRTHPLACE: Conakry, Guinea COLLEGE: University of Central Florida LAST CLUB: Orlando City SC
2018: Has made six appearances and six starts for the Rangers.
2018: Seven goals -- including goals in back-to-back games -- and four assists for SPR in 21 appearances.
2017: Made 15 total appearances for the Rangers in USL play, making his debut in the season opener. He split his time playing center back and defensive midfielder throughout the campaign, and played every minute in the USL Cup Playoffs as the Rangers fell in the USL Cup Final. Barnathan also converted his penalty kick in the Western Conference Final against OKC on November 4.
2017: Played in three MLS matches for Orlando City SC; made one start in U.S. Open Cup. Barry made 18 appearances for Orlando City B, logging 10 goals and one assist. 2016: Made eight appearances (four starts) for Orlando City SC after being selected 13th overall in the MLS SuperDraft.
CAMILO BENITEZ 77 JUSTIN BILYEU 72 PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Midfielder BORN: 08/16/99 (18 years old) HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 150 lbs. HOMETOWN: Ibarra, Ecuador BIRTHPLACE: Ibarra, Ecuador COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy 2018: Made his professional debut on 3/24/18 in a 4-2 win and now has seven appearances in 2018. Academy: Benitez joined the Sporting KC Academy ahead of the 2014-15 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season after relocating from Charlotte, North Carolina. He advanced through the age groups over the next few seasons before becoming a consistent contributor for the Under-19 squad. So far this season, he has five goals in 16 appearances for the U-19’s.
PRONUNCIATION: BILL-you POSITION: Defender BORN: 02/03/94 (24 years old) HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 175 lbs. HOMETOWN: St. Louis, MO BIRTHPLACE: St. Louis, MO COLLEGE: SIU Edwardsville LAST CLUB: Rio Grande Valley FC 2018: Missed first 20 games due to knee surgery on 3/15. 2017: Played in two games with the New York Red Bulls and appeared in 27 games in USL play with the New York Red Bulls II and Rio Grande Valley FC. 2016: Selected 18th overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, Bilyeu made 15 appearances in USL action for the NY Red Bulls II and eight appearances for the Red Bulls first team.
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TYLER BLACKWOOD 36 SEBASTIAN CRUZ 98 PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Forward BORN: 07/24/91 (27 years old) HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 160 lbs. HOMETOWN: London, England BIRTHPLACE: London, England COLLEGE: University of South Florida LAST CLUB: Sacramento Republic FC 2018: Scored his first goal for the Rangers in a 1-0 win on April 4; has logged 19 appearances in 2018. 2017: Appeared in 34 matches for Sacramento Republic FC, tallying six goals and three assists. 2016: Played in 26 games for Phoenix Rising FC, then Arizona United SC, scoring eight goals and adding one assist. Before USL: Played four games with Queens Park Rangers (Championship) and Newport County (League Two) in UK.
PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Midfielder BORN: 07/31/00 (18 years old) HEIGHT: 5-6 WEIGHT: 150 lbs. HOMETOWN: Fresno, CA BIRTHPLACE: Fresno, CA COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy 2018: Made his professional debut on March 24 versus Seattle Sounders FC 2. Made his first professional start on July 18 versus Orange County SC; has six appearances in 2018. Academy: Joined the Sporting KC Academy for the 2016-17 USSDA season. Has made 23 appearances this season for the Sporting KC U-19’s, tallying eight goals and one assist. Appeared in two preseason matches logging 60 minutes for Sporting KC in 2018.
RYAN FESSLER 67 WILSON HARRIS 96 PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Midfielder BORN: 03/08/01 (17 years old) HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 135 lbs. HOMETOWN: Charlotte, NC BIRTHPLACE: Palm Beach County, FL COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy 2018: N/A Academy: Joined the Sporting KC Academy ahead of the 2016-17 campaign. So far this season, he has 25 starts with four goals and three assists for the U-17s.
PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Forward BORN: 11/28/99 (18 years old) HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 165 lbs. HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, CA BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, CA COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy 2018: Made his professional debut as a substitute in SPR’s 1-0 win over OKC Energy FC on May 5. Has logged nine appearances and scored two goals, with his first professional goal coming on June 17 at Fresno FC. Signed a SPR contract on July 3. Academy: Is the leading scorer for the Sporting KC Academy Under-19s in the 2017-18 season, tallying 16 goals in just 14 appearances.
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FELIPE HERNANDEZ 85 CHRISTIAN HERRERA 79 PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Midfielder BORN: 06/08/98 (20 years old) HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 135 lbs. HOMETOWN: Nashville, TN BIRTHPLACE: Ibague, Colombia COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy 2018: One goal and two assists in 19 appearances for SPR. 2017: Made 23 appearances for SPR in his first full professional season, scoring two goals and adding three assists. Academy: Joined the Sporting KC Academy for the 2014-15 season. He made 27 appearances for the Under-18s in the 2015-16 Development Academy season, scoring six goals.
PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Goalkeeper BORN: 04/20/97 (21 years old) HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 210 lbs. HOMETOWN: Las Cruces, NM BIRTHPLACE: Las Cruces, NM COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Real Monarchs 2018: Made his first start on June 24 against Las Vegas Lights FC and picked up his first win of the season. Had his first shutout of the season on 7/22 versus RGVFC. 2017: Went on loan at Portland Timbers 2. 2016: Went on loan to Pachuca in Mexico, making five total appearances for Pachuca’s reserve team that plays in Mexico’s second division.
SEAN KARANI 80 ROMAN KNOX 86 PRONUNCIATION: kuh-rawn-ee POSITION: Midfielder BORN: 12/14/00 (17 years old) HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 155 lbs. HOMETOWN: Wichita, KS BIRTHPLACE: Wichita, KS COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy 2018: Has four appearances this season and made his professional debut on June 2 when he subbed on for Wilson Harris in the 75th minute. Academy: Joined the Sprorting KC Academy for the 201415 season. So far this season, he has six goals in 14 appearances for the U-19’s.
PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Midfielder BORN: 11/25/99 (18 years old) HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 155 lbs. HOMETOWN: Shawnee, KS BIRTHPLACE: Kansas City, MO COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy 2018: Made his professional debut on June 2 when he subbed on for Matheus Silva in the 67th minute. He made his first professional start on June 9 at Colorado Springs Switcbacks FC and has logged seven appearances. Academy: Joined the Sporting KC Academy in 2011. For the 2017-18 season, he has 11 goals and one assist in 21 games for the U-19s.
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MATT LEWIS 88 WILL LITTLE 49 PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Defender BORN: 08/01/96 (22 years old) HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 165 lbs. HOMETOWN: Kansas City, MO BIRTHPLACE: Kansas City, MO COLLEGE: Fordham University LAST CLUB: Sporting KC 2018: Sporting KC signed Matt Lewis as the eighth Homegrown Player in club history in January. Lewis has made eight appearances and four starts for the Rangers. College: Started all 84 college appearances from 2014-2017 - helped Fordham University to two Atlantic 10 Championships and three NCAA tournament appearances. SKC Academy: Team captain for U18s in 2013-14 season.
PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Midfielder BORN: 04/09/98 (20 years old) HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 135 lbs. HOMETOWN: Johnson City, TN BIRTHPLACE: Johnson City, TN COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy 2018: Has made five appearances for SPR this season. 2017: Signed his first professional contract but did not make an appearance throughout the 2017 campaign for SPR. 2016: Made nine appearances, all as a substitute, for SPR. Academy: Joined in early 2015. In 2015-16 season, Little made 23 appearances for the Under-18s, scoring 10 goals.
DARRIN MACLEOD 70 PARKER MAHER 44 PRONUNCIATION: muh-CLOUD POSITION: Goalkeeper BORN: 03/04/94 (24 years old) HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 180 lbs. HOMETOWN: Waterloo, Ontario BIRTHPLACE: Waterloo, Ontario COLLEGE: Drake University LAST CLUB: N/A
PRONUNCIATION: Marr POSITION: Defender BORN: 07/12/93 (25 years old) HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 170 lbs. HOMETOWN: Joplin, MO BIRTHPLACE: Fort Smith, AR COLLEGE: Missouri State University LAST CLUB: Saint Louis FC
2018: 2-2-1 in five starts and logged his first shutout of the season in a 1-0 win at OKC.
2018: Missouri native has made 16 appearances in 2018 for SPR.
2017: Appeared in five games for SPR, saving a penalty kick to keep a clean sheet on his debut and saving the first penalty in a shootout against Phoenix Rising FC during the USL Cup Playoffs. Recorded 17 saves and a 1.31 goals against average.
2017: Appeared in 29 games for SPR, contributing two assists and leading the team with 60 tackles won. 2016: Made 22 appearances for Saint Louis FC. 2015: Played in all 28 games for Saint Louis FC in his rookie season, scoring one goal.
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MASSIMO MCGUIRE 99 CHASE MINTER 71 PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Defender BORN: 08/30/00 (17 years old) HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 190 lbs. HOMETOWN: Olathe, KS BIRTHPLACE: Merriam, KS COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy
PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Midfielder BORN: 08/19/92 (25 years old) HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 150 lbs. HOMETOWN: Heath, TX BIRTHPLACE: Rowlett, TX COLLEGE: Cal Poly State Univ. LAST CLUB: Real Monarchs 2018: SPR newcomer has made 20 appearances.
2018: N/A Academy: Joined the Sporting KC Academy in 2012. So far this season, he has five assists in 20 games for the U-19’s.
2017: Appeared in 19 matches for Real Monarchs SLC, tallying one goal and three assists as the Monarchs won the USL Regular Season Championship. 2016: Selected 21st overall in the MLS SuperDraft, Minter signed with Sacramento Republic FC and played in nine games for Sacramento and Tulsa Roughnecks FC on loan.
JAHON RAD 66 KAVEH RAD 48 PRONUNCIATION: Kaw-vey POSITION: Defender BORN: 06/13/01 (17 years old) HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 160 lbs. HOMETOWN: Durham, NC BIRTHPLACE: Chapel Hill, NC COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy
PRONUNCIATION: Juh-hawn POSITION: Midfielder BORN: 06/13/01 (17 years old) HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 180 lbs. HOMETOWN: Durham, NC BIRTHPLACE: Chapel Hill, NC COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Sporting KC Academy 2018: Made his professional debut on July 10 versus Sacramento Republic FC in the 55th minute when he subbed on for Roman Knox. Made his first professional start on July 18 versus Orange County SC. Academy: Joined the Sporting KC Academy ahead of the 2016-17 campaign and was previously a part of the Capital Area RailHawks Academy. So far this season, he has made 20 appearances for the U-17s with eight goals and six assists.
2018: N/A Academy: Joined the Sporting KC Academy ahead of the 2016-17 season and was previously with the Capital Area RailHawks Academy. So far this season, he has 21 appearances for the U-17s with one goal and five assists.
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BRYAM REBELLON 33 MATHEUS SILVA 97 PRONUNCIATION: REH-beh-yon POSITION: Midfielder BORN: 01/22/92 (26 years old) HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 160 lbs. HOMETOWN: Puerto Gaitan, Colombia BIRTHPLACE: Puerto Gaitan, Colombia COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Jacksonville Armada 2018: Has appeared in 15 matches this year. 2017: Played in 23 games for NASL side Jacksonville Armada in all competitions, recording one assist. 2016: Made 25 appearances for LA Galaxy II with two goals. Before USL: Girardot FC (2010), Independiente Santa Fe, Club Atletico Sarmiento, Villa Dalmine and Llaneros FC. the conclusion of his loan stint. He scored two goals in 17 games for Llaneros FC in the 2014-15 season.
PRONUNCIATION: N/A POSITION: Defender/Midfielder BORN: 12/08/96 (21 years old) HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 200 lbs. HOMETOWN: Taboao da Serra, Brazil BIRTHPLACE: Taboao da Serra, Brazil COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: SJ Earthquakes 2018: Made his SPR debut in the season opener at Reno and has made a total of 11 appearances, including nine starts for the Rangers. Had his first goal of the season in a 3-2 win over Real Monarchs SLC on June 13. 2017: Made two appearances on loan at Reno 1868 FC. 2016: Made four appearances in MLS and one in U.S. Open Cup. Made 17 appearances on loan with Arizona United SC.
2018 TRANSACTIONS
Jan. 3: SPR signs midfielder Bryam Rebellon Jan. 5: SPR signs defender Matheus Silva Jan. 8: SPR signs midfielder Rodrigo Saravia Jan. 15: SPR signs forward Hadji Barry Feb. 9: SPR signs midfielder Camilo Benitez Feb. 16: SPR signs forward Tyler Blackwood Feb. 21: SPR signs midfielder Chase Minter Feb. 26: SPR signs goalkeeper Christian Herrera March 7: SPR signs defender Justin Bilyeu March 23: SPR signs eight players to Academy contracts: SPR signs midfielder Sebastian Cruz SPR signs midfielder Ryan Fessler SPR signs forward Wilson Harris SPR signs midfielder Roman Knox SPR signs defender Massimo McGuire SPR signs midfielder Jahon Rad SPR signs defender Kaveh Rad April 13: SPR midfielder Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal signed by Sporting KC (MLS) June 20: SPR agrees to transfer midfielder Rodrigo Saravia to Comunicaciones FC in Guatemala June 27: SPR signs SKC defender Matt Lewis July 3: SPR signs forward Wilson Harris to a USL contract
Swope Park Rangers www.SportingKC.com/Rangers SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2018 LINEUPS at Reno 1868 FC 4-3 W on March 17
vs Seattle Sounders FC 2 4-2 W on March 24
at Las Vegas Lights FC 2-1 L on March 31
GK Adrian Zendejas D Amer Didic (Matt Lewis 30’) D Graham Smith D Colton Storm D Matheus Silva (Bryam Rebellon 46’) M Wan Kuzain M Felipe Hernandez (Chase Minter 78’) M Rodrigo Saravia F Diego Rubio F Hadji Barry F Kharlton Belmar
GK Darrin MacLeod D Bryam Rebellon D Amer Didic D Graham Smith D Colton Storm M Wan Kuzain M Felipe Hernandez (Chase Minter 77’) M Rodrigo Saravia F Camilo Benitez (Will Little 67’) F Hadji Barry F Kharlton Belmar (Sebastian Cruz 92+)
GK Eric Dick D Colton Storm (Bryam Rebellon 77’) D Emiliano Amor D Graham Smith D Cristian Lobato M Wan Kuzain M Felipe Hernandez (Chase Minter 75’) M Rodrigo Saravia F Kharlton Belmar F Hadji Barry F Tyler Blackwood
Scoring: Diego Rubio 1 (Kharlton Belmar 1) 51’ Kharlton Belmar 1 (Hadji Barry 1) 57’ Hadji Barry 1 (Kharlton Belmar 2) 83’ Kharlton Belmar 2 (Hadji Barry 2) 92+’
Scoring: Scoring: Kharlton Belmar 3 (Hadji Barry 3) 21’ Rodrigo Saravia 2 (unassisted) 18’ Rodrigo Saravia 1 (Felipe Hernandez 1) 35’ Colton Storm 1 (Rodrigo Saravia 1) 52’ Kharlton Belmar 4 (Colton Storm 1) 61’
vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1-0 W on April 4
at San Antonio FC 1-1 D on April 7
GK Adrian Zendejas GK Eric Dick D Cristian Lobato D Colton Storm D Graham Smith D Amer Didic D Emiliano Amor D Graham Smith D Jaylin Lindsey D Parker Maher M Wan Kuzain (Matheus Silva 46’) M Matheus Silva M Gianluca Busio (Felipe Hernandez 13’) M Felipe Hernandez M Rodrigo Saravia M Gianluca Busio (Rodrigo Saravia 68’) F Hadji Barry (Camilo Benitez 80’) F Chase Minter (Tyler Blackwood 78’) F Diego Rubio F Hadji Barry (Camilo Benitez 93+) F Tyler Blackwood F Kharlton Belmar
at Phoenix Rising FC 2-2 D on April 21 GK Adrian Zendejas D Colto Storm D Amer Didic D Graham Smith D Parker Maher M Felipe Hernandez (Chase Minter 71’) M Wan Kuzain M Rodrigo Saravia F Kharlton Belmar F Hadji Barry F Tyler Blackwood (Camilo Benitez 91+)
Scoring: Scoring: Scoring: Tyler Blackwood 1 (Gianluca Busio 1) 7’ Kharlton Belmar 5 (Colton Storm 2) 29’ Kharlton Belmar 6 (Felipe Hernandez 2) 70’ Kharlton Belmar 7 (Rodrigo Saravia 2) 88’
Swope Park Rangers www.SportingKC.com/Rangers SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2018 LINEUPS vs St. Louis FC 1-1 D on April 28
at OKC Energy FC 1-0 W on May 5
at Real Monarchs 4-1 L on May 9
GK Darrin MacLeod D Brad Evans (Graham Smith 57’) D Amer Didic D Parker Maher D Jaylin Lindsey M Gianluca Busio (Rodrigo Saravia 63’) M Wan Kuzain M Felipe Hernandez F Hadji Barry F Chase Minter (Bryam Rebellon 78’) F Tyler Blackwood
GK Darrin MacLeod D Bryam Rebellon D Amer Didic D Graham Smith D Parker Maher M Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal M Felipe Hernandez (Chase Minter 77) M Gianluca Busio (Rodrigo Saravia 37) F Tyler Blackwood (Wilson Harris 81) F Hadji Barry F Kharlton Belmar
GK Adrian Zendejas D Colton Storm (Bryam Rebellon 88) D Brad Evans D Parker Maher D Amer Didic M Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal M Gianluca Busio (Chase Minter 62) M Rodrigo Saravia F Kharlton Belmar F Hadji Barry (Tyler Blackwood 70) F Wilson Harris
Scoring: Hadji Barry 2 (Amer Didic 1) 3’
Scoring: Hadji Barry 3 (penalty kick) 86’
Scoring: Kharlton Belmar 8 (Hadji Barry 4) 8’
at Rio Grande Valley FC 0-0 D on May 19
vs Phoenix Rising FC 1-0 W on May 26
at Saint Louis FC 2-0 L on June 2
GK Eric Dick D Graham Smith D Parker Maher D Bryam Rebellon D Amer Didic M Chase Minter (Gianluca Busio 65) M Rodrigo Saravia (Felipe Hernandez 78) M Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal F Kharlton Belmar F Hadji Barry (Camilo Benitez 87) F Tyler Blackwood
GK Adrian Zendejas D Amer Didic D Jaylin Lindsey D Brad Evans D Parker Maher M Matheus Silva M Rodrigo Saravia M Felipe Hernandez (Bryam Rebellon 68) F Wilson Harris (Chase Minter 45) F Tyler Blackwood F Hadji Barry (Camilo Benitez 90)
GK Adrian Zendejas D Graham Smith D Parker Maher D Amer Didic D Colton Storm M Chase Minter M Matheus Silva (Roman Knox 67) M Bryam Rebellon F Tyler Blackwood F Hadji Barry F Wilson Harris (Sean Karani 75)
Scoring: Hadji Barry 4 (unassisted) 4’
Swope Park Rangers www.SportingKC.com/Rangers SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2018 LINEUPS at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1-0 W on June 9
vs Real Monarchs SLC 3-2 W on June 13
at Fresno FC 4-1 L on June 17
GK Eric Dick D Parker Maher D Dakota Barnathan (Matt Lewis 69) D Amer Didic D Graham Smith M Roman Knox M Felipe Hernandez M Matheus Silva F Hadji Barry (Sean Karani 90) F Tyler Blackwood (Will Little 78) F Chase Minter
GK Eric Dick D Parker Maher D Amer Didic D Matthew Lewis D Colton Storm (Bryam Rebellon 83) M Matheus Silva M Roman Knox M Felipe Hernandez F Hadji Barry F Chase Minter (Wilson Harris 81) F Tyler Blackwood (Will Little 94+)
GK Darrin MacLeod D Parker Maher D Matthew Lewis D Graham Smith D Bryam Rebellon M Felipe Hernandez (Sebastian Cruz 63) M Roman Knox (Wilson Harris 45) M Matheus Silva F Chase Minter F Hadji Barry (Sean Karani 74) F Tyler Blackwood
Scoring: Hadji Barry 5 (unassisted) 40’
Scoring: Colton Storm 2 (unassisted) 22’ Matheus Silva 1 (unassisted) 57’ Tyler Blackwood 2 (unassisted) 79’
Scoring: Wilson Harris 1 (Sean Karani 1) 86’
vs Las Vegas Lights FC 3-2 W on June 24
at Seattle Sounders FC 2 2-0 W on July 5
vs Sacramento Republic FC 3-1 L on July 10
GK Christian Herrera D Colton Storm D Dakota Barnathan D Amer Didic D Seth Sinovic M Chase Minter (Bryam Rebellon 89) M Wan Kuzain M Felipe Hernandez (Roman Knox 74) F Tyler Blackwood F Diego Rubio (Hadji Barry 45) F Kharlton Belmar
GK Eric Dick D Colton Storm D Dakota Barnathan D Matt Lewis D Parker Maher M Matheus Silva M Felipe Hernandez M Chase Minter (Will Little 82) F Hadji Barry (Sean Karani 90) F Wilson Harris (Roman Knox 46) F Tyler Blackwood
GK Eric Dick D Brad Evans (Matt Lewis 46) D Graham Smith D Colton Storm D Parker Maher M Felipe Hernandez M Roman Knox (Jahon Rad 55) M Chase Minter (Sebastian Cruz 86) F Hadji Barry F Kharlton Belmar F Tyler Blackwood
Scoring: Scoring: Scoring: Seth Sinovic 1 (Chase Minter 1) 12’ Felipe Hernandez 1 (Parker Maher 1) 10’ Hadji Barry 7 (Kharlton Belmar 3) 70’ Kharlton Belmar 9 (Colton Storm 3) 56’ Hadji Barry 6 (penalty kick) Wan Kuzain 1 (unassisted) 67’
Swope Park Rangers www.SportingKC.com/Rangers SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2018 LINEUPS at Portland Timbers 2 2-1 L on July 14
vs Orange County SC 4-0 L on July 18
vs Rio Grande Valley FC 0-0 D on July 22
GK Adrian Zendejas D Dakota Barnathan D Matt Lewis D Colton Storm (Camilo Benitez 87) D Parker Maher M Felipe Hernandez M Matheus Silva M Chase Minter (Sebastian Cruz 51) F Hadji Barry F Wilson Harris (Bryam Rebellon 75) F Tyler Blackwood
GK Darrin MacLeod D Dakota Barnathan D Bryam Rebellon D Amer Didic D Parker Maher M Felipe Hernandez M Jahon Rad M Sebastian Cruz (Chase Minter 72) F Kharlton Belmar F Wilson Harris (Hadji Barry 57) F Tyler Blackwood (Will Little 76)
GK Christian Herrera D Dakota Barnathan D Bryam Rebellon D Amer Didic D Parker Maher M Felipe Hernandez (Sebastian Cruz 74) M Matheus Silva (Matt Lewis 61) M Chase Minter F Kharlton Belmar F Hadji Barry F Tyler Blackwood
Scoring: Wilson Harris 2 (Colton Storm 4) 59’
Swope Park Rangers www.SportingKC.com/Rangers SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2018 ROSTER Alphabetical Roster # 58 92 77 72 36 98 67 96 85 79 80 86 88 49 70 44 99 71 66 48 33 97
Player Dakota Barnathan Hadji Barry Camilo Benitez Justin Bilyeu Tyler Blackwood Sebastian Cruz Ryan Fessler Wilson Harris Felipe Hernandez Christian Herrera Sean Karani Roman Knox Matt Lewis Will Little Darrin MacLeod Parker Maher Massimo McGuire Chase Minter Jahon Rad Kaveh Rad Bryam Rebellon Matheus Silva
*As of July 30, 2018
Pos. Born D/M 11/09/94 (23) F 12/08/92 (25) M/F 08/16/99 (18) D 02/03/94 (24) F 07/24/91 (27) M 07/31/00 (18) M 03/08/01 (17) F 11/28/99 (18) M 06/08/98 (20) GK 04/20/97 (20) M 12/14/00 (17) M 11/25/99 (18) D 08/01/96 (22) M 04/09/98 (20) GK 03/04/94 (24) D 07/12/93 (24) D 08/30/00 (17) M 08/19/92 (25) M 06/13/01 (17) D 06/13/01 (17) M 01/22/92 (26) D/M 12/08/96 (21)
Hometown Massapequa, N.Y. Rochester, N.Y. Ibarra, Ecuador St. Louis, Mo. London, England Fresno, Calif. Charlotte, N.C. Los Angeles, Calif. Nashville, Tenn. Las Cruces, N.M. Wichita, Kan. Shawnee, Kan. Kansas City, Mo. Johnson City, Tenn. Waterloo, Ontario Joplin, Mo. Olathe, Kan. Heath, Texas Durham, N.C. Durham, N.C. Puerto Gaitan, Colombia Taboao da Serra, Brazil
College Virginia Commonwealth University of Central Florida -SIU – Edwardsville University of South Florida -------Fordham University -Drake University Missouri State University -Cal Poly State -----
Swope Park Rangers www.SportingKC.com/Rangers SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2018 ROSTER Numerical Roster # 33 36 44 48 49 58 66 67 70 71 72 77 79 80 85 86 88 92 96 97 98 99
Player Bryam Rebellon Tyler Blackwood Parker Maher Kaveh Rad Will Little Dakota Barnathan Jahon Rad Ryan Fessler Darrin MacLeod Chase Minter Justin Bilyeu Camilo Benitez Christian Herrera Sean Karani Felipe Hernandez Roman Knox Matt Lewis Hadji Barry Wilson Harris Matheus Silva Sebastian Cruz Massimo McGuire
Pos. Birthplace M Puerto Gaitan, Colombia F London, England D Fort Smith, Ark. D Chapel Hill, N.C. M Johnson City, Tenn. D/M Massapequa, N.Y. M Chapel Hill, N.C. M Palm Beach County, Fla. GK Waterloo, Ontario M Rowlett, Texas D St. Louis, Mo. M/F Ibarra, Ecuador GK Las Cruces, N.M. M Wichita, Kan. M Ibague, Colombia M Kansas City, Mo. D Kansas City, Mo. F Conakry, Guinea F Los Angeles, Calif. D/M Taboao da Serra, Brazil M Fresno, Calif. D Merriam, Kan.
Head Coach: Paulo Nagamura Assistant Coach: Chris Martinez Goalkeeper Coach: Gavin McInerney Head Fitness Coach: James Collins Head Athletic Trainer: Jacob Brownback *As of July 30, 2018
Last Club Jacksonville Armada Sacramento Republic FC Saint Louis FC Sporting KC Academy Sporting KC Academy -- Sporting KC Academy Sporting KC Academy -- Real Monarchs SLC Rio Grande Valley FC Sporting KC Academy Real Monarchs SLC Sporting KC Academy Sporting KC Academy Sporting KC Academy Sporting Kansas City Orlando City SC Sporting KC Academy San Jose Earthquakes Sporting KC Academy Sporting KC Academy
Pronunciation REH-beh-yon -Marr Kaw-vey -BAR-nuh-thun Juh-hawn -muh-CLOUD -BILL-you ------------
Swope Park Rangers www.SportingKC.com/Rangers SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2018 PLAYER STATS Player Adrian Zendejas* Amer Didic* Brad Evans* Bryam Rebellon Camilo Benitez Chase Minter Christian Herrera Colton Storm* Cristian Lobato* Dakota Barnathan Darrin MacLeod Diego Rubio* Emiliano Amor* Eric Dick* Felipe Hernandez Gianluca Busio* Graham Smith* Hadji Barry Jahon Rad Jaylin Lindsey* Justin Bilyeu Kaveh Rad Kharlton Belmar* Massimo McGuire Matheus Silva Matt Lewis Parker Maher Rodrigo Saravia Roman Knox Ryan Fessler Sean Karani Sebastian Cruz Seth Sinovic* Tyler Blackwood Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal* Will Little Wilson Harris
GP 7 15 4 15 7 20 2 12 2 6 5 3 2 7 19 6 13 21 2 3 0 0 12 0 11 8 16 11 7 0 4 6 1 19 10 5 9
GS 7 15 4 7 1 12 2 12 2 6 5 3 2 7 17 5 12 19 1 3 0 0 12 0 10 4 16 8 4 0 0 1 1 17 10 0 6
MIN 630 1290 283 726 86 1133 180 1055 180 519 450 225 180 630 1402 332 1112 1735 125 270 0 0 1079 0 779 515 1440 810 364 0 33 159 90 1525 855 58 450
G 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 9 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 2
A 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Sporting KC loanee
SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2018 GOALKEEPER STATS Player
GP
GS
MIN
GA
GAA SO
SV
Adrian Zendejas* Christian Herrera Darrin MacLeod Eric Dick*
7 2 5 7
7 2 5 7
630 180 450 630
13 2 11 8
1.86 1.00 2.2 1.14
17 12 19 21
2 1 1 3
*Sporting KC loanee