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Cleveland SC
2020 season
OwnerSamuel T. Seibert
Head coachLewis Dunne
StadiumLakewood Stadium
Krenzler Field
National Premier Soccer LeagueMidwest–Rust Belt: Canceled[1]
U.S. Open CupCanceled[2]
Hank Steinbrecher CupCanceled[3]
Ohio Heart CupCanceled
NPSL Members CupRunners-up[4]
NISA Independent CupGreat Lakes Region: Runners-up
Top goalscorerVinny Bell, Coletun Long, Antonio Manfut, Paolo Termine, Szabolcs Wiksell (1)
← 2019
2021 →

The 2020 Cleveland SC season was the club's third season of existence and their third consecutive season in the National Premier Soccer League, the fourth tier of American soccer. The season covered the period from December 22, 2019 to the start of the 2021 NPSL season. Cleveland SC competed in the NPSL Members Cup and the inaugural NISA Independent Cup; the league season for the NPSL, the U.S. Open Cup, the Hank Steinbrecher Cup, and the Ohio Heart Cup were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

As a result of all the cancellations, Cleveland played just three matches during the 2020 season. The Guardians finished as runners-up in both the Members Cup and the Independent Cup, ending the year with a final tally of one win, one draw, and one loss. Five players shared the honor of top goalscorer, with Vinny Bell, Coletun Long, Antonio Manfut, Paolo Termine, and Szabolcs Wiksell each scoring one goal on the year. Two notable players appeared for Cleveland in 2020, as goalkeeper Alex Ivanov and forward Riggs Lennon each played in two games.

Roster[edit]

As of match played July 31, 2020[5]
No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Signed in Previous club Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
00 Alex Ivanov United States GK (1992-07-01)July 1, 1992 (aged 28) 2020 United States AFC Cleveland 2 0
1 Marijo Musa Bosnia and Herzegovina GK (1996-05-24)May 24, 1996 (aged 24) 2018 United States Mesquite Outlaws 20 0
31 Conor Cable England GK (1995-11-26)November 26, 1995 (aged 24) 2020 United States William Woods Owls 2 0
Liam McIntosh United States GK (1997-04-29)April 29, 1997 (aged 23) 2018 United States John Carroll Blue Streaks 2 0
Peter Van Euwen United States GK (2001-01-25)January 25, 2001 (aged 19) 2020 United States Ohio State Buckeyes 0 0
Defenders
2 Bobi Cancar United States DF (1991-03-19)March 19, 1991 (aged 29) 2018 United States AFC Cleveland 25 0
5 Paolo Termine Italy DF (1995-06-27)June 27, 1995 (aged 25) 2020 United States Notre Dame Falcons 2 1
6 Joe Korb United States DF (1994-07-16)July 16, 1994 (aged 26) 2019 United States Akron Zips 9 0
17 Tommy Marusic United States DF (2001-04-05)April 5, 2001 (aged 19) 2020 United States Ohio State Buckeyes 0 0
19 Coletun Long United States DF (1995-09-26)September 26, 1995 (aged 24) 2018 United States AFC Cleveland 23 2
25 David Beattie United States DF (2001-05-08)May 8, 2001 (aged 19) 2020 United States Marietta Pioneers 2 0
Danny Kalic United States DF (2001-01-10)January 10, 2001 (aged 19) 2020 United States John Carroll Blue Streaks 0 0
Midfielders
3 Antonio Manfut United States MF (1994-09-06)September 6, 1994 (aged 25) 2018 United States Florida Tropics 28 12
4 Mike Derezic United States MF (1992-01-08)January 8, 1992 (aged 28) 2018 United States AFC Cleveland 20 9
8 Alec Nagucki United States MF (1996-02-10)February 10, 1996 (aged 24) 2019 United States Cleveland State Vikings 14 1
10 Admir Suljevic Bosnia and Herzegovina MF (1990-11-01)November 1, 1990 (aged 29) 2018 United States AFC Cleveland 23 9
15 Samuel Mutemwa Zambia MF (1990-05-16)May 16, 1990 (aged 30) 2020 United States Akron Vulcans 1 0
16 Chris Cvecko United States MF (1994-04-01)April 1, 1994 (aged 26) 2018 United States AFC Cleveland 29 2
23 Kevin Blackwood Jamaica MF (1994-09-12)September 12, 1994 (aged 25) 2020 United States Akron Vulcans 2 0
Reece Daly England MF (1996-10-30)October 30, 1996 (aged 23) 2019 United States Notre Dame Falcons 6 0
Forwards
7 Tom Beck United States FW (1992-01-25)January 25, 1992 (aged 28) 2018 United States AFC Cleveland 13 7
9 Vinny Bell United States FW (1990-09-06)September 6, 1990 (aged 29) 2018 United States AFC Cleveland 25 24
11 Riggs Lennon United States FW (1994-05-26)May 26, 1994 (aged 26) 2020 United States Tulsa Roughnecks 2 0
14 Griffin Meyer United States FW (2000-10-26)October 26, 2000 (aged 19) 2020 United States Denver Pioneers 0 0
18 Danny Ruple United States FW (1998-08-04)August 4, 1998 (aged 21) 2018 United States Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets 21 3
20 Szabolcs Wiksell United States FW (2000-01-04)January 4, 2000 (aged 20) 2019 United States Cornell Big Red 11 1
Javier Borreguero Spain FW 1998 (1998) (age 22–23) 2020 United States Lake Erie Storm 0 0
Jonathon Carr England FW (1996-10-06)October 6, 1996 (aged 23) 2020 United States Lake Erie Storm 0 0

Competitions[edit]

NPSL[edit]

Main article: 2020 NPSL season

The full schedule for the Rust Belt Conference was released by the league and the respective clubs on February 27; the other two conferences in the Midwest Region saw their schedules released on different days. No teams were added to or departed the conference, meaning that CSC was set to play a ten-match schedule for the second straight league season.[6] The club's first two home matches were to be played at Lakewood Stadium in Lakewood, Ohio, with the final three to be played at Krenzler Field in Cleveland. The two stadiums had been announced as the club's dual homes three days prior, after the Guardians had played at George Finnie Stadium during the 2019 season.[7]

Cleveland had scheduled tryouts to be held on March 14 in Hudson, Ohio. Three days prior, the club restricted attendance to "essential operational personnel and players", but as late as March 13 were still planning to hold the tryout.[8] On the morning of March 14, the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), of which the NPSL is an affiliate, suspended the activities of every party associated with the organization until March 31, forcing CSC to cancel the tryout.[9] The National Premier Soccer League followed suit on March 26, canceling and voiding the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1][10] Cleveland SC, in their announcement, stated that they still intended to take part in the three cup competitions they were entered in, as well as "great additional presentations that will take place this summer and fall."[11]

May 16 1 Cleveland SC Canceled Syracuse FC Lakewood, Ohio
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Lakewood Stadium
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]
May 23 2 Cleveland SC Canceled FC Buffalo Lakewood, Ohio
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Lakewood Stadium
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]
June 6 3 Erie Commodores Canceled Cleveland SC Erie, Pennsylvania
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: McConnell Family Stadium
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]
June 12 4 FC Buffalo Canceled Cleveland SC Buffalo, New York
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: All-High Stadium
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]
June 14 5 Cleveland SC Canceled Rochester Lancers Cleveland, Ohio
2:00 PM EDT Stadium: Krenzler Field
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]
June 19 6 Cleveland SC Canceled Erie Commodores Cleveland, Ohio
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Krenzler Field
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]
June 21 7 Cleveland SC Canceled Pittsburgh Hotspurs Cleveland, Ohio
2:00 PM EDT Stadium: Krenzler Field
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]
June 27 8 Rochester Lancers Canceled Cleveland SC Rochester, New York
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Wegmans Sports Complex
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]
July 3 9 Pittsburgh Hotspurs Canceled Cleveland SC Cheswick, Pennsylvania
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Founders Field
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]
July 11 10 Syracuse FC Canceled Cleveland SC Onondaga Hill, New York
7:00 PM EDT Stadium: Lazer Stadium
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]

U.S. Open Cup[edit]

Main article: 2020 U.S. Open Cup

The National Premier Soccer League determined U.S. Open Cup qualification through the league standings from the previous season; Cleveland SC, through its playoff run, was the fourth-ranked team in the NPSL, thereby earning one of the league's 14 berths in the 2020 Open Cup.[12] The Guardians officially confirmed their first-ever Open Cup berth on December 20, 2019, over a month before the initial draw was held.[13] On January 22, the first round draw was conducted by the United States Soccer Federation. CSC was drawn on the road against Nashville United, a local qualifier from the USASA that became a NPSL expansion club in 2020.[14] In a further draw on January 29, it was revealed that a Cleveland SC victory would see the club travel to take on USL Championship club Louisville City in the second round.[15]

On March 14, less than two weeks before Cleveland was scheduled to play its first round fixture, the Open Cup was postponed by the federation due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[16] CSC later reiterated their commitment to taking part in the tournament, following rumors that the United Soccer League intended to withdraw its teams from the Open Cup.[11][17] However, on August 17 the tournament was officially canceled by the federation. In the USSF announcement, it was confirmed that Cleveland would be invited to take part in the 2021 U.S. Open Cup provided that they maintained Open Cup eligibility.[2]

First round Nashville United Tennessee Canceled Cleveland SC Murfreesboro, Tennessee
EDT Stadium: Richard Siegel Park Stadium
Note: Originally scheduled for March 25. Postponed and then canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[2][17]

Ohio Heart Cup[edit]

On January 28, 2020, Cleveland SC was announced as a participant in the inaugural Ohio Heart Cup.[18] Samuel Seibert, the club's owner, had started discussions about creating the tournament a year prior and became the director of the Heart Cup.[19] Nine teams were slated to take part in the Heart Cup, representing three amateur leagues: the National Premier Soccer League, USL League Two, and the Northern Ohio Soccer League.[20] In the initial draw, the Guardians were placed in a group alongside FC Columbus, their Cheese Barn Derby rivals and a fellow NPSL club, and Cincinnati Dutch Lions, representing League Two. Although the draw was not publicized, the matches were announced by CSC on February 27, alongside the release of the club's NPSL schedule.[6]

Without a formal announcement, in March the Ohio Heart Cup was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[21] At the time that the NPSL had been canceled, Cleveland had committed to taking part in the Ohio Heart Cup in 2020, with the club later saying that they were hoping for clarity on the status of competitions by mid-to-late April.[11][21] Eventually, the cup was simply not played and the inaugural edition was pushed back to 2021. The announcement on February 14, 2021 described the first attempt as having been "derailed in March of 2020 as were nearly all U.S. sporting events."[22]

Group stage Cleveland SC Canceled FC Columbus Lakewood, Ohio
EDT Stadium: Lakewood Stadium
Note: Originally scheduled for April 25. Postponed and then canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[21]
Group stage Cincinnati Dutch Lions Canceled Cleveland SC Highland Heights, Kentucky
EDT Stadium: NKU Soccer Stadium
Note: Originally scheduled for May 2. Postponed and then canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[21]

Hank Steinbrecher Cup[edit]

Main article: 2020 Hank Steinbrecher Cup

Ordinarily, the National Premier Soccer League champions represented the league in the following year's Hank Steinbrecher Cup. However, the league's 2019 champions, Miami FC, were a professional club that then departed the league to join the USL Championship. The spot in the Steinbrecher Cup therefore passed down to the highest-placed amateur club in the league; by having a better regular season record than ASC San Diego, Cleveland SC earned the club's first-ever berth in the tournament.[23] The official draw was scheduled to take place on March 20, 2020, but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[24] The United States Adult Soccer Association, which runs the tournament, had suspended all activities for every party associated with the organization six days prior.[9]

The Hank Steinbrecher Cup was officially canceled by the USASA on April 8 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[3] The week prior, association president John Motta had stated in an interview that hopes of the tournament happening were "not looking good"; in the statement announcing the cancellation, Motta said that the uncertainty surrounding the virus led to the cancellation.[3][25]

May 29 Semifinal Canceled Flint, Michigan
EDT Stadium: Atwood Stadium
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[3]
May 31 Placement match Canceled Flint, Michigan
EDT Stadium: Atwood Stadium
Note: Canceled and voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[3]

NPSL Members Cup[edit]

Although the National Premier Soccer League canceled the league season due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, league-sanctioned competition still took place in 2020: the second edition of the NPSL Members Cup was announced by the league on July 16.[26] Cleveland SC was one of four clubs, all from the Rust Belt Region, that were confirmed to take part, alongside Erie Commodores, FC Buffalo, and Pittsburgh Hotspurs.[27] Due to travel and time restrictions, the cup was played with an unbalanced format: all clubs played just two matches, with the Guardians facing Pittsburgh and Buffalo.[28]

Cleveland SC finished second place in the Members Cup, ending as runners-up behind the Hotspurs.[4] The Guardians played out a 2–2 draw against Pittsburgh in the opening match of the tournament, conceding a goal five minutes into second-half stoppage time to Pittsburgh's Nathan Dragisich.[29] In Cleveland's second match, a Rust Belt Derby fixture against Buffalo, they tallied two late goals to claim a 3–1 victory. In the 87th minute, Paolo Termine scored the eventual winning goal on his club debut.[4] That result, however, meant that Pittsburgh won the cup on goal differential; the Hotspurs had a plus-three, with Cleveland ending with a plus-two differential.[30]

Standings[edit]

Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts
1 Pittsburgh Hotspurs (C) 2 1 0 1 5 2 +3 4[a]
2 Cleveland SC 2 1 0 1 5 3 +2 4
3 FC Buffalo 2 1 1 0 4 5 −1 3
4 Erie Commodores 2 0 2 0 2 6 −4 0
Updated to match(es) played on July 29, 2020. Source: Rust Belt Group standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) goals for
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ^ Cleveland SC and Pittsburgh Hotspurs were tied on points. Pittsburgh won the tiebreaker based on goal differential (+3 to +2).

Match results[edit]

July 24 Rust Belt Group Pittsburgh Hotspurs 2–2 Cleveland SC Erie, Pennsylvania
5:30 PM EDT
  • Dossantos Yellow card 45'
  • Dragisich 58', 90+5'
  • Zech Yellow card 67'
 Report
  • Long 69', Yellow card 90+'
  • Blackwood Yellow card 75'
  • Wiksell 86'
  • Derezic Yellow card 90+1'
 Stadium: Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 250
July 29 Rust Belt Group FC Buffalo 1–3 Cleveland SC Erie, Pennsylvania
7:45 PM EDT
  • Williamson Yellow card 26' Yellow-red card 90+'
  • Salim 45+', Yellow card 67'
  • Walsh Yellow card 80'
  • Gboe Yellow card 90+'
 NPSL
NISA
  • Beattie Yellow card 9' Yellow-red card 42'
  • Manfut 45' (pen.)
  • Cvecko Yellow card 49'
  • Termine Yellow card 51', 87'
  • Bell 90+' (pen.)
  • Wiksell Yellow card 90+'
 Stadium: Dollinger Field
Note: The match counted towards both the NPSL Members Cup and NISA Independent Cup.[31]

NISA Independent Cup[edit]

When the National Independent Soccer Association announced the cancellation of its spring 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, included in the press release was a note that the league was planning to create the NISA Independent Cup, a regional tournament to be played between NISA and "select high level amateur clubs."[32] In May, the league began seeking clubs to participate in the cup, and the tournament was officially announced on July 1.[33][34] For the inaugural edition of the Independent Cup, 15 clubs were separated into four geographical regions; because of the pandemic, the four regional champions did not face off to determine one unified champion.[35]

Cleveland SC was entered into the Great Lakes Region, alongside the club's Rust Belt Derby rivals, FC Buffalo and Detroit City.[36] In the region, the championship was decided in a round-robin format, with the winner determined by points.[37] The first match for the Guardians, against Buffalo, was also counted as part of the NPSL Members Cup.[31] In that game, Cleveland came up with a 3–1 victory. Two goals from the penalty spot, one from Antonio Manfut and one from Vinny Bell, saw CSC to victory in a match delayed just before halftime due to inclement weather.[4] With a trophy on the line, the Guardians fell short against Detroit City, ending the season with a 3–0 defeat. Ryan Peterson scored the winning goal for Detroit in the 42nd minute, although Cleveland had just 13 available players due to COVID-19 restrictions.[38]

Standings[edit]

Pos Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts
1 Detroit City FC (C) 2 2 0 0 0 6 0 +6 6
2 Cleveland SC 2 1 0 0 1 3 4 −1 3
3 FC Buffalo 2 0 0 0 2 1 6 −5 0
Source: nisaofficial.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head to head; 3) goal differential.
(C) Champion

Match results[edit]

July 29 Great Lakes Region FC Buffalo 1–3 Cleveland SC Erie, Pennsylvania
7:45 PM EDT
  • Williamson Yellow card 26' Yellow-red card 90+'
  • Salim 45+', Yellow card 67'
  • Walsh Yellow card 80'
  • Gboe Yellow card 90+'
 NPSL
NISA
  • Beattie Yellow card 9' Yellow-red card 42'
  • Manfut 45' (pen.)
  • Cvecko Yellow card 49'
  • Termine Yellow card 51', 87'
  • Bell 90+' (pen.)
  • Wiksell Yellow card 90+'
 Stadium: Dollinger Field
Note: The match counted towards both the NPSL Members Cup and NISA Independent Cup.[31]
July 31 Great Lakes Region Detroit City 3–0 Cleveland SC Hamtramck, Michigan
7:30 PM EDT
  • Peterson 42', Yellow card 48'
  • Green Yellow card 44'
  • Rutz 52'
  • Lawson 65'
 Report
  • Termine Yellow card 21'
  • Manfut Yellow card 85'
 Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 0[38]
Referee: Nicole Green

eCompetitions[edit]

Lower League eCup[edit]

Following the cancellation of the National Premier Soccer League season and the postponement of all lower league soccer due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the Lower League eCup was created on March 21, 2020.[39] The competition, played through the online friendly mode of FIFA 20, was created to fill the lower league soccer void in the country. 111 clubs, supporters groups, and other organizations entered the tournament across the three separate cups, one for each console: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.[40] The schedule for the competition planned for a five-match group stage, followed by two-legged knockout ties to determine a champion.[39]

On March 27, two draws were conducted: the club assignment and group stage draws.[41] In order to conduct the tournament on FIFA 20, and to preserve the "spirit of the 'lower league' cup", all clubs were randomly drawn with a team from a major second-tier league that features in the video game. Teams from the 2. Bundesliga, EFL Championship, Ligue 2, Segunda División, and Serie B were assigned before the remaining spots were filled by teams from the A-League. As a result of this draw, Cleveland SC were assigned in the game to Spanish club Zaragoza.[42] In the second draw, the Guardians were placed into Group E of the Xbox One cup. Also drawn into the group were fellow NPSL clubs Atlantic City FC and FC Buffalo, Crescent City FC of the Gulf Coast Premier League, and the Swan City Syndicate supporters' group, representing Florida Tropics SC.[42] The schedule for CSC featured one intra-group match, against USL League One club South Georgia Tormenta from Group F.[43]

As per the rules of the competition, clubs were allowed to change their human representative each week.[39] The Guardians were represented in their first match by CSC midfielder Riggs Lennon[44] and in weeks three and five by CSC midfielder Tom Beck;[45][46] the representatives in weeks two and four were not publicly disclosed. Cleveland was eliminated in the group stage with a record of two draws and three losses, finishing on the bottom of Group E. The Guardians failed to advance to the knockout stage due to goal difference, with their -18 mark seeing them finish behind the Swan City Syndicate SG.[47]

Standings[edit]

Pos Team
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 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts
1 Atlantic City FC (Q) 5 5 0 0 29 4 +25 15
2 FC Buffalo (Q) 5 3 2 0 20 10 +10 9
3 Crescent City (Q) 5 1 3 1 9 15 −6 4
4 Swan City Syndicate SG (Q) 5 0 3 2 7 19 −12 2[a]
5 Cleveland SC 5 0 3 2 4 22 −18 2
Updated to match(es) played on May 1, 2020. Source: Group E standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal differential; 3) wins; 4) goals for; 5) games played
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Notes:
  1. ^ Swan City Syndicate SG and Cleveland SC were tied on points. Swan City Syndicate won the tiebreaker based on goal differential (-12 to -18).

Match results[edit]

April 3 Xbox One – Group E Cleveland SC 2–2 Swan City Syndicate SG
7:00 PM EDT Report
Note: Cleveland was represented by Riggs Lennon.[44]
April 11 Xbox One – Group E Crescent City 2–1 Cleveland SC
2:30 PM EDT 88' Report
April 19 Xbox One – Group E South Georgia Tormenta 0–0 Cleveland SC
8:00 PM EDT Report
Note: The match was postponed from April 18 due to technical difficulties.[48] Cleveland was represented by Tom Beck.[45]
April 24 Xbox One – Group E Cleveland SC 0–5 FC Buffalo
7:30 PM EDT Report
May 1 Xbox One – Group E Atlantic City FC 13–1 Cleveland SC
7:30 PM EDT Report
Note: Cleveland was represented by Tom Beck.[46]

Statistics[edit]

Appearances and goals[edit]

No. Pos Nat Player Total NPSL Members Cup[a] NISA Independent Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
00 GK United States USA Alex Ivanov 2 0 1 0 0+1 0
1 GK Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Marijo Musa 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 DF United States USA Bobi Cancar 2 0 1 0 0+1 0
3 MF United States USA Antonio Manfut 2 1 1 1 1 0
4 MF United States USA Mike Derezic 3 0 2 0 1 0
5 DF Italy ITA Paolo Termine 2 1 1 1 1 0
6 DF United States USA Joe Korb 3 0 2 0 1 0
7 FW United States USA Tom Beck 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 MF United States USA Alec Nagucki 3 0 0+2 0 1 0
9 FW United States USA Vinny Bell 3 1 2 1 1 0
10 MF Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Admir Suljevic 3 0 2 0 1 0
11 FW United States USA Riggs Lennon 2 0 1+1 0 0 0
14 FW United States USA Griffin Meyer 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 MF Zambia ZAM Samuel Mutemwa 1 0 0+1 0 0 0
16 MF United States USA Chris Cvecko 3 0 2 0 1 0
17 DF United States USA Tommy Marusic 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 FW United States USA Danny Ruple 2 0 1 0 1 0
19 DF United States USA Coletun Long 1 1 1 1 0 0
20 FW United States USA Szabolcs Wiksell 3 1 1+1 1 1 0
23 MF Jamaica JAM Kevin Blackwood 2 0 2 0 0 0
25 DF United States USA David Beattie 2 0 1+1 0 0 0
31 GK England ENG Conor Cable 2 0 1 0 1 0
FW Spain ESP Javier Borreguero 0 0 0 0 0 0
FW England ENG Jonathon Carr 0 0 0 0 0 0
MF England ENG Reece Daly 0 0 0 0 0 0
DF United States USA Danny Kalic 0 0 0 0 0 0
GK United States USA Liam McIntosh 0 0 0 0 0 0
GK United States USA Peter Van Euwen 0 0 0 0 0 0

Source: Cleveland stats

Disciplinary record[edit]

No. Pos. Name NPSL Members Cup[a] NISA Independent Cup
Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card
3 MF United States Antonio Manfut 0 0 1 0
4 MF United States Mike Derezic 1 0 0 0
5 DF Italy Paolo Termine 1 0 1 0
16 MF United States Chris Cvecko 1 0 0 0
19 DF United States Coletun Long 1 0 0 0
20 FW United States Szabolcs Wiksell 1 0 0 0
23 MF Jamaica Kevin Blackwood 1 0 0 0
25 DF United States David Beattie 0 1 0 0

Source: Cleveland stats

Clean sheets[edit]

No. Name NPSL Members Cup[a] NISA Independent Cup Games played
00 United States Alex Ivanov 0 0 2
1 Bosnia and Herzegovina Marijo Musa 0 0 0
31 England Conor Cable 0 0 2
United States Liam McIntosh 0 0 0
United States Peter Van Euwen 0 0 0

Source: Cleveland stats

Notes
  1. ^ a b c The match against Buffalo was part of the Members Cup and Independent Cup.[31] Its statistics are recorded solely under the Members Cup.

Transfers[edit]

In[edit]

Pos. Player Transferred from Fee/Notes Date Source
DF United States David Beattie United States Marietta Pioneers On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
MF Jamaica Kevin Blackwood United States Akron Vulcans On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
FW Spain Javier Borreguero United States Lake Erie Storm On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
GK England Conor Cable United States William Woods Owls On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
FW England Jonathon Carr United States Lake Erie Storm On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
GK United States Alex Ivanov United States AFC Cleveland On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
DF United States Danny Kalic United States John Carroll Blue Streaks On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
FW United States Riggs Lennon United States Tulsa Roughnecks On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
DF United States Tommy Marusic United States Ohio State Buckeyes On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
FW United States Griffin Meyer United States Denver Pioneers On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
MF Zambia Samuel Mutemwa United States Akron Vulcans On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
DF Italy Paolo Termine United States Notre Dame Falcons On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]
GK United States Peter Van Euwen United States Ohio State Buckeyes On the roster for the Members Cup. Jul. 24, 2020 [5]

Out[edit]

Pos. Player Transferred to Fee/Notes Date Source
DF United States John Duldner United States Ashland Eagles No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][49]
DF United States Lovo Duvjnak No longer on roster. Mar. 24, 2020 [5]
MF United States Ben Fitzpatrick No longer on roster. Retired. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][50]
DF United States Ben Hryszko United States Cincinnati Bearcats No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][51]
FW Ghana Lolo Karpeh United States Cleveland State Vikings No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][52]
MF United States Dan Koniarczyk No longer on roster. Mar. 24, 2020 [5]
DF United States Ian Larson No longer on roster. Mar. 24, 2020 [5]
FW United States Justin Libertowski United States Ashland Eagles No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][53]
MF United States Alex Ligeti United States Steel FC No longer on roster. Signed for Steel FC in the Greater Pittsburgh Soccer League. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][54]
DF Romania Dan Manolache United States Cleveland State Vikings No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][55]
DF United States Corban McAvinew United States SIU Edwardsville Cougars No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][56]
GK United States Dylan Morris United States Tiffin Dragons No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][57]
GK United States Daniel Nagy No longer on roster. Mar. 24, 2020 [5]
MF United States Hayden Parente United States Cleveland State Vikings No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][58]
MF United States Kurt Raney No longer on roster. Mar. 24, 2020 [5]
MF United States Jon Schroeder United States Mount Union Purple Raiders No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][59]
FW United States John Vrablic United States Brown Bears No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][60]
MF United States Vinny Worner United States Bowling Green Falcons No longer on roster. Returned to college. Mar. 24, 2020 [5][61]

Awards[edit]

References[edit]

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