About Roscoe

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AFC ROSCOE ARE MWPL HEARTLAND DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONS!!!

AFC Roscoe Village was founded in 2022 by Zico Shaker. Our team competes in the 4th tier of US soccer, boasting former D1 and semi-professional players. As a founding club of the NSL (National Soccer League) Chicago Division, we made an impressive 3rd place finish in our Inaugural Season.

Come fall, we hit the ground running with a 6-1 record, neck and neck with Edgewater Castle FC. The climax of the season was nothing short of cinematic: a 96th-minute penalty that could crown Edgewater champions. But Tommy Bender, our president and goalkeeper, made a legendary save, securing AFC Roscoe its first-ever trophy amidst sheer pandemonium.

Fueled by victory, we clinched our second consecutive NSL Chicago League Title the following summer. In 2024, we entered the MWPL Heartland Division, the first to enable promotion & relegation. Not only were we promoted, but we won the division, earning our 3rd trophy in as many years. Our second team finished 4th in the 2024 GCSL regular season, but won the Post-Season Chicago Cup!

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About MWPL

The Midwest Premier League is a regional soccer league that is run by its member teams. The goals of the league are to focus on sustainability, promote high-level competition among clubs, encourage participation in regional and national cup competitions, and support all of our member clubs through sharing of ideas and best practices.

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About GCSL

The Greater Chicago Soccer League is a new league formed from the merger of the National Soccer League and the Metropolitan Soccer League. Our league features some of the best amateur clubs in the Chicago area. The league is affiliated with the Illinois State Soccer Association and the United States Adult Soccer Association. We are a not-for-profit organization.

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Player Bios

MWPL Roster

Abraham Jaimes

Portait of Abraham Jaimes

LB, LM

Abraham Jaimes has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Andy Golden

Portait of Andy Golden

CB

Andy Golden is from Muskego, WI. He serves as captain of AFC Roscoe. He played for Carroll University's Men's team and has competitive club experience with FC Wisconsin and the Croatian Eagles of the UPSL. Andy's favorite club is Sunderland AFC, and a fun fact about him is that he is a twin. He has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2022.

Bret Lowry

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CB, RB, LB

Bret Lowry has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Calvin B

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CM, CAM

Calvin B has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Clément Niyigena

Portait of Clément Niyigena

LW, RW

Clément Niyigena has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Danny Mendoza

Portrait of Danny Mendoza

RW, LW

Danny Mendoza has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Dominik Jablonski

Portait of Dominik Jablonski

LB, RB

Dominik Jablonski has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Eric Yaw

Portait of Eric Yaw

ST, LW, RW

Eric Yaw has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Gianfranco Decarne

Portrait of Gianfranco Decarne

CAM, ST

Gianfranco Decarne has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Griffin Wada

Portait of Griffin Wada

CB, CDM

Griffin Wada has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Luca Giovine

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CM, ST

Luca Giovine has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2023.

Lyndon Hu

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CM

Lyndon Hu has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Max Taylor

Portait of Max Taylor

CAM, CM, CF

Max Taylor is from London, England and played for Kenyon College. He has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2022.

Max Thesing

Portrait of Max Thesing

CM, CDM, LB

Max Thesing has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Morais Lee

Portait of Morais Lee

LW, RW

Morais Lee has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024. He was top scorer for the 2024 MWPL Heartland Division 2 Conference.

Phil Doherty

Portrait of Phil Doherty

CB, LB, RB

Phil Doherty has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Philippe Stengel

Portait of Phillipe Stengel

CAM, LW, RW

Phillipe Stengel has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Sean Connors

Portrait of Sean Connors

CM, CDM

Sean Connors has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Thomas DiMauro

Portait of Thomas DiMauro

LB, RB

Tommy DiMauro has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2022.

Vuk Todorovic

Portait of Vuk Todorovic

CDM, CB

Vuk Todorovic was born in Uzice, Serbia. He brings professional experience to AFC Roscoe, having played with FK Sloboda and FK Zlatibor in Serbia. Vuk's favorite club is Liverpool FC. He has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2022.

Ryan Yeti

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ST

Ryan Yeti has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Robbie Pino

Portrait of Robbie Pino

CAM

Robbie Pino has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Dhirpal Shah

Portait of Dhirpal Shah

GK

Dhirpal Shah has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Alex Lee

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RW, LW

Alex Lee has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Aarush Kamath

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RB, LB

AA Kamath has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Avaneesh Kamath

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RB, LB

AV Kamath has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

James Paden

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LB, RB, CDM

James Paden has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Drew Goetz

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CB

Drew Goetz has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

GCSL Roster

Aza Blakeston

Portrait of Aza Blakeston

CM, CAM

Aza Blakeston has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2023.

Bryan Waterhouse

Portait of Bryan Waterhouse

ST, CAM

Bryan Waterhouse is from Cincinnati, Ohio. He has 1 bachelor's and two master's degrees from UChicago, and he made this website. His favorite professional team is Manchester United. He has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2022.

Carlos Patino

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tbd

Carlos Patino has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2023.

Charles Okumu

Portrait of Charles Okumu

tbd

Charles Okumu has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Connor Kirkbride

Portait of Connor Kirkbride

RB, LB, CB

Connor Kirkbride is from Kalamazoo, Michigan. He serves as one of the captains for AFC Roscoe. He has lots of experience playing in local men's leagues, but AFC Roscoe is his first NSL club. Connor has played competitive club/travel soccer throughout his entire life. Connor supports Real Madrid CF and Arsenal FC. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, he was competing with USA dodgeball in competitions all around the country.

Danilo Liuzzi

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Danilo Liuzzi has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2023.

Danilo Messina

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tbd

Danilo Messina has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2023.

Fil Raheem

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Fil Raheem has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2022.

Guillaume Pin

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tbd

Guillaume Pin has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Harrison Heymann

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tbd

Harrison Heymann has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

James Ost

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tbd

James Ost has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Joshua Del Valle

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Joshua Del Valle has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2022.

Marco Rangel

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Marco Rangel has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Nicklas Kanzok

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tbd

Nicklas Kanzok has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Nicolas Stanciu

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tbd

Nicolas Stanciu has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Omar Chavez

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tbd

Omar Chavez has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2024.

Pietro Mozzone

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CB, RB, LB

Pietro Mozzone was born in Savona, Italy and raised in Celle Ligure, Italy. Pietro brings a wealth of professional and club experience, playing for Celle Lugure, ASD Albissola Albatross, Savona FBC, FBC Veloce Calcio, and Polisportiva Celle Ligure. His favorite professional club is Genoa CFC, and he is a member of the ultra group Old Block 1973 Unita Resistente, Gradinata Nord. Pietro is passionate about traveling the world, so when he achieves a new goal he books a new trip. He is currently a developing executive for an Italian/American logistics company. His life philosophy is to work hard and party harder!.

Saker Ghanayem

Portait of Saker Ghaneyem

CM, LW, RW

Saker Ghanayem is from Orlanda, Florida and played for University of Maine. He has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2022.

Sam Fiera

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Sam Fiera has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2023.

Stefano Branca

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Stefano Branca has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2025.

Thomas Bender

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GK

Tommy Bender was raised in Mendota, IL. He served our country and was Army 1-27 battalion's #1. He has played competitive club soccer his whole life and features in a number of local men's leagues, in addition to AFC Roscoe. Tommy supports Bayern Munich. Amazingly, Tommy taught himself how to play keeper through YouTube videos.

Tim Ireland

Portrait of Tim Ireland

tbd

Tim Ireland has been a member of AFC Roscoe since 2025.

Highlights

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Season Tickets

$40

  • Be a part of AFC Roscoe's exciting 2025 season with our all-access season ticket package!
  • Perfect for dedicated fans who want to support the team all season long and enjoy exclusive benefits.
  • Your season ticket includes:
  • Access to all home games for the entire 2025 season
  • Priority seating at all matches
  • Special meet & greet opportunities with players
  • Access to discounted State Cup tickets (if applicable)
  • Simply bring your confirmation email to each game for entry

Single Game Tickets

$10

  • Experience the excitement of AFC Roscoe soccer with a single game ticket!
  • Perfect for fans who want to catch a specific match or try out our game day experience.
  • Your ticket includes:
  • General admission seating
  • Access to our fan zone
  • Support for local soccer in Chicago
  • Simply bring your confirmation email to the game for entry

Team Merchandise

Official Team Jerseys

AFC Roscoe Jersey

Show your support for AFC Roscoe with our official team jerseys! Available in both home and away colors.

  • High-quality custom jerseys
  • Available in multiple sizes
  • Custom name and number options
  • Made-to-order with 6-8 week production time

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Roscoe in the News

Club Leadership

Portrait of Adam Nijahawan

President

Adam Nijahawan

Portrait of Tommy Bender

VP Administration

Tommy Bender

Portrait of Connor Kirkbride

VP Recruitment

Connor Kirkbride

Portrait of Bryan Waterhouse

Director of Football

Bryan Waterhouse

Portrait of Pietro Mozzone

VP Social

Pietro Mozzone

Portrait of Andy Golden

Captain

Andy Golden