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Ristozi FC
Full nameRistozi Football Club
FoundedJune 2022; 2 years ago (June 2022)
StadiumMustang Stadium
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD
Capacity3,500
OwnersAnesti Shkurti
Francis Shkurti
Head CoachDylan Shepherd
LeagueNational Premier Soccer League
Websiteristozifc.com

Ristozi Football Club, commonly known as Ristozi FC, is a semi-professional soccer team based in Baltimore, MD. The club was founded in the summer of 2022 by the Shkurti brothers, and currently competes in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL).[1]

History

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Ristozi FC began play in the fall of 2022, competing in Division II of the Maryland Super Soccer League (MSSL), an elite amateur soccer league as recognized by United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA).

Ristozi FC earned promotion to Division I of the MSSL in the spring of 2023[2], marking its first major milestone in the club’s early history.

In 2024 the club secured its first two major trophies. In April of 2024, Ristozi FC captured its first title by winning the inaugural Maryland-District-Virginia Cup[3], defeating USL League Two side Christos FC in the final, via penalty shootout.[4]

Ristozi FC's winning momentum continued that same year as the team captured its second trophy. The club went undefeated in the 2024 spring season with 9 wins and 1 draw[5], and was crowned MSSL Division I season champion.[6]

National Stage

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Ristozi FC has since joined the National Premier Soccer League, and will begin play in 2025.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ristozi Football Club Joins the NPSL". National Premier Soccer League. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  2. ^ "Past Champions – Super Soccer League". Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  3. ^ "Maryland-District-Virginia Cup". MSSA. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  4. ^ "Ristozi FC Defeat Christos FC and Crowned 2024 MDV Cup Champions – Super Soccer League". Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  5. ^ "Football". registration.us.squadi.com. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  6. ^ "Ristozi FC are MSSL Regular Season Champions for Spring '24 Season – Super Soccer League". Retrieved 2024-10-30.