The 2025 Huntsville City FC season will be the third season of Huntsville City FC, a soccer team based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It will be their third season competing in MLS Next Pro, a professional developmental league in the third tier of the United States soccer pyramid. The club serves as a development and reserve squad for Nashville SC of Major League Soccer.
Staff
| Coaching & Technical Staff |
| Director of Soccer Operations | Matt Cairns |
| Head coach | Chris O'Neal |
| Assistant coach | Omar Jarun |
| Assistant coach | Alex Kuehl |
| Goalkeeping coach | Vacant |
| Head Athletic Trainer | Luis Rodas |
| Performance Coach & Sports Scientist | Josh Stewart |
| Video Analyst/Scouting | Matt Bautista |
| Head Equipment Manager | Sam Gibson |
Roster
- As of March 4, 2025
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Nashville SC first team player.
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Signed to Nashville SC Academy contract.
Transfers
In
| Date | Position | Number | Name | from | Type | Fee | Ref. |
| November 12, 2024 | MF | 7 | Ethan O'Brien | Indy Eleven | Transfer | NA | [1] |
| December 5, 2024 | MF | 30 | Alan Carleton | Atlanta United 2 | Signing | Free | [2] |
| December 5, 2024 | MF | 8 | Moisés Véliz | Tauro FC | Signing | Free | [3] |
| December 16, 2024 | FW | 11 | Real Gill | Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC | Signing | Free | [4] |
| January 14, 2025 | MF | 10 | Christian Koffi | Chicago Fire FC II | Signing | Free | [5] |
| January 21, 2025 | GK | 1 | Erik Lauta | New Hampshire Wildcats | Signing | Free | [6] |
| January 21, 2025 | DF | 12 | Tyshawn Rose | North Texas SC | Signing | Free | [7] |
| January 23, 2025 | DF | 2 | Blake Bowen | Tacoma Defiance | Signing | Free | [8] |
| February 4, 2025 | FW | 9 | Gio Miglietti | Tacoma Defiance | Signing | Free | [9] |
| February 7, 2025 | FW | 17 | Malik Henry-Scott | Lexington SC | Loan | | [10] |
| February 12, 2025 | MF | 66 | Philip Mayaka | Crown Legacy FC | Signing | Free | [11] |
| February 18, 2025 | MF | 98 | Bryce Boneau | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Signing | Free | [12] |
| February 18, 2025 | DF | 20 | Kevin Carmichael | California Golden Bears | Signing | Free | [13] |
| February 20, 2025 | DF | 28 | Zach Barrett | Vermont Catamounts | Signing | Free | [14] |
| February 20, 2025 | FW | 15 | Damien Barker John | Real Monarchs | Loan | NA | [15] |
| February 26, 2025 | MF | 6 | Pep Casas | Inter Miami CF II | Signing | NA | [16] |
| March 4, 2025 | FW | 16 | Gunnar Studenhofft | South Florida Bulls | Signing | NA | [17] |
| June 19, 2025 | FW | 14 | Alioune Ka | Cornell Big Red | Signing | NA | [18] |
Out
| Date | Position | No. | Name | To | Type | Fee | Ref. |
| November 12, 2024 | GK | 39 | Bryan Dowd | Chicago Fire FC | Loan Expired | NA | [19] |
| November 12, 2024 | DF | 56 | Will Perkins | Union Omaha | Loan Expired | NA | [20] |
| November 12, 2024 | FW | 78 | Tyler Pasnik | FC Naples | Roster Decisions | NA | [21] |
| November 12, 2024 | DF | 15 | Joey Akpunonu | FC Cincinnati II | Loan Expired | NA | [22] |
| November 12, 2024 | DF | 12 | Dominic Gasso | Detroit City FC | Loan Expired | NA | [23] |
| November 12, 2024 | FW | 22 | Maximus Ekk | Nashville SC | Roster Decisions | NA | [24] |
| November 12, 2024 | DF | 6 | Sergi Oriol | | Roster Decisions | NA | [25] |
| November 12, 2024 | FW | | Makel Rasheed | | Roster Decisions | NA | [26] |
| November 12, 2024 | GK | 1 | Simon Jillson | | Roster Decisions | NA | [27] |
| November 12, 2024 | DF | 5 | Joel Sangwa | | Roster Decisions | NA | [28] |
| November 12, 2024 | DF | 3 | Tomás Ritondale | FC Naples | Roster Decisions | NA | [29] |
| November 12, 2024 | MF | 38 | Axel Picazo | | Roster Decisions | NA | [30] |
| November 12, 2024 | MF | 40 | Faiz Opande | Kariobangi Sharks | Roster Decisions | NA | [31] |
| November 12, 2024 | MF | 7 | Brennan Creek | Asheville City SC | Roster Decisions | NA | [32] |
| November 12, 2024 | MF | 10 | Ollie Wright | Portland Hearts of Pine | Roster Decisions | NA | [33] |
| November 12, 2024 | MF | 17 | Jonathan Bolanos | Westchester SC | Roster Decisions | NA | [34] |
Loan In
Non-competitive fixtures
Preseason
Mid-Season Friendlies
MLS Next Pro
Standings
Eastern Conference
Overall table
Match results
Huntsville City FC v Chicago Fire FC II
Huntsville City FC v Chattanooga FC
Atlanta United 2 v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v Crown Legacy FC
Huntsville City FC v Orlando City B
Crown Legacy FC v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v Carolina Core FC
Inter Miami CF II v Huntsville City FC
Chattanooga FC v Huntsville City FC
Atlanta United 2 v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v New York Red Bulls 2
Orlando City B v Huntsville City FC
Huntsville City FC v Inter Miami CF II
Huntsville City FC v Carolina Core FC
Stats
Appearances and goals
Top scorers
| Rank | Position | Number | Name | MLS Next Pro | MLSNP Playoffs | Total |
| 1 | MF | 10 | Christian Koffi | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| MF | 30 | Alan Carleton | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 | FW | 16 | Gunnar Studenhofft | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| FW | 19 | Jordan Knight | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | MF | 7 | Ethan O'Brien | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| FW | 15 | Damien Barker John | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| DF | 20 | Kevin Carmichael | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MF | 66 | Philip Mayaka | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| NA | NA | own goal | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | DF | 2 | Blake Bowen | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MF | 8 | Moisés Véliz | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FW | 11 | Real Gill | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FW | 14 | Alioune Ka | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MF | 47 | Isaiah Jones | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MF | 77 | Adem Sipic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 45 |
Top assists
Disciplinary record
| No. | Pos. | Player | MLS Next Pro | MLSNP Playoffs | Total |
| | | | | | | | |
| 1 | GK | Erik Lauta | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | Blake Bowen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | MF | Patrick Amarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | Wyatt Meyer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | Pep Casas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | Ethan O'Brien | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | Moisés Véliz | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | Gio Miglietti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | Christian Koffi | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | FW | Real Gill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | DF | Tyshawn Rose | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | MF | Bryce Boneau | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FW | Damien Barker John | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | FW | Gunnar Studenhofft | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | FW | Malik Henry-Scott | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | MF | Jordan Knight | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | DF | Kevin Carmichael | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | DF | Kessy Coulibaly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | GK | Xavier Valdez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | MF | Bryan Acosta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | DF | Zach Barrett | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 29 | DF | Julian Gaines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | MF | Alan Carleton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 44 | DF | Gabriel Alonso | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 47 | MF | Isaiah Jones | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 66 | MF | Philip Mayaka | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 77 | DF | Adem Sipic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 98 | GK | Ammar Delic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 48 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 3 |
Awards and Honors
MLS NEXT Pro Team of the Matchweek
MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Matchweek
| Week | Player | Ref |
| 15 | Alan Carleton | [39] |
| 17 | Alan Carleton | [40] |
References
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- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Forward Real Gill". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Midfielder Christian Koffi". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Goalkeeper Erik Lauta and Defender Tyshawn Rose". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Goalkeeper Erik Lauta and Defender Tyshawn Rose". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Defender Blake Bowen". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Forwards Malik Henry-Scott and Gio Miglietti". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
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- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Midfielder Philip Mayaka". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 12, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Defender Kevin Carmichael and Midfielder Bryce Boneau". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 18, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
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- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Defender Zach Barrett and Forward Damien Barker John". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Midfielder Pep Casas". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Forward Gunnar Studenhofft". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. March 4, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City FC Signs Forward Alioune Ka from Cornell University". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. June 19, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
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- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Forwards Malik Henry-Scott and Gio Miglietti". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ "Huntsville City Football Club Signs Defender Zach Barrett and Forward Damien Barker John". MLSnextPRO.com. Huntsville City FC. February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 6 Honors". MLSNextPro.com. MLS Next Pro. April 22, 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 23 Honors". MLSNextPro.com. MLS Next Pro. August 19, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ "2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 15 Honors". MLSNextPro.com. MLS Next Pro. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 17 Honors". MLSNextPro.com. MLS Next Pro. July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
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- Playoffs
- Championship
- All-Star Game
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| Western | - Austin FC II
- Colorado Rapids 2
- Houston Dynamo 2
- Los Angeles FC 2
- Ventura County FC
- Minnesota United FC 2
- North Texas SC
- Portland Timbers 2
- Real Monarchs
- San Jose Earthquakes II
- Sporting Kansas City II
- St. Louis City SC 2
- Tacoma Defiance
- Whitecaps FC 2
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