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JOE BROWN
Dynamo PDL Head Coach
Executive Vice President of the Carolina Dynamo
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Coach Brown has over 25 years of coaching experience at most levels in the United States. He will be entering his 10th season of coaching in the USL, six with the Carolina Dynamo and four with the Delaware Wizards. During his stint with Delaware he led the Wizards to three Northeast Divisional Finals and was selected Atlantic Division Coach of the year in 1993. In 1999 the Carolina Dynamo advanced further than any other D3 team in the Lamar Hunt US OPEN CUP before bowing out of the tournament to the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. In 2000 Brown was appointed Head Coach of the Region 1 team that competed in The US Soccer Festival.
In 2002 Coach Brown was inducted in the USL Hall Of Fame and named USL executive of the year. In 2003 The Carolina Dynamo won the USL Pro Select League Regular season championship and Brown was selected as Pro Select League Coach of the Year. He has been a staff coach for Delaware and Maryland’s Olympic Development Programs. Prior to his years in the USL Brown coached at the Junior college level At Delaware Tech for two seasons, his Spirit teams where ranked in the NJCAA top 20 both seasons and in 1991 the team reach a record high ranking of 10th in the Nation. Brown spent ten years coaching at the high school level at A.I Dupont High school in Greenville, Delaware, winning four Blue Hen conference titles and competing in the state playoffs eight seasons, including four state semi-final appearances. Brown holds an “A” License from the United States Soccer Federation. In June of 2005 with a 6-2 victory over Raleigh CASL Elite, Brown broke the record for most wins in the Club’s history. In 2007 Brown led the Carolina Dynamo to an undefeated PDL regular season national championship, only the seventh team to accomplish this in the 20 year history of United Soccer Leagues. The 2007 Dynamo advanced further than any PDL team in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with victories over Cape Cod, Richmond Kickers (USL-2), Seattle Sounders (USL-1), before losing to the Houston Dynamo of MLS. Brown was selected PDL Coach of the Year in 2007. Carolina Dynamo record 78-40-5…Delaware Wizards record 49-37-11… USL Totals 127-77-16
MATT BROWN
Assistant Coach, Carolina Dynamo/GK Coach
Assistant Coach, Greensboro College
Matt joins the Dynamo for his second season as an assistant coach and goalkeeper coach for the Dynamo. During the fall Matt serves as an assistant coach for the Greensboro College Men’s Soccer Team. As a player, Brown was four-year starter as goalkeeper for Greensboro College (2002-05). He posted a 37-16 record for GC and 0.87 goals against average. He played on three conference champion and NCAA tournament teams.
In 2005, Brown was named second team all South Region, first team all-conference and was picked to the USA South Tournament Team. While playing for the Dynamo Matt was a member of the 2004 PDL Eastern Division Championship team that advanced to the PDL semi-finals.
PDL PLAYERS REGISTER NOW
All prospective players need to fill out the attached forms
(Try-Out, medical, & waiver)
Please mail/fax/e-mail to:
Carolina Dynamo
Att: PDL Try-outs
PO Box 29513
Greensboro, NC 27429
Fax: (336) 316-1276
scottzapko@carolinadynamo.com
Registration for the 2008 Season
Carolina Dynamo Player Profile
PDL Carolina Dynamo
What makes the Carolina Dynamo the best option for your player/s during the summer?*The Carolina Dynamo is the longest running team in the USL system
*The Carolina Dynamo has the best training facilities in the league Bryan Park and Macpherson stadium (soccer specific) Plush Bermuda grass fields.
*Professional medical and training staff
*Fitness center for players
*Housing for players
*Complete communication with college coach during season. We understand these are players. You have made an investment in your program, your players will be available to you for your summer camps and other summer commitments they must participate in as a player in your program.
*Training is twice a week to keep players sharp, but not over use them, so they can work camps, summer jobs or continue school in the summer
*Matches for the most part are on weekends
*Train and play your players in spots on the field you will be expecting them to play in the fall.
*U-20 Dynamo Team added this summer –2007The Carolina Dynamo has been in all the leagues in the USL from the A-League to the PDL and has won championships in every level the club has participated. As our club has grown and found our niche in the soccer market place, the PDL has been our best fit. Building a soccer specific stadium and our geographic location to some of the most talented college soccer players in the nation. Adding U-20’s to our program gives opportunities for younger, equally talented players a chance for extra matches during the summer as well.
We are very proud of our relationships we have with many colleges and universities that recommend players to the Dynamo and enjoy being part of their over all development.
Over the past 15 years we have had many players play in MLS and overseas.
John Ball ..Chicago (Southern Conn)
Stern John..Columbus
Nansha Kalonji..New York
Danny Care ..D C United
Mario Longo Columbus
Matt Knowles New York
Marcus Storey Columbus, Houston (UNC Chapel Hill)
Amir Lowery..Colorado ( Wake Forest)
Jon Busch..Columbus (UNC Charlotte)
Dennis Ludwig D C United (Rutgers)
James Riley New England ( Wake Forest)
Tim Marritt D C United ( UNC Chapel Hill)
Eric Kvello .New York (Georgetown)
Aiden Hainey New England (UNC Charlotte)
Justin Moose DC United (Wake Forest)
Scott Garlick DC United ,Dallas
Yari Alnut New England (Portland)
Khano Smith New England
Floyd Franks Chicago (UNC Charlotte)Over the past three seasons 12 Dynamo Players have been drafted in MLS and many others have extended their playing careers in the USL 1 (Former A league) and overseas.
2006 team has 4 players invited to the MLS combine this January. We are very proud to see players that have been involved with the Dynamo continue their playing success, but none of this is possible without the development your program has given them in an environment on a daily basis.Our success has been due our strong ownership , experienced office and coaching staff. We take pride in taking care of the players first and strive to give then the proper environment while they represent the Dynamo .We believe we have the best Program for your players to compete in the summer months and continue to find the best players in the nation to play for our club.If you have any questions please feel free to contact our GM
Scott Zapko or
Head Coach Joe Brown .
336-316-1266 email scottzapko@carolinadynamo.com or joebrown@carolinadynamo.com
check www.carolinadynamo.com
Club History
November 2002
Tampa FL: The Carolina Dynamo were recently recognized and inducted to the United Soccer Leagues Hall of Fame for its longstanding USL membership. “We have established 10 years as a benchmark for recognition”, said USL President and founder Francisco Marcos. “Reaching that plateau is an outstanding achievement in this business and it is important to recognize these clubs and individuals for their dedication and ability to preserve numerous hardships, which no person or club is exempt from.” “We have wanted to establish a USL Hall of Fame for several years and I am excited to finally be able to honor some of the organizations who have helped make the USL a success over the years. Recording history of the sport is an important part of established soccer as a significant member of the North American sports landscape. Documenting our own history will assist the overall effort of recognizing the long-standing presence of soccer in North America as well as the prominent figures within the sport.” Franchises inducted include the Dynamo, the Albuquerque Geckos, Austin Lone Stars, Charleston Battery, Charlotte Eagles, Cocoa Expos, Connecticut Wolves, El Paso Patriots, Nashville Metros, Richmond Kickers, Texas Spurs and the Vancouver Whitecaps.
In addition, Carolina Dynamo owner Neil Macpherson and General Manager/Head Coach Joe Brown lead a group of 11 individuals recently inducted to the United Soccer Leagues Hall of Fame under the category of Builders. The Builders category honors individuals who have forged and built the USL and the sport of soccer in North America.
2002
The club’s new Macpherson Stadium, named in honor of Macpherson’s father, was unveiled in 2002.
1996-2001
In 1996, the club changed to a more regional focus and changed its name to Carolina, entered the Select League (Third Division) and posted a 15-3 record. The Dynamo upset the A-League’s New York Fever, 1-0, in the Second Round of the U.S. Open Cup before falling to DC United in the Quarterfinals. The following year, the club moved up again to the newly-added A-League and saw immediate success, reaching the A-League final, where it fell to the Milwaukee Rampage 2-1 via a shootout. The Dynamo took 1998 to focus on the construction of a new stadium and returned as a member of the D3 Pro League in 1999. In their first year back the Dynamo upset the A-League’s Orange County Zodiac 2-0 in the Second Round of the U.S. Open Cup before falling to the Columbus Crew in the Third Round.
1995
The team moved up to the Pro League (Third Division) in 1995, where it missed the postseason for the first time despite a winning record.
1993
The Dynamo joined the USL system in 1993 as the Greensboro Dynamo, playing their home games at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Greensboro’s debut in the USL was made memorable as the team won league titles in each of its first two seasons, becoming just the second outdoor team to win back-to-back league titles.
1992
The Dynamo actually began as an amateur club in 1992 and was a southeast regional finalist in that years Open Cup tournament. The club’s owner, Neil Macpherson was a shareholder in England’s Nottingham Forest Club, while his father was a past chairman of the team. Due to the interest of his family, the Dynamo’s logo resembles Nottingham Forest’s.