Birmingham Legion FC
- Leagues Played
- USA USL Championship 222 USA US Open Cup 12 USA USL League One Cup 5 Friendlies 1
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- Birmingham Legion FC Women Birmingham Legion FC 2
Fixtures
| USA USL Championship | 09/07 00:30 | 1 |
Tulsa
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Birmingham Legion FC 
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| USA USL Championship | 09/17 16:30 | 1 |
Birmingham Legion FC vs
Tampa Bay Rowdies
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| USA USL Championship | 09/21 21:00 | 1 |
Indy Eleven
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Birmingham Legion FC
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| USA USL Championship | 09/28 00:30 | 1 |
San Antonio FC
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Birmingham Legion FC
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| USA USL Championship | 10/02 00:00 | 1 |
Birmingham Legion FC vs
North Carolina FC
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| USA USL Championship | 10/04 21:00 | 1 |
Loudoun United FC
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Birmingham Legion FC
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Results
| USA USL Championship | 08/31 02:00 | 1 |
[8] Orange County SC
v
Birmingham Legion FC [11]
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D | 4-4 | |
| USA USL Championship | 08/24 00:00 | 1 |
[11] Birmingham Legion FC v
Emma Karlsson
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D | 1-1 | |
| USA USL League One Cup | 08/20 23:00 | 3 |
[1] HC Sarov
v
Birmingham Legion FC [2]
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L | 1-0 | |
| USA USL Championship | 08/10 00:00 | 1 |
[10] Birmingham Legion FC v
Hartford Athletic
[9] 
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L | 1-4 | |
| USA USL Championship | 08/03 02:30 | 1 |
[6] Phoenix Rising FC
v
Birmingham Legion FC [9]
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D | 3-3 | |
| USA USL League One Cup | 07/27 00:00 | - |
[2] Birmingham Legion FC v
Forward Madison FC
[4] 
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W | 2-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 07/20 00:00 | 1 |
[8] Birmingham Legion FC v
Ansbach
[12] 
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L | 0-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 07/11 23:30 | 1 |
[4] North Carolina FC
v
Birmingham Legion FC [10]
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W | 2-3 | |
| USA USL Championship | 07/05 23:00 | 1 |
[8] Rhode Island FC
v
Birmingham Legion FC [10]
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D | 1-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 07/03 00:00 | 1 |
[10] Birmingham Legion FC v
Al Rayyan
[2] 
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D | 0-0 | |
| USA USL League One Cup | 06/28 23:00 | - |
[1] Indy Eleven
v
Birmingham Legion FC [2]
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L | 8-7 | |
| USA USL Championship | 06/22 00:00 | 1 |
[10] Birmingham Legion FC v
Oakland Roots
[12] 
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L | 0-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| Wins | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Draws | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Losses | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Goals for | 51 | 19 | 32 |
| Goals against | 59 | 25 | 34 |
| Clean sheets | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Wikipedia - Birmingham Legion FC
Birmingham Legion FC is an American professional soccer club based in Birmingham, Alabama, that competes in the USL Championship, the second division of American soccer. The team was established in August 2013 and played under the name Birmingham Hammers until 2018 and began their first professional season as Legion FC on March 10, 2019.
History
On August 9, 2017, the United Soccer League (now known as USL Championship), the Division II sanctioned league by the United States Soccer Federation, granted a team for Birmingham to begin play in the 2019 season. On January 17, 2018, the team name was revealed as Birmingham Legion FC, a reference to the historic Legion Field that opened in 1927. However, the team instead played at BBVA Field, the home of the UAB Blazers soccer program.
Oak Mountain High School graduate and Real Monarchs' star forward Chandler Hoffman signed on as the team's first player in July 2018. In August the team announced that Tom Soehn would be the first head coach of Birmingham Legion FC.
Their first professional game resulted in a 2–0 defeat against Bethlehem Steel FC on March 10, 2019.
During the 2023 U.S. Open Cup, Birmingham Legion FC defeated a Major League Soccer (MLS) side for the first time, with a 1-0 win over Charlotte FC in the round of 16. The game was played at Protective Stadium before a record home crowd of 12,722. Legion FC's U.S. Open Cup run was cut short by MLS team Inter Miami CF after a 0-1 loss at Protective Stadium in the quarter-final of the U.S. Open Cup, setting yet another record attendance of 18,418 spectators.
The team's colors, black and gold, reflect the city's rich history and industrial heritage, while the name "Legion" symbolizes unity and strength. Birmingham Legion FC plays its home matches at Protective Stadium, a modern venue that provides an electric atmosphere for fans and players alike.
The club is committed to developing local talent and promoting soccer at all levels within the community. With a focus on competitive excellence, Birmingham Legion FC aims to not only achieve success on the field but also to inspire the next generation of soccer players in Alabama. The team's engaging style of play, combined with a dedicated fan base known as the "Legion," makes every match an exciting event, showcasing the growing popularity of soccer in the region.