Capital FC is an American soccer team based in Salem, Oregon, United States. Although founded in 2008 as part of the development system for the Portland Timbers USSF D2 organization, beginning in 2011 they were part of the development system for the Major League Soccer franchise of the same name until 2022. The team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. The Men's team is known as Capital Futbol Club Atletico. The Women's team, who plays in the Northwest Premier League, is known as Capital Futbol Club Atletica.
History
The Timbers joined the PDL in 2009, and played their first ever game on May 9, 2009, against fellow expansion franchise Victoria Highlanders finishing 2–2, with the first goal in franchise history being scored by Jarad Van Schaik assisted by Matt Van Houten.
In 2017, the team announced it would be based out of Salem, in affiliation with Capital FC Timbers.
On April 1, 2022, Capital FC Timbers announced that they were severing all ties with the Portland Timbers and renamed the USL League Two team Capital FC Atletico.
Stadiums
- John Chambers Field at CFC Complex; Salem, Oregon (2022–present)
- McCulloch Stadium; Salem, Oregon (2017–2021)
- Providence Park; Portland, Oregon (2009–2016)
- Tualatin Hills Park; Beaverton, Oregon one game (2009)
- Kiggins Bowl; Vancouver, Washington three games (2009–2011)
- Lincoln Park Stadium at Pacific University; Forest Grove, Oregon two games (2009)
- Stadium at Tigard High School; Tigard, Oregon two games (2009–2010)
- Hare Field; Hillsboro, Oregon two games (2010–2011)
- Stadium at Gresham High School; Gresham, Oregon one game (2010)
- Stadium at Clackamas High School; Clackamas, Oregon one game (2011)
- Stadium at Sherwood High School; Sherwood, Oregon one game (2011)
- Doc Harris Stadium at Camas High School; Camas, Washington one game (2011)