North East Stars FC
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Athletic Club Port of Spain (previously known as North East Stars FC) is a Trinidad and Tobago professional football club, based in Port of Spain, Trinidad, that plays in the TT Premier Football League. The team plays its home games at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
History
The team joined the Professional Football League as North East Stars F.C. beginning in the 2002 season, having previously played in Trinidad's ECFU league. The team joined the league with the explicit intention of representing the north-east of Trinidad, previously underrepresented in football circles.
The team was terrible in their first season, finishing last in the league with a dismal record of 4 wins, 2 ties, and 22 losses. They improved dramatically in 2003, however, jumping from last to third, as they went 19–7–10. They improved even further in 2004, surprising everyone by winning the league with a dominant 14–5–2 performance. They finished 5th in 2005.
The club's Jerren Nixon finished the 2004 season as the league's leading scorer with a staggering 31 goals, 17 in front of second place Randolph Jerome's 14.
In 2020, the club moved to Port of Spain and changed its name.
Founded in 2001, North East Stars FC has a rich history of success in domestic competitions, having won multiple league titles and domestic cups. The team is known for its attacking style of play and talented roster of players, many of whom have gone on to represent the Trinidad and Tobago national team.
The team plays its home matches at the Larry Gomes Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility that provides a vibrant atmosphere for fans to support their team. With a passionate fan base and a commitment to excellence on the field, North East Stars FC continues to be a dominant force in Trinidad and Tobago soccer.