Liquid Football

Liquid Football
Full name	Liquid Football
Founded	2022; 4 years ago
Stadium	Gabriel Richard Catholic High School
Capacity	1000
Owner(s)	Javier Bautista, George Chomakov
Head Coach	Javier Bautista
League	Midwest Premier League
2024	4th, Great Lakes East Division; Great Lakes Final: DNQ
Website	https://www.theliquidfootball.com/

Liquid Football is an American soccer club based in Michigan. Founded in 2022, the team competes in the Midwest Premier League. Known for its player-focused approach and fast-paced style of play, the club was founded by Javier Bautista as head coach and co-owner with, George Chomakov, who also serves as captain.

History

The club was founded in 2022, by former Detroit City FC player George Chomakov and former Detroit City FC player and assistant coach Javier Bautista.

On January 17, 2023, the Midwest Premier League officially announced Liquid Football would join the league in 2023.

On June 3rd, 2023, Liquid Football played its first ever non-league friendly game against professional USL League Two side Fort Wayne FC in Indiana, with a final score of 3-0.

Stadium

University Liggett School (2023)
Gabriel Richard Catholic High School (2024–present)

Team image

Crest

The team's crest displays the team colors, beige and cyan. The crest includes a wolf that creates a wave to tie in the liquid part of Liquid Football, a reference to the style of soccer the team aims to play, fluid and smooth in nature. The wolf wears a traditional laurel wreath, as used by the Roman Empire to recognize sporting achievements.

Sponsorship

Years	Kit manufacturer	Kit sponsor
Years	Kit manufacturer	Front sponsor	Secondary sponsor
2023	Champion Grind	Luxury Loud	The Balkan House, Very Good Management, I Find Staffing, Alexander Enzo & Co, Pablo's Tacos
2024		Luxury Loud	The Balkan House, Very Good Management, I Find Staffing, Alexander Enzo & Co
2025			The Balkan House, Very Good Management, I Find Staffing, Alexander Enzo & Co

Current Squad

As of 29 May 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
1	GK	USA	Tony Serraiocco
2	DF	USA	Morees Toma
3	DF	USA	Wail Algahim
4	DF	SEN	Abdoul Sene
6	MF	USA	JP Hermosillo
7	FW	USA	Wasseem Muthana
8	MF	USA	Keethan Punniyamoortay
10	FW	CIV	Dehane Gnounrou
11	MF	YEM	Albahri Albahri
12	DF	VEN	Carlos Valbuena


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
14	MF	USA	Dylan Wismont
15	FW	USA	Aram Shabo
17	DF	CIV	Aladji Kourouma
19	DF	YEM	Sal Alzamzami
21	MF	SYR	George Farah
29	GK	USA	Esmail Haidan
77	MF	SEN	Papi Gueye
80	FW	SEN	Atoumane Dia
99	MF	BUL	George Chomakov (captain)

Staff

As of 26 May 2025

Position	Staff
Head coach	Javier Bautista
Assistant coach	Sonny Lulgjuraj
Assistant coach	Kareem Srour
Goalkeepers coach	Mohammad Salman
Strength and Nutrition	Karar Alwashah

Seasons

Men

As of 26 May 2025

Season	League	Teams	Record	Rank	Division Final	Ref
2023	Midwest Premier League	10	7-1-2	2nd	DNQ
2024	Midwest Premier League	10	5-3-2	4th	DNQ

Notable players

The following players have either played at the professional or international level, either before or after playing for the team:

Men

George Chomakov- 2023-Present, played professionally at Detroit City FC for three seasons (2019–2021)
Benedek Tanyi - 2023, played professionally at Detroit City FC for two seasons (2021–2022).
Albaraa Alsoufi - 2023, played professionally at Gold Star FC for a season (2023).
Cyrus Saydee - 2023-2024, played professionally at Detroit City FC for three seasons (2020–2022).
Barnabas Tanyi - 2023, played professionally at Detroit City FC for three seasons (2021–2023).

References

↑ Liquid Football Profile , Lower League USA, 21 May 2025
↑ Detroit City FC's George Chomakov goes distance with upbeat outlook, nose for business , Detroit News, 13 January 2020
↑ Liquid Football Accepted For 2023 , MWPL, 17 January 2023
↑ Liquid Joins The Midwest Premier League, TheMajors.net, 17 January 2023
↑ Fort Wayne FC shuts out Liquid Football in friendly, WANE Fort Wayne, 3 June 2023
↑ About | Liquid Football , Liquid Football, Retrieved May 22, 2023
↑ MWPL Standings , Midwest Premier League
↑ Detroit City FC's George Chomakov goes distance with upbeat outlook, nose for business , Detroit News, 13 April 2020
↑ Detroit City FC re-signs Benedek Tanyi on a short-term deal , Detroit City FC, 18 April 2022
↑ Albaraa Alsoufi is Finding Meaning in Heritage , NISA Network, 18 April 2022
↑ Midfielder Cyrus Saydee returning for eighth season to Detroit City FC , Detroit News, 1 February 2019
↑ Detroit City FC signs young forward Bosh Tanyi , Our Sports Central, 9 March 2023

External links

[1] Liquid Football Profile , Lower League USA, 21 May 2025

[2] Detroit City FC's George Chomakov goes distance with upbeat outlook, nose for business , Detroit News, 13 January 2020

[3] Liquid Football Accepted For 2023 , MWPL, 17 January 2023

[4] Liquid Joins The Midwest Premier League, TheMajors.net, 17 January 2023

[5] Fort Wayne FC shuts out Liquid Football in friendly, WANE Fort Wayne, 3 June 2023

[6] About | Liquid Football , Liquid Football, Retrieved May 22, 2023

[7] MWPL Standings , Midwest Premier League

[8] Detroit City FC's George Chomakov goes distance with upbeat outlook, nose for business , Detroit News, 13 April 2020

[9] Detroit City FC re-signs Benedek Tanyi on a short-term deal , Detroit City FC, 18 April 2022

[10] Albaraa Alsoufi is Finding Meaning in Heritage , NISA Network, 18 April 2022

[11] Midfielder Cyrus Saydee returning for eighth season to Detroit City FC , Detroit News, 1 February 2019

[12] Detroit City FC signs young forward Bosh Tanyi , Our Sports Central, 9 March 2023