Published on May 21, 2026 under Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Utica City FC News Release
UTICA, NY – Utica City FC announced today that club legends Nate Bourdeau and Darren Toby will lead the organization into a new era, with Bourdeau named Head Coach and Toby serving as Assistant Coach ahead of the upcoming MASL season.
Two of the original faces who helped build the foundation and identity of Utica City FC are now returning behind the bench with a renewed vision centered around winning championships, strengthening culture, and reconnecting the club with the community that made it one of the premier indoor soccer environments in North America.
“This organization was founded on passion, hard work, culture, and community,” said Robert Esche. “When people think about the identity of Utica City FC, Nate and Darren are two of the first names that come to mind. They helped build this club as players, and now they will help shape its future as coaches. We are committed to creating a winning environment again – one that our fans, our city, and our players can be proud of. This is about bringing championship expectations back to Utica.”
A Baldwinsville, NY native, Nate Bourdeau becomes Head Coach after an iconic playing career that spanned more than a decade with the Syracuse Silver Knights and Utica City FC. A team captain and fan favorite, Bourdeau made over 200 appearances for the organization from 2012-2024 and was widely respected for his leadership, consistency, and competitive mentality.
Before his professional career, Bourdeau starred at Baldwinsville High School, where he remains the school’s all-time leader in goals and assists. Collegiately, he played at Boston College before transferring to Rutgers University, where he earned Team MVP honors and All-Big East recognition. Internationally, Bourdeau represented the United States on the U-18 National Team in 2008 and later earned selection to the USA Men’s National Futsal Team in 2023. His impressive soccer resume also boasts a 2015 USL Championship with the Rochester Rhinos.
In recent years, Bourdeau has transitioned into coaching, spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons at Fayetteville-Manlius High School before taking over at Baldwinsville High School in 2026. Since 2012, he has also developed young players across Central New York through Bourdeau’s Skill School.
Joining Bourdeau on the bench is former teammate Darren Toby, who will serve as Assistant Coach. Toby was one of the most respected…