Bayside FC, established in 1997, is a highly successful premier club in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. We foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and inclusivity, empowering young athletes to reach their full potential. Through dedicated coaching, our commitment to nurturing talent, fostering teamwork, and promoting a love for the game drives us to continually strive for development and success. We are Rhode Island’s Premier Soccer Club.
BAYSIDE FIELD
A state-of-the-art turf field built in 2020 on the campus of Providence Country Day School locatated at 660 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914. This field hosts trainings and games for the club including 11v11 and 9v9 matches.
Interested in renting the field? We rent the field to tournament organizers, camp organizers, etc. looking to use our state of the art facility. Reach out to John Mark Andrade at jmandrade@baysidefc.com.
leadership
JOHN MARK Andrade
Club President
John Mark Andrade is the President of Bayside FC. He took over as President in 2006 and has held the position since. Andrade was born and raised in East Providence, RI and is knowledgable and well connected in youth soccer circles in New England. Andrade is currently the Associate Head Coach for the men’ soccer program at Providence College. An All-American at East Providence High School, Andrade went on to play at Syracuse University and then professionally in Portugal.
KEVIN Bacher
Club Technical Director, MLS Next & GA Director
Kevin Bacher is Bayside FC’s Boys’ Director of Coaching. Bacher joined the club in 2021 to assume the role. Previously, Bacher worked at Oakwood Soccer Club for several years where he coached the u17 & u19 MLS Next groups. He also has a wealth of college experience, coaching at UConn for many years. He holds his USSF A License.
Gary Hall
Director of Pre Academy Programs
Gary Hall is Bayside FC’s Pre Academy Director. Hall brings a wealth of experience at the club and academy level having spent over ten years with the Revolution Academy. Hall has identified and developed many current professional players. He holds his USSF B license, USSF Talent Scout license and is a Coach Educator for U.S Soccer.
Carlos Pinhancos
Club Director of Goalkeeping & GA College Coordinator
CHRIS Clarke
Director of MLS Academy League Division
Chris Clarke is Bayside FC’s Girls Director of Coaching. He took over the role in 2021 after joining the club in 2013. Previously, Clarke was Regional Manager of Youth Programs at the New England Revolution. He has coached various boys’ and girls’ teams throughout his time at Bayside FC. He holds his USSF A License.
TONY Vieira
Director of GA Operations
Tony Vieira is the Vice President of Bayside FC. He has been with the club since 2007. Over the years, he has coached many boys’ and girls’ teams at Bayside FC. He is the former the Varsity Head Coach of the boys’ team at East Providence High School.
DAVE DeMello
Director of Player & Staff Development
Dave DeMello is the Director of Player & Staff Development at Bayside FC. Dave assumed this role in 2020 after having coached at Bayside since 2007. Dave was born and raised in Bristol, RI and went on to play at the University of Rhode Island and then professionally for the Rhode Island Stingrays. Dave is currently an Assistant Coach for Providence College Men’s Soccer.
Maura Steeves
Administrative Director
coaching staff
Bayside FC’s coaching staff has a rich playing and coaching history. Many of our coaches have played and/or coached at some of the highest levels in the United States. Our coaches have a passion for the game of soccer and work every day to create an environment in the club where players are excited to play the beautiful game, but are also challenged for their own development.
Boys staff
MLS NEXT HOMEGROWN STAFF
Mac Steeves, Dominik Machado, Jeff Carreira, Miguel Sagastume, Kevin Bacher, Everald Benjamin, Everald Benjamin, Rafal Murawski
MLS NEXT ACADEMY STAFF
Chris Clarke, Alex Davey, Mateo Giraldo, Joao Santos, Callum McNaughton
Northeast Academy League Staff
Chris Clarke, Alex Davey, Jeff Carreira, Camilo Estrada
NESCL Staff
girls staff
Girls Academy STAFF
Mateo Andrade, Gary Hall, Tony Veira, Chris Wasilewski, Patrick Barbosa, Jamie Perez
NESCL STAFF
Patrick Barbosa, Oscar Zorrilla, Peter Maciel / Caitlin Kahle, Peter Maciel, Kate Webb, Gary Hall, Mateo Giraldo, Josh Richards, Nicholas Oliveira