Club
2015
The First Kick
The story of the Dragoons began when a group of strangers posted on Facebook to organise a kickabout at the J&J Sports Centre. From then on, weekly kickabouts quickly became a fixture in Krakow until winter arrived.
2016
Building a Community
Future club president Alex Băcica took charge of organising weekly games at Nadwiślan Kraków, a scenic venue near Wawel Castle. Meanwhile, social activities created a welcoming environment for newcomers. That year, the team chose the name “Dragoons,” designed their first badge, and bought official kits to play proper 11-a-side matches. Soon, the Dragoons joined the Cracow Sunday Football League (CSFL) and Ashvin Asani lead the team as Head Coach. 2016 also marked a first trip to Warsaw for a six-a-side festival, with the trip becoming an annual tradition.
2017
Aiming Higher
The Dragoons finished third in their first CSFL season, impressing against established sides. Inspired by English grassroots team Palmers FC, the club began recording matches and producing video highlights, helping to gain exposure. As interest grew, discussions started about transforming the Dragoons from a social club into a fully registered football club. Eventually, meetings with lawyers laid the groundwork for ambitious plans to enter the Polish league system.
2018
Official Recognition
After months of planning and negotiations with the MZPN, the Dragoons registered as Klub Sportowy Dragoons Kraków in the National Court. This milestone allowed the club to enter the Polish league system in 2019. That year, the Dragoons hosted their first international tournament, the GOAL! Festival, welcoming original English pioneers Wanderers FC. In addition, they gained international attention by participating in the Manchester United x DHL initiative, marking the club’s first appearance in global football media.
2019
Making History
The Dragoons won the CSFL and hosted the third GOAL! Festival, welcoming South Bank Cuaco FC. They became the first foreign-founded multinational club to enter Poland’s football pyramid. Making their maiden official appearance at Nadwiślan under the shadow of Wawel Castle, they crushed SF Fairant Kraków 6–0 in the Puchar Polski. Portuguese national Daniel Silva scored their first ever goal and capped off the game with a hat-trick! Adrian Paliś, Ernesto Bumba Jr. and Vitor Pereira were the other goal scorers in the historical match. The team started its league journey in Klasa B, narrowly losing their first match 2–1 to Grębałowianka II Kraków.
2020
Challenges and Recognition
The Dragoons attended the SD Europe conference as a fan-owned club hosted by KSK Beveren. They signed their first sponsorship deal with Krakow Boat Party and produced a kit reveal video with volunteers’ help. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic cut their debut Klasa B season short, leaving the team fourth. Despite this, the City of Krakow nominated the Dragoons as Multicultural Ambassadors, and the club produced a professional presentation video to showcase its values.
2021
Growth and Ambition
Thanks to a partnership with Błonia Sport, the Dragoons moved into a modern training facility while continuing matches at Nadwiślan. Their second Klasa B season ended in fourth place again. However, the team impressed in the Puchar Polski, reaching the third round and defeating two Klasa A sides. The 2021/22 season began spectacularly, with the Dragoons winning twelve consecutive matches.
2022
Champions and European Recognition
2022 became one of the club’s most successful years as Mateusz Święcicki featured the team in a mini-documentary. The Dragoons also earned an invitation to represent Poland in the Fenix Trophy, a UEFA-accredited competition which involves European non-professional clubs, chosen for their exceptional social, historical and cultural distinctiveness. On the pitch, they won the Klasa B championship and secured promotion to Klasa A, with a total of 20 wins and 103 goals. Goalkeeper Gabriel Muñoz became the first Dragoon to play 50 matches for the club, holding 12 clean sheets along the way. Partnerships began to grow as the club moved home to the 1,300-capacity home ground of KS Prądniczanka. Meanwhile, sponsorship deals with Real Recruitment Solutions, Promo Estates, and Xplicit Apparel followed, as well as a partnership with local sports manufacturer Power Canvas who created a brand new customised kit for the team. Additionally, the club also modernised further by purchasing a VEO camera, making the Dragoons one of the few lower-league Polish sides to live stream games.
2023
New Faces and Big Matches
The Dragoons hosted their first Fenix Trophy matches against Prague Raptors and DWS Amsterdam, with the latter featuring on Polish National Television (TVP3). With Ashvin Asani’s departure in May, Hugo Cruz became interim Head Coach for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. The team finished their first Klasa A season in eighth place and Cruz took on the reigns permanently. Another Fenix Trophy campaign paired them against French YouTube sensation Vinsky FC and English non-league giants FC United of Manchester. Founder Alex Băcica stepped down as club president, with Daniel Finnegan taking over as interim president. The highlight of the season came when the Dragoons hosted FC United of Manchester, attracting over 400 fans in Kraków.
2024
New Records
The Dragoons signed an agreement with Secret Shirts to give the club jersey further international exposure. On the pitch, the club played in front of 571 people against FC United of Manchester in a challenging 14-0 defeat. The result saw the Dragoons break Fenix Trophy history with the record highest defeat in the competition. On a more positive note, 17-year-old Jan Krzyżanowski, made his debut in the same game to become the youngest ever player. Back in the league, the team finished sixth in their second Klasa A season. Later in 2024, Gareth Davis, club supporter since day one and a regular attendee of the Nadwiślan kickabouts in the early days, was elected Club President by players and staff at the club’s Annual General Meeting.
2025
A New Era
The Dragoons entered a new chapter. Gonçalo Ferreira replaced Hugo Cruz as head coach, aiming to guide the club to even greater achievements in the coming years. The team reached the fourth round of Puchar Polski for the first time in history, beating Prokocim, a team playing one division above the Expats, before being eliminated by Radziszowianka Radziszów, who are competing two tiers up, in V Liga. Captain Enrico Forabosco reached the incredible landmark of 100 appearances for the club, with nearly 8000 minutes in his legs, scoring 48 goals and assisting 44 times since joining the club in 2020.
