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| fullname = Rangdajied United Football Club<ref>[https://globalsportsarchive.com/team/soccer/rangdajied-united-fc/2314/ Rangdajied United Football Club profile, statistics and archive] ''globalsportsarchive.com''. Retrieved 20 July 2021.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 April 2014|title=Rangdajied United 1-2 Sporting Goa {{!}} I-League 2013-14|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/04/02/india/i-league/arhima-club/sporting-club-de-goa/1585400/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Soccerway|archive-date=2 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902151614/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/04/02/india/i-league/arhima-club/sporting-club-de-goa/1585400/}}</ref>
| fullname = Rangdajied United Football Club<ref>[https://globalsportsarchive.com/team/soccer/rangdajied-united-fc/2314/ Rangdajied United Football Club profile, statistics and archive] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514015044/https://globalsportsarchive.com/team/soccer/rangdajied-united-fc/2314/ |date=14 May 2021 }} ''globalsportsarchive.com''. Retrieved 20 July 2021.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 April 2014|title=Rangdajied United 1-2 Sporting Goa {{!}} I-League 2013-14|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/04/02/india/i-league/arhima-club/sporting-club-de-goa/1585400/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Soccerway|archive-date=2 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902151614/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/04/02/india/i-league/arhima-club/sporting-club-de-goa/1585400/}}</ref>
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| founded = {{start date and age|1987}} (as ''Ar-Hima'')<ref>{{cite web|first=Hans|last=Schöggl|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiafound.html|title=India - List of Foundation Dates|website=rsssf.com|publisher=[[RSSSF|Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]]|access-date=17 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023194819/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiafound.html|archive-date=23 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A.R Hima sign three players, 2 with I-League experience|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/54-archive/sports/january-2012/3284-ar-hima-sign-three-players-2-with-i-league-experience|work=Meghalaya Times|accessdate=30 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407074928/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/54-archive/sports/january-2012/3284-ar-hima-sign-three-players-2-with-i-league-experience|archive-date=7 April 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| founded = {{start date and age|1987}} (as ''Ar-Hima'')<ref>{{cite web|first=Hans|last=Schöggl|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiafound.html|title=India - List of Foundation Dates|website=rsssf.com|publisher=[[RSSSF|Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]]|access-date=17 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023194819/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiafound.html|archive-date=23 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A.R Hima sign three players, 2 with I-League experience|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/54-archive/sports/january-2012/3284-ar-hima-sign-three-players-2-with-i-league-experience|work=Meghalaya Times|accessdate=30 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407074928/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/54-archive/sports/january-2012/3284-ar-hima-sign-three-players-2-with-i-league-experience|archive-date=7 April 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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'''Rangdajied United FC''' (formerly known as '''Ar-Hima''')<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United upset Bengaluru FC 3-2|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/rangdajied-united-upset-bengaluru-fc-3-2_781542.html|website=Zee News|access-date=1 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233347/http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/rangdajied-united-upset-bengaluru-fc-3-2_781542.html|archive-date=29 November 2021}}</ref> is an [[India]]n professional [[association football]] club based in Mawngap-Mawphlang approximately 20&nbsp;km south-west of [[Shillong]], [[Khasi Hills|East Khasi hills]], [[Meghalaya]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/team/rangdajied-united-football-club|title=Rangdajied United Football Club|website=Khelnow.com|access-date=14 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/shilchor.html| title = AIFF 2nd Divn. I-LEAGUE - 2012 {{!}} kolkatafootball.com{{!}}Indianfootball news.}}</ref> The club was founded in 1987.<ref>[https://blog.cpdfootball.de/2013/10/03/rangdajied-united-look-to-turn-tide-at-home/amp/ Rangdajied United look to turn tide at home] ''blog.cpdfootball.de''. Retrieved 13 September 2021</ref> They were the winners of the [[I-League 2nd Division]] and played in the top tier league football competition in the country, [[I-league]] during [[2013–14 I-League|2013–14]] season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/club/8013|title=Rangdajied United Football Club|website=the-aiff.com|access-date=14 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=United 2-0 Rangdajied United|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/22/india/i-league/chirag-united-sc/arhima-club/1585278/|website=Soccerway|access-date=7 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RANGDAJIED UNITED VS. CHURCHILL BROTHERS 1 – 1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/10/india/i-league/arhima-club/churchill-brothers-sc/1585302/|work=Soccerway|access-date=5 November 2013|archive-date=9 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109230856/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/10/india/i-league/arhima-club/churchill-brothers-sc/1585302/|url-status=live}}</ref> They also compete in the [[Shillong Premier League]], the top tier state football league in [[Meghalaya]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lajong emerge Shillong Premier League champions|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/meghalaya/lajong-emerge-shillong-premier-league-champions-2019.html|work=nenow.in|date=12 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=SSA releases fixtures for first leg of Shillong Premier League 2019|url=https://thesportsroom.in/2019/08/06/ssa-releases-fixtures-for-first-leg-of-shillong-premier-league-2019/|work=The Sports Room|date=6 August 2019}}</ref>
'''Rangdajied United FC''' (formerly known as '''Ar-Hima''')<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United upset Bengaluru FC 3-2|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/rangdajied-united-upset-bengaluru-fc-3-2_781542.html|website=Zee News|access-date=1 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233347/http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/rangdajied-united-upset-bengaluru-fc-3-2_781542.html|archive-date=29 November 2021}}</ref> is an Indian professional [[association football]] club based in Mawngap-Mawphlang approximately 20&nbsp;km south-west of [[Shillong]], [[Khasi Hills|East Khasi hills]], [[Meghalaya]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/team/rangdajied-united-football-club|title=Rangdajied United Football Club|website=Khelnow.com|access-date=14 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614064212/https://khelnow.com/football/team/rangdajied-united-football-club/|archive-date=14 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/shilchor.html| title = AIFF 2nd Divn. I-LEAGUE - 2012 {{!}} kolkatafootball.com{{!}}Indianfootball news.| access-date = 10 December 2021| archive-date = 27 June 2021| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210627221634/https://www.kolkatafootball.com/aiff_2nd_divn_ileague_2012/shilchor.html| url-status = live}}</ref> The club was founded in 1987.<ref>{{cite web|author=Chris Punnakkattu Daniel|url=https://blog.cpdfootball.de/2013/10/03/rangdajied-united-look-to-turn-tide-at-home/amp/|title=Rangdajied United look to turn tide at home|website=blog.cpdfootball.de|access-date=13 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210913162058/https://blog.cpdfootball.de/2013/10/03/rangdajied-united-look-to-turn-tide-at-home/|archive-date=13 September 2021}}</ref> They were the winners of the [[I-League 2nd Division]] and played in the top tier league football competition in the country, [[I-league]] during [[2013–14 I-League|2013–14]] season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/club/8013|title=Rangdajied United Football Club|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=[[All India Football Federation]]|access-date=14 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107070058/https://www.the-aiff.com/club/8013|archive-date=7 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=United 2-0 Rangdajied United|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/22/india/i-league/chirag-united-sc/arhima-club/1585278/|website=Soccerway|access-date=7 May 2021|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507173100/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/22/india/i-league/chirag-united-sc/arhima-club/1585278/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RANGDAJIED UNITED VS. CHURCHILL BROTHERS 1 – 1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/10/india/i-league/arhima-club/churchill-brothers-sc/1585302/|work=Soccerway|access-date=5 November 2013|archive-date=9 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109230856/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/10/india/i-league/arhima-club/churchill-brothers-sc/1585302/|url-status=live}}</ref> They also compete in the [[Shillong Premier League]], the top tier state football league in [[Meghalaya]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lajong emerge Shillong Premier League champions|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/meghalaya/lajong-emerge-shillong-premier-league-champions-2019.html|website=nenow.in|publisher=Northeast Now|date=12 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113130000/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/meghalaya/lajong-emerge-shillong-premier-league-champions-2019.html|archive-date=13 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=SSA releases fixtures for first leg of Shillong Premier League 2019|url=https://thesportsroom.in/2019/08/06/ssa-releases-fixtures-for-first-leg-of-shillong-premier-league-2019/|work=The Sports Room|date=6 August 2019|access-date=20 February 2021|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913014813/https://thesportsroom.in/2019/08/06/ssa-releases-fixtures-for-first-leg-of-shillong-premier-league-2019/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Name==
==Name==
The club was formerly known as [[Ar-Hima F.C.|Ar-Hima]],<ref>{{cite news|first=Rahul|last=Bhutani|title=I-League Division 2 : Mohammedan Sporting, Mumbai Tigers Start As Favorites|website=thehardtackle.com|publisher=The Hard Tackle|url=http://www.thehardtackle.com/2013/i-league-division-2-mohammedan-sporting-mumbai-tigers-start-as-favorites/|date=29 March 2013|access-date=30 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522073914/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2013/i-league-division-2-mohammedan-sporting-mumbai-tigers-start-as-favorites/|archive-date=22 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 April 2014|title=Rangdajied United 1-2 Sporting Goa: Live Score, Stream and H2H results . Preview match Rangdajied United vs Sporting Goa, team, start time. Tribuna.com|url=https://tribuna.com/en/match/rangdajied-united-fc-vs-sporting-goa/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Tribuna|archive-date=2 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210702095157/https://tribuna.com/en/match/rangdajied-united-fc-vs-sporting-goa/}}</ref> that literally means ''"The Two Kingdoms"''. During the 2012–13 season, the club has changed its name to '''Rangdajied United FC'''.<ref name="Khel Now">[https://khelnow.com/football/team/rangdajied-united-fc-academy Team overview: Rangdajied United Football Club and academy] ''Khel Now''. Retrieved 29 July 2021</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied Bolster Their Squad With National Stars |url=http://i-league.org/?p=9291 |work=I-League |access-date=27 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231641/http://i-league.org/?p=9291 |archive-date=2 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
The club was formerly known as [[Ar-Hima F.C.|Ar-Hima]],<ref>{{cite news|first=Rahul|last=Bhutani|title=I-League Division 2 : Mohammedan Sporting, Mumbai Tigers Start As Favorites|website=thehardtackle.com|publisher=The Hard Tackle|url=http://www.thehardtackle.com/2013/i-league-division-2-mohammedan-sporting-mumbai-tigers-start-as-favorites/|date=29 March 2013|access-date=30 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522073914/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2013/i-league-division-2-mohammedan-sporting-mumbai-tigers-start-as-favorites/|archive-date=22 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2 April 2014|title=Rangdajied United 1-2 Sporting Goa: Live Score, Stream and H2H results . Preview match Rangdajied United vs Sporting Goa, team, start time. Tribuna.com|url=https://tribuna.com/en/match/rangdajied-united-fc-vs-sporting-goa/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Tribuna|archive-date=2 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210702095157/https://tribuna.com/en/match/rangdajied-united-fc-vs-sporting-goa/}}</ref> that literally means ''"The Two Kingdoms"''. During the 2012–13 season,<ref>{{cite web|first1=Atanu|last1=Mitra|first2=Brendon|last2=Netto|title=United Sports Club 2–0 Rangdajied United FC: Ranti and Eric seal the win for the hosts|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122546/united-sports-club-vs-rangdajied-united-fc/report|website=Goal.com|date=22 September 2013|access-date=22 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923022146/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122546/united-sports-club-vs-rangdajied-united-fc/report|archive-date=23 September 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> the club has changed its name to '''Rangdajied United FC'''.<ref name="Khel Now">{{Cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/team/rangdajied-united-fc-academy|title=Team overview: Rangdajied United Football Club and academy|website=khelnow.com|publisher=Khel Now|access-date=29 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729060956/https://khelnow.com/football/team/rangdajied-united-fc-academy|archive-date=29 July 2021}}</ref><ref name="I-League">{{cite web|title=Rangdajied Bolster Their Squad With National Stars |url=http://i-league.org/?p=9291 |work=I-League |access-date=27 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231641/http://i-league.org/?p=9291 |archive-date=2 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


''"Rangdajied"'' in the [[Khasi language]] is an expression which signifies a brave, courageous, patriotic man at the prime of his youth.<ref name="Khel Now"/>
''"Rangdajied"'' in the [[Khasi language]] is an expression which signifies a brave, courageous, patriotic man at the prime of his youth.<ref name="Khel Now"/>
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Rangdajied United 2013/14 Season Preview: Survival Top Priority For Kashyapai??I??S Men|website=thehardtackle.com|publisher=The Hard Tackle|date=20 September 2013|access-date=18 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130924131326/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2013/rangdajied-united-201314-season-preview-survival-top-priority-for-kashyaps-men/|archive-date=24 September 2013}}</ref>
Rangdajied United 2013/14 Season Preview: Survival Top Priority For Kashyapai??I??S Men|website=thehardtackle.com|publisher=The Hard Tackle|date=20 September 2013|access-date=18 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130924131326/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2013/rangdajied-united-201314-season-preview-survival-top-priority-for-kashyaps-men/|archive-date=24 September 2013}}</ref>


The club has participated in the [[2013 I-League 2nd Division]] and qualified for the main round.<ref name=March9th>{{cite web|title=I-League 2nd Div: Kicks Off March 9 With 26 Clubs In Three Groups|url=http://feverpitch.in/SiteWeb/Newsdesc.aspx?SID=B4045A2A-823D-4A1C-A5DA-7017CC7BDC35|work=FeverPitch|access-date=24 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Twenty One Clubs To Participate The I-League 2nd Division|url=http://feverpitch.in/SiteWeb/Newsdesc.aspx?SID=4E406ED8-59DB-4657-9347-199B9FCB8672|work=FeverPitch|access-date=24 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gcsstars.com/2013/03/fixture-i-league-2nd-division-final-leg.html| title = Football in Bangalore: Fixture: I-League 2nd Division Final Rounds| website=gcsstars.com|access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref>
The club has participated in the [[2013 I-League 2nd Division]] and qualified for the main round.<ref name=March9th>{{cite web|title=I-League 2nd Div: Kicks Off March 9 With 26 Clubs In Three Groups|url=http://feverpitch.in/SiteWeb/Newsdesc.aspx?SID=B4045A2A-823D-4A1C-A5DA-7017CC7BDC35|work=FeverPitch|access-date=24 February 2013|archive-date=12 April 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130412235703/http://feverpitch.in/SiteWeb/Newsdesc.aspx?SID=B4045A2A-823D-4A1C-A5DA-7017CC7BDC35|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Twenty One Clubs To Participate The I-League 2nd Division|url=http://feverpitch.in/SiteWeb/Newsdesc.aspx?SID=4E406ED8-59DB-4657-9347-199B9FCB8672|work=FeverPitch|access-date=24 February 2013|archive-date=15 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415165312/https://homevdecor.com/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gcsstars.com/2013/03/fixture-i-league-2nd-division-final-leg.html| title = Football in Bangalore: Fixture: I-League 2nd Division Final Rounds| website = gcsstars.com| access-date = 10 December 2021| archive-date = 10 December 2021| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211210202332/https://www.gcsstars.com/2013/03/fixture-i-league-2nd-division-final-leg.html| url-status = live}}</ref>
Having won the [[2013 I-League 2nd Division Final Round]] held at Bangalore,<ref>{{cite web|title=Five teams qualify for final phase of 2nd Division League|url=http://the-aiff.com/pages/news/index.php?N_Id=3814|work=The All India Football Federation|access-date=26 March 2013}}</ref> Rangdajied qualified for the [[I-League]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Noronha|first=Anselm|title=Rangdajied United FC 2-2 Dempo SC: Papas denied his first win by the promoted outfit|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122561/rangdajied-united-fc-vs-dempo-sc/report|work=Goal.com|access-date=4 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007035441/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122561/rangdajied-united-fc-vs-dempo-sc/report|archive-date=5 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Nikhil Jitendran|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2015/05/07/11492532/aizawl-fc-become-mizorams-inaugural-representatives-in-the-i|title=Aizawl FC become Mizoram's inaugural representatives in the I-League|date=7 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015|archive-date=22 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922064023/https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2015/05/07/11492532/aizawl-fc-become-mizorams-inaugural-representatives-in-the-i|url-status=live}}</ref> On 20 November 2013, Rangdajied agreed the signings of [[India national football team|Indian national team]] stars [[Gouramangi Singh]], [[Subrata Pal]], [[Sandesh Jhingan]], [[Manandeep Singh]], and [[Tomba Singh]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ghoshal|first1=Amoy|title=Rangdajied United to loan Gouramangi, Subrata and three more IMG-R players|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/i-league-rangdajied-united-to-loan-gouramangi-subrata-and-three-more-img-r-players|access-date=10 October 2016|work=SportsKeeda|date=11 November 2013|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011152738/http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/i-league-rangdajied-united-to-loan-gouramangi-subrata-and-three-more-img-r-players|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied Bolster Their Squad With National Stars |url=http://i-league.org/?p=9291 |work=I-League |access-date=27 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231641/http://i-league.org/?p=9291 |archive-date=2 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and competed in the [[2013–14 I-League|2013–14]] season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Noronha|first=Anselm|title=Churchill Brothers SC 1-0 Rangdajied United FC: Wolfe's debut goal hands Churchill a vital win|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122698/churchill-brothers-sc-vs-rangdajied-united-fc/report?|work=Goal.com|access-date=11 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A.R Hima sign three players, 2 with I-League experience|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/54-archive/sports/january-2012/3284-ar-hima-sign-three-players-2-with-i-league-experience|work=Meghalaya Times|access-date=30 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407074928/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/54-archive/sports/january-2012/3284-ar-hima-sign-three-players-2-with-i-league-experience|archive-date=7 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://i-league.org/?p=6652|title=Rangdajied United FC qualify for I-league|website=i-league.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/i-league-how-newly-promoted-teams-have-performed/ma7hveltk8i91ieo2d5oos8jg#txutogyvzq611u8kpuv9yyole|title=I-League: How newly-promoted teams have performed|website=Goal.com|access-date=14 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United upset Bengaluru FC 3-2|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/rangdajied-united-upset-bengaluru-fc-3-2_781542.html|work=Zee News|access-date=1 March 2014}}</ref> They finished as 11th in the league table with 25 points in 24 matches.
Having won the [[2013 I-League 2nd Division Final Round]] held at Bangalore,<ref>{{cite web|title=Five teams qualify for final phase of 2nd Division League|url=http://the-aiff.com/pages/news/index.php?N_Id=3814|work=The All India Football Federation|access-date=26 March 2013}}{{Dead link|date=April 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Rangdajied qualified for the [[I-League]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Noronha|first=Anselm|title=Rangdajied United FC 2-2 Dempo SC: Papas denied his first win by the promoted outfit|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122561/rangdajied-united-fc-vs-dempo-sc/report|work=Goal.com|access-date=4 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007035441/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122561/rangdajied-united-fc-vs-dempo-sc/report|archive-date=5 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Nikhil Jitendran|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2015/05/07/11492532/aizawl-fc-become-mizorams-inaugural-representatives-in-the-i|title=Aizawl FC become Mizoram's inaugural representatives in the I-League|date=7 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015|archive-date=22 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922064023/https://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2015/05/07/11492532/aizawl-fc-become-mizorams-inaugural-representatives-in-the-i|url-status=live}}</ref> On 20 November 2013, Rangdajied agreed the signings of [[India national football team|Indian national team]] stars [[Gouramangi Singh]], [[Subrata Pal]], [[Sandesh Jhingan]], [[Manandeep Singh]], and [[Tomba Singh]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ghoshal|first1=Amoy|title=Rangdajied United to loan Gouramangi, Subrata and three more IMG-R players|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/i-league-rangdajied-united-to-loan-gouramangi-subrata-and-three-more-img-r-players|access-date=10 October 2016|work=SportsKeeda|date=11 November 2013|archive-date=11 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011152738/http://www.sportskeeda.com/football/i-league-rangdajied-united-to-loan-gouramangi-subrata-and-three-more-img-r-players|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="I-League"/> and competed in the [[2013–14 I-League|2013–14]] season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Noronha|first=Anselm|title=Churchill Brothers SC 1-0 Rangdajied United FC: Wolfe's debut goal hands Churchill a vital win|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122698/churchill-brothers-sc-vs-rangdajied-united-fc/report?|website=Goal.com|date=11 February 2014|access-date=11 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306235137/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122698/churchill-brothers-sc-vs-rangdajied-united-fc/report|archive-date=6 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A.R Hima sign three players, 2 with I-League experience|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/54-archive/sports/january-2012/3284-ar-hima-sign-three-players-2-with-i-league-experience|work=Meghalaya Times|access-date=30 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407074928/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/54-archive/sports/january-2012/3284-ar-hima-sign-three-players-2-with-i-league-experience|archive-date=7 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://i-league.org/?p=6652|title=Rangdajied United FC qualify for I-league|website=i-league.org|access-date=27 April 2013|archive-date=29 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429191754/http://i-league.org/?p=6652|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/i-league-how-newly-promoted-teams-have-performed/ma7hveltk8i91ieo2d5oos8jg#txutogyvzq611u8kpuv9yyole|title=I-League: How newly-promoted teams have performed|website=Goal.com|access-date=14 February 2021|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512112418/https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/i-league-how-newly-promoted-teams-have-performed/ma7hveltk8i91ieo2d5oos8jg#txutogyvzq611u8kpuv9yyole|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United upset Bengaluru FC 3-2|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/rangdajied-united-upset-bengaluru-fc-3-2_781542.html|work=Zee News|access-date=1 March 2014|archive-date=2 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302031500/http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/rangdajied-united-upset-bengaluru-fc-3-2_781542.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They finished as 11th in the league table with 25 points in 24 matches.


In the following season Rangdajied was evicted from I-League for not fulfilling the [[Asian Football Confederation]]'s club licensing criteria.<ref name="CB RU USC">{{cite web|last=Mergulhao|first=Marcus|title=Three football clubs barred from I-League|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Three-football-clubs-barred-from-I-League/articleshow/35464155.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=22 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2016/06/27/25058912/gallery-clubs-who-made-an-exit-from-the-i-league/lalnunpuia-rangdajied/8#photo|title=Clubs who made an exit from the I-League|website=goal.com|access-date=18 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/featured/look-back-dysfunctional-clubs-past-decade-indian-football/|title=A look back into the dysfunctional clubs in the past decade of Indian football|website=The Bridge|access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref>
In the following season Rangdajied was evicted from I-League for not fulfilling the [[Asian Football Confederation]]'s club licensing criteria.<ref name="CB RU USC">{{cite web|last=Mergulhao|first=Marcus|title=Three football clubs barred from I-League|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Three-football-clubs-barred-from-I-League/articleshow/35464155.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=22 May 2014|archive-date=22 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522154849/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Three-football-clubs-barred-from-I-League/articleshow/35464155.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2016/06/27/25058912/gallery-clubs-who-made-an-exit-from-the-i-league/lalnunpuia-rangdajied/8#photo|title=Clubs who made an exit from the I-League|website=goal.com|access-date=18 March 2021|archive-date=14 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614143053/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2016/06/27/25058912/gallery-clubs-who-made-an-exit-from-the-i-league/lalnunpuia-rangdajied/8#photo|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/featured/look-back-dysfunctional-clubs-past-decade-indian-football/|title=A look back into the dysfunctional clubs in the past decade of Indian football|website=The Bridge|access-date=26 March 2021|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512070750/https://thebridge.in/featured/look-back-dysfunctional-clubs-past-decade-indian-football|url-status=live}}</ref>


After clinching the [[Shillong Premier League|2013 Shillong Premier League]], Rangdajied finished as runners-up in [[2016 Shillong Premier League|2016]] season,<ref>[https://khelnow.com/football/shillong-lajong-fc-wins-gionee-shillong-premier-league-2016 Shillong Lajong wins Gionee SPL defeating Rangdajied United] ''Khel Now''. Retrieved 20 July 2021</ref> and in [[2019 Shillong Premier League]], they again finished achieved runners-up position with 22 points in 12 matches.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lajong are Shillong Premier League 2019 champions!|url=https://thesportsroom.in/2019/11/12/lajong-are-shillong-premier-league-2019-champions/|access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref>
After clinching the [[Shillong Premier League|2013 Shillong Premier League]], Rangdajied finished as runners-up in [[2016 Shillong Premier League|2016]] season,<ref>[https://khelnow.com/football/shillong-lajong-fc-wins-gionee-shillong-premier-league-2016 Shillong Lajong wins Gionee SPL defeating Rangdajied United] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720063139/https://khelnow.com/football/shillong-lajong-fc-wins-gionee-shillong-premier-league-2016 |date=20 July 2021 }} ''Khel Now''. Retrieved 20 July 2021</ref> and in [[2019 Shillong Premier League]], they again finished achieved runners-up position with 22 points in 12 matches.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lajong are Shillong Premier League 2019 champions!|url=https://thesportsroom.in/2019/11/12/lajong-are-shillong-premier-league-2019-champions/|access-date=12 November 2019|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913013518/https://thesportsroom.in/2019/11/12/lajong-are-shillong-premier-league-2019-champions/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Sponsorship==
==Sponsorship==
Rangdajied United was sponsored by Italian athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer [[Diadora]].<ref name="Diadora"/><ref>[https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=498470823532859 Rangdajied United profile] ''Facebook.com''. Retrieved 30 June 2021.</ref> It was the first Indian soccer club to be sponsored by Diadora.<ref name="Diadora">{{cite web|first=Kaushik|last=Saha|url=http://www.goaldentimes.org/i-league-mid-term-review/|title=I-League 2013-14 : Mid-Season Review|website=goaldentimes.org|publisher=Golden Times|date=10 January 2014|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-date=9 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909224830/http://www.goaldentimes.org/i-league-mid-term-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Rangdajied United was sponsored by Italian athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer [[Diadora]].<ref name="Diadora"/><ref>[https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=498470823532859 Rangdajied United profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181648/https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=498470823532859 |date=9 July 2021 }} ''Facebook.com''. Retrieved 30 June 2021.</ref> It was the first Indian soccer club to be sponsored by Diadora.<ref name="Diadora">{{cite web|first=Kaushik|last=Saha|url=http://www.goaldentimes.org/i-league-mid-term-review/|title=I-League 2013-14 : Mid-Season Review|website=goaldentimes.org|publisher=Golden Times|date=10 January 2014|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-date=9 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909224830/http://www.goaldentimes.org/i-league-mid-term-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>
   
   
They also had Football Solutions, a [[New Delhi]] based Football Consultancy Firm as a sponsor.
They also had Football Solutions, a [[New Delhi]] based Football Consultancy Firm as a sponsor.
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==Rivalries==
==Rivalries==
===Shillong Derby===
===Shillong Derby===
In I-League, there were consecutive promotions and relegations of Meghalayan teams Rangdajied United ([[2013–14 I-League]]), [[Wahingdoh FC|Royal Wahingdoh]] ([[2014–15 I-League]]) and [[Shillong Lajong FC|Shillong Lajong]] ([[2018–19 I-League]]).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/its-so-much-more-than-a-northeastern-derby/articleshow/58442323.cms|title=It's so much more than a northeastern derby - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-21}}</ref> During the both domestic and regional leagues, Rangdajied played against both Shillong Lajong and Royal Wahingdoh respectively in the ''"Shillong Derby"''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/meghalaya-state-league-2019-shillong-lajong-rangdajied-united-final|title=Shillong Lajong face Rangdajied United in Meghalaya State League final|website=Khel Now|access-date=12 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shillong Lajong vs. Rangdajied United 1–1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/22/india/i-league/lajong-sc/arhima-club/1585344/|work=Soccerway|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109230809/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/22/india/i-league/lajong-sc/arhima-club/1585344/|archive-date=9 November 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
In I-League, there were consecutive promotions and relegations of Meghalayan teams Rangdajied United ([[2013–14 I-League]]), [[Wahingdoh FC|Royal Wahingdoh]] ([[2014–15 I-League]]) and [[Shillong Lajong FC|Shillong Lajong]] ([[2018–19 I-League]]).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/its-so-much-more-than-a-northeastern-derby/articleshow/58442323.cms|title=It's so much more than a northeastern derby - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-21|archive-date=19 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419123421/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/its-so-much-more-than-a-northeastern-derby/articleshow/58442323.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> During the both domestic and regional leagues, Rangdajied played against both Shillong Lajong and Royal Wahingdoh respectively in the ''"Shillong Derby"''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/meghalaya-state-league-2019-shillong-lajong-rangdajied-united-final|title=Shillong Lajong face Rangdajied United in Meghalaya State League final|website=Khel Now|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512151935/https://khelnow.com/football/meghalaya-state-league-2019-shillong-lajong-rangdajied-united-final|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Soccerway">{{cite web|title=Shillong Lajong vs. Rangdajied United 1–1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/22/india/i-league/lajong-sc/arhima-club/1585344/|work=Soccerway|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109230809/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/22/india/i-league/lajong-sc/arhima-club/1585344/|archive-date=9 November 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>


The first match of the derby in [[I-League]] to be played was on 22 November 2013 between Shillong Lajong and Rangdajied United that ended in a 1–1 draw. Both the rivalries continued thereafter in [[Shillong Premier League]] for a brief period until the teams were dissolved.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shillong Lajong emerge champions of Meghalaya football league|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/meghalaya/shillong-lajong-emerge-champions-of-meghalaya-football-league.html|website=nenow.in|publisher=North East Now|date=22 December 2019|access-date=22 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919030648/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/meghalaya/shillong-lajong-emerge-champions-of-meghalaya-football-league.html|archive-date=19 September 2020}}</ref>
The first match of the derby in [[I-League]] to be played was on 22 November 2013 between Shillong Lajong and Rangdajied United that ended in a 1–1 draw. Both the rivalries continued thereafter in [[Shillong Premier League]] for a brief period until the teams were dissolved.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shillong Lajong emerge champions of Meghalaya football league|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/meghalaya/shillong-lajong-emerge-champions-of-meghalaya-football-league.html|website=nenow.in|publisher=North East Now|date=22 December 2019|access-date=22 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919030648/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/meghalaya/shillong-lajong-emerge-champions-of-meghalaya-football-league.html|archive-date=19 September 2020}}</ref>
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==Home stadium==
==Home stadium==
{{Main|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong}}
{{Main|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong}}
Rangdajied United plays all their home games at the [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]] in [[Shillong]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Shillong Lajong vs. Rangdajied United 1–1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/22/india/i-league/lajong-sc/arhima-club/1585344/|work=Soccerway|access-date=27 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109230809/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/22/india/i-league/lajong-sc/arhima-club/1585344/|archive-date=9 November 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Manipur Footballer David Ngaihte Rocks For Rangdajied United|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Sport10..181013.oct13|work=e-pao.net|access-date=13 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=United Sports Club 2–0 Rangdajied United FC: Ranti and Eric seal the win for the hosts|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122546/united-sports-club-vs-rangdajied-united-fc/report|work=Goal.com|access-date=22 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923022146/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122546/united-sports-club-vs-rangdajied-united-fc/report|archive-date=23 September 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United vs Bengaluru FC 3 – 2|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/03/01/india/i-league/arhima-club/bengaluru/1585407/|work=Soccerway|access-date=30 April 2014}}</ref> which has a capacity of approximately 30,000 spectators.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/teams/india/arhima-club/14933/ Rangdajied United Football Club profile, statistics and home stadium] ''Soccerway.com''. Retrieved 18 March 2021</ref><ref>[http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2011/08/17/2623428/ i-league-meghalaya-government-sanctions-55-crores-for] ''goal.com''. Retrieved 13 March 2021</ref> It has [[AstroTurf|artificial turf]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://theshillongtimes.com/2011/10/20/jnsc-not-yet-ready-fans-to-miss-live-i-league-action/|title=JNSC not yet ready, fans to miss live I-League action|website=The Shillong Times|access-date=2 March 2021}}</ref>
Rangdajied United plays all their home games at the [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]] in [[Shillong]],<ref name="Soccerway"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Manipur Footballer David Ngaihte Rocks For Rangdajied United|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Sport10..181013.oct13|work=e-pao.net|access-date=13 October 2013|archive-date=19 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019141531/http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Sport10..181013.oct13|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=United Sports Club 2–0 Rangdajied United FC: Ranti and Eric seal the win for the hosts|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122546/united-sports-club-vs-rangdajied-united-fc/report|work=Goal.com|access-date=22 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923022146/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/122546/united-sports-club-vs-rangdajied-united-fc/report|archive-date=23 September 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United vs Bengaluru FC 3 – 2|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/03/01/india/i-league/arhima-club/bengaluru/1585407/|work=Soccerway|access-date=30 April 2014|archive-date=23 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423005141/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/03/01/india/i-league/arhima-club/bengaluru/1585407/|url-status=live}}</ref> which has a capacity of approximately 30,000 spectators.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/teams/india/arhima-club/14933/ Rangdajied United Football Club profile, statistics and home stadium] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213164307/https://int.soccerway.com/teams/india/arhima-club/14933/ |date=13 February 2021 }} ''Soccerway.com''. Retrieved 18 March 2021</ref><ref>[http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2011/08/17/2623428/ i-league-meghalaya-government-sanctions-55-crores-for] ''goal.com''. Retrieved 13 March 2021</ref> It has [[AstroTurf|artificial turf]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://theshillongtimes.com/2011/10/20/jnsc-not-yet-ready-fans-to-miss-live-i-league-action/|title=JNSC not yet ready, fans to miss live I-League action|website=The Shillong Times|access-date=2 March 2021|archive-date=16 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316143251/http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2011/10/20/jnsc-not-yet-ready-fans-to-miss-live-i-league-action/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Notable former players==
==Notable former players==
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* '''[[Shillong Premier League]]'''
* '''[[Shillong Premier League]]'''
**Champions (1): 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United FC became the champions of the Shillong Premier League after beating Malki FC in the final.|url=http://feverpitch.in/news.php?newsid=2249|website=feverpitch.in|date=13 December 2013|access-date=29 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208045421/http://feverpitch.in/news.php?newsid=2249|archive-date=8 December 2015}}</ref>
**Champions (1): 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United FC became the champions of the Shillong Premier League after beating Malki FC in the final.|url=http://feverpitch.in/news.php?newsid=2249|website=feverpitch.in|date=13 December 2013|access-date=29 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208045421/http://feverpitch.in/news.php?newsid=2249|archive-date=8 December 2015}}</ref>
**Runners-up (1): [[2016 Shillong Premier League|2016]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Officers Choices Blue to sponsor 2017 Shillong Premier League|url=http://www.shillongsa.com/premiere-league/|work=Shillong Premier League|access-date=19 August 2017|date=18 August 2017}}</ref> 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiafooty.com/shillong-premier-league-2019/|title=Shillong Premier League 2019 detailed statistics|website=indiafooty.com|publisher=India Footy|date=19 September 2020|access-date=20 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923211616/http://www.indiafooty.com/shillong-premier-league-2019/|archive-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>
**Runners-up (1): [[2016 Shillong Premier League|2016]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Officers Choices Blue to sponsor 2017 Shillong Premier League|url=http://www.shillongsa.com/premiere-league/|work=Shillong Premier League|access-date=19 August 2017|date=18 August 2017|archive-date=28 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828110339/http://www.shillongsa.com/premiere-league/|url-status=live}}</ref> 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiafooty.com/shillong-premier-league-2019/|title=Shillong Premier League 2019 detailed statistics|website=indiafooty.com|publisher=India Footy|date=19 September 2020|access-date=20 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923211616/http://www.indiafooty.com/shillong-premier-league-2019/|archive-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>
* '''Meghalaya State League'''
* '''Meghalaya State League'''
**Runners-up (1): 2019<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United FC|url=https://theawayend.co/category/football-clubs/rangdajied-united-fc/|website=theawayend.co|publisher=The Away End|access-date=14 February 2021|archive-date=14 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214165241/https://theawayend.co/category/football-clubs/rangdajied-united-fc/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
**Runners-up (1): 2019<ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United FC|url=https://theawayend.co/category/football-clubs/rangdajied-united-fc/|website=theawayend.co|publisher=The Away End|access-date=14 February 2021|archive-date=14 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214165241/https://theawayend.co/category/football-clubs/rangdajied-united-fc/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://globalsportsarchive.com/team/soccer/rangdajied-united-fc/2314/ Team info] at ''Global Sports Archive''
*{{Twitter|rangdajiedufc}}
*[https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/rangdajied-united/fref=ts Team profile] at ''worldfootball.net''
*{{Facebook|181745328904095/}}
*[https://globalsportsarchive.com/team/soccer/rangdajied-united-fc/2314/ Rangdajied United FC] at GSA
*[http://www.goal.com/en-us/teams/india/1910/rangdajied-united-fc?fref=ts Goal.com page]
*[http://www.goal.com/en-us/teams/india/1910/rangdajied-united-fc?fref=ts Goal.com page]
*[https://www.the-aiff.com/club/8013?type=academy Rangdajied United FC] at [[All India Football Federation|the-aiff.com]]
*[https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/rangdajied-united/fref=ts Team profile] at WorldFootball.net


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Rangdajied United FC
File:Rangdajied United FC.png
Full nameRangdajied United Football Club[1][2]
Short nameRUFC
Founded1987; 39 years ago (1987) (as Ar-Hima)[3][4]
GroundJawaharlal Nehru Stadium[5]
Capacity30,000
ChairmanKarsing Kurbah
ManagerHerring Shangpliang
LeagueShillong Premier League

Rangdajied United FC (formerly known as Ar-Hima)[6] is an Indian professional association football club based in Mawngap-Mawphlang approximately 20 km south-west of Shillong, East Khasi hills, Meghalaya.[7][8] The club was founded in 1987.[9] They were the winners of the I-League 2nd Division and played in the top tier league football competition in the country, I-league during 2013–14 season.[10][11][12] They also compete in the Shillong Premier League, the top tier state football league in Meghalaya.[13][14]

Name[edit | edit source]

The club was formerly known as Ar-Hima,[15][16] that literally means "The Two Kingdoms". During the 2012–13 season,[17] the club has changed its name to Rangdajied United FC.[18][19]

"Rangdajied" in the Khasi language is an expression which signifies a brave, courageous, patriotic man at the prime of his youth.[18]

History[edit | edit source]

Rangdajied United was founded in 1987 as Ar-Hima.[20] The club has participated in various editions of the Shillong Premier League and enjoyed massive rivalries with their fellow Shillong based clubs Shillong Lajong FC and Royal Wahingdoh FC.[21]

The club has participated in the 2013 I-League 2nd Division and qualified for the main round.[22][23][24] Having won the 2013 I-League 2nd Division Final Round held at Bangalore,[25] Rangdajied qualified for the I-League.[26][27] On 20 November 2013, Rangdajied agreed the signings of Indian national team stars Gouramangi Singh, Subrata Pal, Sandesh Jhingan, Manandeep Singh, and Tomba Singh,[28][19] and competed in the 2013–14 season.[29][30][31][32][33] They finished as 11th in the league table with 25 points in 24 matches.

In the following season Rangdajied was evicted from I-League for not fulfilling the Asian Football Confederation's club licensing criteria.[34][35][36]

After clinching the 2013 Shillong Premier League, Rangdajied finished as runners-up in 2016 season,[37] and in 2019 Shillong Premier League, they again finished achieved runners-up position with 22 points in 12 matches.[38]

Sponsorship[edit | edit source]

Rangdajied United was sponsored by Italian athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer Diadora.[39][40] It was the first Indian soccer club to be sponsored by Diadora.[39]

They also had Football Solutions, a New Delhi based Football Consultancy Firm as a sponsor.

Period Kit Manufacturers Shirt Sponsor
2012–2014 Diadora Football Solutions[41]

Rivalries[edit | edit source]

Shillong Derby[edit | edit source]

In I-League, there were consecutive promotions and relegations of Meghalayan teams Rangdajied United (2013–14 I-League), Royal Wahingdoh (2014–15 I-League) and Shillong Lajong (2018–19 I-League).[42] During the both domestic and regional leagues, Rangdajied played against both Shillong Lajong and Royal Wahingdoh respectively in the "Shillong Derby".[43][44]

The first match of the derby in I-League to be played was on 22 November 2013 between Shillong Lajong and Rangdajied United that ended in a 1–1 draw. Both the rivalries continued thereafter in Shillong Premier League for a brief period until the teams were dissolved.[45]

Home stadium[edit | edit source]

Main article: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong

Rangdajied United plays all their home games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong,[44][46][47][48] which has a capacity of approximately 30,000 spectators.[49][50] It has artificial turf.[51]

Notable former players[edit | edit source]

For all current and former notable players of Rangdajied United with a Wikipedia article, see: Rangdajied United FC players.

Past internationals[edit | edit source]

  • The players below had senior international cap(s) for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed, represented their countries before or after playing for Rangdajied United FC.[52]
  • North Korea Kim Song-yong (2013–2014)[53][54][55]

Honours[edit | edit source]

Domestic tournaments[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Rangdajied United Football Club profile, statistics and archive Archived 14 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Rangdajied United 1-2 Sporting Goa | I-League 2013-14". Soccerway. 2 April 2014. Archived from the original on 2 September 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  3. ↑ Schöggl, Hans. "India - List of Foundation Dates". rsssf.com. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  4. ↑ "A.R Hima sign three players, 2 with I-League experience". Meghalaya Times. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  7. ↑ "Rangdajied United Football Club". Khelnow.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  8. ↑ "AIFF 2nd Divn. I-LEAGUE - 2012 | kolkatafootball.com|Indianfootball news". Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
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  12. ↑ "RANGDAJIED UNITED VS. CHURCHILL BROTHERS 1 – 1". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  13. ↑ "Lajong emerge Shillong Premier League champions". nenow.in. Northeast Now. 12 November 2019. Archived from the original on 13 November 2019.
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  21. ↑ Sarmah, Bhargab (20 September 2013). "Rangdajied United 2013/14 Season Preview: Survival Top Priority For Kashyapai??I??S Men". thehardtackle.com. The Hard Tackle. Archived from the original on 24 September 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
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  28. ↑ Ghoshal, Amoy (11 November 2013). "Rangdajied United to loan Gouramangi, Subrata and three more IMG-R players". SportsKeeda. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
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