Dutch Guard Supporters Group

The Dutch Guard Supporters Group (also known as Dutch Guard SG or simply the Dutch Guard) is the supporters group for Kingston Stockade FC. When Stockade is playing at home, the Dutch Guard sits behind the away bench at Dietz Stadium and has a reputation for creating a loud, disruptive environment for visiting teams. The group also travels well when the Stockade are on the road.

History
The Dutch Guard was founded by Ryan Suto in November 2015, a few days after Stockade FC was announced. The yet to be named group drew interest from soccer fans throughout the Hudson Valley. In January 2016, the Dutch Guard had its first meet up at Keegan Ales in Kingston, NY. The group's name was chosen by a poll in Hudson Valley magazine with Stockade FC offering a free season ticket to the winning name. In March 2016, the name was announced as the Dutch Guard, a tribute to the Dutch settlers who founded the city of Wiltwyck (Kingston) and defended the Stockade. The Dutch Guard along with Percussion Orchestra of Kingston (POOK) began bringing drums and chanting during Stockade FC’s games. This partnership continues to the current day.

During the 2017 season, the Dutch Guard debuted its first tifo, a banner which read "Defend the Fence" written over a fence outlined in black.

In 2018, Dutch Guard member Mellisa Higgins was a finalist for NPSL Supporter of the Year.