When was your club founded, by whom, and what is the mission?
Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club was founded in 1992. It was originally named Gilbert Arsenal Soccer Club. The club changed its name and updated their badge in 2014 to Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club to account for the membership that was including more then just residents of Gilbert Arizona. Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club is fielding a team in the USL 2 for the first time in the summer of 2023.

The mission of Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club is: Maximizing the potential of the student athlete on and off the field by creating the optimal environment in the ever evolving soccer landscape.

Tell us about your badge and colors – what's the inspiration and how does it connect to your community?
The color scheme of Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club is truly unique. The colors are teal, black, white and grey. The teal is extremely iconic to the organization as it is a color not commonly used in sport and identifiable of our organization within our state, region, and the country.
The badge showcases the Arizona state flag at the top of the crest, the name in the middle and a cannon in the lower half.

Currently, you play in USL League 2 - have you always been in this league and why did you choose it? Does the club ever reevaluate that to ensure its playing at the right level of competition?
This is our first year in the USL 2. We know the high standards and level that is involved with competing in this league and the conference that we are in.
You hear all the time in youth soccer, player pathways. We feel that the player pathway to a USL 2 team is very high level and does provide players with the next opportunity to USL1, USL Championship, MLS or other pro soccer leagues internationally. The list of alumni that have competed in USL 2 is very impressive.

What away games do you look forward to the most?
FC Tucson will be an obvious choice as they are our instate rivals. We are also looking forward to competing against the defending USL 2 Champions in the Ventura County Fusion. Whenever you can get out of the Arizona Summer heat and travel to California to play the game you love is always an enjoyable experience.

How did you finish last season? How do you plan on improving for next year?
This is our first year in the USL 2. Our goal this year result wise is to be competitive in every game and show the league we can meet the standards and to show our competition and supporters we can field a team that can compete at this level.

Does the club sell scarves and kits or other merch? How can folks best support the team?
The ways that people can best support our USL 2 team are tuning into our live streams, following us on social media and if they are ever in Mesa Arizona attending a game in person at Legacy Sports Park.

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