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“Our goal every year is to qualify for the post season, and qualify for the US Open Cup. Of course, things are always changing, so our organization has to be flexible to survive. Next year will be our 25th season playing – which is a testament to our strength as an organization, our standing in our community, and to our faithful fans.”
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, when the allegations against FC Austin Elite broke, it was a tidal wave in amateur women’s soccer. Since that moment, more revelations have come from other owners, the players have sought to take the reigns of ownership, and the UWS issued major sanctions against Elite and Danny Woodfill.
by Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreThe NPSL West Region is down to three matches, with the semifinals kicking off this weekend. The road to the Regional Championship is almost done and the four clubs battling have all to play for!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWhen 120 minutes wasn’t enough time, Laredo Heat and Irving FC had to go to penalty kicks to see who would advance to the NPSL Lonestar Conference Championship.
by Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreEach week we take a look at the results from around USL League 2 and crunch the numbers - by attributing value to statistics available from the league website, we can mathematically determine who looks like the strongest teams in the league.
by the 2how Staff
Read More“Our connection with the community is through soccer particularly with our internship programs and relationships with secondary educational institutions… We have also had elevated discussions with other professional soccer teams that we hope to be able to explore further in the future.”
Read MoreWe’re down to 16! The UPSL’s Round of Sixteen kicks off today across the country. The largest national amateur league in the country continues its journey towards the national finals in Columbus, Ohio!
by Ryan Stallings
Read MoreAfter last weekend’s allegations by former players and staff of FC Austin Elite, more information has emerged about potential lack of UWS oversight over the Southwest Conference. Multiple club owners have expressed frustration with the league’s lack of response to their complaints. The question now, is how does the league move forward?
by Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreFounded in 2001 by a Liberian immigrant, Philadelphia Lone Star FC has blossomed into a 5 team powerhouse. Lone Star teams play in the UPSL, NPSL, USL2, and WPSL. It’s the embodiment of football is life.
by Tim Lutz
Read MoreWhen the players of FC Austin Elite put out a statement this weekend that they would boycott playing for the Austin UWS club and GM Danny Woodfill, ripples began to spread throughout the central Texas soccer community. After hearing the players and former coach discuss the conditions in Austin, Danielle Gawronski gives the whole story of why the players are taking a stand.
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