Roots are an important thing. Knowing where you come from helps you understand where you are going. The University of Akron has proved to be an important part of the soccer journeys of Columbus Crew 2 standouts Marco Micaletto, Abdi Mohamed, and Daniel Strachan. Their time with the Zips helped them grow and develop as players, and they were very prepared for the next level when that time came. The Zips have one of the most robust pipelines to the pros,
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Miami Beach CF (Miami Beach, FL) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the South Region in 2022. “We are pleased to welcome Miami Beach CF to the NPSL as we continue to focus on bringing strong management teams and organizations to our Sunshine Conference,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “This brand has been recently acquired by new ownership who are making
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Magia FC (Miami Gardens, FL) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the South Region in 2022. “The NPSL continues to invest in and attract new teams to the Sunshine Conference,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “Magia FC is coming into the league with a unique development model for players, an experienced management team, and a proven history of success in the
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals Soccer Club (Horsham, PA) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the East Region in 2022. “We are proud to welcome the Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals to the NPSL,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “The club and the league are aligned in our philosophy of building soccer through engagement with the local community. The management team runs the club as a business,
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Oakland Soccer Club (Oakland, CA) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the West Region in 2022. “Oakland Soccer Club has a long history in their community, and we are pleased to welcome them to the NPSL,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “The club had been looking for the right league to top off their successful youth organization, and we are confident
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Cedar Stars FC, a division of Cedar Stars Academy (CSA), has joined the league as an expansion team. The club, which is located in Chester, NY, will begin competition in the East Region in 2022. “The North Atlantic Conference has been in search of the right team to represent the Hudson Valley, and we have found it in the Cedar Stars,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “This area is
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Corinthians FC of San Antonio (San Antonio, TX) have joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the South Region in 2022. “The Lone Star Conference is thriving and growing in the NPSL, and the addition of the San Antonio market is a great achievement for the NPSL,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “The Corinthians’ management team are experienced business people who have made
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that the Lubbock Matadors (Lubbock, TX) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the South Region in 2022. “The management team has a history of success with the NPSL, and I anticipate Lubbock to hit the ground running,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “Great things are happening for the NPSL in the Texas area, and Lubbock Matadors are expected to contribute immediately. They
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Soccer Club Brave Lions (Glendale, CA) have joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the West Region in 2022. “This is an exciting addition to the Southwest Conference,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “The approach of the management team is community. The connection with local government, businesses, and soccer organizations has been in the making for quite some time. We are expecting them