Exclusive: ALBION SC Close To Bringing NASL To San Diego

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Exclusive: ALBION SC Close To Bringing NASL To San Diego

Founded in 1981, ALBION SC has been a mainstay in the San Diego soccer community for decades. The organization has over 3000 youth soccer players in its system, and has been noted for the incredible player development and development of teams at the highest level in the country. ALBION SC has produced over 10 US National Team players and many professional players, most notable Ariel Lassiter playing in the MLS with the LA Galaxy. The club has played in 10 national championships at the youth level and is part of the US Development Academy for National Team and Professional Player Development. In 2016, they launched the ALBION PROS in the National Premier Soccer League as a step towards developing a full development pathway to professional soccer for players in the San Diego area. ALBION PROS is off to a successful start, drawing approximately 2000 fans per match, an outstanding figure for the NPSL. CEO Noah Gins credits this success to the roots of the club, connecting the dots in the community and utilizing the 9000 immediate fans built into ALBION SC. On the field, ALBION PROS posted an undefeated season, winning the Southwest Conference and advancing to the National Quarterfinals in the first year out.

As they were launching the NPSL club, Chairman Andreas Roell and CEO/Executive Director Noah Gins knew the next step would be to add a full season professional team in the North American Soccer League or United Soccer League. ALBION SC is now finalizing plans to take that step with the NASL.

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http://www.burnabynow.com/sports/burnaby-gains-usl-development-franchise-1.7795523

Burnaby gains USL development franchise

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http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/01/18/atlanta-united-to-remain-partners-with-charleston.html

Atlanta United to remain partners with Charleston Battery for 2017 season

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http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/tom-sorensen-blog/article127183894.html

Here’s a sure way to make a Charlotte MLS franchise fail

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http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/mls-stadium-funding-bill-revived-but-odds-remain-stacked/article_7aed7fe9-e251-5e18-8f57-5b059b5c6ec7.html

St. Louis soccer stadium funding bill revived, city would pay $60 million

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Revised MLS stadium plan cuts St. Louis' share by $20M

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Revised MLS stadium plan cuts St. Louis' share by $20M

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http://www.espnfc.com/orlando-city-sc/story/3041560/kaka-warns-european-stars-coming-to-mls-its-not-going-to-be-easy

Kaka warns European stars coming to MLS: 'It's not going to be easy'

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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/746560?referrer_id=2349190

Rowdies Announce Return of Suncoast Invitational

Five MLS clubs to visit Al Lang Stadium in February for weeklong competition

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Rowdies Add Former Union midfielder Fernandes

Former City Islanders, Steel FC loanee heads to Tampa Bay for new season

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http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/leagues/usl2.php?article_id=46868

SIGNING ON

Ex-Cosmos Leo Fernandes joins Rowdies

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Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Jan. 19

Tampa Bay Rowdies: Florida Cup: Internacional vs. Millonarios FC: The Rowdies join other notable international soccer teams for the Florida Cup tournament. 2 p.m., Al Lang Stadium, 230 First St. SE, St. Petersburg. $24-$78. (727) 222-2000.

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http://www.postandcourier.com/sports/charleston-battery-extends-affiliation-agreement-with-mls-atlanta-united/article_32c3e078-ddd1-11e6-ae7f-53b3d5fac384.html

Charleston Battery extends affiliation agreement with MLS' Atlanta United FC

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http://kbia.org/post/public-funding-proposed-mls-stadium-inches-back-track#stream/0

Public funding for proposed MLS stadium inches back on track