Two non-league rumors: 1. Premier League of America (PLA) & United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) entertaining thought of a merger. 902227416252383233 is not a valid tweet id
This is pretty sweet, and worth keeping an eye on. Azteca FC joins UPSL. They are a woman owned and coached team. I believe a first for non league soccer in the US. http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-azteca-fc-a
From a few days ago, enjoyable ESPNFC article on amateur side Christos FC. Last year Christos made it to the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup ... http://www.espnfc.com/blog/espn-fc-...rs-christos-fc-just-wants-to-have-a-good-time
We should start a UPSL thread next season. Looks like there will be direct qualification for the US Open Cup from the league now. For your UPSL Midwest news and views, follow our Twitter account for Cedar Rapids Rampage (MASL) and Rampage United (UPSL Midwest)... https://twitter.com/CR_Rampage_Fans
The team I played for last season in the Pacific Premier League moved to the UPSL. I think it's pretty cool that the UPSL is finally expanding farther north in California. http://www.upslsoccer.com/news/united-premier-soccer-league-announces-redding-roy
The Ohio Valley Premier League (OVPL) has received sanctioning from US Club Soccer and is set to begin play in May 2020. A first of its kind in the region, the OVPL will seek to provide a competitive league for players of all ages, beginning with a competitive amateur men’s division. As a league, the OVPL will operate within Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio to help local communities grow the beautiful game through competitive matches and local soccer culture. The amateur men’s division allows for players as young as sixteen (16) years old to compete in a structure that provides an opportunity for competition in the country’s longest-running tournament in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Due to the structure of the OVPL, no players will jeopardize amateur status within their youth clubs, high schools, or universities. With the sanctioning of the OVPL through US Club Soccer, the regionalized league is a first of its kind for the Ohio Valley area. Five member clubs have already committed to the OVPL and will be announced shortly. If you are interested, please submit a request for communication here www.ovplsoccer.com. All OVPL members will have a representative on the Board of Directors while being under the authority of the Executive Directors. About the OVPL The Ohio Valley Premier League (OVPL) was created to operate a competitive soccer circuit to offer the only amateur competition throughout the tri-state (Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio) region. Player development is a central focus of the League, as the League strives to promote the region at a national level. The OVPL seeks to grow the game of soccer in the region by providing a highly-competitive soccer league for men, women, boys, and girls of all ages. The League is sanctioned through US Club Soccer and provides access to competing in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the nation’s longest running tournament. Learn more about the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup by visiting the tournament website. About US Club Soccer US Club Soccer will foster the growth and development of soccer clubs throughout the United States to create the best possible development environment for players of all ages in every club. To learn more about US Club Soccer please visit their website. Stay connected with the OVPL on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Great! These 1982 Adidas Copa Mundials need but a fresh coat of Vaseline and some new laces. Do they still have Half-Backs nowadays?
The Ohio Valley Premier League (OVPL) has received sanctioning from US Club Soccer for a women's division and is set to begin play in May 2020. The women's division will play eight matches, as five members have already entered the OVPL. With the women's division sanctioned, the OVPL now will provide opportunities for 12 men's teams and five women's teams for players to continue their competitive playing careers. As a league, the OVPL will operate within Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio to help local communities grow the beautiful game through competitive matches and local soccer culture. The amateur men’s and women's divisions allows for players as young as sixteen (16) years old to compete in a structure that encourages development by competition with and against experienced players in a U23 division. Due to the structure of the OVPL, no players will jeopardize amateur status within their youth clubs, high schools, or universities. With the sanctioning of the OVPL through US Club Soccer, the regionalized league is a first of its kind for the Ohio Valley area. Five women's clubs already committed to the OVPL and will be announced shortly. If you are interested, please submit a request for communication here www.ovplsoccer.com. All OVPL members will have a representative on the Board of Directors while being under the authority of the Executive Directors. About the OVPL The Ohio Valley Premier League (OVPL) was created to operate a competitive soccer circuit to offer the only amateur competition throughout the tri-state (Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio) region. Player development is a central focus of the League, as the League strives to promote the region at a national level. The OVPL seeks to grow the game of soccer in the region by providing a highly-competitive soccer league for men, women, boys, and girls of all ages. The League is sanctioned through US Club Soccer and provides access to competing in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the nation’s longest running tournament. Learn more about the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup by visiting the tournament website. About US Club Soccer US Club Soccer will foster the growth and development of soccer clubs throughout the United States to create the best possible development environment for players of all ages in every club. To learn more about US Club Soccer please visit their website. Stay connected with the OVPL on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
The pandemic did not permit the inaugural summer season, but a fall season was held. Five teams battled it out and Kings Hammer SC prevailed as the inaugural OVPL champions. Congratulations to all teams for a safe and enjoyable season. ICYMI: @kingshammer were crowned #OVPL2020 Fall Champions last night. The club finished the season 9-0-1. pic.twitter.com/qcJqWQ4y36— OVPL Soccer (@ovplsoccer) December 7, 2020