American Soccer League (2014)
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| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Confederation | U.S. Soccer |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup |
| Current champions | TBD |
| Website |
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 2014-15 ASL season | |
The American Soccer League (ASL) is an American soccer league that began play in August 2014.[1] The league footprint is initially in the northeastern United States, with expansion to other areas planned for the future. ASL players are paid, making it different from the NPSL or PDL models in which college-eligible players can compete.
The mission statement of ASL is to operate a financially viable, cost-effective regional/national soccer league that delivers investors a genuine, complete, and elite organization and structure at the minor-league level.
The league announced in December 2013 that it has an agreement in place with the Canadian Soccer League (CSL) to develop a close working relationship in the areas of competition and business.[2]
American Professional Soccer (APS) is the parent company of American Soccer League (ASL). The league's goal is to eventually achieve U.S. Soccer Division 3 status. Initially, the league will be sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA).[3]
Teams
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded | First Season | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Conference | |||||
| Ironbound Soul SC [4] | Newark, New Jersey | Ironbound Stadium | 2014 | 2014 | Joe Manso |
| Mass United FC | Lynn, Massachusetts | Manning Bowl | 2009 | 2014 | Stefano Franciosa |
| Rhode Island Oceaneers | Cranston, Rhode Island | Cranston Stadium | 2012 | 2014 | Kabba Joof |
| Western Mass Pioneers | Ludlow, Massachusetts | Lusitano Stadium | 1998 | 2014 | Federico Molinari |
| Mid-Atlantic Conference | |||||
| AC Crusaders | Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Township High School | 2010 | 2014 | Nenad Gorgiev |
| Evergreen Diplomats | Hyattsville, Maryland | Marvin F. Wilson Stadium | 2014 | 2014 | Phil Gordon [5] |
| Icon FC | Montville, New Jersey | Boverini Stadium | 2010 | 2014 | Phil Swenda |
| Philadelphia Fury [6] | Washington Township, New Jersey | Washington Township High School | 2012 | 2014 | Matthew Driver |
Future teams
| Team | City | Stadium | Founded | First Season | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Force | Stamford, Connecticut | Boyle Stadium | 2013 | TBA | Juan Aguilar |
| New Jersey Gladiators SC | Hillsdale, New Jersey | Pascack Valley High School | 2012 | TBA | Jeremy Milin |
Rivalry Cups
| Competition | Most Wins | Titles | Other Club(s) | Titles | Recent winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Gonsalves Cup | Mass United FC | 1 | Rhode Island Reds FC | 0 | Mass United FC[7] |
| Commonwealth Derby | Mass United FC | 2 | Western Mass Pioneers | 0 | Mass United FC[8] |
Competition format
The league has announced they intend to play between 24 and 28 weeks, split between a Fall and Spring season (roughly following the European football calendar). ASL opening weekend is scheduled for August 23, 2014.
Organization
- Matthew Driver, President and CEO
- Dan Trainor, Commissioner
- Michael Wheeler, Legal Counsel
- Aleks Mihailovic, Technical Director
- Renato Capobianco, VP of League Operations
See also
- Major League Soccer
- North American Soccer League
- United Soccer League
- Premier Development League
- National Premier Soccer League
References
- ↑ "About the League". American Soccer League. Retrieved 13 Nov 2014.
- ↑ "Partnership with American Soccer League a Historic Occasion". Canadian Soccer League. March 13, 2014. Retrieved 2015-01-27.
- ↑ "ASL Receives Provisional USASA Sanctioning". ASL. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
- ↑ "Ironbound Soul SC". Woller Malloy Sports Management. 6 August 2014.
- ↑ "Press Conference Review". Evergreen Diplomats. 27 July 2014.
- ↑ "Old Name, New League". Philly Soccer News. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
- ↑ "Dominating Debut". Mass United. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
- ↑ "United Gets It Done Against Pioneers". Mass United FC. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
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