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Follow on Google News | United Premier Soccer League Announces Colorado Conference Expansion with Longmont Diablos FCFounded in 2010, Longmont (Colo.)-Based Pro Development Team Joins UPSL
By: United Premier Soccer League Based in Northern Colorado, Longmont Diablos FC will begin UPSL play in the Championship Division of the Colorado Conference. United Premier Soccer League Commissioner Yan Skwara said, "The Championship Division in the Colorado Conference is a testament to the growth of the UPSL. Teams want a chance to compete for something greater, and we're pleased to announce Longmont Diablos FC as a new member for the Spring 2018 Season. Longmont Diablos FC is owned by a pair of ambitious business-minded brothers who want to do the right thing for their community. We wish Co-Owners ALfonso and Martin Avina all the luck as they prepare Longmont Diablos FC for the team's first UPSL kick this Spring." Owned by ALfonso Avina and Martin Avina, Longmont Diablos FC has competed in numerous amateur men's leagues in Northern Colorado since 2010, and was a quarterfinalist at Copa Alianza Colorado in 2016. ALfonso Avina, 29, is a native of Northern Colorado and a local business owner and entrepreneur. A former player for the Odgen, Utah, Outlaws (PDL) for two seasons, Avina will serve as Club Director. Longmont Diablos FC Director ALfonso Avina said, "We've always been a competitive team playing amateur soccer up here in Northern Colorado, and now were ready to take off with this, grow this and turn it into one of the most important clubs in Colorado. We want to grow into our community and give opportunities to young players to show that the level of talent, especially in the Latino communities, is very high." Martin Avina, 27, also played with the Ogden Outlaws (PDL) and has participated with competitive men's amateur teams in Boulder (Colo.) and Fort Collins (Colo.) since the age of 15. A small business owner and franchisee, Avila will serve as Club President. "We're more into the business but we've also played competitive soccer since we were little, and back then soccer wasn't nearly as big as it is now," ALfonso Avina said. "When we were small it was nothing major but now it's really taking off. The club is finalizing its venue options in compliance with UPSL's Minimum Standards. The team soon will announce its upcoming game schedule. About Longmont Diablos FC Longmont Diablos FC is an American Soccer club currently based in Longmont, Colo., and a new member of the United Premier Soccer League. Longmont Diablos FC will begin play in the UPSL's Championship Division. Founded in 2010, Longmont Diablos FC can participate in the qualifying rounds for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup through their affiliation and membership with the UPSL, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). Contact: Alphonso Avina Direct: 303-641- Email: al@avinapaintingroup.com United Premier Soccer League The UPSL was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 125 teams in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. UPSL is the fastest growing Pro Development League in the USA, with 140-plus teams targeted for 2018 Spring Season. Each UPSL team is individually owned and operated, and is responsible for maintaining either UPSL Pro Premier Division or Championship Division minimum standards. UPSL teams are all eligible to participate in the U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Rounds through the leagues affiliation with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). More information about UPSL can be found at www.upslsoccer.com or by following the league on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ Contact UPSL: info@upslsoccer.com Direct: 310-415-5691 Media Relations: Dennis Pope dennis@upslsoccer.com upslcommunications@ Direct: 951-675-3963 www.upslsoccer.com www.facebook.com/ www.twitter.com/ End
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