United Premier Soccer League Announces Atlanta ASA FC as New Southeast Conference Expansion Team

LOS ANGELES - March 6, 2018 - PRLog -- The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Atlanta All-Star Association Football Club as a new member starting with the 2018 Spring Season.

Based in the Empire State of the South, Atlanta ASA FC begin UPSL play in the Southeast Conference, and will host its home games at Peachtree Ridge Park (3170 Suwanee Creek, Rd., Suwanee, GA 30024) in compliance with UPSL's Minimum Standards.

United Premier Soccer League Commissioner Yan Skwara said, "We are certainly excited about the UPSL's growth in Georgia. The Peach State has grown larger than our expectations and we're pleased to welcome Atlanta All-Star Association FC to the UPSL Southeast Conference. Gus Lakpor has done great things for the game in Atlanta, and his terrific team is ready to take the next step. We wish Gus and Atlanta All-Star luck as they prepare to kick off this Spring."

Gus Lakpor, 38, is Operations Manager of Atlanta All-Star Association FC. A native of Liberia, Lakpor is an entrepreneur in the Home Design and Construction industry.

Atlanta All-Stars Owner Gus Lakpor said, "We are very appreciative of the opportunity the UPSL is providing for our club and our players. This is our chance to make our club more for the community and the time is right for our club."

A veteran of local amateur leagues, Atlanta ASA FC currently plays Liga Mega at Atlanta Silverbacks Park.

Follow Liberian Layee Sanoe, 45, will serve as the Technical Advisor. Ivory Coast native Adama Kieta, 38, is the team's General Manager and Head Coach.

"These men have the experience we need to help us raise the level," Lakpor said. "They are going to guide the players through this first season together."

Atlanta All-Stars FC soon will announce its upcoming game schedule.

About Atlanta All-Star Association FC

Atlanta ASA FC is an American Soccer club currently based in Atlanta, Ga., and a new member of the United Premier Soccer League. Atlanta ASA FC will begin play in the UPSL Pro Premier.

Founded in 2010, Atlanta ASA 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:
Gus Lakpor
Direct: 770-896-0488
Twitter: @AtlantaAllStars

United Premier Soccer League

The UPSL was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 140 teams in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, 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).

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