United Premier Soccer League Announces Michigan Expansion Club BiH Grand Rapids

Founded in 2018, Grand Rapids (Mich.)-Based Pro Development Club Joins UPSL
By: United Premier Soccer League
 
 
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LOS ANGELES - Oct. 9, 2018 - PRLog -- The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce BiH Grand Rapids as a new league member starting with the 2019 Spring Season.

Based in Grand Rapids (Mich.), BiH GR will begin UPSL play in the Midwest Conference East Division. The club will play its UPSL home games at Pat Patterson Athletic Field (2674 44th St. SE, Kentwood, MI 49512) in compliance with UPSL Minimum Standards.

United Premier Soccer League Central Conference Manager Cliff Conrad said, "We're pleased to be growing in Michigan and adding to the already great group of clubs in the Midwest Conference. The UPSL continues to find interested teams in great markets like Grand Rapids, where thriving futsal clubs like BiH GR are already big in their community. BiH GR has had a thriving futsal program for some time and we're sure those skills will translate well to the outdoor arena. We welcome BiH Grand Rapids and wish them the best in preparing for the 2019 Season."

BiH Grand Rapids is owned by Elmedin Zukic and operated by a Board of Directors that includes Anes Suhonjic as General Manager, Mirsad Rahmic as Sponsorship Director, Aldin Balkic as Marketing Director and Emir Candic as Social Media Director.

BiH Grand Rapids captured the title at two small-sided cash-prize tournaments this summer, winning both the Memorial Tournament in London (Ont.) and the Las Vegas (Nev.) Soccer Resort Tournament during one of its most successful seasons to date.

BiH Grand Rapids Owner Elmedin Zukic said, "We have been dominating the indoor game playing an attacking style of soccer with a lot of possession, and we would love to take our style to the outdoor game and try to show how beautiful and exciting the game is when playing this particular way. We also know that there is a lot of talent in the area that does not get to play a lot of competitive soccer once the high school and college season is over. This is a great chance for them to have even more exposure and more experience playing in a competitive league."

Emir Basic, a former professional player and coach in Bosnia in the 1980s, currently serves as Head Coach.

BiH Grand Rapids will host tryouts on at 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 at MSA Sports Spot (3701 32nd St. SE, Kentwood, MI 49512).

The club soon will announce its upcoming game schedule.

About BiH Grand Rapids

BiH Grand Rapids is an American Soccer club currently based in Grand Rapidss, Mich., and a new member of the United Premier Soccer League. BiH Grand Rapids plays in the UPSL Pro Premier.

Founded in 2018, BiH Grand Rapids 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:
Direct: 616-773-0327
Email: bihgr2018@gmail.com
Website: www.BiHGR.com
Facebook: facebook.com/BiHGR
Instagram: @bihgr2018
Twitter: @gr_bih

United Premier Soccer League

The UPSL was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 300 teams in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, 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 400-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/upslsoccer) and Twitter (@upslsoccer).

Contact UPSL:
info@upslsoccer.com
Direct: 310-415-5691

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upslcommunications@gmail.com
Direct: 951-675-3963
www.upslsoccer.com
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