Austin United FC
Austin United FC, also known as the Flyers, is an American soccer team in Austin, Texas. The team plays in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), as part of the league's South Region Lone Star Conference.[1] The team was founded in 2017 and played its first season in the NPSL in 2020.[2] The team plays its home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Del Valle, Texas, which has a capacity of 4000 people.[3][4]
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| Full name | Austin United FC |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Flyers |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Stadium | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
| Capacity | 4000 |
| Owner | Orlando Medrano |
| Academy Director | Alex Morais |
| League | National Premier Soccer League |
| Website | Club website |
History
Austin United FC was founded in 2018 by Orlando Medrano.[5] The team participated in regional competitions for two years before joining the NPSL in 2020.[2]
Operations
Austin United FC is run by Medrano, general manager Dustin Mendoza, and the team's academy director, Alex Morais.[6] The club has a senior team and a youth academy.[7]
References
- "Teams". National Premier Soccer League. January 16, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- "Austin United FC Joins the NPSL for the 2020 Season". National Premier Soccer League. November 15, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- "Our Home Stadium". Austin United FC. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- "Veterans Stadium". TexasBob.com. December 19, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- "History". Austin United FC. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- Bils, Chris. "Soccer notebook: Claudio Reyna's roots, passion for youth both assets for Austin FC". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- "About Us". Austin United FC. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
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