FC Malaga City New York

FC Málaga City New York is a soccer club from Pleasant Valley, New York competing in the Northeast Division of USL League Two. They will begin play in the 2021 USL League Two season. Founded as part of the Beekman Soccer Club, they operated as a team of the club - BSC Wolves, before launching separately, under their new name in 2019.[1][2]

FC Málaga City New York
Full nameFC Málaga City New York
Nickname(s)Los Lobos, Wolves
Founded2013
StadiumFC Málaga City Field
LeagueUSL League Two
WebsiteClub website

Affilation
Spanish affiliate

The club is affiliated with the FC Málaga City Academy of Spain. Every year, FC Málaga City New York sends its entire academy to Spain to train and compete for three months, and the club's coaches come from their Spanish parent club and all hold UEFA certifications.[3] The team is affiliated with Pathfinder Academy, with its players attending the school.[4]

References
  1. "Travel Write-Ups". Beekman Youth Soccer Club.
  2. Pranjic, John. "Episode 219: How Is a Club In Rural New York Providing a Non-Pay-to-Play Program?". 3Four3 Coaching.
  3. "FC Málaga City Announced As Newest Member of USL League Two". USL League Two. November 19, 2020.
  4. Casteel, Quinn (April 14, 2020). "Soccer-focused American prep school carves pro pathway via Spain residency program". Soccer Wire.
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