City of Angels FC
City Of Angels FC is a Los Angeles area men's soccer club based in the San Fernando Valley[1] in Los Angeles, California. They most recently played in the National Premier Soccer League.
Full name | City of Angels Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | The Underdogs, The People’s Club |
Founded | 2017 |
Ground | Calabasas High School |
Owner | PJ Harrison Joe Sumner |
League | National Premier Soccer League |
Website | Club website |
History
The foundation of City of Angels FC was announced on January 1, 2017.[2] Its owners are PJ Harrison and Joe Sumner. In July 2017, the club announced [3]Cobi Jones had joined as Director of Football.
The club was established with a view to help an underserviced soccer community in the San Fernando Valley, in particular providing access to affordable youth soccer and creating a pathway to the professional game.
In July 2017, the club partnered with Manchester United and the Manchester United Foundation to host free youth clinics in San Fernando Valley.
The club's badge was created by LA streetwear brand Undefeated.
Front Office
- PJ Harrison – Co-founder
- Joe Sumner – Co-founder
References
- "Why Sting's son has gone in search of the new Messi to launch City of Angels FC". TheGuardian.com. 22 December 2016.
- "City of Angels FC Joins the NPSL". Archived from the original on 2016-12-22. Retrieved 2016-12-26.
- Jackson, Jamie (2017-07-13). "Cobi Jones: Let's see how we can give back to the kids in the City of Angels". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-12-25.