FC Frederick launches NPSL team
FREDERICK, Md. (Via FC Frederick) — FC Frederick has been awarded membership in the National Premier Soccer League, and FC Frederick’s first-year men’s soccer team will start play in May 2015.
The NPSL is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the governing body of soccer in the United States, and serves as a proving ground for college players and aspiring professional players.
“The primary reasons FC Frederick joined the NPSL are to complete the developmental pyramid in the club and help grow the game in the U.S.,” said FC Frederick NPSL General Manager Bo Eskay said. “The FC Frederick NPSL team provides an opportunity for college players to continue their development during the summer, creates an avenue for players with professional aspirations to showcase their talents, and the team adds another summer entertainment option to the Frederick County experience.”
The Team:
* FC Frederick, whose anticipated roster will be largely composed of current NCAA Division I players with Frederick-area connections, is in the six-team Mid-Atlantic Conference in the Northeast Division.
* Chris Spinks will serve as head coach.
* FC Frederick will play its home games at Hood College.
* FC Frederick’s first match is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. in Virginia Beach, Va., against Virginia Beach City FC. The team’s home debut will be Friday, May 29, at 6 p.m., at Hood College against Legacy 76.
* FC Frederick’s initial player signings should occur within a week. There will be open tryouts March 14 from 3-5 p.m. and April 4 from 3-5 p.m. at Urbana High School. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.fcfrederick.com/
The Schedule (FC Frederick home matches in CAPS):
Sunday, May 17, FC Frederick at Virginia Beach City (game time TBD)
Friday, May 29, FC FREDERICK vs. Legacy 76, Hood College (6 p.m.)
Sunday, May 31, FC FREDERICK vs. Fredericksburg FC, Hood College (4 p.m.)
Sunday, June 7, FC FREDERICK vs. Virginia Beach City, Hood College (5 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 9, FC Frederick at Fredericksburg FC (TBD)
Sunday, June 14, FC Frederick at Legacy 76, Warhill Stadium (TBD)
Wednesday, June 17, FC Frederick at ASA Charge (TBD)
Friday, June 26, FC FREDERICK vs. Chesterfield, Hood College (6 p.m.)
Sunday, June 28, FC FREDERICK vs. ASA Charge, Hood College (4 p.m.)
Sunday, July 12, FC Frederick at Chesterfield (game time TBD)
