December 20, 2019 – Los Angeles – The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is pleased to announce Southern California Trojans FÚtbol Club as a member kicking off with the 2020 Spring Season.

Based in Los Angeles, SC Trojans FC is operated by University of Southern California students and alumni, and will begin UPSL play in the Western Conference SoCal North Division II. The club is finalizing its home venue in compliance with UPSL National Division standards.

United Premier Soccer League Commissioner Yan Skwara said, "We'd like to welcome Southern California Trojans FÚtbol Club to the UPSL's Western Conference SoCal Division. This is a fantastic student-run organization and a great group of student-athletes who are looking and willing to push the limits. They're a passionate group. They deserve every chance to compete, and to do so in a National League. We wish them the best of luck as the prepare for the 2020 Spring Season."

SC Trojans FC was founded by USC alumni Milad Gueramian and Jonathan Montesdecoa in 2017, and recently finished its third season in the SoCal Premier League (CalSouth). This Fall, SC Trojans FC became the first ever university club team to win a qualifying round game in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament, and now the club will compete exclusively in the UPSL.

SC Trojans FC Vice President, Director of Soccer Operations and Head Coach Sanjay Sujanthakumar said, "It's very exciting to be entering this league. Like the UPSL, our club is young, ambitious, and growing fast. USC has an unmatched tradition and culture of athletic excellence that we are proud to project and contribute to. After making history as the first ever university team to win a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifier, we look forward to continuing to put USC on the map in a unique, unprecedented way in terms of men's soccer in this country. And this will include player development. The absence of a NCAA Division I program at USC is actually an opportunity for us to be a modern model in how colleges can be activated towards player development: by identifying and developing young players from the community. Our organization has built an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity and spirit of our school, and we're ready to represent USC in a national league."

The club will announce tryouts and its upcoming game schedule.

About Southern California Trojans FÚtbol Club

Southern California Trojans FÚtbol Club is an American Soccer organization based in Los Angeles, Calif., and a new member of the United Premier Soccer League. SC Trojans FC will begin play in the UPSL Western Conference SoCal Division.

Founded in 2017, SC Trojans FC 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
Email: trojanfc@usc.edu
Website: www.trojansfc.com
Instagram: @sctrojansfc

United Premier Soccer League

The UPSL was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 300 teams in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, 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 500-plus teams targeted for 2020 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).

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