The United Premier Soccer League-UPSL has officially welcomed Arlington FC as a new member starting with the 2019 Spring Season. Arlington FC, a Dallas-Fort Worth metro area club, will begin UPSL play in the Central Conference North Division, and host its home games at University of Texas at Arlington in compliance with UPSL’s Minimum Standards.
Director of Operations and Head Coach of Arlington FC, Ebby Fowobaje, 49, said, “I started my coaching career out of a deep passion for soccer and as a volunteer in Texas”. The Nigerian native further explained; “I want to help young talents build a future career in soccer”. Fowobaje was in the Nigerian National Team player pool for the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship and is a former professional player in the Nigerian Professional Football League.
Fowobaje is currently the Director of Coaching at the Grand Prairie Complete Soccer Academy and was most recently Head Coach of Keene FC (UPSL) during the 2018 Spring Season. He has spent more than 18 years in coaching, with previous stints at Houston’s Bellaire High School, Houston’s Sugar Land High School and Houston Christian School.
United Premier Soccer League Central Conference Manager Matt Kahla said, “We think Arlington FC is a natural fit for the Central Conference. Coach Ebby is the perfect candidate to run his own club and after seeing firsthand the experience and wisdom he brings, I am excited for him to bring Arlington FC into the UPSL and show what he can do.”
Seyi Sowunmi, a registered football agent in Europe, is Co-Owner of Arlington FC. “I’m excited for him to join me as a co-owner because he will be a path to bigger things for a lot of our players, and he’s excited to see the talent that Arlington FC will put on the field,” Fowobaje said.
Arlington FC is currently hosting tryouts and will soon announce its upcoming UPSL game schedule.
About Arlington FC
Arlington FC is an American Soccer club currently based in Arlington, Texas and a new member of the United Premier Soccer League. Arlington FC will play in the UPSL’s Central Conference.
Founded in 2018, Arlington 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).
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About United Premier Soccer League
The UPSL was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 300 teams in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, 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 400-plus teams targeted for 2019 Fall 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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