Myrtle Beach Mutiny Joins PDL for 2017 Season
Myrtle Beach Mutiny has been announced as the latest team joining the PDL for the 2017 season as they join five other teams based in the Carolina region. Kyle Russell and Ross Morgan will lead the Mutiny for the second consecutive season.
PDL Soccer News: Myrtle Beach Mutiny is set to join the Premier Development League (PDL) as the latest expansion club based in the Carolinas.
Founded in 2011 and owned by Coast Futbol Alliance, the Mutiny join Tobacco Road FC and Wilmington Hammerheads FC, who have been announced as expansion franchises for the upcoming 2017 campaign.
“The PDL strives to add the highest performers both on and off the field, and so we are thrilled to have the Myrtle Beach Mutiny join the league, as they will provide a quality development platform for top-caliber, college-aged players in an attractive city,” PDL Director Todd Eason said. “As a league that provides opportunities for franchises to grow and improve, we are excited to help the Mutiny achieve their goals.”
A total of six PDL franchises based in the Carolinas – including the Charlotte Eagles, Carolina Dynamo and SC United Bantams – are set to compete in the 2017 PDL regular season.
Kyle Russell and Ross Morgan will lead Myrtle Beach for the second straight season. Russell is the associate head coach at Coastal Carolina University, while Morgan has a UEFA A license and is the current Director of Coaching for Coast FA.
“Making the move to the PDL was a difficult decision but one that is very exciting,” Coast FA Executive Director Heyward Gulledge said. “We feel that there will be natural rivalries from day one due to the number of PDL teams from the Carolinas. We will see current college teammates become adversaries for the summer months when they put on a kit from Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Charlotte or Greensboro. Our roster will include collegiate players, international players and a handful of our most talented U19 and U18 players from Coast FA. We are looking forward to a fantastic first season in the PDL.”
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