NPSL Welcomes Duluth FC as Latest Expansion Club
Remarkable growth — the NPSL keeps announcing expansion teams. Here is the latest NPSL expansion news:
Duluth FC will join the NPSL as the latest expansion club set to join the Midwest Region’s North Conference. Over the last two years DFC has competed in the Duluth Amateur Soccer League and American Premier League (APL) with the club remaining dedicated to serving the community through soccer.
NPSL Soccer News: The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) has announced Duluth FC (Duluth, MN) as its latest expansion team set to compete in the Midwest Region’s North Conference.
“We are happy to continue to grow our brand in Minnesota with Duluth FC,” NPSL Chairman Joe Barone commented. “They bring an impressive structure focused on engaging the community and growing the beautiful game. Our fans and supporters in the Midwest should be very excited about this announcement.”
Duluth FC is led by Founders Tim and Gabriela Sas, head coach Kyle Bakas and Assistant Coach/Player Manager Mike Sengbush. Tim will also serve as the team’s General Manager, while Gabriela will focus on ticketing and merchandise.
The BlueGreens began as a group of men playing soccer in Duluth, Minnesota. Tim Sas, a local priest, assembled the team at the prompting of a joke over tea at a coffeeshop. In the summer of 2015, Duluth FC competed in the Duluth Amateur Soccer League (DASL). The club joined the American Premier League (APL) for the 2016 summer season, while continuing to field a team in the DASL.
“We are a young club who has developed a good relationship with the city we call home,” Tim Sas added. “We have lots of volunteer supporters and engage well with our fans. Our club’s short but unique history informs our preparations for the future. In 2016 our club was undefeated in the American Premier League and we believe that our competitiveness on the pitch will only increase for this year.”
Duluth FC truly lives by the motto of “The Beautiful Game in the Beautiful City”. The club serves the community based on Christian principles and tithe their income to local charities. All youth 15-years-old and younger get into home games with the donation of non-perishable food items, which are donated to local food banks. The Duluth FC players and staff also spend time serving underprivileged children in the city.
The Public Schools Stadium, adjacent to Duluth Denfeld High School, will serve as the home venue for Duluth FC. The stadium seats 3,000 spectators and is conveniently located one block from supporting restaurants and bars.
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