A.S. Los Angeles

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A.S. Los Angeles FC
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Full nameAssociation Soccer Los Angeles
Founded2018
Stadium Whittier College
Whittier, California
OwnerHarry Tachian
League National Premier Soccer League
Website Club website

A.S. Los Angeles is an American soccer team based in the Whittier, California that plays in the National Premier Soccer League.

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History

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Logo as Los Angeles United FC

A.S. Los Angeles was formed in 2018 under the name Los Angeles United FC. [1] [2] They announced they were joining the National Premier Soccer League for the 2019 season. [3] [4] They joined the league under the name A.S. Los Angeles. [5]

Year-by-Year

YearDivisionLeagueRecordRegular SeasonPlayoffsUS Open Cup
20194NPSL7–8–35th, West-SouthwestDid Not QualifyDid Not Qualify
20204NPSLSeason canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic

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References

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