A.S. Los Angeles

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A.S. Los Angeles FC
ASLA logo 2019.jpg
Full nameAssociation Soccer Los Angeles
Founded2018
Stadium Whittier College
Whittier, California
OwnerHarry Tachian
League National Premier Soccer League
Website http://aslosangeles.com/

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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